Rainy, chilly day here in NJ -- at least more of the snow is melting. Supposedly it's going to hit 70F next week, before going back to more normal March temps. I bet there will still be some mounds of snow around even after that.

I know that Julie, @wattleihavenext, is having a grand time in Sri Lanka. I hope everyone else is doing okay.

Our snow has been melting in fits & starts (it melts during the day & refreezes at night), but we're supposed to have several warmer days and even some rain, so maybe we'll finally get rid of some of it.

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I think our total was around 15". Today was our warmest day for the week -- it was in the 20s. It's supposed to go down to 11 tonight. Friday is supposed to be a high of 18 and a low of 4! By next week our highs will be in the low 30s.

George got us all plowed out & I got the Jeep dug out & moved. We've got to get Marsha's car dug out & moved today. Only thing now is the cold. We're at 4 degrees, but the wind is whipping & the windchill is around -12 to -15 below.

Oh, and the forecast for this coming Sunday is "watching a potential winter storm". We'll see if it lives up to its billing after this past weekend of inch or two Friday into Saturday, Saturday into Sunday, and Sunday into Monday. It wasn't a lot individually but my son came over Saturday & Sunday to shovel the sidewalk & steps and clean the cars and then I had to clean the cars again on Monday.

Did my stint at the thrift store. It's still cold out there, so winter boots, jacket/coat, with a hood or hat, scarf & mitts - gets you from the house to the car. Then sunglasses because of the glare of the sun on the snow. But that's a huge part of Canada that a certain president wants to take-over. Other then that, it's a Good Day and may the glassies enjoy it. Marson

Thanks again, NANCY for keeping in touch.. The Sun is out today, but still snow on the ground.
It was suppose to get down to 17^ last night, but back up to 34 today, so we shall we see.. Still not warm enough for my blood. Even June is Cold here for me.. July is warmer and just when It warm up, it starts cooling down .again. I think our State is one of the safer weather wise; but If we could have a weather pattern change here, I would appreciate it more.

Katey I am sure everyone would be happy for you to continue sticking around here for a long time, including when you move further south.. Have you figured out what you are going to do living wise, when you finally decide to move? are you putting the house up for sale?
Than you can give me some guide lines for selling mine, if it comes down to that.. Terry is not doing so well, I constantly check on him in the morning to make sure he si still breathing. There are some changes I want to make to the house before I sell Ours, that he has not agreed to yet.. Ours is a very old house, with a dirt floor basement, I want to have cement poured there, and a new kitchen; but maybe I should let the new owners decide on that and give them, money to do it with.. With in Limits..

Wishing you all Sunshine, and a cool breeze.

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We probably got about 2 inches of snow. But we're supposed to get another 1 to 3 inches tomorrow. It is January, it is supposed to snow in January. {sigh}

@fyrqueen Katie, it's good to see you!! Glad you're making progress on emptying the house -- I hope things continue to improve for you.

@shellyrae37 Shelly, you definitely get more snow than we do. Between December & now January, we have gotten some snow and cold weather. I was just getting used to the snow being gone and now everything is covered again.

KATIE, Good to see you checking in, just so we can keep tabs on you.. Glad you are keeping busy.. and it sounds like you are making headway with the house.. Are you going to sell your home, or ? Nice of you to help others.. So Come on Down.. I surely need help too.. (:?)
My Sister passed last night, after suffering if Stage 4 COPD, for about 5 yrs.. She passed in Fl. ahe will be creamated there and then when BIL is able to handle the drive he will bring her home.. His Son & Daughter are with him right now.. So he is not alone.. Than he has a house full up here in PA. to take care of not sure how he will manage that or what he sees for his future.. I suppose Terry & I will have the same dilemma, when one of us pass.
I have so much to do, to prepare for that scenario.. where to start? I still have one son here, and two down south, Such a burden to put on anyone person..

Well we too have had quite a bit of snow.. I hate even going out of the house. Still thinking of having Walmart delivery service for Groceries, but have not taken that leap yet.. How long can we get along without the staples for every day living?
WOW reading all the extremes in weather conditions, I guess we are in between here in Pa. It is 34*, We have no one who comes to clear our cars or driveway/sidewalk.. Tho Terry has an able son who lives close by, we might see him, once a year.. No not a thoughtful son.. He sure enjoys the Money we send out at Christmas..He has a good job, but like most he has places for that to go..

We have had a couple feet of snow, thus far, but it all melted and now another snow storm and most of it is back..

MARSON, nice that a Gentleman stopped by, wishing we had someone around here stop by.. Yep, Our nearby time, will let you know if you shovel snow onto their streets.. We live on a country road, several acres between houses So not profitable for Shovelers.. Thank You too for the Birthday Wishes..

Thank you FRAN for the BD wishes.. Pray your doing well..

JULIE, sounds like you had a Great Holiday Get together on your camping trip and at your Daughters.. Glad you got a little break in the heat wave.. Wow Brown Grass, we get a little of that but not too bad this past summer as it rained quite often..

OH CARL, that Cold weather is in extreme, we get some cold, but usually just in the low Degrees, very seldom hit Zero.. Lucky us huh? We do not get the extreme heat either, Might hit 90* rarely, past 92* I am always cold here even when its 70* I doubt I could tolerate Minus Degrees.. or anyplace where it got above 100*... I am not sure how people acclimate themselves to living in those areas..

NANCY, Did you get any of that brutal weather that blew in from the West? Yep we did, I thought for sure some of the shingles were going to blow off the house.. Our new metal roof seems to be holding up well.. Nice you have a son that helps take care of you.. I cannot blame my sons for moving south.. I would go too, if Terry would but not sure why he wants to stay here since his Parents are both gone, as mine are, and he hardly sees his brother more then 2 or 3 times a year.. OH well, I am destined to die where I was born..

Praying I did not miss anyone, and you all have a great New Year.. and Don't forget to Pray for World Peace.. Hopefully our President does not rain war down on our Country, by some of his crazy ideas..

Hello NANCY, JULIE, MARSON, FRAN2, & CARL, I hope I did not miss anyone.. Has KATEY Checked in
lately. I hope she is settled in and enjoying somethings in life along the way.. Not sure is she living with family or by herself?

I am doing ok, Finally got a shed to put all my Ebay Treasures in.. but still have a ways to go, to clear it all out of spare room.. Never know when company is coming this Summer, but looking forward to company..

Pray your all doing well..

JULIE, Thank you so much for the Beautiful Birthday Post.. I needed that..
NANCY & FRAN Thank you as well for the Birthday Wishes..
ONe of my Friends took me out to Perkins for Breakfast on the special day. We do not see each other much when snowed in, during the winter, so it was a pleasant day, and Just a 2 days ago our Temp. was 50* another friend took me out to Lunch.. I am truely Blessed