It's been a bit cold this week. a few nights have gotten down to the lower 20s, and that is cold for us. The days have not warmed as much as we like; partially, that is due to cold winds that seem to always blow. Yep, it's been pretty chilly out there. But next week looks good. We should have plenty of sun and daily highs in the 70s. Not exactly typical Christmas weather, but it surely is nice for getting out and doing a bit of walking and yard work.
We got out Wednesday night to view the lights. We have done this every year that I can remember, no matter where we have lived. Since retiring to San Angelo in 2011, we have made it a point each year to follow the Christmas Tour of Lights, which takes a route along the Concho River and through downtown San Angelo. If any of you ever visit San Angelo during the holiday season, I urge you to make a point of seeing the lights. It really is a unique display as the lights are set up along the south bank of the Concho River while the road winds along the north bank. The reflection of the lights in the water is lovely. It's like seeing 2 display of lights, with one upside down from the other. We also add in a few other areas around town we have learned about, especially the Santa Rita residential section.
We had our beloved front bur oak tree trimmed. The lower branches were attacking the crew who mows our yard, and they were trying to poke our eyes out as well whenever we walked around the front yard. The guys really trimmed it back, and it will take a few years for it to fill out, but it has a nice shape to it now. Our acorn crop will be greatly affected for a few years, though.
Today is the official start of winter, which means it is also the shortest day of the year as regards daylight. So, beginning tomorrow, the daylight hours start getting a tad longer each day. For me, the next 2 months are the coldest of the year.
I worked in the yard a bit this week. We have lots of leaves, and I've tried to keep them in check. However, with our winds, leaves from other yards quickly blow in to replace what I rake up. Donna cleaned up the beds in the front and side a bit, so everything looks pretty good right now. The older section of RCW is where the leaves really pile up, and our crew has to work almost daily to keep things looking good down there.
No pictures this week. I'm waiting until Santa brings me that new camera with powerful zoom. I know he won't let me down. So, once it arrives, I'll start snapping pictures again. We hope to take a short trip sometime in January, and that will give me a good opportunity to try out that new camera.
We had our beloved front bur oak tree trimmed. The lower branches were attacking the crew who mows our yard, and they were trying to poke our eyes out as well whenever we walked around the front yard. The guys really trimmed it back, and it will take a few years for it to fill out, but it has a nice shape to it now. Our acorn crop will be greatly affected for a few years, though.
Today is the official start of winter, which means it is also the shortest day of the year as regards daylight. So, beginning tomorrow, the daylight hours start getting a tad longer each day. For me, the next 2 months are the coldest of the year.
I worked in the yard a bit this week. We have lots of leaves, and I've tried to keep them in check. However, with our winds, leaves from other yards quickly blow in to replace what I rake up. Donna cleaned up the beds in the front and side a bit, so everything looks pretty good right now. The older section of RCW is where the leaves really pile up, and our crew has to work almost daily to keep things looking good down there.
No pictures this week. I'm waiting until Santa brings me that new camera with powerful zoom. I know he won't let me down. So, once it arrives, I'll start snapping pictures again. We hope to take a short trip sometime in January, and that will give me a good opportunity to try out that new camera.
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