Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s 9 degrees, and snowing and blowing.  It may go down to -15 below zero tonight.  We are in a winter storm warning, although I think we are more on the edge of it.  Some areas 45 minutes to an hour away from us already have almost a foot of snow.  Not very good driving for those who wanted to get out of town for the New Year holiday.<br /><br />I&#39;ve been trying to take it kind of easy the last couple of days.  The old back is acting up. The epidural steroid shot didn&#39;t seem to last very long, but it helped me to make the cruise on the O, so that was great.  My diagnosis for the back is Spinal Stenosis from degenerative disk disease.  I have degenerative disk problems in the cervical area, too, so some days are fun...LOL  I try to always count my blessings, though.  And they are many.  It was great seeing all my brothers and my sister and their families, and my aunt, on the Saturday before Christmas, and having our kids and grandkids here for Christmas Day.  My daughter&#39;s due date for the new baby is June 5th.<br /><br />Marc has his fourth immunotherapy treatment today, and is doing very well. He has a trip to Colorado at the end of the month for some of his consulting work.  He is retired, but sometimes does consulting. Glad everyone is surviving the winds and bad weather.  I am keeping everyone in my prayers, and also those whos jobs are in danger.<br /><br />Tonia...welcome back&#33;&#33;  It&#39;s so nice to have you back.  Congratulations on the new cruise booking.  It sounds like a fantastic cruise&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...so sorry about the pain with your feet.  I had some shots in mine a few years back  I also had plantar fasciitis and tendonitis in the same foot.  Hope you are feeling better real soon.  The 5th wheel sounds fab...good luck with your decision.<br /><br />Falina...hope you are feeling better soon.  So glad your DH and future SIL and your driver are safe.<br /><br />Kevin...love the picture&#33;  Cocoa is sooo adorable&#33;&#33;<br /><br />James...hope you can find just the right house, soon&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl (GC)...that&#39;s so great that you were able to meet up with everyone&#33;  Can&#39;t wait for the pictures&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...the grankids are doing very well.  Can&#39;t wait to find out the sex of the new baby.  They are going to find out this time.  It will be soon.  Sounds like you had a great day with returns, and also shopping.  What great luck to get the Wii and the fitness tape.<br /><br />Joey...I love to hear about your past job.  It sounds like it was fun, and also exciting at times.  Fifteen was definitely very young to start a career.  <br /><br />Andrea...so glad you and DH are feeling better&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl (GW)...Yikes&#33;...so glad you survived those winds.  Sorry about the roof.  That must have been very scary for you.  We had something like that happen a few years back when a tornado was in our area.<br /><br />Jen...hope you don&#39;t get those heavy winds.  So sorry about your greenhouse.  Stay safe&#33;<br /><br />Carmen (M) ...congrats on the IPod&#33;<br /><br />Camen &reg; I&#39;m so sorry to hear about all the program cutting and risk of jobs.  These are tough times, for sure.  It&#39;s really scary to think they will substitute nurses aides for skilled and trained nurses.  <br /><br />Steve...Lynda&#39;s new curio cabinet is beautiful&#33;  She must be very happy now that she has the cabinet, and also a replacement for the Hummel.  The only Hummel I have is one dated back to around 1956 or 1957.<br /><br />Deb...so glad you survived those winds.  Hope your earache is better.<br /><br />Sue...glad you are also OK from the winds and weather.<br /><br />Ed...glad you and Roe had a safe trip..and a good one.  The flip camcorder sounds great.<br /><br />Chris...your New Year&#39;s Eve party sounds like great fun.  Enjoy&#33;<br /><br />Martha...glad your computer is working out.  That&#39;s so great that your grandchildren live nearby.  They are truly a blessing.<br /><br />Hi to Robert and Shaunna...hope all is well.<br /><br />Bon Voyage, and safe travels to Keith and Rita, and Rose and Howie, and to all who are traveling&#33;<br /><br />Hi to all our Cruise Crazies...have a great evening&#33;<br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />