Yeah, it's Farking Cold!

That's a frozen squirrel... frozen in mid-action.  Damn it's cold out.

Cold weather continues in Europe

As Christmas draws near many will be hoping that the warnings of more heavy snow to come in some areas turn out to be wrong.

Many decided to remain at home rather than attempt what could be a treacherous journey to work. The Highways Agency has advised motorists to check conditions before venturing out

A blanket of snow fell on Stonehenge in Wiltshire...

And the beach in Weston-Super-Mare also resembled a polar landscape.

Frost clings to the statue of Lord Alfred Tennyson as freezing fog surrounds the tower of Lincoln Cathedral

Severe transport disruption caused by the UK's freezing weather continues for another day. Heavy snow on the M5 motorway in Somerset caused treacherous conditions for drivers between Weston-super-Mare and Exeter

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Chapter 60.1: Lighten Up

I awoke to the expected rainfall: a steady, soaking rain that our ground probably needs. There's been a lot of talk about this nor'easter -- some are saying it'll be the worst in twenty years. I doubt it. I've seen lots of rain storms, including a few hurricanes that flooded regions of New Jersey near where I live, and I'll be surprised if this rises to that level (pardon the pun).

There's a good article on Weather.com that keeps things in perspective.

That said, I'm on first aid duty today, and I anticipate it to be a busy day. I've already had one call (not weather related, just a general illness), and I suspect there's an accident or two to come. Not that I'm looking forward to them! I could go all day watching movies and reading and writing till 7 p.m., thank you. There won't be too many baseball games on today, so it's a nice day to stay inside and just vege out. The good Lord willing, people will remain safe in their homes and I won't have to venture too far afield. Stay safe, people.

Chapter 58.6: Cold Spring

I've railed about it before -- too much, I suspect -- but winter is supposed to get warmer as it approaches spring. Here it is, the first full day of spring, and I find myself toying with the thermostat and standing in the shower a little longer under the warm stream. It's freezing!

Last night, before I went to bed, I checked what the temperature was supposed to be -- to make sure the case of beer left over from St. Patrick's Day wouldn't explode in the porch. Needless to say, the beer came inside. I'm sure that in a couple weeks the temperatures will be above 45 consistently and the sunshine in the evening will enable me to jog before dinner and enjoy a bit more of the day.

But for now, damn! it's cold outside.