A Tasty Treat

   Some snow overnight and this morning`s temperature a bone-chilling -12C. Another cold day tomorrow then it should warm up somewhat. No need for boots but I was well wrapped up when I did go out.

   I didn`t eat any breakfast when I got up as I was going out for brunch later. I had coupons for `Burger King` and decided it was a good opportunity to check it out. I hardly ever eat junk food and only eat out once every two weeks or so and this week not at all. The coupon was for a croissant sandwich, hash browns and a coffee, all for the princely sum of $3.49. Considering that`s what I pay for a decaf tall latte at Starbucks, it sounded like a good deal. The sandwich had eggs, sausage and bacon bits and was seriously yummy but after eating half of it I was quite stuffed so wrapped it up to bring home and just finished the coffee. It doesn`t take much to make me happy!

   So the sandwich got heated up to have with soup for lunch and the hash browns will be toasted to go with my dinner. I will definitely try it again although I hate to think of the calories, fat and sodium it contains. Luckily the coupons are good until April so I will spread them out over the next few weeks.

This is what it looked like outside my front door this morning. It was sunny all day but the temperature only rose a couple of degrees.

Even Chillier!

   March has definitely come in like  lion! It was -6C this morning with a snow flurry or two (wind chill -12C ) and barely moved all day. The wind was from the north and bitterly cold.

    I had a few errands to run after Fitness class and was really glad to get back to my cozy home. One stop was the hairdresser for a cut and I came out with a very cold neck. Time to dig out the scarf until my hair grows again. I also indulged in a free coffee from McDonald`s - only two more free days left but I probably won`t be at the Mall again before then.

    I got a disappointing letter today - I had applied to mpac to have the assessment of the value of my house reduced. In my opinion it was quite a bit too high, resulting in higher property tax. No go - it will remain the same. At least they didn`t increase it!  Thank goodness for small mercies.

   I forgot to take anything out of the freezer until late this afternoon so dinner will be very late tonight and I will be very hungry!

  

Chilly!

    In the minus numbers this morning - back to winter clothes! I had planned to walk over to the senior's centre for Mah Jong this morning but it was just too cold so it was into the car. Hope it's warmer tomorrow!

   However, I was successful twice at Mah Jong and Bridge today so it was a day well spent. The cards seem to go my way quite often. The group has decided to continue Mah Jong on Thursdays which suits me better than the plan to switch to Wednesdays. I will continue with Bridge in the afternoon until Diane gets back from Florida in mid April. By then the outdoor tennis courts will be open.

   A tasty dinner tonight - shrimp  and veggies in a cheese sauce with green beans. I didn't do too well in restricting the carbs - I had quite a bit of bread. That's the hardest thing to give up. I will try to do better tomorrow!

Like a Lion.....a Lamb? Oh, What the heck!

   Hard to tell how this day, the first of March, will be classified this year. Temperature 12C, which is lamb-like, but drizzly and damp for most of the day. Certainly not wintery!

   Traffic lights flashing red at Huntingwood and Birchmount on my way to Fitness class, so cut through the back of the plaza to avoid the backup of traffic. Otherwise my usual Wednesday. Not busy at the coffee bar so I was home early for a nap and a read. Jean gave me a book she recommended, "Sarah's Key". Unfortunately I have six books sitting by my bed so I won't be getting to it any time soon.

   That's it for today. Off to dance class soon after a quick dinner.