Thread:Jo285/@comment-28612184-20171230165339/@comment-29088925-20171230173029

Aww; thanks Deane. You too are a wonderful game friend.

It has definitely been cold here (and throughout Ontario). Thursday I had to get a few groceries and in the time it took for me to clear the snow off the car, my hands had lost their fine motor abilities. That was despite them having been encased in cashmere lined leather gloves, which were inside of sheepskin mitts. Tuesday is when it's supposed to warm up significantly here (up to -12C). Though that's still about 7 degrees colder than is normal for this area.

I made a big pot of beef leek mushroom stew on Christmas Eve day and it has been very much appreciated these days. It's perfect fare for frigid weather. Yesterday a friend and I opted for a bowl of stew over a short walk. The walk can wait until the new year.

Here's to a joyous 2018 for all, and especially you. 🎊🍾🤗