Thanks so much for the great tips, @silvertop!

Oh my gosh, that sounds terrible. I hope you recover quickly!

Woot! Awesome step count!

Wait. He was digging a hole and feel in head first, and was then unable to get out? Yeah... what a way to go. What a bizarre story. (In the "you can't make this stuff up" category!

Yeah, you can definitely get great deals on them. I think mine cost $25 at an end of season sale at Target. So, I'm curious, @silvertop, do you each have multiple pairs because you need different types

You look fabulous in purple, @millycf1976! That's great that you're clearing out your closets and finding new homes for those gently used items. Feels great, doesn't it?

Your dog is so cute. What a fun pose. And that’s great that you can get out and play. Or maybe you can still play in new snow?

I haven’t tried Grok. The AI generated kitties are quite cute! The AI tools are getting better and better. Your sunset pictures are very pretty too.

A very good perspective on the bobcat, and so respectful of the natural world! I wouldn’t be surprised if he was keeping an eye on you.

A very blue scene! The weather and water conspired to create an interesting color palette for your photos.

I love days like that when I well over 10,000 steps. Such a great feeling. Your photos are lovely.

Oh, that fresh snow really is gorgeous! I wish we would get a nice big snowfall like that! I think it has only happened once so far this year. It freshens everything up and brightens up the dark winter

Those views really are amazing. It looks like maybe a storm was coming. I would have been grabbing my umbrella!

It sounds like a big adventure! It’s a lot of work to become a teacher. I wish you all the best. And please don’t become a corrupt government official. Ha ha!

Yes that was my thought exactly, @sydney27. Great minds think alike! I’m sure it looks delightfully innocuous by day. Ha ha.

Yes, I envisioned some kind of horrible woodland creature leaping out and chasing after us! Ha ha. I guess I have an overactive imagination. Thanks for stopping by, @iamlovelykate!

Oh yes, we are indeed a hearty lot, @silvertop. But we were lamenting not getting there earlier (because my crazy job kept me at my desk), as it would have been so pretty to see their cheerful lights woods

Hooray! At last! It's so funny. I really think we would all be happy if Christmas was a month later, and we didn't start expecting winter before the end of the year. And then we wouldn't be sick of it

You get used to it if you live in a place where it snows. Your blood actually changes. Yes, it's wonderful when we get 2-4 inches. Those are the best snow falls!

You are absolutely right, @joanstewart. I only bought silk flowers! Wonderful to hear from you. I am trying to be more active on Hive again. My busy life keeps me hopping. All the best to you!