I 'fixed' the phony fireplace.

This is a picture Don took today when I was putting wood into our phony, electric fireplace. I asked him if he wanted to go to the woods with me to collect wood for the fireplace and he said, "No, I’m not going to be any part of this." It’s cold here and it’s perfect for a fireplace. We have a fireplace, but it’s so phony looking. It’s kind of okay, but all around the edges I could see light and that was a dead give away that it was so fake. When Bill and Olya were here they suggested that a few pieces of wood to cover the light would do the trick. Well, I was sure up for THAT! So off I went wearing my Crocks and a Wal-Mart sack to collect wood. Yep, that’s me: a real lumberjack! Ha! The fireplace looks better and I’m content. I’d like to be here when someone notices it; that’ll probably NEVER happen.

Today we had breakfast and then went over to the fitness center to walk. I walked the whole hour and then we played Ping-Pong (My spell checker says it’s supposed to be spelled like that.). I led the whole game and then we tied at 19 and Don beat me! That rascal! It was a wonder I could even play after walking for an hour on the treadmill. It was fun. We love Ping-Pong, but he always beats me. (That hair you see in the picture is what it looks like after swimming last night and then sweating it way wet again this morning; I am constantly amazed at the ringlets. I've only rolled it twice [for church; I didn't want to throw them into complete shock] since we've been here; it doesn't last long. The humidity takes over and it goes 'boing!' If the humidity doesn't get it then swimming and sweating will!)

Today was laundry day, so we’re all ready for Linda and Tom to get here tomorrow. I’ve talked to them and they’re on their way. They’ve stopped for the night and will drive the rest of the way tomorrow. We’ll expect them soon after lunch. My nose is already glued to the window watching for them!

I thank God for precious friends and family. I thank Him for the Rose’s safe travel, too.