It's me, Solveig. I'm in California getting ready for a trip to Minnesota. I will see you Monday, February 4. We have one week to get in trouble, so start planning!!!
I look forward to meeting Benita and putting a couple of puzzle pieces in place. And I certainly hope Marsha invites me to lunch one day!
It is cold here. Maybe it will be warmer in February in Minnesota. I wear a thermometer on my zipper pull (look under my chin) because Bill says if I'm going to whine, I might as well be precise.
Solveig
Note to Solveig: As you see from the photo taken yesterday, there are still plenty of puzzle pieces left for you. We have been trying, it is really hard. It is a map of Mom's new neighborhood. The edge pieces and the interstate were the easy parts. Now we are putting together the many lakes of Bloomington. There are a ton. "Penn Lake?" Who knew. It would help to have a map.
Stan
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Dear big brother,
Thanks for the warning re the wimpy gloves. I am digging thru my emergency gear and have spread these out in the kitchen counter for your review. Herein, top and clockwise:
1) Face mask that can be spotted in a snowdrift.
2) Pair of thermal, leather-palmed mitts clutching Toe Heaters.
3) Scary hand warmer in red-flannel bag that involves fuel and matches and lengthy instructions.
4) One-time Sports Heat Hand Warmer.
5) Warmest Wool Socks made from wool and angora rabbit fur in Nelson, Minnesota.
