The morning was cold (31 degrees) but crystal clear with a good covering of frost when we left the house for our walk around the golf course. As we were walking along we came across a dead owl. We couldn't see any injuries and were wondering if it froze to death.

The fort returned to its normal Monday activities, so John headed off to wood carvers where he learned that several of our friends will be pulling in by tomorrow evening and others should be arriving by the end of the week. Gene Bevins called this afternoon to let John know he was on his way and to get ready to have some fun.

By this afternoon the temps reached the upper 50's so we decided to get outside and enjoy the sunshine by taking any walk. It sure felt good to feel the warmth of the sun on our backs as we walked. We're forecast to have sunny skies the next 10 days--bring it on!! We ended our day watching some news and Monday night football.