41 degrees right now in northern Jersey. I got the blow dryer out and had to blow dry my toes for a while because I'm downstairs freezing. My Aunt has the heat on too high ustairs, it is like a sauna up there so I would rather be down here. So far the sun has been shining, a little breezy but clear crisp temps. Luv it!
A-Girl, what the heck you doing in Jersey this time of year??
It's been cool in the evenings here, but suppose to be in low 80s today.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Hi TIS. My Grandma's sister, who's 94 got sick. So I was going in to visit her. Turns out the radiation to fight off her colon cancer made her too ill to see me. So sad, she just wants to die. My Godfather was asking to see me too so I decided to still go in to see him. Also, my friends had a few days off to take me around NY so I went to see them too. Plus my kids are tied to me at the hip most of the time so I needed a break from them, some R & R for myself. All of my family is back there, so my Aunt had some of the family over so I could visit and catch up. I didn't even get to go visit my Mom's side, ran out of time. And the cold never bothers me, it's the heat that makes me cranky. I used to go visit my grandparents in January on my school break. Now that's cold. Brrrr.
It was 64 on Monday so my toes warmed up nicely I put the blow dryer away and took a walk. Beautiful autumn day.
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[Re: Alfanosgirl]
#867001 11/18/1501:51 PM11/18/1501:51 PM
Hi TIS. My Grandma's sister, who's 94 got sick. So I was going in to visit her. Turns out the radiation to fight off her colon cancer made her too ill to see me. So sad, she just wants to die. My Godfather was asking to see me too so I decided to still go in to see him. Also, my friends had a few days off to take me around NY so I went to see them too. Plus my kids are tied to me at the hip most of the time so I needed a break from them, some R & R for myself. All of my family is back there, so my Aunt had some of the family over so I could visit and catch up. I didn't even get to go visit my Mom's side, ran out of time. And the cold never bothers me, it's the heat that makes me cranky. I used to go visit my grandparents in January on my school break. Now that's cold. Brrrr.
It was 64 on Monday so my toes warmed up nicely I put the blow dryer away and took a walk. Beautiful autumn day.
A-Girl, I'm sorry about your grandmother. I didn't even think it could be an emergency type visit. My prayers to her.
I know I talked to my brothers in MI yesterday and they said it was pretty nice (60s) but expected rain in the next couple days.
When I visit, unless it's an emergency visit, I'll always plan to go anywhere between April and October. I simply can't take the cold. LOL I have my brother heat up the car til it's toasty before we go anywhere. Ha ha They laugh at me but I don't care.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
No worries TIS. My Grandma passed away back in 2007 at 94. This is her sister, my Aunt who will be 94 next week. In a way, I'm glad I didn't see her this trip so I can remember her as a strong healthy woman when I saw her two years ago.
I think El Niño may give the east coast a break this year. Maybe they will end up having a very mild winter while we here in CA get beat up with storms.
You are in the right state for nice warm weather that's for sure. CA is great. I can imagine how awful it must be for you in that cold winter weather in MI!
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[Re: Alfanosgirl]
#867020 11/18/1503:31 PM11/18/1503:31 PM
My mistake, you did say Aunt. Yea, I know what you mean about remembering her as she was.
As far as MI, I lived there til I was 32 and hated the winters my entire life. LOL God, I remember getting stuck in my own driveway sliding in a snow bank or such. Hauling out the shovel. Burrrr. I was pissing/moaning the whole time. Ha ha ha NOW, I'm so Californianized that I will be cold when it's 50. Ha ha ha
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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[Re: J Geoff]
#867027 11/18/1503:57 PM11/18/1503:57 PM
Sometimes a kid from around the corner gets to me before I head out to do the job.
I let him do it, he's a good kid and reminds me of when I did that as a kid.
Today, no other kids around here are interested in goin out an makin a buck shoveling snow. Pussies. They dont even mow lawns, I see the Fathers or landscapers doin it.
I did all that shit when i was a kid.
Good luck, hope you find that Shovel or someone to do it for ya.
I'm with you Faithful1, give me that cool weather and the change of seasons, not just sunny and hot every day.
Warming up again 81 today. Took this while on the trail yesterday. And look at the second photo which shows how the city is saving water. All the grassy areas are now brown; so ugly. TIS must be happy that the cold weather is gone
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[Re: Alfanosgirl]
#869033 12/07/1503:33 PM12/07/1503:33 PM
Yea, it WAS a tad cool for a couple days, but I must say, I still am up early and go for a morning run. I just bundle up more. You guys will laugh BUT I have my electric blanket out just to avoid a chill. Ha ha ha Like I always say, you simply can NOT beat California weather.
Great pics A-girl. Yorba Linda? I think I see your backyard from my house. Ha ha It IS sad seeing beautiful greenery go brown. I sure hope we get a real rainy season.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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[Re: J Geoff]
#869046 12/07/1505:27 PM12/07/1505:27 PM
Nice photos AG and agree with you on the ugliness of the brown grass. Here is Westminster so many beautiful lawns have turned brown, including ours. I'm surprised that the state isn't giving out tax breaks for artificial lawns. A couple of neighbors have them and they look better than the dirt-look. As to what TIS said, we are supposed to get an El Nino, but they say it may not help much with the drought. People forget that much of California is basically a desert.
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[Re: J Geoff]
#869068 12/07/1508:19 PM12/07/1508:19 PM
Faithful1 I heard that it may be as bad as 1997, remember all the mudslides in Malibu and the piers getting hit hard along the coast? Those storms did a lot of damage. We are planning to replace most of our front lawn with native plants. The brown lawns I will never get used to, such an eyesore.
TIS an electric blanket already? I'm just kidding. At night it does get cold. My little doggie is my portable heater. He sleeps on my feet under the covers, drives me crazy. But one thing I have to say is he keeps me nice and warm.
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[Re: Alfanosgirl]
#869107 12/08/1502:29 PM12/08/1502:29 PM
Weather here continues to be absolutely gorgeous. I went for a run early this morning to beautiful scenic sunrise as a backdrop to city lights. I heard it's suppose to cool down by tomorrow or Thursday, to what may e 60? Ain't life a bitch.
TIS
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Whoa! Who says "It Never Rains In Southern California?" It's pouring here and tv has had weather alerts every half hour or so. Last report I heard was all of Southern California. I really don't mind. It's kind of nice for change cause we very seldom get big rain storms AND with thunder no less. Ha ha Plus, we sure do need it.
That being said, I wouldn't be happy if I had to drive in it. The freeways will be bonkers.
Stay dry (if you can) my fellow Californians.
TIS
Damn, I have to take the dog out and she absolutely hates the rain. ha ha.
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
TIS, that same "Godzilla" El Nino that's inundating you is slopping over here in the AZ High Desert. We've had three days of on-and-off snow. At this altitude (5,300 feet) it can snow (and accumulate) when the temp is almost 40. The saving grace is that it melts quickly when the sun comes out, and the main roads get clear even if they're not plowed, just by traffic.
This morning I awoke to another 4" of snow. Luckily, three guys in a truck happened to be passing by and offered to clear my driveway and turnaround for $50. Well worth it at my age.
Ntra la porta tua lu sangu � sparsu, E nun me mporta si ce muoru accisu... E s'iddu muoru e vaju mparadisu Si nun ce truovo a ttia, mancu ce trasu.
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[Re: Turnbull]
#872014 01/08/1603:22 PM01/08/1603:22 PM
It's very clear and sunny today, though cold (at least to me it is) LOL. They do predict more rain in a few days but that can always change.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
For the North and NE U.S. the week of Jan. 18th - 24th . . . . "The snow falls hard, and don't you know... The Winds of Thor are Blowin' Cold Cold Cold Cold !!!!"
I put the blow dryer away and took a walk. Beautiful autumn day.
