Well, I see again it has been a while since I've been on here. I've been busy with year end reports to state and federal. It really makes me wonder how they manage to do business when their websites are so horrid. I will again just send in the old fashion way after having spent an hour on their site to have every thing print out in some other language. I don't understand when we are American's and speak and write English that they have forms in other languages. Live in America speak and write and understand English. Ok so I will get off my soapbox for a while.

Nothing much going on around here except SNOW, SNOW and more SNOW. I am really thinking it is a four letter word.

I've been busy trying to clean up my house. The carpenters are suppose to start around March 1st with putting in windows, doors, chimney liner and I'm sure they would appreciate getting to the stuff they have to fix. So today I did the entry way closet. I'm sure I did it before Jimmie died but haven't done much to it since then. I took out 2 large garbage bags of winter clothes to take to the thrift store. Threw away another 2 bags of junk, carried stuff to the basement and to the garage and I can finally see the floor. Did a large load of laundry of stuff I wanted to keep. Now I need to go to town and buy some storage bins that will fit on the shelf to organize. Maybe when I need a certain pair of gloves I will be able to find them. haha

I've been trying to think of something good to cook all day and I finally just had a salad. I want something different from the usual I've been cooking but not sure if I want good home cooking, something with an oriental flavor, something Mexican or what. I've been cooking too much at a time so I've had lots of leftovers. Now I don't mind a couple days of leftovers but this going on a week of leftovers is getting old. I just can't seem to make a small kettle of soup. I start out with a small kettle but it always ends up a big kettle.

I went snowmobiling yesterday. It was a lot of fun. Trying to get in shape for the big trip we are going to make in February. We are going to ride up to Lake kabtogma (wish I knew how to spell that one) any way we are going to a resort that is in the Boundry Waters Canoe Area but allows snowmobiles in this area. It should be a fun trip.

I should of read through what I wrote on my last blog and then maybe I would know what I should talk about.

I have to tell you about some kicked up Corn bread I made. I made regular cornbread and then I added an onion finely chopped and about a half cup of diced up jalapeno's to it. It wasn't hot but it really had a nice flavor to it. Made the cornbread a little moister also.

I bought a couple more cookbooks when I was shopping at the thrift stores last week when I was in town. One is on sourdough cookery. I knew you could do alot with sourdough starter but this cookbook really has some great sounding quick breads using the starter. It also has recipes for muffins, cakes, cookies and pizza dough. Even some meals with meat in them. I thought I would mix up the starter and give some of these a try. If any of them turn out I will give you the recipe.

The other cookbooks I bought were Taste of Country. Hopefully I can find something in one of them today to cook. Well the decision was easy. Art showed up with some ground venison thawed out and I made a meatloaf for tomorrow and chili for tonight. So now I will look for something to make for later in the week.

They are talking -25 here tonight suppose to get up around 0 tomorrow and cold through Wednesday. By Friday we are suppose to be in the high 20's. Now if it would only get to 40's so the snow would come off my roof it would be great.

Hope all of you have a great week. Take care.

Julie

Hi Everyone,

How's your New Year going?

Mine is very busy. Trying to finish up all the reports for the City. Want to get done so can start making soap.

Then I decided to start digging out my house. What a mess. Of course I start here and then go there. I did get the basement straightened up on Sunday. Things just needed to be put away. Looks darn good.

I need to have some of this stuff done by the 1st of March because they are suppose to start putting in my new windows and doors and insulating the attic. I'm also getting a new well and having the flue put in the chimney. So.... have to get a couple of the kids up here to clean out the attic. Oh what a joy that will be. I'm hoping I have enough Christmas stuff left that I can give each one of my grandkids and neices and nephews something of my Christmas collection.

I'm also busy trying to get my scrubbies crocheted. I know if I don't get them done this time of year that they won't get done.

Anyway, I want all this stuff done by the time it gets nice enough to ride motorcycle. I bought a new one I got a 2007 Honda Shadow Aero 750cc. It is pearl white with black saddle bags. Now I am ready to take off on my trip out west this summer.

I am very sick of the snow. It is piling up everywhere. Now tonight is suppose to get down right cold. Have to dress warmer in the morning for on the bus. I broke down with one of the buses tonight so will have to take the other one in the morning. The joys of cold weather. I'm beginning to think I'm getting too old for this. I was really cold tonight when I finally got home. Has taken me all evening to warm up.

It sure seems like this month is flying by. Why did it seem to go so slow when I was a kid and now it just zooms by??

Nothing going on that I know of but then I would have to go out and do something to find out anything that is going on.

Have a great week everyone

Take care,
Julie

So since it is hump day how is everyone's week going? I was pretty worried when Monday started out so cold and had a few minor problems with the bus but things have gotten better. Been working on end of the year books trying to get everything done and sent in.

Saturday is the sled dog races coming through Squaw Lake. The fire dept will be offering soup and bread and bars etc for lunch. Everyone is welcome to come and have lunch and help this fund raising activity. Lunch will be ready to serve at 11:30am.

Guess I don't have much more to say tonight (I know that seems impossible) so have a great evening everyone.

Take care,
Julie

Well back to the jobs tomorrow. I didn't get my laundry room done. Will have to work on it this week.

Had a good time snowmobiling with Rochelle and friends. Too bad we got so much snow and didn't get out again.

Spent some time today pulling some snow off the roof. Hopefully the sun will come out and melt the rest so it slides off.

Had a great weekend with the kids. They made some delicious food for New Years eve.

Well did you all make your resolutions? Mine is more exercise.

Snowmobiling is fun but it sure isn't as much fun as being on the motorcycle. Maybe it is all the extra clothes you have to wear or something.

Not much else on my mind tonight. Hope all of you are doing something fun.

Take care,
Julie