Good afternoon, Cruise Crazies&#33; <br /><br />Well...the Twin Cities has had the coldest day all year. It got down to -17 below zero this morning at 4 a.m. And that was without the wind chill. With the heavy winds it was probably around -30 below. Our HIGH for today is -5 below zero, and we have a low of -20 below zero tonight, without the wind chill. The winds are still on the heavy side so it will be dangerous for anyone being outside. I have to go to church tonight so I&#39;d better go see if my mini-van starts, and then warm it up. The house was making loud boom noises last night. I think Marc said it was from the cold, and it was expanding or contracting or something. Forgot what he said, but it was kind of scary sounding.<br /><br />Marc...mister adventure...lol...has driven up North with his oldest daughter. They will be back later tonight. He did bring along a snowmobile suit, and a heavy down parka. Hope they both brought warm boots and hats, and gloves and scarfs, just in case the car stalls. They do both have cell phones, and there is a phone in the car, and also Onstar, so, I&#39;m not going to worry about them. <br /><br />I have to give my kitty-cat his shot tonight. Marc has it all ready in the refrigerator, but I&#39;m still kind of nervous about giving it to him.  I would never make a good nurse.  lol<br /><br />Jackie...congrats on your booking.  A nice warm cruise right now sounds sooo great&#33;<br /><br />Steve...hope all goes well with your procedures and you will be great to go for your cruise.  I love your sense of humor.  Hope you can get help with your computer.  Marc spent a couple of days talking to people in India before, also...it&#39;s very frustrating&#33;  He only got the mess straightened out when he insisted on talking to management in the U.S.  <br /><br />Rose...that&#39;s so wonderful that your children are both healthy...that is such a great blessing.<br /><br />Cheryl...keeping your friend&#39;s grandbaby and parents in my prayers.<br /><br />Mary Lou...so sorry that your plans with Heather and Caitlin were canceled.  I know how you were looking forward to your visit.<br /><br />Ed..so glad that Roe doesn&#39;t have Strep.<br /><br />Joey, Robin, Cheryl, Rose, Sue, Carmen, Jackie, Jen, Ed, Steve, Mary Lou, Rat, and all Cruise Crazies...have a great day...stay warm, and stay well&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />