Red skies in the morning, .... We'll see some precipitation later today and overnight. Most forecasters are calling for snow and it may be as much as eight inches.

Sandra's parents arrived at the Island around noon yesterday. They're very happy.

Marley will have surgery on his foot on Friday. One of his nails has split up to the quick. There's also a small tumor on the same foot.

We met with the Phillipston Conservation Commission last night. It's a very dedicated group of volunteers who are looking out for the water quality in the town. The town hall is tiny, not much larger than our house. The commission will inspect the site in a couple of weeks. If the snow hasn't melted on the road, we might have to walk in.

I had been slow to call the commission to arrange for the hearing. As a result, we'll have to comply with new regulations that went into effect on March 1. More time, more money, more work.

After the meeting, we had dinner in the only restaurant in town that's open in the evening, and then drove home, talking and listening to jazz on the radio. The moonlight was bright on the snowy fields.

Happy Birthday, Phyllis.