the snow man in troy is open and this city is thrilled to bits! (or should i say jimmies?)  good ice cream joints are where it’s at, and because i rarely eat the stuff i want only the best.  but while i was enjoying a small soft serve vanilla chocolate twist, i couldn’t help but think about a more recent favorite place for the stuff in a nearby town.  will skfl, mae and i have to make a tour of ice cream stands in the area and document the process?  that could be fun, fattening, and sinus infection inducing.  and while my health insurance starts today (!!!), i need to lose a few in the middle to fit into that vintage wedding dress before alterations begin in a few weeks.