Extended Vacay

So far, I think we've probably gotten about 8 inches of snow and we'll get another 2-4 according to the local meteorologists. We're in a lull right now but there's a huge band that's about to settle over the area, around 7:00. After that clears out (around 3:00), the wind is supposed to kick up and the temps are going to plummet. Obviously I'm not at school today and I wonder if tomorrow is going to be possible. Interestingly, as I was shoveling the driveway last night, a plow went by but that hasn't happened since. There's no distinction of where the road is here. I'm not going anywhere farther than my driveway. 

They boys are not happy about the snow at this point because A) they know they're not going to get their walk and B) it's cold on their paws. Boo ran out this morning, peed and then ran right back inside. Scout has gone out twice but came right back in after doing his business. Normally, he likes to linger, sniff, check things out but he's not having it. 

Jeez, I haven't posted since last Thursday! Sorry about that but I was in Columbus Friday and then it was the weekend. The only real update I have is about my tooth. I went to the dentist on Friday morning and like I thought, I'll need to get my poor, stupid tooth pulled and then have an implant put in. This will take about 9 months, start to finish. I'm scheduled on January 21st to get the tooth extracted and I'm not looking forward to that. From that point, they'll work to rebuild the bone with titanium but it will take months. Thankfully though, this is something I can afford but even with insurance it's going to cost an arm and a leg. (Dental insurance sucks and really is a racket.) I feel bad for people who don't have the funds to deal with this type of issue. A single implant can cost from $3500 - $7000, depending on where the tooth is located. I'm thinking because my tooth is in the back of my mouth, it will be a bit cheaper. The front would require a temporary tooth but who knows? 

My time in Columbus was short but fun. We went to Easton so Eva could go shopping and so we could go to Teds for lunch. It was everything I'd hoped it would be and my bison meatloaf sandwich was better than I remembered. After that, we went home, watched football, had dinner and soaked in the hot tub. I was on the road Friday by 9:00 and home by 11:00. 

The weekend was pretty chill. Jim and I did got to the Wandering Monster brewery because they have duckpin bowling Saturday but came right home after and watched football. Yesterday we managed to get to Shooters before the White Death hit but other than that, we hunkered down. I made red wine braised short ribs last night which was delicious. 

Just a little note on the Bengals: I hate that Kansas City didn't play their starters, although I get it. This meant that Denver won handily and as a result the Bengals have been shut out of the playoffs. However, we need to be good through the WHOLE season, and not just the latter half. This has been an issue in the past and must be figured out. We can't contenders when we have to rely on other teams losing or winning to get us where we need to be. 

Plans for the day: After I finish this, I'll go do some yoga. I need to get back into my yoga routine because my body is certainly feeling it these last two weeks being off my normal schedule. I'll also get on the elliptical but that might have to wait until after I get the driveway shoveled. I'd like to get to that before the next round comes and I don't want Jim dealing with it. I keep having to remind him that he still has a wonky heart and he needs to be careful. Beyond that, I'll chill at home. Dinner will be leftovers because we have a ton. 

And that's it. I think I'll actually go do the driveway now before yoga. Happy Monday...fingers crossed I get another day tomorrow. Stay safe...later.