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#167990 - 12/17/08 11:56 PM
Re: Wild Weather!!
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That's mind-boggling, Chatty! It's normal for us, but to hear that your corner of the world is also getting it is unbelievable! If we could get out of our driveway, I'd go right to the post office and send you a pair of long johns!
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#168007 - 12/18/08 01:32 AM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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Doesn't it make you feel Christmasy Chatty?
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#168011 - 12/18/08 01:40 AM
Re: Weird Weather!!
[Re: chickadee]
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Registered: 06/25/08
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That is wild Chatty - I read back in August the Farmer's Almanac Predictions, and the almanac which gives 08 and 09 predictions of weather, said we will have a colder than normal winter this year for the whole country, and they say the almanac is usually 80 to 85% accurate, so I guess we should all pull out the long johns - LOL - even me here in Florida and I have experienced more than 7 days with below freezing temps at late night lows, and that's more than all last winter and winter hasn't even really started - can't wait to see what it will be like in mid-January...
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#168025 - 12/18/08 03:09 AM
Re: Weird Weather!!
[Re: chatty lady]
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Registered: 12/14/08
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Loc: Colorado
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Could this be "The Day After Tomorrow"????? Here in Colorado we are experiencing extremely cold temps! I know that each year is different. On Monday we had a HIGH of 8! Definitely not normal. This coming weekend will be extremely COLD! We may reach a high of 22 on Saturday and a high of 8 on Sunday! Needless to say we will be hibernating and spending the weekend in. Housecleaning. Our DD and SIL will be coming in for the Holidays on Wed. They didn't come home for the holidays last year so we are so excited this year! I want wonderful weather while they are here. I get so nervous when they travel. Yes I know THEY ARE ADULTS! I just get the Mommy Lion Syndrome. I hope if you are expecting incoming guests they all arrive safely.
Edited by CalicoKate (12/18/08 03:10 AM)
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#168095 - 12/18/08 08:11 PM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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Or brown, don't forget the brown stuff...that's NOT STEVIA!
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#168131 - 12/18/08 11:15 PM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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Chatty did u make a snow woman? Have fun at the party. No snow here yet but it's cold enough at times to freeze the balls off a pooltable.
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#168140 - 12/19/08 01:00 AM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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Nope Chickadee, not a snowman in sight, BUT hear ye, hear ye, I met a man at the luncheon today. He has lived in the same resort for eight months and is single from New York. Tall, slender, blue eyes, grey hair and plentry of it too, and he was polite and very friendly.
I walked into the hall and found a table, sat down for about ten minutes and noticed him sitting on a sofa looking my way. Finally he got up, came over and said, "are you here alone?" I said, "Yes, so far anyhow." He asked if he could keep me company? I said, "sure!" So he and I spent the afternoon talking and he waited on me, getting napkins, soda pop, more of everything served and we had fun. Two other people joined our table and we had a lovely time. He asked if he could call me. I gave him my business card, so we'll see. NO big deal but it was fun being flirted with by a nice looking man my age...
Like my dear sainted mother (LOL) always said, when you stop looking BAM, fate hits you right between the eyes.
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#168143 - 12/19/08 01:33 AM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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Registered: 06/25/08
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That's exactly right Chatty, the minute you stop looking for that special one, they come to you more quickly - it's almost like when we worry or obsess or maybe LOL come across as desperately seeking susans, fate closes us off from meeting or being open to the right one, but when we relax then we are open to new opportunities or new people...
Edited by JackieG (12/19/08 01:34 AM)
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#168316 - 12/20/08 06:53 PM
Re: Weird Weather!!
[Re: Dancing Dolphin]
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In southern ca? wow! I have a before and after of our storm, but not sure they both got on here. The big tree is on our deck, but before the storm of yesterday. Louisa http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/lrehal/Deck%202008/DSCN6105.jpg
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#168373 - 12/21/08 02:50 PM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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Jabber, we must be getting hit with the same weather systems! It's snowing here again today; we were supposed to spend the day with our grandchildren, but nobody's going anywhere today. It's turning into a blizzard out there, a good day to stay in, wrap a warm blanket around the shoulders and cosy up to the BWS hearth with a big cup of hot chocolate.
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#168493 - 12/22/08 08:12 AM
Re: Weird Weather!!
[Re: Eagle Heart]
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Registered: 11/19/08
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Loc: American living in Germany
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I love seeing Dancing Dolphin and Louisa in your snowy landscape. I'm jealous! We had snow, but yesterday the rain melted it all away.
Yes, Chatty, I agree, Dolphin's house looks lovely. And I know how Louisa's gorgeous terrace looks with its view over the bay. Your Chirstmas tree looks beautiful Louisa. Gosh you made that snowman just from the snow on your terrace?! I'm so happy you are posting again too.
Our tree is losing it's needles faster than I can say Christmas. By the time New Year rolls around, we'll have to send it to a nudist camp. haha
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#168501 - 12/22/08 12:26 PM
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Registered: 08/22/07
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Awesome photos! We got a foot of windy snow yesterday and the wind chill was -15 degrees....what a mess. I was out moving cars in this blizzard so Frank could plow. We were still trying to dig out from Friday's storm!...I'm really not into it so why do I still live here????
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#168531 - 12/22/08 04:42 PM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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yeah, it's fun to vent...maybe therapeutic for we northerners!! I just spent an hour and a half shoveling the back deck alone!! I'm cold and my back is rebelling!!!!Ughhh!!
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#168574 - 12/22/08 10:14 PM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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Registered: 08/22/07
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ooh, I do feel better now after that info! SInce I wrote the post you can add about two to three more hours....there was a LOT of snow!
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#168583 - 12/22/08 11:08 PM
Re: Weird Weather!!
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As frustrating as all this snow is for us housebound folks, I'm really feeling for the thousands of people stuck in airports across Canada and parts of the US. Some people have already been stuck for a couple of days and can't get a flight out before Thursday (Christmas Day).
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#168587 - 12/22/08 11:24 PM
Re: Wild Weather!!
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Registered: 12/20/08
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Loc: Arkansas
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You're so right, Eagle Heart...we can certainly feel blessed to have the comforts of home rather than being stuck in an airport terminal!
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#168873 - 12/25/08 02:16 AM
Re: Wild Weather!!
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Sandpiper, I have to admit being especially envious of your Florida tonight...my brother and his family are there for 10 days, not far from Kissimmee, celebrating Christmas in Florida tonight. While the warmth would be welcome, it's his presence I yearn for (I haven't seen him since our other brother died in March 2007; we used to be such a close-knit family before then). But I'm so happy for him, I think it's his first vacation in many years.
Edited by Eagle Heart (12/25/08 02:18 AM)
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#169146 - 12/28/08 02:51 AM
Re: Wild Weather!!
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today is the 27th of December...and at 7:30 p.m. I sat on my front porch sipping coffee in the swing with Molly at my feet...I had on my summer PJ's enjoying the perfect temperature, darkness and quiet. EGADS!!!! It's winter!!! Where's the snow???? Where's the cold temperatures? It's 74 degress for goodness sakes!! Sheesh. That's what I get for living in southern Alabama. I miss the snow this time of year.
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#169147 - 12/28/08 03:04 AM
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Come on up here, Dee! There's plenty of snow here. Everywhere. But bring your skates. The roads and sidewalks are like skating rinks tonight, sheer ice as far as the eye can see.
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#169218 - 12/28/08 09:59 PM
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Ohhhhh...snow...that sounds so heavenly...I'm on my way Eagle Heart!!!
Jabber...egads! Falling trees...sounds like around here during Hurricane season.
Chatty...I always heart Las Vegas had two types of weather in a 24 hour period...
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#169288 - 12/29/08 03:21 AM
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DD...can't wait to see your photos...have fun at the beach...
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#171314 - 01/14/09 11:50 PM
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[Re: jawjaw]
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We had to go out to an appointment late this afternoon. -32C with the wind chill (I think that's about -25F). Brutal. But I'm very happy to say that my feet were toasty warm in my new Bogs boots. They're supposed to be good to -40, so today was a good test.
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#171383 - 01/15/09 01:50 PM
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Which is why we go south every winter!!!
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#171387 - 01/15/09 02:07 PM
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It's only -29C here today...a whole 3 degrees balmier than yesterday. We're heading to the mall...that's the only safe place to be doing any walking today!
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#171685 - 01/17/09 01:17 PM
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Dotsie, I know. I feel sorry for the elderly, regardless. My best friend had a pet saying, which she often used before her nursing home incident. It was, "Growing old isn't for whimps." Wish I had caught on to what was happening, a lot sooner. Perhaps something could've been done to spare her current misery. But, you know how could've, should've, and would've goes.
Jawjaw, Just read on my homepage where Alabama is colder than Alaska? Holy Hannah! Never thought I'd ever see that in print! Bundle up, there girl! Hope Santa remembered to bring Dolly some sweaters.
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#172047 - 01/20/09 02:04 PM
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I'm bitching because I had to shave my legs again to wear shorts. (Meredith ducking shoes...) Shoes?? You'd be ducking my Bog boots if I didn't need them so badly today! Another balmy -18 here today. I DIDN'T shave my legs because I need the extra warmth. That's my extra layer under the long-johns, under the heavy winter denim jeans, under the down-filled coat. And don't forget the scarf, woolen hat and double gloves. (We waddle through winter here.) But the sun is shining, so that makes it a sparkly winter day. Lots of diamonds everywhere you look. From a Bruce Cockburn song: "All the diamonds in the world that mean anything to me are conjured up by wind and sunlight sparkling on the sea" Here, they sparkle on the sea of snow and it's beautiful.
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#172088 - 01/20/09 06:19 PM
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[Re: jawjaw]
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But...but...you're in Alabama, JJ. Is'nt it supposed to be warm there?
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