I had one of the worst night's sleep last night in the past few months. It was hot (yes, hot - not warm) in my bedroom, even with my ceiling fan going on high and one of my windows opened. At one point, I got up and quietly went out on the back porch for a few minutes to cool off. It helped a bit but as soon as I got back in bed, I was warm again. Thank goodness it is cooler today. I am hoping for a much better night's sleep tonight.
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Summer is back today here in the Ville. As I type this, it is 83 degrees here at The Compound. That can only mean that tomorrow it will be in the 30's or 40's. But it sure is a beautiful sunny day today. Although it is windy, and the leaves are sure falling to beat the band. But I digress. We will take any beautiful, not-cold days we can get in November.
It has been a great Monday, faithful readers. First of all, the Old Man was feeling better today and getting around much better. Second, I drove up to the county clerk's office 10 minutes away and saved some money dropping off the check for the property taxes - they wanted a crazy fee if you paid online with a credit or debit card. I was more than happy to drive up there to save some money. It's not like I had anything to do today. While there, I went next door to the Super Kroger and got some cheese from their cool cheese department and some fresh fruit. Once back home, I went out to the back porch to read and enjoy this awesome 70's temps we have today.
It was a great day. And I am looking forward to an equally great day tomorrow.
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The Old Man's two favorite (and remaining) cousins came up from The Country aka Breckinridge County today to visit. His Cousin Wayne and wife Joni went by Elizabethtown on the way up and picked up Wayne's sister Cathy. We had the best time talking, reminiscing and laughing. They brought us a late lunch/early supper from Cracker Barrel, so that was a bonus. But the best part was just being together. Every day we thank the Lord for their love and concern for us. And we are already planning the next visit!
I was coming home from a trip to the library yesterday morning, and saw the first 2023 Christmas season decorations out in a yard. They had inflatables and lights around the roof top. They definitely get the distinction of being #1 in decorating in our area this year.
I spent some time this morning going over my checking account and budget, and was happy that I was able to pay off some credit cards and bills. That happiness was short lived when I got the property tax bill this afternoon. But it is what it is. I am proud of myself for budgeting the property tax bill, and will pay it tomorrow and get it off of my back. I was surprised to see that the county sheriff's office charges a 5% charge if you pay by debit or credit card. Sorry - I will write out an old school check and mail it tomorrow.
It's not officially winter yet, but you can't prove it here in the Ohio Valley. The past two mornings when I got up it was 29 degrees. I had to break up ice yesterday on Marge's waterer and was thankful the water heater was working this morning. I left early and on my travels I saw lots of frost on the ground. And I also saw lots of leaves falling.
But I still like the cooler weather, I have to say. I just hope we don't have a repeat of what we had at Christmas last year with sub-zero temps.
Stay tuned.
