The high yesterday hovered around 18 degrees. A fine mist started coming down before noon and by evening it had changed into a thick freezing fog. Although we had no direct falling rain or ice when daylight appeared this morning the photos above show what greeted us. Every surface was covered with a very thin, very slick film of ice. If you look closely at Glinda's deer you can see where the ice particles grew as to appear almost like hair. It was supposed to get up[ to 35 degrees today but here it is one in the afternoon and it is still below freezing.
    Today is our youngest son's birthday. Happy Birthday to Jacob Elijah Kelley. He is 27 today. My how time flies. Jacob is named after two of his Grandfathers. Jacob is for Jacob Edward Kelley, my Great Grandfather and Elijah is for Glinda's Father, Francis Elijah Mayfield.

     On the left is the latest photo I have of our son, Jacob and the one on the right is of the project we completed on December 8th. We built steps with handrails on the front porch of his home and added the handrails to the back steps that lead to their huge deck. Good thing we did before this ice came and made everything so slick.
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IJK

     Glinda has a tradition of always making a huge batch of "Sugar Cookies" for Christmas. On the left is the cookies before decorating and on the right after the sugar sprinkles have been added.  Glinda made 12 dozen of these for the holidays.  They are my favorite cookies.

Glinda took this video of "Lil" teasing me.
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IJK

BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE-- NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)'

    Heads up everyone!
     You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into Reverse.
    When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically  mow you down as they speed off in your car.

    And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car.  So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your  money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised!


BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.

If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove the paper later. And be thankful that you read this.

    It's in the way you dress. The way you boogie down. The way you sign your unemployment check. You're a man who likes to do things your own way. And on those special Saturdays when driving is permitted, you want it in your car. It's that special feeling of a zero-emissions wind at your back and a road ahead meandering with possibilities. The kind of feeling you get behind the wheel of the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition from Congressional Motors.

    All new for 2012, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the mandatory American car so advanced it took $100 billion and an entire Congress to design it. We started with the same reliable 7-way hybrid ethanol-biodeisel-electric-clean coal-wind-solar-pedal power plant behind the base model Pelosi, but packed it with extra oomph and the sassy styling pizazz that tells the world that 1974 Detroit is back again -- with a vengeance.

    We've subsidized the features you want and taxed away the rest. With its advanced Al Gore-designed V-3 under the hood pumping out 22.5 thumping, carbon-neutral ponies of Detroit muscle, you'll never be late for the Disco or the Day Labor Shelter. Engage the pedal drive or strap on the optional jumbo mizzenmast, and the GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition easily exceeds 2016 CAFE mileage standards. At an estimated 68 MPG, that's a savings of nearly $18.00 per month in fuel cost over the 2011 Pelosi.

    Even with increased performance we didn't skimp on safety. With 11-point passenger racing harnesses, 15-way airbags, and mandatory hockey helmet, you'll have the security knowing that you could survive a 45 MPH collision even if the GTxi SS/Rt were capable of that kind of illegal speed.

    But the changes don't stop there. Sporty mag-style aluminum-foil hubcaps and an all-new aggressive wedge shape designed by CM's Chief Stylist Harry Reid slices through the wind like an omnibus spending bill. It even features an airtight undercarriage to keep you and a passenger afloat up to 15 minutes when in puddles -- even in the choppy waters of a Cape Cod inlet. Available in a rainbow of bright color choices to match any wardrobe, from Mexican Avocado to French Mustard.

    Inside, a luxurious Navy-boat gray, all-velour Barney Frank designed  interior features thoughtful appointments like dashboard condom and babyoil dispenser and detachable vibrating shift knob. A special high capacity hatchback holds up to 300 aluminum cans, meaning fewer trips to the redemption center. And the standard 3 speaker Fairness ActoPhonic FM low-band sound system bellows the latest hits from the NPR when you insert your government-issued instant tax credit card.

    Best of all, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt is made right here in the U.S.A. by fully card-checked unionized workers and Detroit 's famous visionary jet-set managers. Even if you don't own one, you can enjoy the patriotic satisfaction knowing you're supporting  extravagant wages, enormous benefits, private jets, and lavish political donations that once again make the American car industry the envy (laughing-stock) of the world.

    But why not buy one anyway? With an MSRP starting at only $62,999.99, it's affordable too. Don't forget to ask about dealer incentives, rebates, tax credits, and wealth redistribution plans for customers from dozens of qualifying special interest groups. Plus easy-pay financing programs from Fanny Mae.

    So take the bus to your local CM dealer today and find out why the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the only car endorsed by President Barack Obama. One test drive will convince you that you'd choose it over the import brands. Even if they were still legal.

I think I will buy a pair.
I received this in an e-mail and thought I would share.
Cheerily
IJK

Glinda and I caught our son, Jacob, hard at work babysitting  at 10:00 a.m.
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IJK

"M" riding GrandMa's Bike.
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 IJK

Does anyone have a clue about who these two scamps are???
Or their ages in these photos???
Please leave your guesses in the comments section.
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IJK

    Isaac Jordan Kelley is now at 34 weeks and soon we will get to meet him.  It is plain to see that he is growing. I think we will have to wait until after the new year begins before we meet. I am getting anxious. 
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IJK

    Our nephew, Marvin brought us 22 VHS tapes of Rawhide that he had collected.  He knew we would appreciate being able to watch them.  We finished watching them tonight.  Now, why do the networks not put out good westerns any longer?  Every episode we watched, all 44 of them was excellent.  The offerings on television today are so lame compared to truly classic shows such as Rawhide. 
    Marvin, if you read this entry we wish to thank you very much for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy Rawhide.
IJK