Snowless, Painful Weekend

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It seems that placing various forms of snowmen all over one’s house will not bring on the snow. It hasn’t even brought on winter. So far, we’ve had a few cold nights, but nothing that could be called winter. And I hate that.

This weekend brought tornadoes, hurricane-force straight-line winds, torrential rain, and power outages. In January. In the “bleak midwinter.” No frosty winds making moan. No snow on snow on snow. Just 75-80-degree days and sweat-causing humidity. Global warming is not setting well with me.

Oh and, just so you know, there are many more snowmen around my house. But for some reason, my photo downloading function on my cell phone isn’t working, so I can’t download the rest of them right now.

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What little relief I got from that first ablation procedure has worn off--totally. Not only did wind and rain come roaring through these parts this weekend, so did the pain. It’s back full-force and then some. 

I’m scheduled to have the second procedure on Friday, and I’m going to go ahead with it. Maybe both combined will do something that one by itself couldn’t do. I don’t know. Whatever.

Today, I’m returning to the sewing room. Last week, I got a little done (but not ready to show). I’d like to see if I can keep the momentum going. But first, a big dose of Ibuprofen.

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On 01/13/2020, Barbara Anne said ...

Love your various snowmen and look forward to seeing more when your phone and computer are playing nicely together again.

The weather is the same here and over this past weekend our highs were 72*F and we got the torrential rain and wind, too. I have several snowmen around the house as decorations along with snowflake votive holders and my Arctic Blast and Winder Star quilts on the walls in the wee entry hall. Come on Winter!

SO very sorry about the return of the pain. Do call your doctor who did the first procedure just so he/she is aware of the return of the pain. Be sure to have food in your tummy before taking Ibuprofen, too.

Enjoy that sewing!

Hugs :)

On 01/14/2020, Pat said ...

One of my favorite “winter” songs. I hope your next ablation does the job!

On 01/16/2020, Barbara Anne said ...

Wishing you well tomorrow and hope the 2nd procedure is a success.

Prayers continue.

Love and hugs!
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