THE BIG BANG!

I have heard of people starting the new year with a bang - but we almost did this - literally! We had a serious gas leak in the house - and we had to get out fast - and wait in the car, parked on the street, for the gas company to arrive. Lots of fun with a dog and one very ticked off cat! I must add, that today is one of the coldest days of the season so far, and the gas company had to open every window in the house and let it air out for over an hour before they could stand going inside. The leak was a broken pipe in the ground - and it had seeped under the house. No one knows how long it had been leaking. I did smell something weird last night - but I just rolled over and went back to sleep. Actually - it was the best sleep ever - but now I know why!!!

All is well now - except that it is still really chilly in here. I have finally been able to take off my gloves, though - so that is progress.

Interesting start to the year, I must say!