Post-Christmas Miracle

A massive snow storm in El Paso dumped enough snow to have the Army cancel work today - so B. was able to stay over another night.  Gave him a little more time with us and friends and another night in his own bed.  He and J. left a bit ago to head for Oakland.  B. gave me a big hug and said 'thanks for having me'.  Huh?  Of course we HAVE YOU!!  Anytime.  He is hoping for another visit in March of week or so - his Christmas money is going to be for a new set of clubs and he's hoping to be here in March to pick them up - his best friend works at a golf course and also works for Callaway so it's a win-win.  C. will sell a set of clubs and B. will get a great discount.

Thanks to Southwest for not charging any change fees - easy switch of the flights to today instead of yesterday and no difference in fare -

I did not sleep well last night so slept in until just before B. and J. were leaving for the airport.  I've got the dishwasher running and am working on regrouping around my desk.  J. is heading to visit his younger brother tomorrow (returning Wednesday) so I will be holding down the fort at home.  Well, with H.'s help, of course.  I have lunch plans with friends in Stockton on Wednesday and other than that, not too much going on this week.

It's been raining quite a bit and it's cold and overcast today.  Something happened in the back yard yesterday that involved a bird - feathers everywhere on the lawn.  We suspect a cat but we're not sure.

We are considering going to Jackson for the New Years Eve/Day buffet - prime rib, whole lobsters. I'm not sure any of us will have the inertia to do that on Thursday or Friday but we are talking about it.  It's a really pretty drive and it will be my last week of VIP status 'cuz I haven't been playing there as much and will not be a VIP post December 31st.  Oh well.  It was fun while it lasted.