Oh gee, oh gosh, I'm chilly all the time!

Brrrrr....it's cold!    The temperature dropped suddenly into the low 30's and 20's.     It's suppose to be 16 tonight.    I hope this doesn't last all winter!   Below are more random pics from today.

The view from my dinning room window of the top of Mount Adams.

Going across the Burnside Bridge.   The Made in Oregon sign always makes me smile.

Some paperwhites I planted for the holidays.

Week in review

Thanksgiving was last Thursday.   There was a time during the coffeehouse days that I would cook a big dinner for friends and customers that had no place to go.   This year I was one of those people that had no place to go.   I don't know many people here and certainly didn't want to cook dinner for myself.   A few coworkers mentioned going out to eat as sort of an "anti-Thanksgiving" dinner.   As I mentioned in a previous post, we went to the Doug Fir.   Surprisingly, all our dinners were DELICIOUS!    I had the crunchy trout (my logic was fish would be the total opposite from turkey).   Anyhow, it was a memorable meal and I will certainly be going back.   Below is a pic from dinner.    

Also this week, Portland issued a "BOIL WATER ALERT".    Thats right, our water supply was contaminated with the E-coli virus.   It was said that the virus was found in the Washington Park reservoir and was most likely caused from fecal matter.    Supposedly we could use the shower, but were warned not to get the water in our eyes or mouth.   You haven't lived until you've showered in contaminated poop water.

Fortunately the situation only lasted 24 hours and then they issued a statement that it was safe again to drink.   That being said, I still haven't had a glass of water yet.

This month is the anniversary of Wiley's passing.    I still miss her an awful lot.    I have been thinking more and more that it might be time to get another pet.     I've been looking at cats, but always catch myself looking for a cat that looks like her or comparing the other cats to her.    Perhaps I should get a small dog.    I've been considering a pug or an Italian greyhound.   Any feedback would be appreciated.

R.I.P Wiley Kat

I put the Christmas tree up today.   I was going to buy a real one, but I found a fake pre-lit tree for the same price as a live tree and couldn't resist.   I've been getting the apartment ready for the holidays and my cocktail party next week.   I heard there is a Christmas Ship Parade on the river and thought it would be fun to have some people over to watch them float by, plus it gives me a reason to make a slippery nog!     Mmmmm.....tastey.

The Slippery Nog

Glass to Use Highball glass Drink Colour: Brown

Ingredients 3/4 oz.Irish Cream(Bailey's) 3/4 oz.Schnapps, butterscotch Fill withEggnog Mixing Instructions Combine ingredients in a highball glass. Stir well before serving.