I can not believe how cold it is!
It is currently 4 degrees Farenheit, with a windchill temperature of -10 degrees!
I believe it has snowed, at least a little bit, every day, so far, this year. I can't even recall the temperature getting above freezing during this time! Even the people that love this weather are grumbling about it.
Speaking of grumbling, everyone seems to be moody lately. Even the people who are generally cheerful have been short-tempered, and have no patience. We need a January thaw to get everyone back to normal!
I am trying to maintain a positive attitude about this weather, but it is dificult. At least I don't work outdoors, the only time I have to spend outdoors is walking to and from the car, at least John is driving me now, (much to his protest!), and at least I'm not a bird or a wild animal that has no choice but to be outdoors.
Here's a picture of Sandy's dog, Destiny, looking like she's pleading with me to make all the snow go away.
Here are some shots of the birdfeeder on a rare occassion when it doesn't have a squirrel in it.
Cardinals are the most frequent visitor, after the squirrels. The squirrels didn't bother with it until they had to start digging through the snow to find nuts.
As much as we are complaining, though, it's even colder up north. This "Cold Humor" was sent to me by Andy in Toronto:
The Official Canadian Temperature Conversion Chart
50° Fahrenheit (10° C)
Californians shiver uncontrollably. Canadians plant gardens.
35° Fahrenheit (1.6° C)
Italian Cars won't start. Canadians drive with the windows down
32° Fahrenheit (0 ° C)
American water freezes. Canadian water gets thicker.
0° Fahrenheit (-17.9° C)
New York City landlords finally turn on the heat. Canadians have the last cookout of the season.
-60° Fahrenheit (-51° C)
Mt.St. Helens freezes. Canadian Girl Guides sell cookies door-to-door.
-100° Fahrenheit (-73° C)
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Canadians pull down their ear flaps.
-173° Fahrenheit (-114° C)
Ethyl alcohol Freezes. Canadians get frustrated when they can't thaw the keg.
-460° Fahrenheit (-273° C)
Absolute zero; all atomic motion stops. Canadians start saying "cold, eh?"
-500° Fahrenheit (-295° C)
Hell freezes over. The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.
Hope everyone stays warm!!!!!
Thanks for reading!
Take care!
Ann Marie
