This is the first chance I've had to catch up on this thread. As soon as I was able yesterday I took a nap. (Having to take a nap the next day is definitely the sign of a good party!)

But I had , uh, adventures before I made it back to the house. I almost made it uneventfully to the deck steps, but, alas, I managed to step on glare ice hidden under the snow -- which I expected and was being quite cautious about.

But . . . my feet went out from under me and I pulled a full "State o' Mainer" (see one of Doug Coffin's "Cronies" cartoons, circa 1978) landing flat on my back, my head bouncing and hitting the driveway twice. Didn't knock me out, but I couldn't get up at the time, either. Could tell I was a bit dazed. Hollered for Tom (who had made it to the house before me) and after a few yells, he rushed out the door. I still couldn't stand, even with help, because the whole area appeared to be slick. Managed to get to my knees and crawled on my hands and knees to the steps where I could stand up. (Tom gathered up my glasses and the stuff I was carrying.)

Bit achy today -- mostly my neck and stomach muscles from trying to sit up. The thwap on the head competed with my headache yesterday, but both were gone this morning after 9 hours sleep.

I know I said this after hitting the deer and again after ending up in the ditch during the snowstorm, but I'm gonna say it again -- I'm really tired of winter!

Good thing we've got music gatherings to take our minds off of it!

Linn