We got a bit more snow overnight, so I grabbed my brand-new snow shovel and cleaned off the driveway. There was about 2 inches of very fluffy/dry snow, so it wasn’t too hard to clear off my giant driveway (you can get five cars parked side-by-side).

And it looks like our street is very low on the snowplow priority list. In fact, probably not even on the list. There are only six houses on our street, and two are empty. Not very slippery at the moment. Perhaps when there is more snow we’ll get a snowplow pass.

Went to “Wally World” today to grab a fiber-filled nylon jacket (they look sort of puffy). They were only $7.00, so couldn’t pass up that deal. Also grabbed a knit hat and a pair of gloves. During today’s snow-shoveling, I just had a baseball cap, and my ears and cheeks got a bit cold. When I came in, my ears and cheeks were cold. I spent a few minutes in a “Oh, No!” position (hands over cheeks and ears) to help warm them up.

More snow predicted for tonight, but the big part of the storm is in the southern part of Utah. It was a cold one; there was snow in Sacramento overnight, with a couple of inches in Auburn (elev about 1100ft). Much excitement in the old hometown. Around here, we may get another inch or two by tomorrow night, then another storm this weekend.

So far, this California transplant into Utah is still liking the snow. It is sort of pretty outside. And since I don’t have to go anywhere if I don’t want, I can stay inside and look at it from a warm house.

Woke up this morning to it snowing outside. Got almost 2 inches, then started to clear late afternoon. Still cold, high today will probably be only 25F. More snow predicted for Sunday and Monday.

I suppose I ought to think about a snow shovel. But the front of the house faces south, so any sunshine will help keep the driveway clean. Besides, both cars are in the garage. And I don’t really have to go anywhere, so can just stay home.

Worked a bit on the family wiki site. Got some pictures and memories pages finished off while watching the football games.

Really cold outside – for this California native. High today was about 30F, right now (9pm MST) is 15F. Went out to the garage to get a bottle of water, and the water was just as cold as it would be if refrigerated — temp in the garage is 44F. Quite refreshing. Supposed to be 10-30F the rest of the week, with maybe some snow by Monday.

So, the plan has been to stay inside. Didn’t get a whole lot accomplished today. Did some research on Mediawiki and Drupal techniques. Poked around the job boards, but nothing interesting available.

The advantage to staying inside today – Pam made some Snickerdoodles and Chocolate Crackles cookies. Most of them went to the grandkids’ house, but there were enough left over for me.

It was “Grandparent’s Day” at the grandkid’s school today. So we went to the school with Happy Meals in hand and had lunch with the three oldest. They thought that was pretty cool. I thought that the chairs in the lunchroom table were too low. Afterwards, we treated them to a book at the “book fair”, and then took Max home to spend some time at Grandma and Poppa’s house (that’s us).

I had an good job interview today for an interesting position. The interviewer was a fellow geek. We talked a bit about my experience in network systems (I have a lot of it from the 23 years with the previous employer). It ended on a quite positive note. We’ll see how this one turns out.

Then over to the Social Security office to get a replacement SS card. Only had to wait 1/2 hour, and then was done. A stop at the local music store to return a banjo instruction book. I bought it in CA on the last trip, but it was for a five-string banjo, and mine only has four strings. Apparently, there’s a difference in how you play the two types. They didn’t have a four-string book, so I’ll have to dig around the innertubes for one.

It was “Grandparent’s Day” at the grandkid’s school today. So we went to the school with Happy Meals in hand and had lunch with the three oldest. They thought that was pretty cool. I thought that the chairs in the lunchroom table were too low. Afterwards, we treated them to a book at the “book fair”, and then took Max home to spend some time at Grandma and Poppa’s house (that’s us).

I had an good job interview today for an interesting position. The interviewer was a fellow geek. We talked a bit about my experience in network systems (I have a lot of it from the 23 years with the previous employer). It ended on a quite positive note. We’ll see how this one turns out.

Then over to the Social Security office to get a replacement SS card. Only had to wait 1/2 hour, and then was done. A stop at the local music store to return a banjo instruction book. I bought it in CA on the last trip, but it was for a five-string banjo, and mine only has four strings. Apparently, there’s a difference in how you play the two types. They didn’t have a four-string book, so I’ll have to dig around the innertubes for one.

It was “Grandparent’s Day” at the grandkid’s school today. So we went to the school with Happy Meals in hand and had lunch with the three oldest. They thought that was pretty cool. I thought that the chairs in the lunchroom table were too low. Afterwards, we treated them to a book at the “book fair”, and then took Max home to spend some time at Grandma and Poppa’s house (that’s us).

I had an good job interview today for an interesting position. The interviewer was a fellow geek. We talked a bit about my experience in network systems (I have a lot of it from the 23 years with the previous employer). It ended on a quite positive note. We’ll see how this one turns out.

Then over to the Social Security office to get a replacement SS card. Only had to wait 1/2 hour, and then was done. A stop at the local music store to return a banjo instruction book. I bought it in CA on the last trip, but it was for a five-string banjo, and mine only has four strings. Apparently, there’s a difference in how you play the two types. They didn’t have a four-string book, so I’ll have to dig around the innertubes for one.

A good day today. Started out with a phone call from a recruiter with a very interesting job. It would be my first choice, if offered. We’ll see how this one progresses.

Then Christine and the grandkids came over. They had each made me a birthday hat, and I got some homemade chocolate covered marshmallows. They were great! We all watched some Disney shows – their favorites whenever they come over. We have a good supply of ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ and ‘Handy Manny’ (among others) on the DVR. It’s fun to watch them interact with the shows.

They left about lunch time, so Pam and I went out for lunch, and then stopped at Wally World for a few things. While finishing checking out, I got a phone call from a potential employer about a web programming position. Talked with him while sitting out in the parking lot. It was a nice day outside – clear but cold (temp about 40F).

Then home for book/computer/TV. For dinner, I fired up the BBQ on the back (covered) porch, which has nice lighting – helpful, since it was full dark by then (and only 33 degrees). But the steaks were great.

Some more working on the computer in front of the TV. Pam went out and got me a three-scoop banana split from the local Artic Circle. That was yummy while watching TV.

So, a nice day. As for that number up there: my philosophy is that I have to grow old, but I don’t have to grow up.

So there! Nyah–Nyah!”