Little by little…
Despite the extremely low temperatures we've been receiving, I much prefer this weather to that of winters past. The cold mean the snow stays around, it means we don't have to look at dead grass all winter but clean white covers of softness.
And coupled with this, our snowfalls have been numerous but not difficult to handle. Save that first snowfall (that all melted away anyway) we continue to receive a inch or two here and there, slowly building up a nice layer of winter. Last night we received another 3 inches or so. It's like a fresh pallet every week and I'm very happy for it.
Today the Chicagoland area will be at or near 30 deg F for the first time in a very long time. I'm going to try and make the most of it by walking. Sadly I won't be taking my new gloves with me. Following my previous post on the subject I ordered a pair of gloves from Campmor. Sadly they lasted exactly one day. By the end of just one walk, I noticed a hole in the thumb of one of the gloves. Very frustrating to say the least.
A couple weeks ago Canon sent back our A80 which was in for a (free) repair due to a faulty Sony CCD. Much to our surprise they also fixed the damaged top-plate of the camera (former damage seen here). Sadly, however, the camera has re-developed the same fault that caused it to be sent in in the first place. Dealing with Canon the first time on this issue was fairly painless, except for the fact that I was without the camera for a couple of weeks. Hopefully this will be a repeat of the previous experience.
This weekend we found out that Nathan has been exposed to RSV. While I'm very worried about him I'm very glad to have found out from the parent of the child who currently has it. That way we can keep a closer eye on Nathan should he develop symptoms (which are easily confused with a common cold).
On a lighter note, it should be noted that when I step off the train in the evenings there is now light still remaining in the sky. Deep bands of pinks and purples off to the west fill my heart with warmth and joy. It's really good to see the sun again.
February 12th, 2007 - 21:14
So glad the parents told you, too!
We’re gettin’ a blizzard our way. Now, the snow is one thing, but ice is another. I hope we don’t loose power! Ack!