Snow and The Cavalier Club
If last week started with highs up to 15°C and ended with temperatures staying below -5°C throughout the day, this one began with a few centimeters of snow on the ground. Not more than that and it won’t last long, as by now it’s already melting and the rain is turning everything to muck, but it counts as a sign of winter, about which I can only say better late than never. However, we may be getting as much as 10°C again next week, so there’s little reason to hope for more at the moment.
Did go out on a good day from this point of view though, as Tuesday I went to pick up the book I won from the post office. Didn’t stay out longer than I needed to, so I was only outside for the half an hour or so needed to get there and back, but at least I used the opportunity to get a little taste of winter before it started warming up again, even if the snow was too soft and too little for the feeling I’m looking for. Wasn’t cold enough to tax my old winter jacket and sweater either, as by the time I got back I was even sweating.
As for the book, I already started it yesterday and definitely mean to finish it next week, hoping to write the review then as well. I’m yet to touch it again today, however, so I’ll be getting back to it after I post this, leaving playing some more Tropico 4 for later, even though I seem to be doing well lately, finishing a mission per day. Don’t see how I’ll maintain that pace today as well though, and that may more or less be the rule until I’ll be done with the book.
Obviously, didn’t run this week and not planning to, but if we actually will get up to 10°C next week, I may just make an attempt then. Not a clear plan, but I’m considering it, in which case it’s a good thing I still didn’t take my running shoes to be fixed. May do so after that, especially since I do have a plan to check a number of stores soon and may therefore get there anyway, but I want to send them a message first and ask for details, to be sure I won’t end up having more trouble than such a relatively easy fix is worth.
