Monday Meanderings - 3.9.2015

Went cruising down in the Caribbean last week. Our intent was to get out of town while Mother Nature had one last fling at cold weather, but it didn't quite work out that way. After becoming quite accustomed to balmy 78 degree weather, we came home in time to participate in the Chillypocalypse of 2015.

Dire forecasts predicted ice, sleet and maybe even snow. Schools and government offices flew the frosty flag of surrender and cancelled all classes and activities on Wednesday, in face of Thursday's impending white out. Only it never happened. Early morning sun melted what little ice formed - mostly in the Hill Country and to the north of us - and but for a stiff breeze, it was a nice, sunshiny day. A local weatherman posted pictures of ice on his deck - cubes tossed there from his freezer.

Cold weather notwithstanding, I saw my first bluebonnet blooms of the season on Wednesday, and the lawn guys were mowing  the neighbor's grass.

Had an appointment for more claustrophobic fun in a MRI tube this past week. Just as I was called back to begin the process, the fire alarm went off. When there was no announcement about it just being a drill, those in charge led us all out the door to the front of the clinic. Fortunately, I had not yet put on the gown of shame and was still fully dressed. Unfortunately, when everyone leaves the facility they have to cycle down the equipment and it was quite a while before we got the process completed.