Jan 15th

It was chilly again last night, if you're getting tired of hearing that, well we are getting MORE than tired of living it.  This is supposed to be the valley of the sun.  Well the sun is shining, but the overnight temps leave a lot to be desired.  The day time high got up there better today and the forecast is to get better tomorrow & Thursday.  This really limits day time activities and has everyone looking to indoor ones, other than shopping that it is, LOL!  Marg checked the bank balances on line and her book is balanced to the penny, it seems she is becoming the bookkeeper in the family.
  We spent the day in the park today.  Marg made blueberry pancakes, always a good way to start the day.  For me anyways!  I played some pool after lunch, but cut it short so we could make a call to mother.  We have not spoken to her since leaving Edmonton in December.  We have tried to call a few times, unsuccessfully, so Jim offered to be at her place this PM so we could call and get through.  Thanks for doing that Jim, it was great being able to talk with her today.  In fact it was something we have been looking forward to for a while now & meant a great deal.
  After that we went to Kenny & Doris' place for happy hour.  It was inside today, but nice to get together with everyone, it was our first time doing cocktails this year and it was lots of fun.  Kind of a rushed afternoon, so Marg had made a stew in the crock pot, she has a small one in the rv.  It was great, as everyone already knows about her stews.  Very nice to have it on a chilly day.
  We needed a quick supper option as it was -- yes you know by now, bingo night.  Since winning, the big one, now I feel obligated to go with Marg.  She has her regular group she sits with, some of whom are also members of the happy hour group, LOL.  I won on 4 corners, same pattern as last night, so I am in danger of becoming known for something along those lines.  I just told them we were playing for propane tonight, it got a few laughs anyway.