Kathi, that sounds fantastic! That's right behind my office I hope, with the way the weather has been lately, that there is more than mud to hike through!

Sorry to have started this thread and disappeared, I spent the last couple days in bed with yet another awful sinusy cold thing. I'm finally back among the living. I'd also like to put in a vote for mixed berry nyquil being the least offensive flavor I've sampled so far (which is not saying a lot, it's still pretty awful).

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I do have a number of projects that need done around the house, but I'm holding out for warmer weather for most of them. I have one or two I could start that don't require painting or power tools in the (frigid) garage though. Time to get out the sewing machine

Not sure why this holiday is getting to me more than most. I spent a handful of Christmases home alone when I was within driving distance(ish) of home (600 miles), so maybe it was knowing that I had the option to get in the car and go back that made those easier. I'm not sure the car would make it cross-country at the moment if I had a meltdown on Christmas Eve!