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Winter Wonderland And Some Winners

Well, I am missing the circus tonight. THANKS alot snow. It is pretty…but it is cutting into my personal events. Not only did I get jipped out of going to the circus but they have canceled the karate banquet. For the second time! AND, they are calling for snow again on Sunday. I am telling you, this is some crazy Georgia weather we are having this winter.

The dogs are certainly enjoying the snow. Romping around wrestling, running, and jumping. They have been really funny to watch.

It is however enough to make me want to dig out the Rimowa luggage and fly to the tropics…only I can’t get to the airport I don’t think. Then if I could it would be the issue of flights taking off or being stranded. So, here I sit in my snuggy freezing watching the white stuff continue to fall.

I do have some winner to tell you about…

The Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies winner is:

#11- Amanda Starr

The Chocolate Cheerios winner is:

#27 - GaHome2Mom

Congratulations to you both!!

Please check your e-mail for verification.

And, until next time…I am going to cozy up and hibernate. Please wake me up when spring hits.

Riding The Heat Wave!

Wow, it got above freezing today! Actually it got into the mid to upper 40’s today. It felt like we were at some ritzy Myrtle Beach Hotel laying on the beach! The sun was out, birds were singing, there was even a woodpecker hammering away somewhere in the woods. I never did see him but I could definitely heat him. AND….

…I left my house. I haven’t been off the hill in a week. I have holed up and hibernated through this unusually frigid weather and let everyone else go where ever needed going. Now, if they had said lets go grab some Myrtle Beach Accommodations, I might have left the house but I doubt it because from what I hear it was just as cold there as it was here.

I wonder if it snowed on the beach. Hmmm, I might have to look into that. Snow covered sand. That would be an interesting concept I suppose.

“Hey Suzy, how was your  Myrtle Beach Accommodation? What did you wear while on vacation?”

“Oh, it was beautiful and I wore my snowsuit while on the beach”

Yep, interesting indeed.

I need a vacation!

The Joy

I have a love hate relationship with our DVR. I love being able to record shows and watch them later. I love being able to skip through all the commercials and turning an hour show into a 30 minute show. I love being able to rewind the show to hear what I missed because a kid was screaming “MOM” at the top of their lungs over some travesty that has taken place between siblings. I love that you can now move and take your Direct TV with you where ever you go. Because I am seriously thinking of moving to the southern most tip of Florida. It hasn’t been above freezing here in over a week. Seriously folks…I am usually not one to complain much about the weather, well except when it is 100 degrees with air so humid you can’t think straight. But all of this arctic air is driving me stir crazy. So, as I was catching up on the 500 shows that I have recorded and am WAY behind on I saw the commercial where you can pack up and move Direct TV in Florida or wherever else you want to move to. And it was such a tempting thought.Except I would hate having sand in my every nook and cranny 24/7.  And it is flat. And crowded.

Now, I feel guilty because I have like 500 TV shows recorded. Most of which I think that I really want to watch and then never find the time for. So I look at all these shows and feel guilty that I have given Nelsons a false reading as I dit delete instead of play. Ahhh, the ups and downs of DVR. I love Technology. I love Directv. Because without it, I would have no TV. Remember, I live in the GA Mountains. Where it is freezing…literally. And where I still have snow from almost a week ago. That my friends is unheard of in this neck of the woods!

The Big Snow

First, let me tell you who the winner of the Nestle Giveaway was: #351 Betty Curran! Congrats. Check your e-mail for verification.

We got snow Thursday evening. It was so pretty and it shut our whole county down on Friday. I am still not sure if I will be able to get out of my driveway today or not but Susan is supposed to come over so I will let her be the tester outter. She has a big old 4-wheel drive so if she slides and gets stuck she will have better luck at getting out…and I can take pictures and tell you all about it all the while taunting her on the internet as well as in person. I am such a good friend. SO good that maybe she will want to take me to stay in a Myrtle Beach Hotel. Oh wait, it is cold there now too!

With the snow came some very cold weather. Cold weather that has stayed. Normally, we get MILD cold weather. It will occasionally get below freezing but not often and certainly not for weeks on end. It was 9 degrees on my porch last night. NINE. It isn’t even going to get ABOVE freezing for a few more days…something that we normally don’t go BELOW. I know that this is petty to you people that live up North and are used to the really cold temperatures and the snow but see, there is something that you are missing here. In the South, the stores don’t sell really big, really heavy coats that will keep you warm. Nooo, instead they sell stuff like bikinis. Stuff you would wear when going to an  Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Hotel in the middle of the winter where it would normally still be around 60 degrees…but this isn’t normal!

So, I am dreaming of visiting Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Hotels. I can’t help it. I usually love the cold weather, it is typically a welcome break from the smoltering heat that we face in the summer but this year it has been a little extreme. Ok, not a little…A LOT. I want to feel just a little sunshine on my face and to be able to get up my driveway. Till then, I will share my favorite picture I have taken in the snow:

I have no idea why this is my favorite, but it is. Normally I am not a good photographer at all, but this one I thought turned out perfect and it was all a mistake. Guess that is what makes it so good!

Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful!

Here in the South it isn’t supposed to be this cold. And when I say it is cold…it is COLD! It has been in the low teens for several nights in a row now, never getting above freezing during the day. Yesterday we got a few snow flurries but not enough to lay. When you walk outside that COLD arctic air hits you in the face and chills ya to the bone. When I have to go out for something and then come back in my glasses even fog over. I am hating having to take the dogs out to go potty!  It is enough to make you want one of these to put on the porch:

Isn’t that cute! We have a fire pit where we have bon fires and such but ohhh, an outdoor fireplace for the porch would be so nice! What is your weather like? It seems like the winters here over the last couple of years have just gotten crazy!

Sorel Boots

It seems that some parts of the country are already getting pounded with snow and cold weather. Ski season is in full swing and winter play has begun. If there is one thing that I hate about winter fun it is that my feet FREEZE. I can never put on enough socks or warm enough boots. This year, I am armed and ready! My feet will be all warm and cozy no matter how cold it gets. How do you like that Mr. Winter?!

What am I armed with? Ohhh, you are going to be drooling so get ready…

Sorel Boots, specifically the Sorel Caribou.
The original and best. Since 1972, the Sorel Caribou earned its reputation for warmth, durability and comfort the hard way: by protecting the feet of millions of Sorel customers through deep snow, harsh storms and the biting cold of long winters.

Rated to -40° below zero, the Caribou is the timeless choice for work and play in cold weather. The nubuck leather upper and handcrafted vulcanized rubber shell are seam-sealed for complete waterproofness and lined with a removable 9mm ThermoPlus^TM felt InnerBoot that traps heat next to your foot, where it belongs. Underfoot, a thick rubber midsole insulates the boot from cold ground, while the Sorel AeroTrac^TM non-loading outsole provides sure footing.

FEATURES:

* Seam-sealed waterproof construction with waterproof nubuck leather upper
* Removable 9mm ThermoPlus felt InnerBoot
* Sherpa Pile^TM snow cuff
* 2.5mm bonded felt frost plug
* Handcrafted waterproof vulcanized rubber shell with Sorel AeroTrac non-loading outsole
* Imported

Now these are some boots! I can romp, tromp and play in any weather and not have to worry about my feet being cold. Thank you Sorel! They use high quality materials and the craftsmanship is superb. If you remove the lining they are a little hard to get back in…just because everything fits together so well to provide your feet with the perfect fit.

What they say:

At Sorel, we make footwear that is honest, uncomplicated, and unpretentious. We believe that form follows function, and that the result is often quite beautiful. Since 1962, we’ve put craftsmanship first in the pursuit of making products that last. We believe that when your feet are taken care of, you can be more spontaneous, and that your boots should last as long as the experiences you have in them. We believe in being effortlessly outdoors no matter what the elements.

I love that! And I love their boots. You will have to check out their complete line of styles for women, men and children some rated to -100 degrees below zero for all of your winter footwear needs. Whether you just want to get out and play or live in the harshest of conditions Sorel has you covered!

Sorel provided me with a complimentary pair of boots to facilitate this review. All opinions are those of my own and are in no way influenced by any outside source.

Another Rainy Day and a Planned Trip Away

Yep, it is raining here once again. We have had more rain this year than in about the past 10 years combined. It has been crazy! We are no longer in drought status which is a very good thing. But all this rain makes me tired…and sleepy.

Lots of things are going on here at The Post-It Place. As you know by now we are in the throws of the Holiday Gift Guide. I hope you are enjoying seeing some of the neat, unusual gift ideas I am throwing at you. There are lots more ideas coming to you as well as many giveaways! So exciting. Have you even started your Christmas shopping? I have done a little. Not much, but I plan to rectify that this weekend!

I will be traveling to Atlanta this weekend for a girlfriends weekend retreat! I am so excited. We are going to relax, shop, eat, and play. No worrying about mouintains of laundry and mouths to feed here at home. We will be hitting not only the mall but Olympic Centennial Park (they have the ice skating rink open), Underground Atlanta, Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and more as we stroll around taking in some fresh air and leaving all our worries behind. All thanks to Country Inns and Suites for providing us with a 2-nights stay and to their Retreat and Refresh itineraries for some fabulous ideas. You can see all their iteneraries through their Retreat and Refresh promotion. But, you should also check out other specials they have going on. Country Inns and Suites has made it a point to make travel fun and easy for all…whether you want to take a trip with your family, your friends or all  by yourself.  During their Free Night Fall Promotion, you can stay 2+ nights now and enjoy a free night on a 2+ night stay later.

So, while I am doing this:

Looking at this:

It is going to be up to you to hold the fort down. We are leaving Friday afternoon and will be home sometime on Sunday. Look out Atlanta, here come the HickTown Gals!