ScoutTN Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That would be TN this year. It is 73 in my backyard with blazing sunshine and a lovely breeze right now. Saw the first bees of the spring today. My rosemary is flowering and my daffodils are ready to bloom anytime now. Of course we got the kids snow boots, gloves and sleds this year for Christmas. (None of which they had last year when we had lots of snow for TN!) Lacking a wheel barrow, I used a sled today to put weeds on as I worked in my garden! We did Bible, math, reading and spelling and have spent the rest of the day outside! I love homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Arkansas too! We are spending the rest of the afternoon outside in t-shirts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenncslp Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yes, we have enjoyed our Tennessee winter this year. Though, we too bought brand new snow boots this year.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 My lillies are blooming. I have this fear that this will be a year we get ice in April or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Same here in PA. I think if the weather is going to stay this way, we should go straight into summer so we can go swimming. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yes, we have enjoyed our Tennessee winter this year. Though, we too bought brand new snow boots this year.:glare: Our town put up a temporary skating rink and it has been to warm! :glare: Luckily, I found dd (8), skates for 99 cents at the thrift store :) and haven't even bought the 6 yr. old skates yet. They are sad though. They have never been on the ice. We will probably take them to an indoor rink evenutally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 GA, too. I'm kind of hoping that the bugs will think it's Spring and start coming out. Then I hope we have a week or two of a really harsh cold snap and kill them off so we have less of them this year. Is that bad of me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 There are very few leftover patches of snow in our backyard right now (CO), and I have seen signs of spring, but we are now under a blizzard warning for tonight/tomorrow, expecting 12-24 in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Same in Missouri/Kansas. The new winter coat I got for Little Librarian is sitting in pristine condition in her closet. Her capris and short sleve shirts that were supposed to be for spring have gotten a lot of use though. I would like at least one or two days of winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 There are very few leftover patches of snow in our backyard right now (CO), and I have seen signs of spring, but we are now under a blizzard warning for tonight/tomorrow, expecting 12-24 in. Yeah! We're heading out to Colorado to Ski next weekend and want some snow. Send every bit you can up to the mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 We're in TN, too, and our daffodils popped open yesterday after two weeks of threatening to do so. My neighbors' daffs have been in full bloom for over a week now. Forsythia and vinca are blooming, garlic has sprouted, spinach has gone to seed already (boo, hiss!), and our fruit trees have buds all over them. The mosquitoes are already out in full force and are terribly vicious. I'm dreading summer like you cannot believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Texas hasn't gotten too cold either. My woodstove it hasn't been used in probably a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 GA, too. I'm kind of hoping that the bugs will think it's Spring and start coming out. Then I hope we have a week or two of a really harsh cold snap and kill them off so we have less of them this year. Is that bad of me? Nope, not bad of you. I've been thinking exactly the same thing. We've already seen mosquitoes and flies. And yesterday our mockingbird made his (her?) annual appearance and sang from the top of our chimney announcing spring is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) . Edited March 26, 2015 by wapiti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiebird Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 It is gorgeous here for this time of the year (Chicago). And of course, I'm not homeschooling this year, so I can't take advantage of all this with most my kids. I am dragging my two little ones everywhere though! Now watch, next year, when I can homeschool again, DH will have landed a job where the usual is 4 feet of snow :lol: all winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 California has been very un-winterlike this year. We're supposed to have had some rain and haven't had any. It's been a little cold, but it's just been a strange winter. I don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Here in FL we're full force into pollen alerts. We don't mind, though - we'll be swimming before the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Same with California. We have worn shorts most of the "winter". Too bad, we need the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoshannon Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 We had one good snow about two weeks ago but other than that it's barely gotten to freezing. I actually found an ant in the house the other day( unheard of hear in the winter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yep, TN here too. Ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Same here in eastern NC. There were only a handful of days that we needed to use heavier jackets and those days are gone, it seems. The past few days have been in the mid 70s and sunny. I'm not complaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I want to say Florida too, but honestly, I think winter skips us every year. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Here in MN we've had one decent snow and rarely have we been much below freezing. Normally in January we're luck to have a "high" above freezing". It's played total havoc with home schooling because normally we take the Spring off. It's totally Spring-like right now here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 IL as well. We barely got a snow here and it's been like Spring all week. We've taken many t-shirt wearing walks this winter. VERY weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am waiting. I know we are just being teased. The month of March will be filled with snow and ice storms that will kill off all the crops that are prematurely opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 SE VA has been very mild as well. the past few days have been just gorgeous, mid 60s, with a light breeze. I knew it would happen though as I was actually able to find my kids boots and snowpants this fall. Next year when they don't fit anymore we'll get 3+ feet of snow like last year. The best part of this weather has been that my gas bill is only half of what it normally is this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Same with Texas. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Mild here, too. I optimistically planted peas. If they survive the next month and actually sprout, we'll have the earliest peas ever. I would love that, because the peas I've planted in March always ripen just when it gets hot here, making them too starchy. GardenMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Does anyone know what the groundhog did today? Becuase I have seem winter like this where the cold doesn't hit until the middle of Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Does anyone know what the groundhog did today? Becuase I have seem winter like this where the cold doesn't hit until the middle of Feb. 6 more weeks apparently. I'm thinking not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Isn;t it wonderful? This is the first January that I have enjoyed since moving north to TN. LOVING it.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I call it here, "The winter that wasn't".....:tongue_smilie: We live in NC and it was 65 here today. It is beautiful weather, but I prefer cooler temps and especially in the winter. Besides, I'm not comforted in the fact that the bugs may have a hayday this summer! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 It also missed NH. My warranty for my snowshoes will expire next month. If they're no good, I'm out $200. :glare: I got them late in the season last year to save money. I thout I'd have plenty of time to test them this year. I wish we had a REAL New England winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That would be TN this year. It is 73 in my backyard with blazing sunshine and a lovely breeze right now. Saw the first bees of the spring today. My rosemary is flowering and my daffodils are ready to bloom anytime now. Of course we got the kids snow boots, gloves and sleds this year for Christmas. (None of which they had last year when we had lots of snow for TN!) Lacking a wheel barrow, I used a sled today to put weeds on as I worked in my garden! We did Bible, math, reading and spelling and have spent the rest of the day outside! I love homeschooling. Yeah, NC too. I was driving around with my sunroof open today while wearing short sleeves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That would be TN this year. It is 73 in my backyard with blazing sunshine and a lovely breeze right now. Saw the first bees of the spring today. My rosemary is flowering and my daffodils are ready to bloom anytime now. Of course we got the kids snow boots, gloves and sleds this year for Christmas. (None of which they had last year when we had lots of snow for TN!) Lacking a wheel barrow, I used a sled today to put weeds on as I worked in my garden! We did Bible, math, reading and spelling and have spent the rest of the day outside! I love homeschooling. Today my youngers put our sleds out on the back deck, filled them with water, and sailed little aluminum foil boats in the little "ponds". ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 SC too! I've had our doors and windows open nearly everyday, and today I wore shorts and a sleeveless shirt. I just see it as everything evening out. Last winter was COLD so this winter is extra mild! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Like others have said, we are prepared for an ice storm at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 oh us too in MS---last year november/december we had a few bouts of snow and ice--nothing this year--it's been way tooo warm....all the flowers and trees are blooming--I'm afraid that we will get a late blast of winter that will kill them all:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 It's been in the 60's here all week. We did our third trail hike of the year this morning, and it's only February. It was so nice to lay a blanket out next to the trail and be warmed, not baked, by the sun (and not eaten alive by bugs). We took lunch and picture books and Tonka trucks and had a great day. We're taking advantage of the weather, but I'm getting tired of picnic food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'm in Tennessee also. Our local weatherman said the last time we had a January and February like this was 1993 -- when we had a blizzard in March. Hopefully we won't have the same thing this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Texas hasn't gotten too cold either. Yep. Early February of last year Dallas schools had a week's worth of snow days - I don't think that will happen this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I knew this would happen after I bought snow pants and sleds for all three kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Had to tell you all that I was out today and saw daffodils in bloom! Daffodils! In bloom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Isn;t it wonderful? This is the first January that I have enjoyed since moving north to TN. LOVING it.! Would love just one real snow :) But otherwise, I'm loving it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Yeah. My kids are mad that I can't tell them when it will snow again and are horrified that we may have a winter with no snow. We have had some cold weather, though. The windchill was 13* one Monday evening I was grocery shopping. Of course, that Friday when I ran to the store for something else, I was comfortable in short sleeves. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Even here in Los Angeles where winters are generally mild this has been a very unusual (non)winter. The Rosemary is flowering as are the poppies, it is (and has been) spring all "winter." Even though it is unbelievably pleasant to be walking around in shorts, we need rain. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Michigan checking in for "the winter that wasn't". :seeya: We're currently #4 on the warmest Michigan winters on record. I have to say it has been great for our family hobby of geocaching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'm in North Florida and dh had to mow this week. :001_huh: We've only had a few days that required winter clothes. We've been here almost 10 years and I don't remember it ever skipping winter like this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 All I can say is, 22 inches of snow later and still going till tomorrow morning, this storm is headed eastward. It's taking it's time, but someone's gonna get it. Omaha is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjshima Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Even here in Los Angeles where winters are generally mild this has been a very unusual (non)winter. The Rosemary is flowering as are the poppies, it is (and has been) spring all "winter." Even though it is unbelievably pleasant to be walking around in shorts, we need rain. Bill Last weekend we went to the beach. I think it's the first time I've been to the beach, without a jacket on, in January! I've also been noticing the poppies growing along the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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