More snow on this Saturday

I had heard about the wind coming in later on, though this morning was sunny and calm a bit before dawn. But then a snow squall came roaring in with the wind. Probably lake effect.

Winter alas is not over but it seems like it has been moderating lately. I so had hoped to get away this weekend and very long range, which is a wild card, looks like rain for next weekend. I’m actually hoping for some rain mid-week to keep things from getting too dried out and nicer weather so I can get out next weekend, after the time change. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, and I should just recycle the paper and forget about camping for a while. But I really want to get my sleep back. And the best way to do that at least in my mind is by a night in wilderness.

Still working on my taxes though at this point they are mostly done. Just need to check them before submitting. That’s on the agenda this weekend, along with hopefully a bike ride before it gets too cold and windy and some reading. Sunday I’ll probably stock up on the groceries and go and visit the family if they’re feeling well enough. It will be the most miles I’ve driven in nearly three weeks – the previous two weeks I think I drove a total of 12 miles. And rode my bike over 100 miles.

I am ready to turn the heat off for the year. It’s gas heat and in the grand scheme of things isn’t expensive but I don’t like paying for it any more then absolutely neccessary to keep the pipes from freezing. I also would like to sleep with the windows open, though I’m not sure if this week will be quite warm enough. It’s still early March after all. But day by day the temperatures are getting warmer, and certainly if the days are in 60s and the nights in the upper 30s, I can probably live with having the windows open all night along, hidden under the covers maybe with the electric blanket.