Sports, Weather & Stuff

Hockey outdoors, the 10th Winter Classic. This year the New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime. It was cold, about 20 degrees, but that didn’t seem to bother the fans. I was pulling for the Sabres. You can view game highlights at CBS Sports.

The Citrus Bowl, the Irish Lads against the LSU Tigers. The first half ended with only three points on the board which was a field goal by the Irish. Then both teams scored in the third quarter putting the Tigers ahead 7-6. The real action and excitement started in the fourth quarter. Watch these highlights from ESPN.

Wood has been gathered and stacked for the winter months. The harvest was good and the villagers have a sufficient supply of food and drink. They have prayed and made sacrifices to Wōdan. Required preparations to combat the cold have been made on their homes, barns and great hall. They are ready. 

Ymir, the winter god, approaches. His minions will freeze the ground and the air, preparing for the snow storm. The south has already been hit.

And here I sit, waiting, but also ready. The temperatures have been in the low teens and will get into single digits this Friday and Saturday night. 

Winter has begun.

Thursday morning, after the snow has stopped falling I was watching our local weather report. A new weather term was introduced ... "bombogenesis." An interesting word that has connotations of Biblical origins. It's still cold and there's still snow. A good day to work on writing and painting miniatures.

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller

Tony, Me, Roger, Jack, Lou and Dave- New Year's Eve

Me and Dee - New Year's Eve

I did not paint as many miniatures in 2017 as anticipated. This has happened in previous years, so maybe I set my expectations too high. This year the new plan is to put together Briartun, a little bit at a time. I figure that if I work in sections it will be an easier task but will still show how the village is growing. 

My collection of painted and unpainted American Revolution figures are going up for sale. Need to have room for Briatun. More information to follow.

Jon Pardi - “She Ain’t In It.”

Go over to "This Ain't the Lyceum," where Kelly is hosting more takes.