Feb 2nd - Where is that Global Warming?

Weather here hasn't been great, but a lot better than many parts of the Midwest. We had some ice a couple of days ago and even walking in the grass was a challenge. Roads weren't bad, once we made it out of our driveway. We could only get out with the 4WD/AWD vehicles, in fact that is still the case.

Yesterday we got maybe a half inch of snow on the ice. It actually made it less slippery to walk around.

I had been confident that I have been cutting wood for next winter. I'm no longer sure that is the case. We have already had as many heating degree days as we had through Feb 24th last year. January is typically the coldest month of the year here so maybe things will ease up. The 10 day forecast says we won't have another day above freezing until the 11th. Considering that the "normal" high/low temps for this time of year are 41/21, it will be significantly colder than "normal".

Church was cancelled today. I think most people could have gotten to church but my guess is that it was cancelled because we don't have anyone salt the parking lot and walks. With the ice those areas would have been SLIPPERY.

We still don't have our motorhome back from Camping World. It is taking forever to get the new awning from Dometic. Actually there is no rush now because I've have a Doctor's appointment scheduled for Feb 7th. I would have re-scheduled it had we been able to leave a week ago but now we might as well wait until after the appointment. With the upcoming temps I wouldn't want to "de-winterize" it until the 10th. We could leave with no water on board but it would be easier if everything was ready for use when we left.

Kathy seems to be almost over her cold. Lydia is still really stuffed up, but part of it might be because she is getting more teeth. I'm claiming my congestion is just typical sinus problems. As long as I keep taking Sudafed (half doses) I'm OK, although I still have to blow my nose a lot.

The snow/cold have brought a lot of birds up to the feeders. It is fun to watch them and listen to them. Yesterday Kathy saw some turkeys on the hill up to the road.

I've managed 5 trips to the YMCA over the past 2 weeks. I hope to manage 3 trips this week. Each trip I spend about 45 minutes on weight machines and another 30-45 minutes walking on a treadmill. I can't tell much difference so far, but hopefully will start noticing some change in another week or so.

May God bless you and yours.