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I would gladly take your 48 degrees right now as we are currently at 32 degrees with a wet snow falling. Luckily the roads are still warm enough to be melting, but, with a overnight low of 20 degrees my morning commute tomorrow will not be any fun. Can you say ICE on the way? I really would like to be the bear you become and hibernate for the next few days.
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Waiting for our next adventure after enjoying our Alaska cruise. Jenn
Too bad with the cold temps as it's been like that here in CT! It will be in the low 70's the next two days then back to the 50's. I hope you and Luke enjoyed his chili! I like the top off a good one with a bit of sour cream and some cheddar jack cheese.
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Wow, your temperatures are getting cold! Reading your instalments, I feel very glad that we're still in the mid to high 50s...
These really aren't normal temperatures for us this time of year. Usually we have the mid 60s. Tomorrow the temperature goes the other way and should reach 72 or so degrees. Weather here can be much like a thrill ride or coaster. We should have more normal temperatures through the weekend before it drops down again the middle of next week, but by then we'll be in Florida.
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Chili- ! I haven’t had chili in a while. Seems like you had perfect weather for it though.
I agree with you about this weather making you nappy. Can't wait for the time change next week where it will get lighter earlier in the morning, but that means darker earlier too.
We're lucky as the time change comes on our travel day down. It's still going to be dark when we have to leave though.
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Another great day! I’m with you. The cold weather drains me.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels drained by cold weather.
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I made a bit pot of chili also for Halloween! I'm with you on hibernating with the cold weather approaching! Interesting fact about Splash Mountain!
We got to have chili leftovers for dinner tonight. Just as good reheated. I'm not sure how much walking I'll be willing to do once winter really moves in, but we can got to our church's rec center to work on machines and treadmills.
I am not a big fan of winter and time change at ALL!!! It won't be long now, you will be on your way!!Sounds like everything in falling into place!!
My favorite season is fall, but Luke's is winter. As long as I don't have to spend too much time in the cold, I don't really mind winter. I am with Luke though on snow -- we love it.
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Okay...your Countdown Fact about Splash Mountain is mind-boggling!
It is mind-boggling. It would be interesting to see it drained.
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Glad your knee was doing better! Luke did a great job on the floor for the shed. Homemade chili sounds like a great way to end your day.
Thanks! Chili was a nice finish to the chilly day we had.
I would gladly take your 48 degrees right now as we are currently at 32 degrees with a wet snow falling. Luckily the roads are still warm enough to be melting, but, with a overnight low of 20 degrees my morning commute tomorrow will not be any fun. Can you say ICE on the way? I really would like to be the bear you become and hibernate for the next few days.
Your weather definitely beats our weather. If I didn't have to get out in it, I would love the snow.
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Just got caught up. That is one fancy floor in a shed. Maybe a man cave? Glad your knee is better. Still loving those fun facts!
Luke isn't in to man caves, though he has turned the bonus room over the garage into a bat cave, specially a room for the Batman collection.
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Too bad with the cold temps as it's been like that here in CT! It will be in the low 70's the next two days then back to the 50's. I hope you and Luke enjoyed his chili! I like the top off a good one with a bit of sour cream and some cheddar jack cheese.
Our high tomorrow is forecast to be in the 70s and remain in the 60s to 70s through the weekend. The middle of the next week will see a return of the 50s. Weather can be so interesting as seasons shift.
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We stayed up late last night watching an old Vincent Price horror movie, The House on Haunted Hills. Actually, we didn’t make it all the way through. I fell asleep before Luke, and then he set it to record for us to finish this morning and turned off the TV. Because we stayed up past our usual bedtime, we both woke up later this morning to another chilly day. The drizzle made it seem even colder. I had about an hour before I needed to get ready for my volunteer job this afternoon, so I let Luke know I wouldn’t be walking. About 15 minutes before I headed to the bathroom to get ready, he saw a short 45 to 50-minute window with no drizzle and no rain. He headed out, hoping to get 5K in. He got back just a wee bit later than I expected and was quite wet. He told me some folks were looking at a house for sale in our neighborhood who had stopped him to ask a few questions. That conversation held him up for just long enough that he didn’t beat the rain home. But he did finish the 5K.
My afternoon was spent helping clients and making phone calls at the center where I volunteer. When I got back home, a little early even, I have worked some more on the packing list because after we vacuum the floors tomorrow we plan to bring in the suitcases. I’ve also changed out my purse for the one I will be taking on the trip. Luke has put a hold on our mail and the newspaper for the days we will be gone, and he has also set Ecobee to put the thermostat on vacation mode. No major trip preparation steps, but a little more done than yesterday.
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Another day down!!:way too: for your weather!! Kudos to Luke for completing his 5k walk! It is so wonderful that you volunteer, Cam! Can’t wait to see your purse!!!!
Another day down!!:way too: for your weather!! Kudos to Luke for completing his 5k walk! It is so wonderful that you volunteer, Cam! Can’t wait to see your purse!!!!
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It will be in the low 70's the next two days then back to the 50's. I hope you and Luke enjoyed his chili! 
I like the top off a good one with a bit of sour cream and some cheddar jack cheese.
! I haven’t had chili in a while. Seems like you had perfect weather for it though.
Can't wait for the time change next week where it will get lighter earlier in the morning, but that means darker earlier too.
for your weather!! Kudos to Luke for completing his 5k walk! It is so wonderful that you volunteer, Cam! Can’t wait to see your purse!!!!
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