Forsythia

We had another gorgeous day today on this first official day of spring. Not that there won't be some chilly days - we have frost predicted for tomorrow morning. But we know the warmer weather is on the way.

Margaret and Jesse will be coming over tomorrow. Jesse's going to play paintball, but it'll still be SO special to get to see him. We've even managed to come up with a few chores to do to help out his poor old grandparents. received in our e-mail.

Next week, I'll be heading to Texas to help out Betsy and Ken. We've missed getting to go visit them this winter, so a trip in that direction is overdue. I'm just glad that I'm able to be useful as well as just having a good time. John's definitely able to manage for himself right now. He's just sorry he doesn't get to go, too.
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Gasoline is expensive. There are some easy tricks to saving when you buy gasoline. I'll be passing along several tips that I have gotten in e-mail.

Only buy gasoline or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline. When it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon.

Today's photo is that great spring opener - forsythia.