Monday, January 29, 2024

Winter continues...

 Winter and cold continue. Because of icy roads and being buried in snow, I was not able to go to work for two days. When I finally did go, I parked past the hills, about one mile (1.6 km) from home and walked the distance for two days. It was very cold. My hair froze and looked like a bad wig! 


Over several days, a desperate situation called for desperate measures: fur hats, double layered gloves, socks, and pants. I think that I looked more like a furry ball than a person, but situation was serious, and I was just grateful that my car started up and took me everywhere I needed to go without any issues. Some were not so lucky. 




It was only a short period when snow was nice and fluffy. Despite the cold it turned into a solid block of ice. I could not help it- I had to knock on it! Sounds like knocking on a piece of wood or something solid! No wonder my cats refused to go out- it was hurting their little paws!




Spring, WHERE ARE YOU?????






Monday, January 15, 2024

2024 and Arctic Vortex

Happy New Year! 

2024 arrived so quickly and brought lots of snow and bitter cold. It is somewhat unusual in these parts, so getting out and around is difficult. Good, that I have plenty of food for everybody, including animals! 

The forecast for the rest of the week is pretty much the same- or worse even: tomorrow, the temps are going to drop to -4F/-20C!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope it is not true. Sitting in 3 sweaters already. :( 



 





It is a good day to have a warm lemon tea with ginger!