How are you all in the weather? Hoping you are all safe and cozy, and that the power is on. Let us know, okay?
It's the Jungle Red check in! Where are you? How are you? Tell us everything.
I'm in Boston, where it is supposed to be incredibly blustery, more than blustery, and "widespread power outages."
Ahhhh...there are few scarier phrases. I have saved my manuscript on every device imaginable, and trying to look at the (flashlight-powered) bright side. It COULD be peaceful for say, half an hour? But not long enough for the fridge and freezer to have situations.
(Do you have any power outage advice?)
We are lucky not to be travelling, or having anyone coming here --what a funny thing to say!--but airports are so crazed. Is this interfering with your or your loved ones' travel?
Here's a photo a NYC pal just sent me from where he is. (And oh, I cannot help but notice his battery is low. Yikes.)
And as I write this, it is pouring and there's thunder.
So let's get to YOU quickly--how are you, and where, Reds and readers? Give us your bombognenesis bomb cyclone blizzardy stormy Winter Storm Elliott (this storm is very patrician) weather reports!
(And stay safe, darling ones!)
We are not expecting any snow, but we are getting strong and steady rain right now in southern New Jersey. The temperature drop is supposed to be significant, bringing wind chill numbers below zero. [I'm staying inside.] We've charged all the devices just in case, but I think it's the cold and the wind that will be the most problematic for us . . . .
ReplyDeleteHope everyone is safe, warm, and dry . . . .
Yes, charging the devices is SO important! And good idea to stay inside...xoxoo
DeleteI'm in Southern California, so I'm okay. Even driving to Northern California (which I am doing tomorrow) should be fine.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels!
DeleteWe started with light snow last night and had 8 hours of freezing rain & ice pellets overnight. It's now raining but we're expecting a flash freeze as temperature plummet this afternoon, and then more snow tonight and tomorrow + high winds. Not nice at all in Ottawa.
ReplyDeleteOh, Grace: That's horrid. For once, the "dry cold" of the Manitoba prairie is holding true. Sorry I can't send it your way!
DeleteOh, yikes! I know you will stay cozy :-) --and we are thinking of you. (Not a good day for one of your walks, right?) xxx
DeleteHANK: Fortunately, there are no group walks on Fridays. We have walked in blizzards and freezing cold temperatures throughout the winter but will NOT walk when it's freezing rain/ice pellets. Doing my daily steps indoors today (and probably tomorrow).
DeleteGood morning from blustery West Hartford, Connecticut. It poured all night, but I didn't hear thunder. The wind was whistling through my attic at 4 a.m. and that was the end of my sleep. Soon I'll have coffee and that will really make it morning. It is supposed to reach 55 - 60 degrees today before it drops below freezing. They are warning about icy roads. We are staying put this weekend. I am going to read now. 📚
ReplyDeleteYes! Staying put is so wise! xxx
DeleteOur home does not have a central heating unit. We are prepared. We have survival gear left over from the hurricane season. Our heating source when it drops below a certain temperature is a warm cat. They cuddle close to us, a fair heat exchange. We layer clothing, have small space heaters; essentially hunker down. Today I am donating worn sheets to the Center so the plants will be protected. I send my warmth from the Nome St Clowder to all of you. May you be well, may the plumbing not freeze, may the light find you at peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Coralee!
DeletePerfect. You are so...inspirational. Truly.
DeleteThat is so nice/ one more year until Ordination ...
DeleteUp here on the MA/NH line, it's rainy and disturbingly windy. We still have power, and everything that can be charged, is. But we have neither a generator or a backup battery for our solar panels, so the fridge/freezer/heat/charging situation gets pretty grim after 24 hours of no power. One of these years...
ReplyDeleteThat said, National Grid has been busy trimming trees and putting in new, taller poles around her this fall. Fingers crossed.
We're also not going anywhere or seeing anyone, either. Hugh has COVID. He's doing much better. I so far am negative and feeling fine, and we're masking around each other and eating and sleeping separately. But it was hugely disappointing to cancel the four-day Christmas visit from my son and his wife.
I hope everybody stays safe and dry and warm!
Oh, Edith, I'm so sorry you aren't going to be with your dear ones. I know how much you've been looking forward to seeing them.
DeleteEdith, I know how disappointing a canceled visit can be, especially during the holidays. I hope you can reschedule the visit soon.
DeleteWe will finally celebrate Thanksgiving (I know!) with our cousins next weekend. Right, turkey and everything, to make up for many lost holidays.
Edith, virtual hugs from Ohio! Youngest nephew tested NEGATIVE for Covid early this morning, so that's a relief here. But with the weather, all plans for get-togethers are iffy.
DeleteEdith! Ohhhhh I am so sorry--I know how happy you were for the visit, and I am so sorry it's turned out to be so concerning. Hugh--how is he? Can we send you food or anything? ANd crossing fingers for your power. And many hugs to you both. Awww.
DeleteThank you, Hank - we're good for food and drink and everything. Hugh is starting to feel better, and I had a solid negative test this morning. We still have power, which is GREAT. We'll have a postponed Christmas with the kids once Hugh is cleared to unmask.
DeleteHealing Light and hugs, Edith. <3 Cold here and some snow on the ground (and some hoof prints in the snow). I'm not going anywhere, safer at home, but I visited Anthony's produce before the snow, and neighbors have asked if they can bring over some of their Christmas feast . . . yes! Of course, I also have plenty of books, e- and tree-books. <3
DeleteI'm currently sitting in the sun with my daughter and husband, in balmy Nairobi, and tomorrow we fly to the safari camp for Christmas. Temps there could be in the high 90s, since it's summer in this part of the world. But back in Cincinnati the temperature has dropped from the 40s to sub zero single digits. We hear the frozen rain made the roads untreatable, and now six inches of snow is predicted. Also, 55 mph winds.
ReplyDeleteTwo of our neighbors are on standby if the power goes out, but when I designed the house I purposely planned for all water piping to run on inside walls, so the pipes won't freeze. We'll see how well this theory works.
WOW! That is so...strange, and distant. Cannot wait to hear all about it! And I had no idea you were a plumbing genius! xxx
DeleteI know that about pipes, too, ever since an idiot plumber thought it was a good idea to run NEW bathroom pipes inside an old chimney case on an outside corner. Uh...no.
DeletePredictions for NY city seem to be mild temps and lots of rain.(It's been raining hard, on and off, since yesterday.) Sending best wishes to everyone in the storm zone.
ReplyDeleteYOu, too! Blustery here, too..
DeleteIn Portugal there is not a freezing situation, just buckets of rain. But we have family in Indiana, and Alabama and North Carolina that we're concerned about.
ReplyDeleteStay dry..inside seems wise, huh? xx
DeleteI'm in NY it was raining hard, but now the rain has stopped. It is also a nice 52F but they said the temp will drop to low in the 20s or even 10s. Glad to be working remotely from home today.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is definitely a day to be home! xoxo
DeleteDateline Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Cold here. Minus 22C = minus 8F, but no storms. Just cold with snow already on the ground. We are in the (apparently safe) middle of the country with horrible weather happening to the west and the east of us. Be safe, everyone.
ReplyDeleteCrossing fingers! MInus 8 is so cold! xx And you be safe, too..xx
DeletePlattsburgh, NY on the west shore of Lake Champlain, just south of the Canadian border. Heavy rain and thunder. Flash freeze forecast as the temp plummets later. Maybe snow tonight or tomorrow.
ReplyDeletePostponed Christmas with the kids because today is the only day they both have off. They both work Christmas day -- TSA officers.
Today might have been OK, but my daughter travels from Burlington, VT. The ferries run all winter. They even keep a path open through ice when the lake freezes. But they will close for high winds and we are forecast to have 50+ mph.
Woodstove for heat and plenty of firewood. We feel so very lucky. Especially thinking of others here and those in Ukraine without heat or power.
Oh I know, hearing about the Ukrainian people is heartbreaking... I don't envy your kids' jobs. I imagine there will be a lot of miserable people coming through the airports on Christmas!
DeleteHaving ridden the Plattsburgh ferry in 30 mph winds in December (with a heifer in the back of the truck), I can say that our plunging and rising and plunging ride with water surging over the bow was scary enough! Smart move to cancel, though I'm sorry for your Christmas plans.
DeleteOh,gosh, that's a lot to juggle. ANd yes, you are right, thinking about Ukraine makes life her seem very easy, no matter what.
DeleteWe're in Key West where a big thunderstorm is rolling through. I will not mention temps so you are not tempted to pelt me with ice. Hope you all stay safe and warm! Edith, so sorry Hugh is sick:(.
ReplyDeleteThank you. At least he's feeling a lot better.
DeleteWell, Key West has its weather plusses and minuses! xxx
DeleteCincinnati: a sparkling -7 this morning with 2-4 inches of drifting snow. We have power. I opened all the lower cabinet doors yesterday to expose the pipes, and dripped the kitchen and laundry room faucets over night. I have kids in Nashville and DC planning to travel today, though waiting till tomorrow would be a safer decision.
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted! xoox
DeleteIt is almost pleasant here but I know that will soon change. The temp is rising but not enough, I fear to melt the foot plus of snow from last week. Lost power then for 5 hours and I'm preparing if it happens again. Bucket of water on standby for flushing. Last summer I treated myself to a floor lamp that can be powered by batteries of plug in. Gives very bright light and isn't too heavy so I can move it where I need it. Sure came in handy last week.
ReplyDeleteI'm worried about the flash freeze after the rain. I have a long steep driveway that I'm afraid will become more bobsled run than anything else. I might not be going anywhere for quite some time. I probably could get down the driveway, one way or another, but I'd never get back up so I better stay put and sit tight. (No liquor in the house so even that will be hard!)
Ha ha--I never thought about "sit tight" that way! ANd yes, treacherous driveways. We have one, too. But one careful step at a time..but NOT on the driveway. Inside is good, and wait for the sun!
DeleteAll week they've been predicting a blizzard for Thurs-Fri but also below zero temps- too cold to snow. So here we are, -13F and with wind chill it's -40F, quite windy so there's a few solid drifts from the barely more than a dusting our blizzard turned out to be.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Thurs-Fri ?
DeleteDanielle
That is SO INCREDIBLY COLD!! (and ha ha, Danielle....)
DeleteIn my corner of Quebec, it is raining with scary winds and it will be freezing later today.
ReplyDeleteMy oil fireplace is on, I have prepared a supply of water in case of power outage because in the country, when no power, no water.
I had to postpone my Christmas supper with family to avoid contaminating other people with my flu, non Covid but not plaisant either.
Danielle
Oh, poor thing! There is SO much of that going around! But you don't need a calendar to celebrate--you cam make your holiday whenever you want!xxx Get well soon...
DeleteFeel better soon, Danielle!
DeleteHere in Southern California. Our area is very foggy right now, which I love because it reminds me of London.
ReplyDeleteSO pretty! And mystical.
DeleteFrom Deb Romano:
ReplyDeleteI live on the Connecticut shore line but I’m visiting my sister on the CT/MA border, and they have no power. That means NO COFFEE! She’s trying to find a place that’s open where she can get us some coffee. Everything else can wait!
Oh, no, DebRo! Keep us posted...xx
DeleteFrom Deb Romano
Delete(I haven’t been able to post under my own name for several days now)
My sister found a Starbucks that was open. Coffee! On her street only six houses are without power, and hers is one of them! Their son lives across the street, and we may be going there later to warm up!
Northern Ohio checking in. Temps are -3F w/wind chill of -30F, winds steady. 4-8 inches of snow expected with more to come later today. Level 3 road emergency county-wide--sheriff says all non-emergency, non-essential traffic to stay off the roads. So far, electric is holding but furnace is kaput. House is holding at 67F with the aid of electric heaters--praying the electric doesn't go out because of the wind! But inside critters are okay and garage cats have straw shelters, food, and water. Christmas plans are all up in the air, depending on mother nature.
ReplyDeleteAH, you are so prepared! Crossing fingers. And yes, she is definitely in charge. xooo
DeleteI'm in Florida, it's sunny and warm. Even so, we all went through devastating Hurricane Ian a little while ago, (I wasn't down here then, but it was grim as you all know). So, I think Florida deserves a quiet, peaceful, Christmas and New Year. Toronto is expecting a heavy snowfall shortly, so it will be a White Christmas, for them. I sort of miss it, as my family is there (and it's my little grandson's first Christmas.) :-). A very happy holiday season to you all and a wonderful, peaceful, 2023. :-) Joyce W.
ReplyDeleteAnd to you, dear Joyce!
DeleteI'm 30 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, PA, where it's a VERY blustery 2 degrees. I can't see outside very well because our windows are all frosted over, but I can HEAR the wind howling and the house creaking. Our power went out at 5:15 this morning but was restored around 8:00 at which point I did some joyful happy dancing. However, we're keeping the portable propane heater in the living room in case the power goes out again. Stay safe, everyone!
ReplyDeleteThat IS a cause for dancing! Keep us posted..xoxo
DeleteI'm in Portland Oregon, where we are in winter. Wednesday night the temperature dropped and the east wind started howling. I struggled out to the ridge yesterday am because the sunrise was gorgeous, but it was very difficult to walk against the wind. I made it to the grocery store, but had to hold onto a lamp post to keep from being blown into the street. Last night the blowing ice pellets started and turned into freezing rain. Right now it's 21 degrees, and the wind isn't quite as strong, but still blowing from the east. Freezing rain is very dangerous, both for people in cars and people on foot. I probably won't leave my house today. I remember my first New Year's Eve at 9-1-1. We had an ice storm going and I was assigned to medical call taking. I took call after call of people falling on the ice and breaking their arm or ankle. No thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy house is always cold when the east wind blows, so I am in long underwear, hat, and gloves, and enjoying many cups of tea. An electric space heater tries to help the aging radiators. I really hope the power stays on!
The forecast is for a high of 32 today and for warming to occur overnight tonight after the wind shifts to the west. It's supposed to be 41 and rainy tomorrow. We'll see. These forecasts for warming have often been wrong. I do hope they are right because I am looking forward to getting together with family and to Christmas Eve services.
My best to all the JRW and readers! We'll get through it.
Gillian, what a description! Whoa. SO agree, freezing rain is terrifying. And your outfit sounds delightful! :-)
DeleteNan McCann: 16 degrees F in Austin, Texas! Yikes! Winter has hit. The good news is that it is sunny With cornflower blue skies… so, all in all, bearable (if one stays inside!). 😉
ReplyDeleteSo cold for Austin, Nan! I'm really worried about the Texas citrus crops further south...
DeleteMaybe the sun will come out soon..I read it is 1 in Dallas! ANd happy everything, Nan!
DeleteAnnette, make sure you keep windows open with that propane heater, you can't have that inside without ventilation –(I guess you already know that, but...You had me worried for a second there.) Have a wonderful holiday and I hope the power stays on. Joyce :-)
ReplyDeleteSO wise! xxoo
DeleteGood morning from Victoria, BC, where we have been under more than a foot of snow all week. Yesterday temperatures dropped to -8C (yikes!) and we broke records for power consumption. My heat pump is performing like a champ, though, and if the power goes out the wood stove will do its best to keep us going. There’s heating tape wrapped round the exposed pipes in the pumphouse and a 100 watt bulb lit up to keep it warmish out there. Freezing rain began this morning to add to the fun.
ReplyDeleteThat is so COLD! And sounds like you have prepared perfectly...xoxo
DeleteGood morning from California. We are In the Bay Area - about 15 miles across the bridge from the Book Passage bookstore. It was very cold last week in 30s and this morning it is about 44. Still cold. Wearing four layers!!! We often get power outrages but not right now. We always make coffee ahead of time in case there is a power outrage and we cannot make coffee in the morning.
ReplyDeleteJust this morning the social media said it is the coldest? I am still waking up and I cannot recall the specifics.
Glad that you saved all of your work!
Diana
44 in california is springtime in Boston! Yes, the coffee is SO important!
DeleteHere in Columbus Ohio the temperature is -8. We got 2 or 3 inches of snow overnight and I think that is the end of the snow for us. But from about 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. the wind was just howling. I have no idea how strong those gusts were. It is still windy, at about 25 miles per hour. But our area seems to have come through the worst of it with no power outages, for which I am profoundly grateful. Today is my birthday, and it is going to be a cozy one here at home.
ReplyDeleteMy 29-year-old son lives in the country about an hour due east of me, and he had to be at work (about a 10 mile drive on country roads) at 5 a.m. I had been profoundly worried about him making that drive during what was predicted to be the worst of the storm. Thankfully he made it without incident, and as I look at weather reports it appears his area got even less snow than we did. So I am very grateful.
Happy birthday, Susan!
DeleteThanks, Flora!
DeleteHappy birthday, Susan!
DeleteHappy Birthday! ANd we are all singing! xx
DeleteHappy birthday, Susan! So glad your son made it to work without difficulty. A lovely birthday present.
DeletePleasant weather in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend. They are predicting rain after Monday. I'm staying in town this year. Stay safe and we'll everyone.
ReplyDeleteWeather in the Bay Area has improved a lot in the last few days. Sunny skies, temperatures up to seventy degrees, and nightly lows of 50. No rain in the forecast for the south Bay Area, only north of San Francisco. Predicted rain is several days away and may not materialize. Merry a Christmas everyone!
DeleteSusan Nelson-Holmdahl
ANd to you, too, Deana and Susan! xx
DeleteCurrently in Rochester, Minnesota it is -9F with a feels like of -38F. Wind is WNW (so swirling) at 32 mph. We had 4 inches of fluffy snow Wed. night into Thursday morning that is now blowing all around and causing white-out conditions out on open roads. Most of our power lines are underground so I am not anticipating an outage, but it could happen. Daughter will not be making the 3.5 hour trip north from Des Moines this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWOW--that is a lot! ANd I know you are disappointed but that is much safer... The midwest looks so treacherous. xxxx
DeleteLast night Interstate 90 was closed in both directions from Albert Lea, MN. to Rapid City, SD. Just saw about an hour ago that it has reopened. Once we get through Monday, we will have a slight warming trend with both daytime highs and overnight lows getting into double digits above zero.
DeleteHere in the armpit of Massachusetts, it is a dark and stormy day. Well, not so much stormy right now. But we have off and on light rain and big gusts of wind. I get out of work at 12:45 and then I have to go do some of my regular weekly errands and pay a bill. Then I'll probably do something fun for myself since it is payday and all my Xmas shopping is already done. It's supposed to be colder than a welldigger's ass tomorrow so that is making me do some stuff today that I would've done tomorrow. I have dinner plans at my sister's tomorrow evening so that might be the only trip out I take tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, my cousin and her family went to Germany for Christmas to visit the exchange student they hosted last year. (She is basically a family member for them now). But the trip didn't start off well when their original flight got cancelled, forcing my cousin to scramble to find a new flight that didn't cause them to lose time in their vacation. They've been posting pictures of their activities so far and boy are they taking in the sights. This would be the cousin who's kids call me "The Book Cousin'.
"a welldigger's ass", Jay! That's a new one for me!
DeleteThe Book Cousin! what a wonderful title!
DeleteDeborah, you have my father to thank for that one.
DeleteHank, yeah I'm embracing that title now.
It is sunny, 14 degrees and dropping (6 degrees predicted for the low), and windy as all get out. The front got here midmorning with a gust of wind. No snow predicted, just COLD. Reporting from the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley in Lexington, Virginia.
ReplyDeleteI love picturing where everyone is don't you? xx
DeleteYes, I am loving everyone's report from everywhere...
DeleteHere in San Diego, it is going to be glorious- in the 70s and sunny. I try not to rub it in with my family back in Colorado and Indiana. Jane N.
ReplyDeleteWe will all descend on you this spring! ANd yes, you are so wise to restrain yourself..xoxo
DeleteI keep getting booted off, one more try. Sorry if this is a repeat.
ReplyDeleteHi, from Blowing Rock, NC, where there is an inch of snow, currently 1 degree with an expected high of 2, and wind gusts up to 50 mph. We have power, thank goodness for underground power lines! Everyone stay safe and warm and check on your neighbors.
Blogger can be cranky--thank you for persisting! And thank you for the good reminder!
DeleteReporting from north Texas, temps last night dropped to 9F with -7 wind chill, but so far the power has stayed on. We had flurries for a couple of hours but nothing to stick. Downstairs our house was 55F this morning with the furnace running non-stop. We are wearing lots of layers, including our heated vests! A gradual warmup predicted, with daytime high above freezing by tomorrow. So glad we are not traveling. Stay safe, everyone!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am picturing you! Adorable. xoxooo And yes, SO glad not to be traveling. xxxx
DeleteIt's warm - in the fifties - pouring rain, and the winds are crazy here in Southern Maine. My lights and internet keep blinking on and off, and the down draft from the chimney snuffed out the fire in my woodstove! That's a first. I'm about to leave to pick up Youngest at the bus station. Fingers crossed I don't find any roads flooded.
ReplyDeleteSo the down side is: no white Christmas for us. The upside? All that frozen-solid snow from the last round of snow and rain will be gone, and I can go back to loading in the wood from the woodpile (after it dries out in a couple of day...)
LOADING FIREWOOD? You are SO tough. Are you both safely home?
DeleteWe were kind of hoping for a white Christmas, but no snow here. But it rained all day yesterday and the temperature is dropping fast today. It is definitely blustery! We're hoping to not lost power, but our main concern is getting our ponies and goats tucked in their stalls and shed and blocking the wind and cold air to keep them cozy and warm. It is going to be a cold Christmas! Safe travels to anyone traveling and Happy Holidays to all!
ReplyDeleteAwww...that is so important! Thinking of you--and the animals must be so grateful!
DeleteWeather just beginning in the Crown of Maine. Winds picked up at 11 AM and snow at 11:30. Projections are for 2-3" of snow then ice, then rain - the ever popular wintery mix - followed by a flash freeze. This storm is the gift that keeps on giving :). Power outages are expected, but we have the woodstoves going now - with one upstairs and one down. We have a gas stove, and a generator and lots and lots of bottled water. I made stew yesterday so we can reheat that on the stove or on the woodstove. Fortunately, we're not expecting anyone this Christmas nor are we traveling. Just staying snug in the house.
ReplyDeleteHank, as a former denizen of Florida. We lost power for a week after Irma in tropcial heat. Most of the food in our freezer was still frozen at the end of that time and we lost very little. Pack your freezer tightly and fill in with water filled bottles. It will stay a good bit of time longer than you think!
Oh, thank you! That is good to know. ANd I'm nit sure I have ever heard it called "the crown of Maine." Stew is a BRILLIANT idea!
DeleteSalt Lake City, 20F, with a foot of snow on the ground, flurries on the way. The roads are like a skating rink. We had the warmest October on record, the coldest November on record, and are headed for the snowiest December. Why are we being so favored? Could it be because we complained so much about the drought?
ReplyDeleteThe planet is going crazy, in every way. xooo Take care...xoxo
DeleteAZ has been unseasonably chilly but, yeah, I won't complain!
ReplyDeletexoxoo Chilly in Arizona is what, 60?
DeleteBrookline MA right near Boston. Weather is same as Hank described. Since the power
ReplyDeletelines are underground electricity is not a problem. Hibernating today, but have to work
tomorrow and just hoping the sidewalks dry before the temperatures go below freezing
since I don’t have skates.
Good luck! xx
DeleteIt's 1 degree here in Owensboro, Ky right now. Wind chill is, well, way below that. We only got 3 inches of snow, but that fulfilled my desire to see some snow. Now, as most of the rest of you are, we are concerned about power outages. And, I'm sick. Chest and head congestion and wonky throat. I'll be taking a Covid test today to check that out. It might be related to the strip throat going around at my daughter's house. We got together with them last weekend for a dinner (at a restaurant) with Philip's sister and husband, and one of the kids was sick at home with strip. Now, my daughter and granddaughter Isabella have strep, too. Christmas dinner may be postponed. But, we are all warm and comfortable at the moment, so I'm grateful for that. I hope all of you keep your electricity and stay safe in your warm homes.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon, Kathy!
DeleteOh, yikes, that strep thing is a beast. I hope you all feel better soon! xoxo
DeleteWell, looks like it will be a Covid Christmas for me. I made it almost three years without getting Covid, and now it arrives at Christmas. Ba Humbug!
DeleteOh boo, Kathy! Hope you're feeling better asap!
Delete14 with chill factor -7, blowing snow and temps dropping fast. Just took sausage rolls out of the oven and getting mince pies ready to go in. Just the two of us for the holidays. Tomorrow night is feast of seven fishes, aka Cioppino. Sunday is a small ham, not sure what I’ll do with it. But probably scalloped potatoes. I don’t plan to cook again before NY Eve. We are safe and warm. Merry Everything to you all.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have everything beautifully in order! Have a marvelous joyous time.
DeleteShalom Reds and readers –
ReplyDeleteDavid from Doylestown PA. It’s cold and windy. It was 53F this morning and now it’s 19F with howling wind. After heavy rain this morning, we had about an hour or so of snow. It left a dusting that looks like powdered sugar on the grassy areas. The wind dried up the water, so the sidewalks and roads are not icy. The power is on, and we hope for the best. (We are susceptible to power outages. Usually they are remedied quickly.) It’s forecast to go down to 8F tonight with a high below 20F tomorrow. We have coffee and cigarettes, so there will be no need to go out (except to smoke). Christmas Day is supposed to be sunny with a high of 26F, so provided I test negative tomorrow, I will have Christmas dinner at friends’. I had to miss Thanksgiving with them because I was still testing positive for Covid after two weeks. If the power stays on, I will see friends on Zoom all weekend.
A lot to juggle! But keep us posted, and crossing fingers! xxx
DeleteSunny and 68° in the Phoenix, AZ metro area
ReplyDeleteOhhh....we are all swooning! xx
DeleteHere in Central Jersey it was 54 last night, now it is 22 and going down to 8 to night. We had rain, then a wicked pretty snow squall, then full sun, then cloudy dark which is what it is now. Town is preparing for icy roads. Weird for sure. Happy Holidays to all.
ReplyDeleteSO weird! Stay safe, dear pal! xx
DeleteI’m in northeastern Ohio. We went to bed last night with 40+ degree temps and woke up to negative temps with windchills way below zero. Currently -27. In addition I live in the heart of the snow belt so we are getting a good amount of snow to blow around. Probably three inches with drifts much higher, and it’s still coming down. I lost power for about an hour earlier; I keeping my fingers crossed power stays on overnight!
ReplyDeleteBut all in all, I’ve had a great day making Christmas cookies and treats, reading, and watching holiday movies. 🎄🎅🏼
WOW! You have all the holiday/ winter experiences, that's for sure! Crossing fingers for power!
DeleteI'm in the same Boston-area report as others, but on Christmas Day, am planning to fly to Phoenix -- and I'll happily settle for warmer-than-boston-even-if-unseasonably-cool-for-arizona, @Jenn M!
ReplyDeleteOh, safe travels! Everything should be fine by then! Have a wonderful holiday!
DeleteRight now in Tiger, Georgia it is 7 degrees. Wind chill is -10. We had very strong wind overnight and through a good part of the day and it is still gusty. Power out in a lot of the county so I am very grateful that ours has stayed on so far. I am pretty certain that this is the coldest weather I have ever been in.
ReplyDeleteWow—that must be so bizarre! Stay safe…. Xxx
DeleteI'm in Milwaukee, where it's colder than a cheatin' lover's heart, but we got a lot less snow than predicted-- and a lot more wind. I spent the day on the phone with United Health Care for whom I have nothing but evil wishes. We got things about half resolved. I still need to get glasses before the end of the year, and I have one more iron infusion so maybe I'm done with those, too. Except for those things, I'm indoors for the duration, hoping to get my apartment in order so at least one thing will be better in the new year (a gal can dream). Lost another dear friend last weekend to a sudden stroke, reminding me that if I want to get anything done, I'd better just do it. Discovered a couple of years ago that eggnog is much better with Crown Royal (what I had in the house) in it, rather than virgin. So I'll be keeping myself going as I clean with a healthy dose of that! To all of you, I invite you to join me remotely. Cheers!
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