Just two weeks until Christmas and guess who’s not ready. I’ve purchased only a few gifts and need to get several more. My tree isn’t up – it’s still in the box. I’ve got to decorate it this weekend. We’re busy at work, it’s dark when we leave. I know I’ll get everything done, but I just can’t resist the urge to stress.
The snow last Saturday was beautiful. Our oldest son, Craig, and his two children were at the house. We put on the snowbibs and boots, got out the sled and headed outside. It was Madi’s first real snow experience and she really liked it. We played until it was time for lunch and the WVU game.
We got the sandwiches made and turned on the TV for the game and GUESS WHAT — NO TV reception. The dish was full of snow! Now, the dish is located on the roof about 12 ft. from the deck. How are we going to get the snow off the dish? The broom that I suggested would not reach. The next thing I know, they have the step ladder out and the leaf blower going (remember Tim Allen in the TV show Home Improvement?). That didn’t work. We’re getting desperate now. It’s 10 after 12 and the game has started. How about some warm water and a 32 oz cup? It worked. I’m not sure this is what Direct TV would have recommended, but we were able to cheer on the Mountaineers.
This week’s paper has the Winter sports section in it. Check it out. Jim King did a great job of getting in all the basketball, bowling and wrestling photos.
It’s exciting to think that Hampshire finally has a wrestling team. Good luck to all our winter sports athletes.
A few weeks ago, the staff was discussing what features we could do during the month of December. Jim King decided it would be cool if they wrote a children’s story. We tossed the idea around, deciding that it was a great one. Marla Pisciotta was given the task of starting the story, creating the characters and the setting. She did a wonderful job and you can read it in this week’s paper. Jim King will followup in next week’s paper. Don Kesner will finish the story for the Dec. 23 issue. Mandy Weaver, who works in our internet department, did all the art work. She did a tremendous job. These guys do an amazing job, not just on this project, but also on the paper week after week. I’m very proud of them.
Have a good weekend, I’m headed out to shop.
Take care.


