COLD,COLD, Coldess Day on Record

03January 2008.
Well take comfort my dear friends in the north. Winter has come to sunny Mexico too. OK, not as severe as you are having but still it is the coldest day on record here in Ajijic. This morning when we awoke it was in the low 40'sF. Now that may not seem cold to you but here the houses have no heat and no air conditioning. Not needed we are told. Well, today we could have used some heat. Although it was sunny as usual there was an easterly wind and that too is rare here. So it seemed colder than ever. Poor us huh?? Apparently this "cold snap"lasts for three days and if this is as bad as it gets we will be laughing! Plus we still have our electric blanket to snuggle under. And Jack made a big pot of beef broth to warm the cockels of our hearts. Life is good. We had planned on going dancing tonight but have decided to stay home and read some of the great books we received as Xmas gifts. Jack has already read "Half Broken Things" by Morag Joss which Scott and Tanya gave him and now I have stared it. I just know it will be a good read. Scott and Tanya gave me , "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky which Jack now has commandeered! So we are set for a pleasant evening. Our TV is very poor, both the reception and the programing so we are grateful to have a few good books to read.

I was at the doctors this morning as I have had a sore throat now for several days. Seems I have an ear infection. Imagine at my age!! Anyway, the doctor let Jack have a look as it is only in one ear. More information than I think he needs about me!! Anyway, not to be mercenary, but the visit cost $15.00Cad. and the drugs $50.00 Johnson Insurance will love this! For $2,300.00 in insurance premiums this year we have truly wasted money. Who knew??

While I took advantage of my "illness" and had a nap Jack went off to the market. He bought a huge papaya, several large onions,carrots, green beans and bananas. All for $2.00!! The butcher supplied him with several large meaty bones for soup which set him back $1.50! So the cost of living is quite low here and because food is cheap the restaurants are too. This is a good thing Martha.....

OK, so I think I have babbled enough for one day.
Let's hope tomorrow is warmer for all of us.
Kate