Articles from February 2010



It’s Time To Head South!

After months of grey, grim, gritty, grungey snow rain and mud, I am heading south for two weeks of sunshine. I know, everyone keeps reminding me that Florida is cold this year. In the 60′s! Horrors! Right now mid 60′s will feel like a steam bath to me. I’m planning on working while I’m gone, [...]

I Am Not Dead

It’s been a couple of weeks since last posting on chapmandeering.com – Some of my relatives might think I had met my maker, but no— I am still alive and kicking. Have been distracted by house guests, travel and taxes. Went snowshoeing with friends to Mt. Sunapee last week…Had a great time in the woods, [...]

The Storm Was A Bit Of A Bust

All the weather stations predicted 12+ inches for our neighborhood… and the storm central predictors were on TV all day spending time and effort pointing to maps and drawing diagrams. Perhaps inland there were piles of snow… but here on the coast it was mostly rain with some icy slush thrown in. This morning everything [...]

Get Ready Here It Comes

Hopefully, if you live anywhere along the east coast, you are reading this post from the warmth and cozy innards of your happy home. There’s a storm brewing tonite and its about to hit Cape Cod in the morning. I’ve already pulled the cars into the driveway, checked the snowblower for gas and have my [...]

Heating Oil, Open Windows And the Spirit of My Mother

I just got the heating bill for the latest oil delivery. Yikes! From now on I keep the temp at 45 degrees! Let the pipes freeze! I’ll wear mittens. Actually, I promise not to do that. (I rent you see, and the landlord would not be happen if there was a flood in the cellar [...]