Holiday Cards Are On Their Way and Gasoline Woes in Winter Cold

In all of the snafu regarding the family reunion, I forgot to mention that my holiday cards were handed to my friendly post-person on Saturday. I already received a lovely "Thank You" from my youngest niece last night, so I know they're on their way to all of you on my list. It was a fun card to make this year. I wanted to "uncomplicate" things, so relied on image transfers and painting for a change. Ont thing is certain - I'm NOT using that stationary again. There was no stick on the envelopes, so I ended up taping all of them before sending them. I've already received the stationery I'm planning to use for next year's cards, however, so it shouldn't be a problem (unless I misplace what I've already purchased and have to buy it again. That's happened in the past). 

I handed my card bundle to my friendly Post Office 
person, Jean, on Saturday. I had 11 international 
cards, and the rest of them were for the USA. I love 
sending my cards all around the world, it always 
makes me smile when I think of the long-time friends 
I've had whom I've never met, but I know them because 
we interact almost every day. Cyber friends are just 
as excellent as friends in "real life". I just can't hug 
them when we get together, since we're oceans
apart from each other and may never 
meet in person. 

Today is a swimming day, and DH has an appointment with his eye doctor at 8:40 am. That requires me to awaken him at 7:00 am - not really a problem, but I did set a reminder on my phone so that I won't forget while I'm busy with breakfast and getting my things together for the shop today. It's another cold one, so I need to make sure I layer for warmth. 

I'm well aware of layering clothing for warmth. I 
usually carry a set of winter-weight leggings to 
the shop with me - sometimes the shop gets super 
cold because of people coming in and going out 
all day. I often wear undergarments, then a turtle 
neck shirt, and then an overshirt. Sometimes I'll 
have a sweater over that, and finally, there's my 
long down jacket, a scarf and my winter hat. I'll 
wear a heavy-weight skirt with winter leggings or 
a set of long pants with leggings for my bottom half, 
and often add an additional set of socks to help 
keep my feet warm in my winter boots. Survival - 
Minnesota-style. 

DH is blaming some of his neck/dizzy episodes on his pillows. Apparently I didn't isolate his pillows properly when I changed the cases on Wednesday for laundry day. Now ... he uses three pillows - one at his side (the flattest of the bunch) and the other two for watching TV and sleeping. I can't tell the difference between the twins. but the flat one is quite obvious to anyone with a brain and a set of hands. Apparently he was sleeping with the flat one and it was causing his neck to spasm. WHATEVER! I really think anyone with partial intelligence would have been able to pick the flat pillow out from the other two in a dark room with roaming jaguars looking for their dinner! Duh! So once again I am blamed for something I am totally blameless about. *sigh*

I learned to swim almost before I could walk. We 
didn't have a nearby pool for Mom to be worried 
about, she just thought it was a good idea. I adored 
the water and haven't looked back since. Thanks, 
Mom! 

I'm looking forward to the pool in an hour, even though it's only 12 F (-11.11 C) outside. I have good winter clothing that will keep me warm. The thing of most concern to me is the gasoline level in Minion. I'm below 100 miles, and that's of concern in the winter months. I'll try to get a tank today, but at worst, tomorrow is my "day off" and I can grab a tank first thing tomorrow morning. The shop and home are quite close by, so I won't be at a level where I'm in any danger (provided we don't have a blizzard today). In winter, however, I always like to keep at least 1/2 tank full just in case of poor weather and bad roads. 

I'm not at a danger point yet, but I'm below 100 
miles and that, in the winter, always makes me 
a bit nervous. I'll try to squeeze a quick trip to 
the gas station in on my way to work. It's a bit 
out of my way, so I would prefer to wait until 
tomorrow, but I know it'll bug me all day, so I'll 
try to add it in on my way to work today. 

On that optimistic viewpoint (LOL) I'm out of here. Have a fabulous Tuesday, and keep your eyes open for my holiday card. It's on its' way to you if you're on my list. I guarantee it! *Hugs* to all and Slava Ukraini.