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Meet the Nielsen's

No, not us. But for a week starting tomorrow we're a "Nielsen" TV rating family! We got a call last month asking if we'd be interested. I said sure! Why not! So yesterday we got the booklets to fill out and then send back. It might be interesting since the majority of TV shows we normally watch are not on or in continual re-runs from the writers strike. I've read that some will be back in April or May for a few shows, while others won't be on again until next fall now. So, I know that everybody wants to get what they believe is 'their piece of the pie'. But with many articles being written about more and more people turning away from "traditional" network programming, I'd kinda think that the just ended strike would have been the worst thing possible!
Other news, well our weather has remained pretty stable- cold! In talking with Laura yesterday, in her area of Iowa they're dealing with snow and cold like we'd had last month. She said the high yesterday was about 19 degrees. Here it's stayed in the low to mid 30's in the daytime and mid teens at night. Today it was freezing fog all morning. Sure was pretty on the trees, just really cold. Luckily its now clearing up a bit and we might get to see the lunar eclipse tonight that I've read about.
Well, not much else to talk about. We're just beginning to talk about projects for this spring/summer when the snows are gone and we can work outside again. Stacy will be going to her Idaho P.O.S.T. Academy for two weeks next month. She's getting a little nervous about it. She'll do fine though, she always has really excelled in classes like these.
Hope everybody is doing great! Type later, Tad.

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Mike said…
Tad,
I really enjoy your blogs. It's a great way of keeping up with what's all going on in your life. Keep typing and I'll keep reading... All's well here on the island. Anxiously awaiting the warmer weather for the riding season. Been out on the bike several times already but I'm itching to do an all dayer. Were looking forward to coming over this summer and seeing you both. As the weather warms, we'll make the final arrangements and come spend a weekend. Take care and I'll type at you later.

Your little brother Mike

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