On the Road to Nowhere

She tells me to take off work over the holidays so we can take a road trip. I love road trips.



Instead we end up doing stuff like this at a house she bought for an investment that is about an hour's drive away. It is now empty and she wants to unload it ASAP.



We have to deal with issues like this terrible pink bathroom.



I am smiling because although I did not get the holiday road trip she promised me, it's not my money I am spending on all these renovations and that feels pretty good. I wish my knees did.

Making Merry

My Christmas Eve attire was carefully chosen.



As was my booze du jour.



The evening activities were a bit subdued this year.



Nonetheless it was a very Merry Christmas. Can't wait till next year.

O Christmas Tree

At first I had my doubts about this little aluminum tree she bought off ebay a few years back but it sure beats wrestling a pine tree into the living room.

Jingle Bells

My one horse open sleigh is perfect for getting the groceries down our long, steep driveway.



Even the eggs survived the ride.

Holiday Shopping

After a long day of Christmas shopping, we stopped in at Homestead Gardens.
The outdoor display is something to see.




The trains kept me busy while she looked at sparkly stuff.


Yes, Santa, I have been a good boy this year.

Big Snow

Sunday morning 8 am. Hope the neighbors didn't mind the racket I made shoveling out the cars.



My knees are going to hate me in the morning.

First Things First

As soon as they called for this weekend's heavy snow, I made sure I had my priorities in order. Wood and whiskey. I'm all set. Let it snow!

Rainy December

I thought I would spend the day taking care of my Christmas cards....


because it is doing this outside.

But I just realized I don't have anyone's address so if you want a Christmas card from me this year you are going to have to send me one first. Merry Christmas.

Out in the Cold

If it comes from Iowa it has to be warm. We don't have snow, but we have cold. A pair of long johns and an Iowa Law tee are a mailman's best friend. Now if I could just find my scarf.