MD's description of being stuck with no power, heat, etc., was
     wonderful--sounds like lots of fun in the short run, but less so if it
     lasts too long.

     I well remember ice storms in Chicago and feeling kind of immoral for
     thinking how beautiful the ice that was doing terrible damage to the trees
     was.  Also, I work on Louisiana and know those wonderful Creole cottages
     well.  Is Mike in Louisiana?  Actually, it sounds like the house is
     probably being used pretty much as it was intended--especially with the
     fresh venison.

     Hope all is back to normal and everyone has sobered up and is still
     speaking to each other!

     Happy New Year!


     Marilyn Harper
     National Register of Historic Places
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