Cold and Snow

This morning it was 56 degrees, not outside, inside. The temperature outside was a brisk 17 degrees warmer than the last couple days which have been at single digits. It seems we have gone from Indian Summer days of 60 to Artic Cold overnight. The dogs, especially Leo, are quick to wake us up to put more wood in the fire. We got about an inch or two of snow last night giving us a very wintery look.


Lee isn't going to be able to pull the trailer with the lawn tractor as it will slip, so she is stuck splitting the wood and leaving it in a pile where it is at. It always seems like winter is quick to come and slow to leave. I will have to admit I am a little shaky driving since the accident and the truck always slips a little in the snow even in 4-wheel drive. This has never bothered me before, but I have found my heart in my throat a couple times and the roads aren't that bad. I hope this uneasiness fades from my memory quickly.

Normally this time of year is a time to slow down and take a breath from the fast paced summer. This is not the case for me this year as I must make up for having the summer off. Although, I am not working up to full speed yet, I am doing about 75%, which isn't too bad after 5 months. I think of how many people pulled together to help us this summer and I am truly grateful. I know it is the way of the Valley to be so supportive of each other. Something the rest of the country may be learning as we move into harder times. This Thanksgiving I have much to be thankful for. Just the fact I am here and doing well is more than enough. But the most important thing I am thankful for this year is all of you out there who have shown your love and caring for both Lee and I during my accident and recovery. It is something this mountain girl will never forget. Mountain girl, Paula, logging off.

Memorial Day in Leetonia

We had lots of visitors over the weekend. Unfortunately, many of them came while we were gone. Beverly and David built and installed two bluebird houses on the property and they are absolutely great. We are looking forward to seeing some bluebirds adopt them as their special nesting areas. They came and erected one of these while we were out and about and were sorry to have missed them. So a special shout OUT and THANKS to them.

It was David's sister who broke her foot hiking back to the crash site of the P47 mentioned in a previous blog. Seems she has had to have surgery on the leg and it is slow to get better. We certainly wish her the best.

The second surprise which also came while we were gone was this nice bunch of cut flowers. Since there is no note this gift is a mystery, but still appreciated after a long winter. It is great to see the colorful flowers and definitely put a smile on both of our faces. Thanks to our mystery deliverer. We were actually having our own day off Sunday and did a very touristy thing and went canoing down Pine Creek even though the water was low. Friends were up and we had not done any canoing since moving up here five years ago. Seems when you live here there is always work to be done...there was work that day....but for once I ignored it.

You will probably notice my posting will be much less often during the summer months. My carpentry business really picks up and it is much more difficult to take the time to gather information for you all. I will try to get a couple of postings in a week regardless. Have a great Leetonia Day!

Mountain Girl, Paula, Logging out!