November 20, 2014
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Brrr!
Isn't there a Little House on the Prairie book called "The Long Winter"? Or is it "The Long, Long Winter"? I think we may have it this year. At least we have heaters, and cars, and hot running water, and indoor bathrooms. Lots of blessings that people in other times and other places didn't have and maybe still don't. I had to run errands today, and had forgotten how annoying it is to try to remember my coat, scarf, hat, gloves, purse, and keys. I'm not sure what the temp was today, but the wind made it feel a lot colder.
My daughter is still crocheting hats and other things. Now a grand-daughter is doing it too. It amazes me to see what they create.
A friend made this snowman for me for Christmas a couple of years ago. He lost the scarf last year. Guess I'll have to find him a new one. Actually this is an old picture. He's still in a box of Christmas stuff in the basement. I refuse to put up any Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving. I do have most of my Christmas shopping done though. When you have as many descendants as I do you have to start early. I made some peanut butter fudge tonight. It's my friend's fault. She posted the picture and recipe on FB. I wonder if it will freeze? Or keep in the frig until Thanksgiving? The trouble with the frig is........it's too easy for me to eat. I don't need that much sugar.
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If I remember correctly, last year was supposed to be the first of a 5 year stretch of severe winters, according to the Farmer's Almanac... and it seems to be usually correct.
and yes, the little house books, it was the long winter, but it sure could have been aptly named the long, long, winter... that's how it felt when reading about it. That story was so well written it really made an impression when I read it. I felt that I could really feel what it must have been like. I certainly hope you have nothing like it.
If I had fudge in the fridge (try saying that 3 times fast
) I'd have a hard time resisting too. 
Stay warm and God bless,
Lynn
I love the hats !
Janine does it
Shopping must be start ealy since you have a lot of children and grandchildren. But I confess I do not like shopping!
Love
Michel
The hats are so creative! I agree that it is a reminder to be thankful that we can find a spot out of the cold and a reminder that many are homeless and suffering in this weather!
I remember the 'Long Winter'. I read it more than once. It would have been pretty horrible to be so alone and cooped up with not that much to do. I decided if I dress up warmly I might not mind the cold as much? Maybe that will work?
Hope your week-end is great.
Most of my shopping is done too ~ but I sure wish it was finished! Love the snowman hat ~
We need a severe winter in California. Love the hat.
Hope you have a great weekend.
I've been knitting hats also but mine are very simple. Your girls do great work.
Thank you. I think so too.
The snowman hat is adorable! I loved the Laura Ingles Wilder books. The Long Winter was one of my favorites to read in the summer - made the hot days feel cooler somehow. Stay warm my friend!