It comes early and stays long. Without warning, we were hit with a blizzard. Overnight a good foot and a half came down. We usually weren’t concerne...d. Our woodpile was stacked and packed. The critters had plenty of feed, and so did we. The next morning, after breakfast, I spent most of my time checking things out. Looking for damage, cleaning roofs, shoveling a path to the barn and outhouse. I also strung guide ropes. Having experienced whiteout conditions, these were vital for getting around. Icouldn't sleep on my stomach like I normally do and sleeping on my backonly made me more aware of the weight on my chest. Then once I did getasleep, the dreams were far too strange to ever describe not to mentionmore than a little embarrassing.When it was time to climb out of bed, I didn't know whether to befrustrated or thankful. Sleep hadn't been very rewarding to me but itstill seemed better than getting up and facing reality. Of course, once Idid climb out of bed I was faced with several. Mike rose on Thursday morning and did his exercises and stretching, and then took a four-mile run. He checked his phone as he came into the condominium. Damn, there was another video from Amber with only the words, ‘Amber sandwich.’The video downloaded for a while suggesting at least a few minutes of video. When it began to play, Mike was astounded to see Amber in the cowgirl position atop some man he didn’t recognize. The man was handsome and looked suave; he heard some French words spoken.. "Glad to meet ya'." He said, while trying to crush my work calloused hand in his giant mitt. "Judy's told me a lot about ya'. Says yer the one taught her to fuck. Thanks! Ya' did a great job."Jimmy became JIm, and went from being my worst enemy to being my best friend right there. Squatting on the fresh ground in the dim star light. How do you stay mad at a guy that appreciates all your hard work?"Come on." Jim said, turning to lead the way. "We get to use the tool shed tonight."The 'tool shed'.