Satellite

It has only been over a year since we moved in, but we finally have satellite television. We had cable at our previous residence and we were sure spoiled. We have been using rabbit ears for the last year and it has not been easy to watch television and we only got about 6 channels. Actually, it wasn't so bad. I am not tied to the television. But it is nice to have choices and especially a clear picture!

Snow!

A couple of weeks ago we had snow. It was beautiful and we got about 5 inches. When we woke up that morning there were three deer looking for food in the snow. It is hard for them because there is not much food around. They were so beautiful. The dogs were in the basements so the deer were not afraid being so close to the house. The dogs love the snow, but would rather be inside where it is warm.

Sidewalk, fence, etc!

We finally have a sidewalk to our front door! It only took a year, but with cost over-runs on building the house we thought we could add this later. Of course walking on OSB for a year was not pretty. I wish the sidewalk had been completed by the time we hosted my office party, but weather did not cooperate. There were so many dry days during the summer and it would have been a perfect time for putting that in. Oh well.

Next is the fence for the dogs. Poor boys have been in a glorified pen and now we have the fence in the works. Should be in by sometime in February. It will go out into the wooded area so they can really run and stretch their legs. Smell interesting smells and maybe check-out some of the local fauna. Since deer season ended, I haven't seen any deer. I hope that some of them survived. I know from hearing gun shots that many probably did not.

We have lost power a few times the last couple of weeks. I have been really wanting a generator. When you have a well and pump, no power means no plumbing. I am not one to complain, but having plumbing is important to me! I would really like a water softener as well. Little by little we will get there.