This & That

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Had a nasty arctic front blow in the last of November and then on December 1st it hit -32.3 C, furnace went full bore all day, the wool room heater also ran non stop. Layers kept me warm enuff. Not looking forward to another but Environment Canada says another is on the way.
Finished two pair socks for neighbours grands, kids get socks and neghbours haul my garbage to the dump. Good deal all around. Next back to work on the red socks for LA, nearly to the heel on second sock. Nothing much exciting going on around here, traffic on road is quiet and I think hunters are gone now for the season. Very little snow on the ground, thats OK with me as I soon need to make a trip to town, dentist, haircut and a big load of groceries. Looking forward to the World Junior hockey games starting on Boxing day, IMHO the best part of boxing day crap. If stores didn't sell it on black friday they just move it forward to boxing day and try again. And 99% of the time prices are the same as before the BIG sales.

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  1. Sharon in SurreyDecember 11, 2022 at 4:22 AM

    Ain't that the truth?? If the email wasn't full of junk ads & fake notices of packages to collect, we'd be left with only Harry & Megan royal mail to read . . . Nice socks by the way.

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  2. sheetalMay 8, 2024 at 6:25 AM

    "Wool socks cocoon feet in warmth, softness, and comfort, shielding from winter's chill, a cozy essential for chilly days, offering style and practicality." men wool socks

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