FaithManor Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 In addition, I have on a camisole, followed by a tank top, followed by a long sleeve shirt, followed by a pjama top over that. I have plugged in a heating pad to place under my cold bum, and I have a terry cloth robe over it all with a quilt over my lap. I am seriously contemplating mittens and a hat. I am prepared to start a campfire in the middle of my bed and it's entirely possible that I may end up "spooning" with the cocker spaniel tonight. Dh will roll away because he gets hot, but the dog will take whatever cuddling is offered and he makes a nice space heater. The schizophrenic weather cannot decide if it should rain, hail, or snow and is doing the preciptation triathalon. And then there is the flooding. Let me put it this way, we've got "white caps" on the creek and white water rapids in the drainage ditches. I'm pretty certain you could surf on the swamp. I keep expecting to look up and see Canadian Geese migrating south for the winter. Does anyone living in warmer climes want to adopt a 45 year old woman? I'll bring my piano and my mad classical skills so you can have live performances of works by Back, Chopin, and Debussy all the live long day in exchange for sunshine. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Oh, I believe you! Here in Northern Virginia it's pouring rain and a cold front is coming in. Tomorrow will be in the 60's, and tomorrow night and Sunday night will be in the 40's. We have the heat on. It's just shameful that it should be this cold in late April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 It was 89 F at my house today. Although tomorrow will be chilly at a high of 70. I'll have to wear pants and a jacket. I have a piano but you'd scoff at it. We need another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 We are just south of you. It was freezing rain on the way back from gymnastics tonight. Just last night we had the windows open and we were SWEATING!!!! Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 We had freakin freezing rain and snow here in Tawas:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 My lights just went out. What the heck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Um, yeah. Only here in the great mitten. Moose just got a visit to the pediatrician today. He's got croup. In mid April. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 OK Faith, its pushing 80 here and the air is running because it was 50s-60s last week and I can't handle that much change.... And with my internal heater going.... I don't know what I'll do when summer comes. A trade might be in order, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 89 here today. Maybe we can find a happy compromise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 In addition, I have on a camisole, followed by a tank top, followed by a long sleeve shirt, followed by a pjama top over that. I have plugged in a heating pad to place under my cold bum, and I have a terry cloth robe over it all with a quilt over my lap. I am seriously contemplating mittens and a hat. I am prepared to start a campfire in the middle of my bed and it's entirely possible that I may end up "spooning" with the cocker spaniel tonight. Dh will roll away because he gets hot, but the dog will take whatever cuddling is offered and he makes a nice space heater. The schizophrenic weather cannot decide if it should rain, hail, or snow and is doing the preciptation triathalon. And then there is the flooding. Let me put it this way, we've got "white caps" on the creek and white water rapids in the drainage ditches. I'm pretty certain you could surf on the swamp. I keep expecting to look up and see Canadian Geese migrating south for the winter. Does anyone living in warmer climes want to adopt a 45 year old woman? I'll bring my piano and my mad classical skills so you can have live performances of works by Back, Chopin, and Debussy all the live long day in exchange for sunshine. Faith Come on down to SoCal. I'll house you! I've been trying to talk my parents in to coming for a visit to get out of the great white North of Canada, but I haven't convinced them so far. Even though it is snowing again this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 It was snowing here this morning. Two days ago it was in the 80s and sunny. We've been careening between snow and mid 80s for about 3 weeks now, with tornadoes in between to sort of mix things up. It's very bipolar weather. Overall, I wish we could just pick a temperature and stick with it for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Yuck on that weather! It's why I live way south! It was 80 yesterday and 44 this morning, 41 tonight. I'm ready for winter to hit e door for good! But it could visit in August... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Our power went out at 3 am and came back around 8:30 am. It got freaking cold, it's supposed to snow and its still windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 It went from 80 yesterday to 50 today. I'm sorry, a 30 degree difference in temperature in a 24 hour time period is nuts. I actually felt ill all day and I'm pretty sure it was the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 A 30 degree temp difference in 24 hours sounds like a Tuesday to me. Today was pleasantly warm. High was 82, low was 63. The piano would be an awesome addition, but all I can offer for accomodations is an Ikea folding bed with stretched out springs reinforced by duck tape. And you might change your mind when the high is over 110 for several weeks straight. I grew up in the Texas panhandle. We didn't have a climate, just plenty of weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 It was 35F today and there is still about 2 feet of snow on the ground. On the other hand, it isn't getting dark until about 10:00. Trade offs, I guess. I think we're going to skip spring and head straight into summer. (Weather report says we might get more snow this weekend. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingedradical Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well, on Wednesday, I got enough of a sunburn to be peeling today (after two hours at home school park day) so you could move here (AZ) --- but you probably wouldn't like it come July. In July, I don't leave the house after 10 AM and before 7:PM. if I can keep from it. I think I'd like to move to San Diego (perfect weather, imho) or maybe Hawaii). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 You guys keep that cold stuff over there. It is warming up here and we seem to have gotten rid of the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 It's getting warmer by the day up here in the north. I say you should bring your wonderful skills up here. Our spring is firmly here and winter has decided it's completely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Come to Singapore. It' been sooo hot for the last month, I'm sure you'll start to appreciate your Michigan weather the moment you land at Changi airport. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 :grouphug: We are a bit cold here, too. I am running my space heater right now because I have a chill. Our next move is supposedly to warmer, we will see! You can come visit if it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Last winter, we had 80 degree days in January. This spring, it's getting down to the mid 20's on this fine April evening. I know women have every right to change their minds and all that, but... Mother Nature needs to get a grip. I'm right there with you, Faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 85-90 degrees and sunny every day of the year here and, as a former Michigander, I will gladly adopt you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 We are just north of Chicago and got snow-hail, too. This is about the time I can get my gardening going and every now and then we do seem to get a small amount of snow. Glad I didn't put out my tomatoes. Stay warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 85-90 degrees and sunny every day of the year here and, as a former Michigander, I will gladly adopt you!! Heather, that sounds wonderful...well, except you have snakes there!!!!! But, the bigger issue is HOW DO I TRANSPORT A PETROF BABY GRAND PIANO TO MALAYSIA! Answer that cunundrum and we just might have a deal. I think I'd like to be Natalie's big sister, LOL. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Our weather is stinky cold here too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 It was 35F today and there is still about 2 feet of snow on the ground. On the other hand, it isn't getting dark until about 10:00. Trade offs, I guess. I think we're going to skip spring and head straight into summer. (Weather report says we might get more snow this weekend. ) My DD dreams about building a snowman, snowball fights, etc. If you could send us a 40 foot refrigerated container, with a load of Snow, she could do that, before it melts. Our mean temperature is 79 F. My wife and DD have no clue about how cold that is... Enjoy the long days. Are you in Alaska? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 My DD dreams about building a snowman, snowball fights, etc. If you could send us a 40 foot refrigerated container, with a load of Snow, she could do that, before it melts. Our mean temperature is 79 F. My wife and DD have no clue about how cold that is... Enjoy the long days. Are you in Alaska? No, I'm pretty certain Alaska has warmer weather! LOL, I'm in Michigan...lower Penninsula, but well north of Detroit/I-94 corridor. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well upper 30s/ low 40s for today... But it's SUNNY!!!!! If it wasn't so freakin wet and windyI would set out in the sun to read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Heather, that sounds wonderful...well, except you have snakes there!!!!! But, the bigger issue is HOW DO I TRANSPORT A PETROF BABY GRAND PIANO TO MALAYSIA! Answer that cunundrum and we just might have a deal. I think I'd like to be Natalie's big sister, LOL. Faith As we say in Malaysia... No problem lah! We have an excellent shipping company that can ship anything here... Cars, pianos, you name it. Our amah will whip up some fabulous Indian food and we can hang out at the beach. :) My brother just sent me a pic of it snowing again near Detroit... Yesterday, I think. I feel so bad for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Crazy weather here in GA too. We've had the a/c on all last week and this morning the house is at 64F. The kids will probably beg me to turn the heat on but no way. I mean, the house will surely warm up eventually, right? It's supposed to get up to 65 today. It was practically summer last week. Argh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 33 here and I'm headed out the door in five minutes to take 7 ds to baseball practice. God, please let them cancel. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 If there's no precipitation, mere kinda freezing cold doesn't warrant canceling baseball practice! i say from my snug house where it got down to 74 inside last night. I'd love to be able to open windows and doors, but with our total lack of screens it's not wise. When I have my own house, we will have screens and a swamp cooler and decent passive solar so the A/C isn't necessary when the temp is below triple digits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Heather, that sounds wonderful...well, except you have snakes there!!!!! But, the bigger issue is HOW DO I TRANSPORT A PETROF BABY GRAND PIANO TO MALAYSIA! Answer that cunundrum and we just might have a deal. I think I'd like to be Natalie's big sister, LOL. Faith I've been trying to get an upright out of my house for several months. It's 65" tall and very heavy. We finally decided to hire piano movers. You can get anything done when you're willing to call in the pros. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Last night in the 20's here in Northern Il - we had light snow yesterday afternoon - all the plants outside at the grocery store this morning were dead. I think the lettuce and spinach I planted a couple weeks ago will be dead from too much RAIN and the cold, too. Sigh. If the ground ever dries out enough I can reseed - am worried about the local farmers, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Last night in the 20's here in Northern Il - we had light snow yesterday afternoon - all the plants outside at the grocery store this morning were dead. I think the lettuce and spinach I planted a couple weeks ago will be dead from too much RAIN and the cold, too. Sigh. If the ground ever dries out enough I can reseed - am worried about the local farmers, though. We have had both the Cubs and the Sox cancel and reschedule games now due to COLD - if big strong MEN can't take it, little kids shouldn't have too (nor their moms!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Girl Scout Earth Day celebrations at Camp Saki today! Last year, we had Daisys skinny dipping in the lake. This year, even I wanted my snow pants on. I laughed when one of the Daisys muttered, "Now seriously, Mama Earth!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseInABook Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I'm in the mitten too. It is ridonkulous. The snow from last night melted and now it's snowing again. Yet, it was 70 two days ago... I feel the urge to yell out the window, "Go home, Michigan, you're drunk!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 OP, put on a hat. It will improve your life. Also, consider what I call a 'lobster bath.'. Put your hair up so it stays dry, then soak in hot water until you bring up your core temperature. Don't get out until you feel a bit too warm, then dress in layers, and a hat, to hold all of that glorious heat in. Space heaters are nice too. The week before Easter, the kids had a snow day. Week before last we got some 90 degree days. Yesterday was warm, muggy, and it rained. Now it's a little bit too cool. I don't want to shut my windows so I'm under a blanket with a cold nose :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punks in Ontario Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I'm with you Faith. We were watching snow flying around while eating lunch today. I soooo want to be too hot. The wood stove is cranked again. At least things are starting to get green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Ugh...I need to visit family in Michigan and thought I could avoid the cold by going in May. Of course, this reminds me of the time we camped in northern Michigan over Memorial Day weekend and woke up to snow! At least y'all are getting some rain to recharge after last year's drought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 And why couldn't you keep that to the west of me? It is flipping cold here today - low 40s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 My DD dreams about building a snowman, snowball fights, etc. Enjoy the long days. Are you in Alaska? Yes, we're in Alaska ( and loving it....this eternal winter not withstanding!) Unfortunately, our snow isn't great for snowmen or snowballs most of the time. It's too dry and fluffy. It doesn't pack well. It puts the kids in the position of the poor ancient mariner....snow, snow everywhere and not a flake to stick....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 And why couldn't you keep that to the west of me? It is flipping cold here today - low 40s. Perspective is such a funny thing. It was just above 40 here for part of the day and people were outside in short sleeves. I didn't bother with my coat and the kids we're gleefully announcing, "It's soooooo warm today!!!!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Perspective is such a funny thing. It was just above 40 here for part of the day and people were outside in short sleeves. I didn't bother with my coat and the kids we're gleefully announcing, "It's soooooo warm today!!!!!!!" 37 here yesterday but the afternoon got sunny os my kids were running around in shorts and teeshirts and even I eschewed a jacket. Perspectives, indeed. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Perspective is such a funny thing. It was just above 40 here for part of the day and people were outside in short sleeves. I didn't bother with my coat and the kids we're gleefully announcing, "It's soooooo warm today!!!!!!!" I don't know. When the wind blows like it was low 40s is rather a bit cool for short sleeves. Especially when the days previous were warm enough to warm 3 feet of snow pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I am reading you on FM stereo, sister! I drove to my spinners' guild meeting in pouring sleet yesterday, then drove home through winds that I thought were going to lift my car right off some of the bridges! It seems that Mother Nature forgot to check her email, and missed the message about it being SPRING. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I don't know. When the wind blows like it was low 40s is rather a bit cool for short sleeves. Especially when the days previous were warm enough to warm 3 feet of snow pack. It was a little blustery here and in the 40's too earlier this week. And wet--which definitely adds to the chill factor. It was in the low 30's this morning, not so windy and it was sunny, so it felt warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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