The temperature is 5° now at two o'clock P.M. I went outside an hour ago and spent 20 minutes doing chores. The goats didn't come to the water I carried out, but they were glad to see their hay. They had a big drink yesterday afternoon, and I'll take their water early in the morning. Believe me, they'll be glad to have a drink by then.
Gabe thought he needed to go outside mid-morning, so I put his sweater on him and fastened his leash; he peed about half an ounce and decided he wanted back in the house. I took him with me when I did my chores, though, and he got down to business that time.
They say it's going to be zero tonight and seven below tomorrow night, but there are good news for the future: We are expecting 60° Monday, and it appears like the rest of the month will be much warmer. March will be coming in like a lamb, bless her heart, but if that happens they say she will go out like a lion. Tornadoes, anyone?
I'm hoping to get my glasses back at Costco this week. I'm also thinking about getting another stove so I'll have an oven, but I'm not totally sure yet. I've had enough money all along; I just hate to buy a stove after the oven of my current one stopped working after just four years.
It's snowing again now; how much fun can one woman have? Originally the weather folks said we might get 8 inches, but I doubt that.
Mother Nature is mad at the world, I suppose.
That's a huge change in the weather. We were having 20s and 30s and now it's 50s and 60s. Unfortunately, that also means rain instead of blue skies. You have more to do outside so that warmer weather will be great for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is Wednesday morning and when I woke up, Alexa told me it's zero degrees. Tonight is the one that I dread: A high of 11°, a low tonight of minus 8. Then it starts to get better.
DeleteI can't even wrap my head around a change in temperature like that. All I know is when you are done with that 60 degrees, send it our way, maybe?!!
ReplyDeleteThat's Missouri for you. One day you freeze, three days later we put on shorts and start our garden.
DeleteConsider going to the local appliance store that sells used appliances. Every item I've purchased from Mr. Fix It, or the old Westport appliance store is still working! They're usually very clean, and at least 50% less than new. With a 6 month warranty. They deliver and install too for a fee. Sometimes they have the old brands that never die. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWell, that sounds good. Six-month warranty is great. All we would have to do, then, is buy the part that makes it work on propane, and our propane man will do that. Of course I would call first, to see if he has a gas stove.
DeleteI was going to suggest that, as well, Linda.
DeleteWe aren't going anywhere until it warms up.
DeleteThere is a reason we Midwesterners have the saying, "If you don't like the weather, just wait a few minutes."
ReplyDeleteExactly.
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