Stormy Weather

We were really blessed late yesterday and last night that the worst of the stormy weather went all the way around us.  South of us, our favorite restaurant was completely destroyed.  We ate many meals there.  It was always fun to go on Thursdays for their TexMex, some of the best around.  No one was in the building fortunately, so no one was hurt.  But we are really going to miss the restaurant.  I feel sorry for those working there as they are now out of a job.  I hope they rebuild.

Travel

Everyone seems to be getting in those last travels before winter sets in. It is a good idea because it sounds like we could have a harsh winter. I hope not. It is very cool and rainy today and the winds are picking up. They talk of flooding and to watch out for flooded streets. I think it is a good day to stay home.

Changeable Weather

We have sure had the changeable weather. A week ago it was so warm we got out the fan and set it up in the living room and turned on all the ceiling fans. Then it turned cold and we had a little rain. We put out the rain guage but had to be sure an keep it empty so it wouldn't freeze. Now they say it will get back up to 70. That will sure be nice again.

Temperature Changes

Wow! Did the temperatures change again! We almost got to enjoy 30 degrees when a big cold wave came through. It dropped way below zero and has stayed that way a couple of nights and even into the daytime. The sun is out and since it is closer, some of the snow on the roads is melting but you can't see how it does when it is so bitter cold outside. The winds were terrible the last two days too making for way below zero wind chills. We can hardly wait for Spring around here.

New Battery

Got a new battery for the car on Tuesday. The old one was a 6 yr battery and we had it for 8 years and didn't know when it might die on us. We have been having zero and below weather so it is a good idea not to take a chance. Some people had told us it could just die on you going down the road, but the mechanic said that isn't true. As long as the engine is generating power to the battery it will get you where you are going but then it can die when you stop. In these temperatures, it wouldn't take long to freeze to death. I saw a young woman walking to work this morning with her purse and nothing on her head. I don't know how she stood to do that. I hope she didn't have to go far but I know she must have walked 2 blocks already and it is another 3-4 blocks uptown where the banks and businesses are. Did you know that a Pontiac can have the battery under the back seat. Well, ours was and I thought that was a funny place to put the battery. I signed up for a $50 gas card drawing while I was there this morning and I was the first to sign up. The drawing is over on Monday so I think I have a very good chance of winning.

Bad Weather

There is considerable bad weather west of us. They are talking a great deal of snow in several states. It feels like it could snow here as cold as it is. It has been raining heavily all day and they thought we might see a snow flake or two. That is the last thing we want to see. It was really pouring at noon but it let us for a bit so I got in the car and went and got the mail. I had a few errands to run so got them all done and back in the warm house. The wind the last two days has been very strong too. I hope the snow goes north of us like they are saying. It is only October 23 and too early for snow although we have seen a dusting on Halloween before in the past ten years. The longer it stays away, then it won't stick and be around for November and December. It can wait for New Years for me and that would be too soon. The older we get the less we like the snow.

Weather Maps and Local Stations

I am a weather nut, I would guess you would say. I just love to watch the weather. Even when I am exercising, I like to put on the weather station because there is always something changing on it and keeps my interest. It helps make the time fly by faster. I have been watching the maps since last night as there was a huge storm in Nebraska and Kansas SW of us and it looked like it was standing still and growing stronger all the time. Then it began to move north but it looked like it would just clip our state and keep on going north. This morning it is huge and looks like it is going to blanket our entire state by this afternoon, perhaps. I will probably have to unplug things again and start up all over again. I hate doing that, especially reprogramming VCR's, etc. Hopefully, it will weaken before it gets here. Guess we will just have to wait and see.

Nasty Weather

We are in for some very bad weather. All kinds of winter storm watches and warnings are out for this area. It's supposed to start as rain, then freezing rain changing to snow. It covers a 48 hour period so that is until Sunday night. Are we having fun yet?

Bitter cold

It is bitter cold today. Wind chills down to -25 and -30. A few flurries. All done fixing my frozen pipes and ready to take it easy tomorrow

Blizzard

It's a blizzard out there. I'm going to work on the computer & look out the window today. It's not fit for man or beast out there today.