Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to family, friends and strangers.
We reached 1200 hits on this blog and we can only hope the information we have shared has been interesting.? It looks like we are on a 2 week cycle and that seems about right - this way I won't get too carried away with my babble.
We arrived this morning in Anderson - they had snow that last 2 days but none in sight now. We do have a system moving through an we may get some white stuff later today or tomorrow. Our weather pattern for the last 2 weeks has been pretty consistent - new frontal systems move through each day - cool mornings (44-46) and high temps for the days ( 55-60). These temps keep the fair weather golfers off the course - have it to myself for most of the morning. The course starts to get busy after lunch. Speaking of golf, last night I got a order for 300 golf balls before Christmas, of course I was able to provide them. This was a repeat customer - that was a good thing, nice to have some of those folks returning. I have done very well this year with golf ball sales - running neck and neck with Kathy and her bus. I have a pretty good inventory but she by far exceeds me in that category.
Kathy and I have been fighting colds - neither of us seem to be able to kick it. We are taking medication but that does not seem to be doing much. Last month when I went in to see the doctor about my ear I actually thought about getting a flu shot have never had one before? I have done pretty good avoided it for 4 years or so. We are both on the mend but slowly. I am beginning to think it might be better to fight it without medication?
Kathy continues in yet another direction with her artwork. She is into drawing and incorporating portraits into mixed media. I am sure some of you have seen some of her handy work? She is definitely getting better - much improvement in her technique. She will have lots of time for creation this week while we are in Anderson. She is very comfortable in her studio and I am sure it enhances her creativity??!!
Several weeks ago we had roof leak in Tracy - lots of extra water and a nice big hole in the dining room. The roof was repaired last week and the ceiling will be fixed soon. Turns out the problem was not structural. The problem is those pesky tree leaves. We have a tile roof and the the leaves find their way wedged between the flashing and tile. The problem area was on a flashing located at the front was supposed to help drain the water downward. The leaves create a nice dam and the water then is diverted across the roof - under the tile and tar paper and then down into the interior of the house. They had to remove the tiles adjacent to flashing then replace the tar paper as well. Cleaned out the debris then replaced the tiles. I asked about what type of things I could do to prevent future leaks - their answer was quick and decisive - " cut down the trees". Somehow we have to manage this leaf issue much better - - sure glad it is seasonal!! Wonder what the neighbors would think if I draped a blue tarp over the roof tiles to collect the leaves throughout the fall and winter? With the fussy HOA I would get a letter in short order!!??
Kathy had jury duty last week. It took 2 full days for the selection of a jury for a misdemeanor case. Kathy was bumped and not too disappointed. She had to spend the best part of two days at the courthouse. She is off the hook for another year/!!
Not much else for news from these parts. Next week I will create a New Years Post which summarizes all of 2012. That should be fun.
Again - we hope you all have wonderful holiday!!
More later
Ron, Kathy, Tessie and Sammie ( the cat)
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