February 1, 2014 Saturday

They say you can still exercise when you are not feeling well.  Well I don't feel like it.  Haven't had a cold for a long time, hope its a longer time till I get another one.


1 Samuel chapter 1 - the story of Hannah and how she prayed to the Lord for a son.  When Eli saw her praying, lips moving but no sound, he thought she was drunk.  Eli answered her "Go in peace and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him".  He did and she had a son, and the story gets more interesting from there.  God does answer prayer.


2001 - On this day, I had shipped a box of chocolate cake and ingredients for tuna salad to Florida.  My friend Chris, that I worked with for 20+ years has a birthday today.  When we worked together I always made a tuna casserole and chocolate cake for her birthday.  She moved to Florida and I didn't want her to not have her birthday lunch, but she had to make it herself.  This day had a lot of similar reports - a lot of snow, everyone sick with something, winter retreat to Michiluca and the boat show.
It is snowing again today, but doesn't the boat show sound good?  Not sure its going on now, but its always a nice reminder that summer will happen.


Parenting - I'm the caretaker at my house. (now)  With Mom in the hospital I was blessed that they are keeping her another day, maybe this cold will be better tomorrow.  She is well cared for and I can try and get better without worrying.  God does answer prayer.


Book club - My Antonia,  perfect day to probably finish this book.  I am enjoying it.


Wyoming , Jackson Hole to be precise.  Get your cowboy on!  Lets get a little background.

Overview[edit]

Jackson is a major gateway for millions of tourists visiting nearby Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and the National Elk Refuge. Jackson is also in proximity to several ski resorts. On the southeast edge of town there is a relatively small but challenging ski-area known as Snow King, Jackson's original ski hill. It has steep vertical slopes and is night-lit. More famous is the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, 12 miles (20 km) northwest. Opened in 1966, it has abundant steep terrain and has one of the highest vertical drops in North America, at 4,139 feet (1,262 m). Grand Targhee, is about an hour away, on the west side of the Teton Range in Alta. Opened in 1969, it is accessed through Idaho over Teton Pass.

One of the large arches
of shed elk antlers

Jackson is host to a number of world-class arts organizations, including the Congressionally-designated National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Grand Teton Music Festival, and the Center for the Arts. The large arches of shed elk antlers at the four entrances to the town square are popular attractions.
As of the 2010 Census^[4], The main industries which provide employment are: Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services (32.2%), construction (8.7%), retail trade (12.4%), educational services, health care and social assistance (11.9%), and professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services (11.8%).
The town is often erroneously referred to as "Jackson Hole", the valley in which it is located.
A strong local economy, primarily due to tourism, has allowed Jackson to develop a large shopping and eating district, centered on the town square.
Lots of places to see this month.  Get going!


Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  Happy Birthday Christina!!!!