Wow what a spectacular morning. We got about 3" or so of new snow yesterday and I thought it would settle down or begin to go off, but it didn't. Started off very foggy. There was frost on all the willows and trees creating a fairly land. It was 4 degrees for a low this morning and only got to about 24 during the day with a fair breeze and beautifully sunny.
We went over to Melita's this morning for the small painting group. The drive over was just spectacular as you go out over the Twin Bridges and along Pine Creek. There were deer along the road. But.... left my camera (and the grocery list) at home. I spaced it out and left it sitting right by the back door. I sure wanted to share the scenes with you and my words don't do it justice.
We had a great time together and Melita' fixed us one of her gourmet lunches - Caesar salad (one of the all time best salads/dressing I've ever had) and comforting carrot soup, with the most delicious herb buns. Dessert was a waffle basket with fresh fruit and vanilla ice cream. Also to die for.
The photo today is the pastel I began at the painting group last week and finished it up today. It's a scene about halfway from the ranch to Boulder. And I like this one, as well as had fun doing it. It was planned to have a herd of Angus cattle in the foreground, but when I got to where they should go in, I got scared that I'd mess it up so didn't put the cows in.
After the meeting I got my protime test at the clinic and tested good this time. I was going to get groceries and to the window shade place too, but it was late enough I just came home.
Nancy and Dick left for the winter this morning and Lois and Bud are going next Monday. We will miss them and wish them safe journies. Lois gave me her season Pinedale Fine Arts Council tickets for the performances that are coming to town in the next several months. What a wonderful gift! I had thought that for sure I'd be attending them, so this will ensure that I go.
Last night I got hungry for cake and made a marble cake with cream cheese frosting. I had never tried this before but had some applesauce to use and put it in the batter in place of some of the oil, and it sure turned out extra tasty and light. Joe took the dogs with him went to coffee again both yesterday and today, so don't know what he decided about the bad coffee.
Not all full Moons are the same. This Friday's is the biggest and brightest full Moon of the year.
FULL STORY at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/09dec_fullmoon.htm?list953085
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