~ 35 ~

 

If you thought you were going to find 35 graphics, think again!  It's actually 35 degrees out right now and pretty warm in comparison to what it's been.  I did promise more pictures of the ice and I quickly put something together, with the hopes of giving you some idea as to what it looked like.  I took these out front of my office building yesterday.  The building is actually the Anchor Bar, home of the original chicken wing.  I thought the trees gave a true feeling of what each tree looked like.  I hope you see the beauty I saw.  Imagine driving down a road and seeing this lining the streets, filling backyards, glistening in the sun.  The branch was a close up and it was an amazing contrast against the blue sky.  Only thing missing in the picture is the iridescence that you could see with the naked eye.  It looked like someone had blown bubbles and they were floating amongst the limbs.  The other two are just close ups of a couple bushes on the lot next door.  Notice the berries on the one?  I think they were left from the October storm.  Mother nature has been messing with her babies, and I don't think they know which end is up.   Today it did get warmer as I said.  Standing outside was something so different.  As I stood to get in my car I could feel the slight breeze and in the quiet I heard a crinkle, for lack of a better word.  Imagine a plastic type bag, not the soft ones but those that actually crinkle when you roll them up.  That is what I heard.  I stood and listened, trying to figure out what it was.  It then dawned on me it was the branches dancing in the wind and as they brushed against each other the ice clicked together.  Ahhh  I was ready for the bride and groom to kiss.  Ting ting went the spoons on the glasses.  It was a calming sound, but I will admit I was glad my car wasn't parked under any branches.  Needless to say, when I left work today there was very little ice left on anything.

 

My sister and I did go out this evening.  We were going to Apple Bees for dinner and then to shop.  We didn't time it right at all.  When we pulled into the parking lot it was mobbed.  We decided to hit a store further down the plaza and see if we could find anything and then go back for dinner before moving on.  We walked in and immediately separated as our taste is completely different.  After some combing of the racks I actually found a skirt and a dress that I liked.  I went to the dressing room to try them on.  I put the skirt on and really liked it.  Long black and very plain, with the slit up the back.  Then came the dress.  It was black with white polka dots and handkerchief cut bottom.  It was sleeveless but came with a short red sweater with long sleeves.  I thought it was cute for a Feb 17th wedding and dressy enough.  I came out to see if I could find my sister and low and behold she was trying something on too.  First store, first outfits tried on, and we were done.  Yeah baby, that's what I'm talking about!  I bought both and she got a skirt and jacket, and then a few other items she could wear to work.  I just need a purse and maybe some red shoes.  I even picked up some jewelry, accessorize Donna, accessorize!  I will be calling my hairdresser tomorrow to see if she thinks my hair will be long enough for a French braid.  I want her to do it up my head tho, not down.  I just know if I leave it down it will drive me absolutely crazy!  Keep your fingers crossed.

 

Ok, that's enough of my day.  It's late and I need to get to bed.  I guess the Angels were with me today........ and with that said.......... 

 

Night all

 

Hugs

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