Skating anyone ?

Temperatures were climbing and the freezing rain was diminishing, but the National Weather Service reported that it could take several hours for all the this ice to melt !

Our school district along with every other one in a 50 mile radius gave students an early start to their winter break by canceling school today.

Ice accumulation reports were still coming in, but 1.4” of ice was reported in the Bloomington Normal area.

The biggest problems appeared to be power outages and roadways obstructed with downed tree limbs and utility lines. Thankfully we still have power and all of our trees are still in the upright position.

It has been all over the news that people were out in force late last night befor it was to bad stocking up. Buying kerosene, ice melters, deicer for cars and locks, ice scrapers — and I heard they are selling out of generators.

I am beginning to wounder if these people are from Florida or something...


Our 15 year old will have a couple of exams to take in January after school was canceled. A day off today means the semester continues for one day in January, when the last couple of tests will be taken. That might mean studying over the holiday break. OH WELL !!!!

Here are a few snap shots from our place this morning....









Yeah, Yeah I forgot to take down the humming bird feeder...









Well we are off to warm up the house with some Christmas baking!
Enjoy your day.
Have a great weekend and God Bless!