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When I was a kid, we walked to school uphill both ways in the blinding snow…
Today’s temperature: Are you kidding me?! (This is a real temperature. It’s right between “Cold? You think you’re cold?” and “So this is what cryogenic freezing feels like.”)
I’m feeling sorry for myself. I wasn’t, until I realized it is at least 70 degrees warmer in Houston than it is here, but hey, that’s what the internet is good for: finding things out that you’d be happier not knowing.
In real, happy news, I have a riding situation worked out so I can hop on one of my favorite horses bareback for fifteen minutes here and there. We think this will help my back without overstressing it the way I might in a lesson. It will also make it easier to squeeze in a lesson when the temperature deigns to go above 20 degrees, since I will be a little more riding fit than I would be otherwise.
I admit: I knew this was coming. A week or two ago, all the animals I know suddenly went *poof* and had thick, thick, thick winter coats. Since we have already had one of these cold snaps this year and they didn’t fluff up for that one, I admit I’m a little worried about how long this one intends to stay around, but I keep telling myself:
I am moving. We are still working out the details, but those are just details. I am moving.
(I would end with a bravado-filled “throw it at me, you cursed northern cold fronts! You can’t crush my spirit!” flourish, but that’s akin to challenging the thunder gods while standing on a high hill and brandishing an iron sword. I’m not so foolish as that.)
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Smart! Never challenge the Cold Weather Gods. They will win *every* time. http://halt-near-x.com/images/smileys/smile.gif
HA~
I *DID* move! From Tundra Country to the amazing and wonderful South Land. We had a low of 35 last night, but it will be close to 60 today…. (I know- Do Not Rub It In! The cold hurts worse that way…)
There is not enough money in the world to get me to move back North again. My geographical challenge has been solved- for the most part. Now I just need to learn how to get from point A to point B and life will be grand! (I figure I made it from North to South, so things cant be THAT bad…)
20 degrees Fahrenheit!?!? ‘nuff said.
We’re at twenty now. Heat wave!
We were at ten below. Know how long it takes your keys to freeze to wet gloves at ten below? Exactly as long as it takes to walk from the barn to the car. Ask me how I know.
I heard rumors we’re going to get a rain/snow mix this weekend. How bizarre—that’s March weather.
And people say global warming doesn’t exist.
On Jan 14, 2008, Stacey said:
My yearling has destroyed three medium weight blankets, and after the last one lay in tattered pieces, a cold, wet front hit. I ordered a indestructible canvas blanket from Jeffers, and it arrived, just as the temps were cresting at 50 degrees and it was raining. I noted as I opened the box that I’d forgotten about waterproofing. Ugh!!!