The COLD Facts; TBT

 

I love a toasty house when the temperature is ZERO. 

Our little wood stove keeps us warm and cozy when it's brutally cold outside. 

Bill works throughout the year with his chainsaw to keep adding to the wood pile.  It's work he enjoys but it's also rewarding when we can enjoy the indoor comforts it creates. 

Our deep freeze continues today, as it apparently is doing throughout much of the country. We should see an end to the extreme cold by Sunday. 

For now, it's just keep putting those logs on the fire.

I'm sure that Annie will appreciate a warm house when she arrives for a visit tonight. 

She just spent several days down South in Alabama and surrounding states on some geocaching adventures and events. So, she will notice a definite weather contrast. 

I've told Foster that he's going to have a good day today but have not told him why.

We can't even say Annie's name without the little guy getting hyper-excited and racing to the door, thinking she's there.  So, we spell her name when we talk about her upcoming visits. 

I noticed yesterday that the dogs were happier than ever to return to the house.  Those little pads on their feet get cold really fast in these conditions. 

Still, they love the time they spend outside. 

And, I'm gonna love all the time I can spend inside during this cold spell. 

Bill gave the snow blower a quick workout yesterday, smoothing out walking areas down the lane and around the buildings. 

The gal on the right, next to Willie, is a Sandpoint High graduate, who I believe, works as a volunteer at the State Basketball Tournament. 

Her name is Cathy Crandall.  She's the daughter of Frances and Doyle Crandall.  Cathy was on my yearbook staff when she was at SHS.  

She has become a welcome familiar face for Willie and Debbie at the State Tournaments.

Willie tells me that Cathy and her friend Pat have worked as scorekeepers for State games at the Timberline High School venue. 

Every year, their Sandpoint friends (Willie, Debbie, Duane) bring them coffee.  

It's GAME DAY for the ZAGS.

They'll be playing late tonight in the Kennel.

Gonzaga vs San Diego

8 p.m. PST on ESPN.

Just three more regular-season games, including the big ZAGS--St. Mary's Gaels rematch in the Kennel Saturday, which has inspired ESPN2 to hold its Game Day in Spokane. 

GO, ZAGS !!!

Some Thursday Throwbacks and fun memories from my Photo Library: 

Stick horse competition at last year's fair. 

Willie, Debbie and Annie at our favorite family picnic spot. 

A bunch of cousins and outlaws!

Artwork by my mother for the cover of my first book. 

The Brown kidz:  Marianne, Kevin and Mike with Bossy Cow at our barn on North Boyer. 

Cousin Mary from Chicago with her kids when they came to Sandpoint. 

The roof to a barn on north South Center Valley Road. 

My classmate and neighbor Gary Finney. 

Our beloved Kiwi with her Folgers coffee can and our beloved barn on Great Northern Road.  

That loft was where Willie's basketball love began. 

Mike, Marianne and Kevin with Laddie, Duffy and Kit.

Below:  one of my favorite photos of Debbie, Willie and Annie.