Big Chill, and Scale Model Kit Dealing

It really got cold here in St. Louis, with high temperatures down to about 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) last weekend. Despite this, we at the rental branch carried on as best as possible. I worked a full day last Friday (12 January)--after bringing my mates some doughnuts from Krispy Kreme (http://krispykreme.com/)--I worked the next morning. Because of the cold weather, we weren't washing vehicle exteriors. (No need to have ice covered windows and doors locked shut.)

After work, it was chilling out at home this past weekend. Nothing special about my weekend at home.

Back to work Monday morning (15 January) in some biting cold. The temperatures started off around 0 degrees F (-17.8 degrees C), with wind chills of about -15 degrees F (-26.1 degrees C). Brrr! Despite the biting cold, my colleagues and I were able to take care of our customers.

After work on Tuesday, it was off to Calvary Presbyterian Church (http://calvarypresbyterianchurch.org/) for this month's IPMS/Gateway (http://www.ipms-gateway.com/). This was our annual Swap & Sell and Kit Auction. The former had several members selling kits and related items to fellow members (I bought one kit each from two vendors). We also had kits auctioned off, with proceeds going to club activities this year, including our Picnic in September. I won four kits and a book from my bidding efforts. Additionally, the club presented its annual Bob Stroup (Member of the Year) and Modeler of the Year awards from 2017. The night was a success.

After flexing out yesterday afternoon, I went home to rest. (I haven't had that much sleep lately.) Off work today, I did my laundry and ran some errands. Tonight, I am off to the rescheduled Missouri Aviation Historical Society (https://moavhist.org/) meeting at Creve Coeur Airport (http://crevecoeurairport.com/). It's the Society's annual Kickoff meeting, with representatives from various aviation organizations talking about their plans for this year.

The weather is getting warmer. Today, it hit 46 degrees F (7.8 degrees C), and it should hit just shy of 60 degrees F (15.6 degrees C) by Saturday.

Later.