The temperature was 15 degrees on our back deck this morning -- six degrees with the wind chill. But it is a clear, sunny day now with no wind and the temperature has climbed into the 40s.
Here is a note from the local Tryon Daily Bulletin, reporting cases in the Polk County District Court:
"Karen Olivia Jones was convicted of unsafe movement. Jones was fined $25 and court costs."
No indication if this was a hip, colon or automobile problem.
Speaking of autos, we were re-ended in Greenville last week. Got the insurance adjuster's estimate today -- $2,800 in damage to my Ford Freestyle. A guy stopped to make a left turn across two lanes of oncoming traffic. I stopped. The F-150 pickup behind me stopped. The Chrysler behind him did not stop. No one hurt but the driver of the Chrysler was ticketed for unsafe driving, driving with a learner's permit and no licensed driver in the car, and failure to use a proper child restraint system. She faces almost $1,000 in fines.
I had a nice 70th birthday Saturday the 27th. Sylvia spoiled me all day and friends took us to dinner Saturday night.
We worked the Master Gardener's Desk at the Polk County extension office this morning. On Wednesday night we have the second session in the HazMat training for our fire department certification. That will be followed by an all day session Saturday.
I like coffee and donuts. There is a guy over in Raleigh, NC who has combined caffeine with donuts (and bagels) so you can get your coffee jolt while you eat. Saves time, I guess.
