Thursday, January 01, 2009

Happy 2009!

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

from all the feathered and furry creatures here at my house to yours!


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

We are ringing in the new year with a fresh snowfall (yesterday) and temperatures around 11 degrees F with windchills below zero. brrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Some people’s blogs seem to be summing up their year in photos, which is exactly what I did with my Christmas card this year. So, I think I’ll do that in the next few days and take a look back at 2008 the same way. Until, then please accept my wishes for a great new year for all of you! Thanks for reading!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

The flip side of sick

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

The photo above is kind of like I’ve felt for the past week. A wavy and wobbly shadow of myself. I don’t get sick very often (once every 3 or 4 years) but when I do I really get sick. I think I’ve turned the corner for good now although it’s been a slow process. If I try to do too much during the day it sets me back a little. Easy does it—that’s the key to recovery. I did a lot of just lying about, taking naps and staring out the window. I never lay on the small wicker couch in the sun room, but when I did I this outline in the tree branches jumped out at me. Look closely and see if you can see what I saw from my reposing vantage point. (I’ll show you at the end of this post what I saw.)

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Our snow is mostly gone now except for the patches were it was plowed and piled. I mourn its loss all the more since I only managed to get out in it that one time. The pool could be used for a skating rink if only I weren’t afraid of ripping the cover.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Sunday was my birthday (Happy Birthday to Me!) The weather was strange—in the 50’s! The sunset that night was stupendous though. The light outside was really odd and when Rick pointed the sunset out to me I had to go out and take a few photos. Doesn’t it look as if there is a forest fire behind this tree?

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

I took this sunset as an omen that I was on the mend. I’m still not 100%, but yesterday was a good day. At least my head wasn’t spinning and I could read and knit again.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

I’m still working on Rick’s second mitten (remember the one that Bella ate?) and also on this scarf for myself. The lace pattern is both fun and beautiful at the same time but it does require some concentration.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

And, I was able to make a start on this Christmas present.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Last year on our trip to Mexico I felt so stupid that I didn’t know the language. I probably won’t know much by our trip at the end of January but at least I’ll have a head start.

So, in the photo above—what did you see? I saw this Cardinal. The bunch of leaves made up its eye.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Hopefully I’ll be starting the new year with better health than I’ve had for the past two weeks or so! Onward to the flip side of sick!

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

It’sno(w) fun

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Firstly, thank you all for your get well wishes and concerns. I hope that I am finally on the road to recovery. I had a severe reaction to the medication yesterday and ended up with my head hung over the toilet bowl for most of the afternoon. Not fun. So that put me back a day in getting some drugs into my system as the doctor didn’t want me to start a new regime yesterday, but to wait until today to give my stomach a break. Trust me, it needs it. ugh.  At least the nasty drugs knocked back my sore throat some, so that’s good news at least.

Bad news is that I don’t think I am going to be able to eat and fully enjoy the sumptuous feast my dear husband had planned for tomorrow. My very favorite food of all time, foie gras, and duck breasts in orange sauce. Plus a delicious vegetable terrine and yummy mushroom tartlets were also on the menu. Not to mention the bottle of Tignanello wine from 1983 that we’ve been dying to find a reason to finally drink. Not happening tomorrow. So sad. I’m so bummed. I can’t fully taste and my stomach is a bit on the iffy side. Hopefully in a few more days we’ll be able to do our Christmas Feast. You can follow more about our Christmas food on Rick’s site where he is documenting the process and the recipes.

I am able to sit up for periods of time without getting too dizzy and woozy, so here I am. I am sharing some photos I managed to snap of the dogs on Saturday after the snowfall on Friday. We did have another snowfall on Sunday morning but I didn’t get out in and haven’t been out of the house since except to go to the doctor! We got an additional 3 to 4 inches, but now it’s raining and melting it all into a slushy mess. Too bad.


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

and here I caught Alex in midair with all four feet off the ground and he pounced on Hailey!

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Well, that’s enough upright stuff for now. Back to the couch with my snuggle bunny Bella. She’s very good company for a sick patient!

Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday no matter how you choose to spend it!

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Snow total

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

I’m not sure exactly how much snow ended up falling yesterday. My best guess is 7 to 8 inches. I haven’t been out in the yard yet. I figured with the nasty cold (or whatever it is that I have) I shouldn’t be out doing too much, getting wet, etc. Especially with guests coming tomorrow night for eggnog and cookies. Wouldn’t do to get any sicker! I’ll get a better idea later in the day. It was just nice to be able to sit inside by the fire and watch the snow fly. Rick worked from home so no worries about him making the long drive on bad roads.

We are expecting more snow overnight and tomorrow. Predictions are for another 4-6 inches. Another storm enters on Christmas Eve, but right now they are saying that one will be in the form of rain and not snow. Hopefully it won’t melt all our lovely snow. Looks like we’re having a White Christmas after all!

More photos later!

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Friday, December 19, 2008

Snow watch begins

Everyone is on “snow alert.” No snow yet at 8:25 a.m.  Schools are closed, flights are cancelled. All this in anticipation of what is to come. But will it? I’ll keep you posted!

10:01
A few little flakes are starting to fall now.

Update 11:10 a.m.
It’s snowing!

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

bella: what is this stuff? i try to catch them with my mouth.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

mom says i’m starting to look like a sheep ...

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

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