Warning: House Under Quarantine!

Lew and I are both sick.

He has a bad cold, and I am fighting off what I believe may be the start of the flu.

I worked less-than-a-full day yesterday. I stayed home today.

We are probably not going to venture out at all this weekend.

Rest and relaxation, lots of fluids, and comfort kitties.... Just what the doctor would order.

Dad 396: Letting It Snow

(The weather outside is frightful.... Enjoy Dad's post!  ~  Tracy)

Derf Here! Sitting on the couch while the snow is really coming down. Just as they predicted. Snowless morning but it is snowing hard this afternoon. Expecting snow of six inches to one foot.

I'm not going out today but will go out early in the morning to plow at least enough to get out of the driveway. Clean up later in the day. Just three more weeks of February. Please hurry!

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles for winning the Super Bowl. What an offensive game.

Hope Gronk and the police find his stolen stuff.

Now, I'll just stay in until tomorrow A.M.  Sooo....

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

An Engineering Feat

Brought to you by the design team of Derf and Jerry:

The Leaning Tower of Toilet Paper

Credits:

     Initial construction ~ Derf

     Decorative touches ~ Jerry Kitty

I Did Not Watch the Super Bowl

I didn't watch the NFL this season, so I decided to skip the Super Bowl yesterday. I hear the Patriots lost, ho hum. (Yes, I would have preferred that they won. Family and friends were rooting for them.)

But I did watch a bowl game yesterday... the Puppy Bowl! There was a puppy from a Maine shelter participating in the game, so I had to watch. I got my parents and Lew to watch it, too. (Although I hear that Dad and Lew may have both snoozed a bit during the game. I'm not sure how they could have slept through any of the excitement.)

I also did quite a bit of reading yesterday, which I really enjoyed.

Will I watch the NFL next season? I must admit I am leaning against it. There are so many other worthwhile things to do.

But rest assured, dear readers.... I will continue to watch my beloved Red Sox!

Lew's Logbook: I'm Busy

(Lew managed to find time in his schedule to write today's post. Enjoy! ~ Tracy)

I am often asked, “How are you enjoying retirement…do you get bored?”  

Yes, I do enjoy being retired and I am not bored.  

In fact, I have recently come to realize that if I have two or three scheduled activities that are not part of my regular weekly routine, I consider myself to be busy.  This would seem silly to a lot of people who really are busy, but it just goes to show how we become adjusted to our life circumstances.  

So, if you want to get together with me or if you need my help with something, give me as much notice as possible.  I’m very busy…sometimes.

Football Fever

It was New England Patriots attire day at work today.

What I wore instead:

T-shirt:  Borrowed from my father.

Stupid expression:  All mine. We were asked to make a goofy face for this photo, and I guess I succeeded!

Tax Time

It is February, so my tax preparation season has started.

I do the tax returns for only three couples:

• Lew & me
• Matt & Emily
• My parents

If you are not on the above list, then I am not doing your taxes. So please don't ask me.

And if you do ask, the answer will be "No" — but I will say it politely.

Happy tax prep!  Remember to file on time!

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