SUNDAY FUNDAY - JANUARY 29, 2023

 SUNDAY FUNDAY

SUNDAY JANUARY 29, 2023

WARM-UP

We are back to more normal winter weather.  We were spoiled.  And, the forecast has some rain!!!  Let’s see.

I’ve written about winter up north in my notes.  Let’s find some FUN!!  It isn’t only shoveling snow!!!

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The St. Paul Winter Carnival is going on now through February 4th.

SAINT PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL - January 26 - February 4, 2023 

From the description:

“January in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is always the coolest time on account of the annual Saint Paul Winter Carnival that’s taking place from January 26 to February 4 this year. Taking inspiration from their Canadian neighbors, the people of Saint Paul show the world just how fun the icy winter can be. This carnival — holding the distinction of being the oldest winter festival in the United States — has been held almost yearly ever since its inception, except during World War II.

New York reporters visiting Saint Paul in the fall of 1885 made the mistake of likening it to Siberia, also calling it unfit for human habitation. And so, the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce decided to prove their city was not just liveable but fun too. Seeing their neighbors over in Montreal hold a Winter Carnival sparked an idea. Saint Paul decided they would host their own carnival, basing it on their neighbors’ model. They worked with the city of Montreal, adapting their tradition of creating ice sculptures, among other activities.

All year round, volunteers dressed as characters from this legend visit local and national festivals, nursing homes, schools, and hospitals, on behalf of Saint Paul’s Winter Carnival and the city of Saint Paul.

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Maybe we should schedule a trip to St Paul next winter for the Winter Carnival.  (I do have a warm parka - but not much else from my cold weather life!!!) 

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SOME WINTER JOKES:

What do snowmen call their kids?  Chill-dren.

What did the icy road say to the car?  “Want to go for a spin?”

What falls in the winter but never gets hurt?  Snow.

What does a gingerbread man put on his bed?  A cookie sheet!

Knock, knock.  Who’s there? Icy. Icy who? Icy you!

How do mountains stay warm? They put on their snowcaps.

What do you call it when a snowman throws a temper tantrum?  A meltdown.

What is a snowman’s favorite snack? Ice Krispies treats.

What does December have that no other month does?  The letter D.

Where do snowmen put their money? Snowbanks.

What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the regular alphabet?

The Christmas alphabet has Noel.

What is the best breakfast cereal to eat in the winter? Frosted Flakes!

Where do snowmen love to dance? At a snow ball.

What’s a snowman’s favorite drink? Iced tea.

What did Jack Frost say to Frosty the Snowman? “Have an ice day!”

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.

What can you catch with your eyes closed? A cold.

How do you know you are still fast? You can catch a cold.

Why did the girl keep her saxophone out in the snow? She wanted to play cool jazz.

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HEALTH NOTE:

Another recent study suggests that coffee is healthy (as long as you drink it black without cream or sugar or other additives).

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SUNDAY, MARCH 5TH - BLUEBONNET PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AT KLETT AUDITORIUM - GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL - FREE.  The program includes music from Frozen, Beauty and The Beast, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, and Night on Bald Mountain!!!  Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

(Matinee - local, nice time, and great music!!) - Isn’t it about time you went to a concert!!!

WRAP-UP.

January is almost over.  

We are healthy

Life is good

Love Wins!!

Karen