Let it snow...

The snow blower will get quite a workout in the morning

This is the view out of our kitchen window.  What you can't see from this picture is the constant falling of NEW snow.  Even though the snow plow came through an hour ago, the street is already covered in a fresh layer of snow.  We've had about 6 inches so far and the National Weather Service is predicting another 7-10 inches overnight. 

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It's Grill Time...

There is never a bad time to grill...SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

Today, with snow on the ground and the temperature hovering around the 30 degree mark (a heat wave), we uncovered the main grill at the "ABL Compound" and threw some ribs over the fire.

This is one of the biggest things that I miss from my life in California:  the ability to grill year-round.  Nevertheless, we make it happen for special occasions in the winter. 

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It's baaaacccckkkkk...

Snow returns to Chicago...

After a couple of weeks with (relatively) little to no snow on the ground, the white stuff makes it's return to the Windy City.  Not enough to break out the snow blower yet, but more is predicted on the way.

Have to admit that it's pretty just after a first snowfall.  Then it just sucks.

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Manly Sandals

Yes, it's true.  I wear these sports-type sandals in the house.  There is an actual reason for this, and I'll briefly explain. 

We live in Chicago.  It gets COLD here in the winter.  The floor gets cold, even with the heat and rest of the house a fairly comfortable temperature.  When my feet get cold, my entire body gets cold.  Even when I wear socks.  I've always been that way.  This stylish footwear is an easy way for me to keep the bottoms of my feet off the floor, keeping my feet warm, and thereby my body at a nice cozy comfort level.

I can't be the only one out there like this, right?

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Thaw

What happens when the temperature rises to 36 degrees in January.

Yes, it was a warm and balmy 36 today in the southside of Chicago.  The picture shows the only trace of ice or snow left on our front porch.  Time to break out the t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops!

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Almost like Christmas in January

The weather outside has been frightful...

That means that the Christmas decorations have not come down yet. And in case you're wondering:  NO, the lights are not on.

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And on the 7th day, there was snow.

I spent a good part of my afternoon with my new best friend.  Meet Mr. Sno-Tek.  He helped me clear the 5 inches of snow we had by 11am this morning.  Best part?  There's more on the way...

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