By the way, those of you who have been here know how our driveway goes steeply down and then steeply back up. Mid-day Thursday it took 4 tries to get Kelsey's front wheel drive car out onto the road after the 2-3" of snow. She didn't have any problems on Friday. Depending on how much snow we get it should be an interesting winter. The neighbors at the top of the driveway have told us several times that we could leave one of our cars up at their place. They said the previous owners did that when much snow or ice was forecast. I think they then drove their skid steer up to their car.
Yesterday Kathy and I volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store from noon until 5. Kathy has volunteered there several other times but it was the first time I have even been in the store. I was impressed by all the "stuff" they have. They sold over $2,500 worth of stuff on Friday, but I guess is was really slow on Thursday. Most of the money goes to build Habitat houses in the area. I think they said they have built eight houses in the area. Kathy was one of the "salespersons" and I helped the other old farts receive things being donated, and load the things that were sold. There were maybe 10 volunteers working while we were there. One impressive item is that they have a couple of guys who check out all donated used appliances. The used appliances are then sold with a 30 day warranty.
Today we stopped in Russellville to pick up Kelsey and Lydia and we all went to the Amish grocery store located about 15 miles west of Russellville. Every time I have been there the place has been really busy, and it was again today.
After we returned home I think I'm finally finished with winterizing the motor home, PTL!
Last nights low was 17, maybe the coldest night so far. Our wood fired boiler seemed to do just fine. It warmed up to 51 during the day. Most of our snow is gone. Monday through Thursday the highs are supposed to be below freezing, with lows as low as 13. That should give the boiler a decent work out, and give us a better idea about how much wood it will use when it really gets cold.
Andy, our grandson (in-law), gets back from Sacramento, CA tonight. Kelsey, Lydia and Elaine (Andy's Mom) are picking him up in Kansas City at 10:30. He has been out there learning how to repair hail damaged vehicles. It is great that he is looking for ways to expand his skills/knowledge.
Doug and Anthony are supposed to be here, from Indianapolis, by supper time tomorrow. They are staying until Wednesday.
I had a pleasant surprise this evening. My phone rang and it was a call from Bruce Tremaine, one of the guys I worked with when we volunteered at Logan Valley Christian Retreat (Ellington, MO) during October 2011. He called to wish us a Merry Christmas and to check on how we were doing. I certainly enjoyed working with him, and learning from him, he is a real carpenter.
Good night to all. May God bless you and yours.
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