barny

The sun is shining and it's cool out, but, I've got a big pot of soup cooking and a pecan pie in the oven. Love it. I just don't go out. Much! You all have a really good week-end.

judykay

Me Too but don't tell my friends that, they already think I am crazy liking the snow except when I have to drive in it.

KyKaren1949

Al Roker explained the term Polar Vortex. It's not a new term. He shared a page from one of his college textbooks where it's explained. The severity of that last cold we had was much colder than what we in Kentucky normally experience, and apparently everywhere else as well. I suppose that's why they were looking for a different term to describe it from what is normally used. These two pages explain it a little better: From the weather channel--->http://www.weather.com/news/weather-...nuary-20140117 and for a simple definition---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_vortex Whatever they use to describe it, we about froze our butts off in Kentucky! lol lol

nannyrick

I have seen on the news what you are going through. I,m so sorry. I guess we all have our weather
crosses to bear. We are heading into another frigid spell. There is no weather equality, is there.
Stay cool.

dakotamaid

I'm so glad I'm retired! I don't mind some cold but recess duty, bus duty, and shoveling sidewalks so hubby could get in the garage just plain got old!! (Now before some of you say he could shovel when he got home, I got home at 4ish, only a 3 mile drive. He didn't get home until 6-7 pm and had a 25 mile drive. Sometimes on the iciest roads). I was more than glad to make it easy for him to get into the warm garage. Now we can pick and choose when to go out, love it!!

farmquilter

I agree on your comments on Michigan, getting older and really do not want another frigid blast.

gale

DH is so over the media hype so I keep telling him the Polar Vortex is coming back just to bug him. LOL. I'm hoping that this time, there isn't the snow and wind we had the last time.

Pam B

I am pretty much over winter. Tired of boots. Tired of coats, scarves, and gloves. Tired of the weather getting in the way of things I need (want) to do

GrammaNan

I think the media is turning us all in to "Weather Wimps" (Except for those in Australia, I can't believe what you are going through) I live in Colorado, it gets cold here and it snows. I have a four wheel drive, extra quilts and a fire place with wood. I was born here and have lived here for most of my life. I remember much colder and much snowier weather. I remember longer cold snaps, more ice, major blizzards and most of them were back in the day when the weathermen were just guessing and we had no warning. I stock up in September and keep stocked up through the end of May. We winterize our vehicles in early fall every year. Having said all of that...the weather isn't that bad every year, it only takes one or two bad years to learn. I hope everyone stays warm and safe through this next round.

toverly

lynnie, I like the way you think. A new project or fabric is a must for any weather problem. I am thinking of getting a treadle for after a hurricane.