Chilly? Chili?

It is C O L D!

This morning the outside temperature was 16.

Tonight it is 5.9.

brrrrrr...

We only had about two inches of snow,

but most of it has blown off the trees.

Yeah, wind, too.

Firebuilding was the business of the day.

The perfect weather for a fire

is cloudy and snowy.

Today was perfect.

Mickey had two bon fires

from tree trimming debris.

This chiminea fire was just for fun and warmth.

 At sunset, we headed for the hot tub.

It really doesn't look that cold, does it?

But, it was.

Our refrigerator is well stocked with food

to take back to Amarillo.

Chili, Roast and Stew.

mmmm...

By the way,

it takes much longer to cook beans

in the mountains-

"twenty four hours"

Mickey does not give up.

Beans are necessary for Chili.

I think that the beans were a little old,

but with perservance they are

done and they enhance the chili.

I am crawling under the electric blanket!

Good night!