Let the Magic Begin

This has arguably been the best fall in the whole of collective White Pine County memory. The weather was mild and the leaves stayed on the trees well past Halloween. We even managed to stave off any major snow storms until.........just recently. However, mother nature's calm temper is gone and Winter in the high desert of Nevada is here with a vengeance. This past weekend we got a good 5-6 inches of snow. The forecast for the week has generously given us daytime high temperatures of around 15 degrees and night time lows of near -19 (all temperatures not including the wind chill).

But all is not lost. My new electric shop heater arrived just the other day. The block heater on the Blazer seems to be working. Plus, thanks to the season, I can fetch out my Bob Dylan Christmas album (see the 1st song on the play-list in the side bar). This week will be the vaunted week of pies (turkey is really just the appetizer). What more could anyone want.

Thanksgiving Pie Tip: ditch the Crisco, butter is where it's at. Thanks Jenn!

In other news: The Blazer engine project is finished! Granted, my expectations were pretty low, but it runs pretty well. So far I've driven about 200 miles and things have worked out fine. It's ugly, and driving it is something between herding a pig down the road and a cardiovascular work out. It's been a great snow vehicle so far though.

Just call me the Marlboro Man