Dear Winter, I think we should spend some time apart... I'm gonna try to work things out with my ex, Summer...

Here I am again. Do I live in California or do I live in friggin' Alaska? It's mornings like this that I want to pretend it's summer and say "it’s so hot today that I’m sweating like a cat at a Chinese restaurant", or "it's so beautiful out today that I'm walking on sunshine", or "it's so hot the jalapenos in my garden are all standing over in the shade". Maybe even "My P.J.’s are awesome. I'd like to thank them for taking themselves off in the middle of the night when it's too hot, without even waking me up. Job well done P.J.’s"........but this morning's blog post is brought to you by the letters W T F.

Living in Northeastern California I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe....but after all these years, eleven years of living in the mountains at the 4500 and 3500 foot elevations I think I’m getting the hang of this ~ expect the unexpected. Expect to get more snow in California than I ever did in the State of Washington. Is this when I should be saying "I just wanted to tell you, Dear State of Washington, that I love you and I want to come back, I will not let California take me away from you?" It's times like this that I wish to get a grip on reality..and choke it to death. Stupid mistakes are made by others. I only make unavoidable errors. I'm here in the State of California and I have to deal with it. Like it or not.

So, I want you to imagine that I have a big smile on my face. Also, for the hell of it, try to figure out why. Am I looking reality straight in the eye and denying it......am I attempting to give a damn.....(I think I may be skeptical. But I doubt it). Who knows. But I am here to say "please don't follow in my footsteps because sometimes I walk into walls, or snow banks...."

It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. I never follow that rule. Stick with me folks, if you're looking for trouble, I can offer you a wide selection. I hate it when people use the term "FOLKS". Are we on Green Acres? See, there you have it - the snow has 'affected' me. Send help!

A sauvignon with a perfume of piña coladas, an overly sweet riesling and a chardonnay so 'oaky' it tastes as if it had been aged in a box of No. 2 pencils. What? It’s too early for some wine-tasting?

This was last night ...the 'beginning'.....

This photo is for my son, my true-blue Finnish sauna worshiper - here's your sauna shower and plenty of snow to roll in.....

Now, this is impressive to say the least. Switching over from Dish Network to DirecTV....and the dish where I cannot even remove the snow from it...I have not lost my satellite signal!

And for you Tammi - I know how you love to look out a window and see freshly fallen snow...

If anything else, my dog's love the snow! This is Finn doing a 'take-down' of poor little Kesä not even 10 feet after leaving the front door. They hit the snow it's immediate 'play' time! You can't even see her in the snow!

Skye-Pilot is of course more intent on just viewing the beauty of it all. I'm sure later on today after I make giant mounds of snow with the snow-blower, she will be making a cave. That's her Siberian Husky nature...she goes back to her 'roots'.

Alan, please send me some of your Florida 'sunshine'. Laura, bring all 6 of your dogs up, we'll hook them up to a sled and have a hella fun time. Missouri, now's the time to come visit. Fort Bear is awaiting. Doug, do NOT let this discourage you from returning back to California. Sean and Tammi, this would have been the holiday week-end to bring Jamie up!
Nature is my solitude ~ Nature is my solitude~Nature is my solitude ~Nature is my solitude ~(just reminding myself )
Nature is my solitude ~ Nature is my solitude ~

What? A blog without my usual crazy odd thoughts? No way dudes......here's the thoughts that popped into my mind this morning ~

Why is there a show called "When animals attack"? It should be called "When stupid people go near dangerous animals." Common sense people, common sense.

I'm wondering what would happen if I walked through Sea World with a fishing pole?

I'm  wondering if I am the only one who hasn't had sex with Tiger?

I am so happy that McDonald's doesn't sell hot dogs. I just don't think I could order a "McWeiner" with a straight face!

I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin' and hook up with them later.

Yes, California is GREAT. It's the only State where Starbucks has been officially changed to 'Tenbucks', where your taxes are double your salary (which reminds me, I have to take my pension to the bank, it's too little to go by itself). 

My neighbor to the east  is exceptionally dedicated. You should see how far he’ll go to annoy me. Right now he is snow-blowing his damn snow over the fence onto my property. Ut-oh, I just  forgot to use my other four fingers when waving at him.  It's not that I'm immature, it's just that HE started it. Should I walk away? Maybe go ride the  ponies outside Wal-Mart? ( . .I need quarters ) No, I see a snow-blower war coming on. Now that I think about it.....some people rake leaves, others blow them. I prefer the flamethrower, its fun for my entire neighborhood. Is that why he doesn't like me? Talk about holding a grudge.....

You know you're from California when you say "like" and "for sure" and "right on" and "dude" and "totally" and "peace out" and "chill" and "tight" and "bro" and "hella"  and "stoked" and "fo sho."  So, Dudes, it's time for me to say 'peace out', I'm 'stoked' that I am about to enter into a snow-blower war. It's 'like' 'fo-sho' gonna help me 'chill-out'...'right-on' I'm gonna 'totally' blow my neighbor's mind. He's gonna just go back in his house and 'chill' if'n he knows what's good for him.  'Fo sho'. 'Peace out'.
Hey! Please send bail money........................
Thanks!