Holed Up

Mother Nature has kept us inside much of the last week or so. We're not complaining, really. I'm mean, seriously, we're not. Outside our cozy cabin on wheels it's drizzly and 40-something. We've seen pictures and heard stories of the weather up north. Folks are struggling with snow that's been deposited by the foot and temperatures of one digit and less. By comparison, we're living life in a sauna!

We've made the most of the downtime. Paul has had his nose in a book or two and I've been assembling quilt blocks like some kind of machine. The cats have loved some extra attention. We've taken care of some household business and caught up on the NFL playoffs and our favorite NCAA men's basketball games. And, we're reminded that this is one of the things we always liked about Winter. This season gives you time to rest, relax, recharge and get a bunch of "inside stuff" done. There's absolutely no pressure to get out and about and "do". After all, you can't spend every day basking in the sun!

Truth is, if we have to get out we are perfectly able to do so. And, we've done just that. When the walls start to close in a bit we find things to do, whether it's a walk around the park, getting long-overdue haircuts or enjoying a fun lunch out with friends. We did just that yesterday afternoon with John and Sandy. When plans fell through for a park-organized lunch and tour of an area shoe manufacturer, the four of us took matters into our own hands. We all just had to get out!

The downside to this brief period of hibernation is that we haven't seen as much of our friends as we'd like. And, they're planning to hit the road the day after tomorrow. But, we're looking forward to meeting up with John and Sandy not too far down the road when the sun is out and the temperatures are more conducive to hiking, geocaching and bike riding. We can't wait.

We're hopeful this little dose of Hill Country weather is short lived. In fact, Paul has declared that Winter in Kerrville lasts just one week. So, the season should be just about up. I sure hope he's right!

Meanwhile, it's been awhile since I've cracked a book. Where is my Kindle????