Happy Thanksgiving

After a hail storm, had 2 roofing companies drive by asking to inspect my roof for damage. Sure why not. One company I never heard from again. The second one had me call my insurance company to make a claim. The insurance guy came out to inspect the damage and guessed my roof was 12 years old. He must have called the roofer cause they showed up at the same time (and I know I didn't set that up). Insurance guy agreed to a new roof so got a new roof. Roofers broke my gutter guards so waiting them to be replaced. With all this snow and cold, I might have to wait a while for that. I informed the insurance guy of my plight and he agreed not to release any funds until I am satisfied.

Canceled the cable and sent back the box. It is weird watching antenna TV and some channels don't come through. I notice a lot of rerun channels that play reruns from 50's, 60's, 70's, etc. all day. Bought concert tickets to see Elton John with my nephew. Paid nephew a few times to rake leaves, mow the grass, and he winterized the mower. Put away the bird feeder and got suet cake holders out. Still toss peanuts on ground for squirrels. Took Mom to an appointment since we hate her driving alone (cataracts). My sister usually does those things, but she was busy.

Had powdered sugar snow fall on the grass a few times, ferrets love the snow and cats not so much. Had 1 Trick or Treater come to my door with plenty of decorations in the yard celebrating Halloween (which screams I have candy). Celebrated cats Bilbo and Misty's 1st Birthday. Fully grown cats now and kittens no more. Got them some new feather teasers they love chasing. After 2 years of searching, I finally found the furnace filter slot (it was covered up by a slat of metal) and replaced the filter. Old one was filthy. Celebrated niece's 16th Birthday at Cracker Barrel. We made a joke out of her cake that stated "Swee 16". Received 3 Rejections for job interviews (2 were with a temp agencies).

Spent Thanksgiving at my brother's house with our sister's family and Mom. Played games and looked at ads. Took niece and nephew Black Friday shopping and bought their Christmas gifts. Taking classes to be a tax preparer next tax season. Once home, started putting up the Christmas decorations. Finished up today. Got up on my roof to put back the icicle lights on the shingles and gutters that I had to take down so the roofers could replace the shingles.

Now watching my Christmas movies on DVD as I write out my Christmas cards.