Ah finally two days of sun and "warm" (40 degree C) tempratures before it gets cold and snowy again. It's the first time all year and much of the snow and ice on the sidewalks has melted. Just seeing the sun is so nice for a change.

There has been a rumor circulating around town that the big vegetable market on Mashdots (a huge, beautiful space) is going to be turned into an ice-skating rink. I am not sure if it's true. It would be sad to lose the covered market, but if it has to go - an ice skating rink would be pretty cool. They already have opened a bowling alley/pool hall across the street.