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Lots of winter weather entries in LJ this week.
My latest winter weather is that I didn't sleep well because I was worried the car wouldn't start because of bad weather. It was so cold last night I left the faucets dripping, and fussed with the car as I could, but there wasn't much I could do. The last two oil dipstick heaters I bought didn't work worth $#@&, and taking the battery into the house then re-installing it is awful on so many levels.
But, it did turn over this morning and is warming up now.
Hey, that means no excuse for missing work :-< !

Any suggestions for keeping cars going gratefully accepted.
Yes, I should know how, I've been living here all my life, but my best solution was always phoning Dad.

Christmas meme from many

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Egg Nog

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
We wrap presents, the ones from Santa are just set under the tree.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?
Colored with emphasis on green.

4. Do you hang mistletoe?
nope.

5. When do you put your decorations up?
late. I don't get the Christmas spirit until 5 days before Christmas.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
Joyce's blackened ham.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child:
My cousin and aunts and uncles coming over.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
I don't remember ever actually believing in Santa.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
Horrors!

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?
Mostly decorations my kids made when they were little. Some handmade from friends too.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it?
Snow itself is OK, but the problems it brings with it I dread.

12. Can you ice skate?
nope. I have a pair of ice skates of Mom's from the 1930s, lovely things.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
The year we gave Gavin his dog Clara.

14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you?
The mood created by decorations, smells, tastes.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert?
Chocolate Yule log

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Cheese tasting on Christmas Eve.

17. What tops your tree?
stained glass angel, made by a friend.

18. Which do you prefer giving or Receiving?
giving

19. What is your favorite Christmas Song?
Silent Night

20. Candy Canes?
Especially crushed and sprinkled on chocolate pudding.