Brrr

Well, the temperatures are going down into the twenties and the price of gasoline is above $3.10. The propane people delivered today, and Tom noticed that, although the receipt they left said how much had been delivered, it didn't mention how much this was going to cost him.

Tomorrow Tom's friend Chris, he of the terrible cancer surgery last summer, is coming up for an overnight visit. Chris recently underwent a series of tests, and the results were all very encouraging. Last time I saw him was the week before he was gutted. It will be good to see him under more hopeful circumstances.

The cold weather has increased the cats' desire to go in and out even more frequently. They go out and immediately want back in. Then ten minutes later they want out again, either having forgotten how cold it was or hoping that it has warmed up. Then they want back in and demand to be petted and cuddled because they are cold.

Once Tom sees his propane bill, the opening and closing of doors on demand for the cats may be over until spring.