Bubblegum Diaries: A helluva blizzard!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

A helluva blizzard!

Well, more of an arctic wind storm than anything else... Other places are apparently getting lots of snow but there is only a dusting here, the wind made sure to sweep it all into other counties LOL!

See? No shoveling, yey!

I hope the house won't lose too many shingles or pieces of vinyl siding... it's blowing HARD out there, rattling and howling, the kind of wind that freezes exposed skin in under 30 seconds - I know this because I bundled up to go play in the park with the doggies and almost lost the only piece of cheek that wasn't covered!

The thermometer doesn't register any wind-chill factor:

Ah well, it goes with the territory when you live in such a climate and it's December. At least I got inspired to lug up the boxes of Christmas decorations from the basement, put a loaf of bread to bake in the machine and fire up a lovely broth for tonight's winter soup dinner.

Down to six eggs being sat on by my broody hen, she broke one overnight - luckily it was a dud so no damage done, I would have had to cull it next week anyways. Can't wait to candle the clutch again this weekend to see how many chicks we're getting!

I'm crossing my fingers for two, please lordy at least two!

Oh, we got our property appraised yesterday and the verdict will arrive mid-January... In the meantime I'm working on some painting and minor room adjustments to get maximum dollar potential, most staging & pics are done so I've got lots on my plate. We're stuck here until end of June next year anyways so it's one process at a time...

...and holy hell is it ever windy outside! Brrr!

The chicken coop, despite all my efforts, is really drafty and there's nothing I can do about it. Temp is registering below freezing in there... Hope the flock will be ok :-(

/end of Slow Day, What About You? post/

6 comments:

Kathryn said...: I think I'd prefer the light dusting as opposed to the buckets of rain. But, you can keep the frigid temps.

Hope the chickies stay well.

Happy Wednesday!; December 09, 2009 2:22 PM
myself said...: I'd like it to rain right now and get rid of all of this, please?; December 09, 2009 3:19 PM
Busy Bee Suz said...: I wish I could make all your girls little warm sweaters and scarves!! Good luck with your new babies...GOOD MOJO coming your way!!!
You can't imagine how hot it is here today...and humid. I think I will take a trip to Canada for a day or so. I won't make it much longer than that!; December 09, 2009 7:45 PM
Tonya said...: I'll keep my fingers crossed for two little babies! It's amazing to see you landscape change with the seasons. Uh, we don't have seasons here. :); December 09, 2009 11:26 PM
prin said...: I think it all blew into my county. :D; December 10, 2009 12:34 AM
Technodoll said...: Kathryn, I love light dusting but winds that rip roofs off houses can scram! LOL

Myself, no because then it would freeze and turn everything into a giant ice rink. Baaad.

Busy Bee, the weather is all upside down on its side - what the heck is happening! Next winter the flock has a new coop so that's a relief. Just have to make it through this year...

Surfergrrl, well you have rainy season and... uh.... *blinks* Ah yes, summer summer summer! :-D

Prin, it sure sounds like it did! :-o; December 10, 2009 9:22 PM

george carlin jewels

Property is theft. Nobody “owns” anything. When you die, it all stays here.

The planet is fine. The people are fucked.

The real reason that we can’t have the Ten Commandments in a courthouse: You cannot post “Thou shalt not steal,” “Thou shalt not commit adultery,” and “Thou shalt not lie” in a building full of lawyers, judges, and politicians. It creates a hostile work environment.

The only good thing ever to come out of religion was the music.
“When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?” This title offends all three major religions, and even vegetarians!

And now, in the interest of equal time, here is a message from the National Institute of Pancakes: It reads, and I quote, “Fuck waffles.”

Atheism is a non-prophet organization.

Cloud nine gets all the publicity, but cloud eight actually is cheaper, less crowded, and has a better view.

I’m always relieved when someone is delivering a eulogy and I realize I’m listening to it.

Just think, right now as you read this, some guy somewhere is gettin’ ready to hang himself.

If all our national holidays were observed on Wednesdays, we could wind up with nine-day weekends.

Most people with low self-esteem have earned it.

Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.

“No comment” is a comment.

You can’t argue with a good blowjob.

So far, this is the oldest I’ve been.

worst pickup lines

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I may not be the best looking guy here, but I'm the only one talking to you.

I'd like to screw your brains out, but it appears that someone beat me to it.

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steven wright wisdom

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

OK, so what's the speed of dark?

Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.

Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.

Shin: a device for finding furniture in the dark.

Many people quit looking for work when they find a job.

Join the Army, meet interesting people, kill them.

If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?

Boycott shampoo! Demand the REAL poo!

Who is General Failure and why is he reading my hard disk?

What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.

I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.

If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.

A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.

The colder the X-ray table, the more of your body is required to be on it.

The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

Monday is an awful way to spend 1/7th of your life.

A fool and his money are soon partying.

Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.

awesome country songs

rejected hallmark cards

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2. I must admit, you brought religion into my life... (Inside card) - I never believed in Hell until I met you.

3. As the days go by, I think how lucky I am.... (Inside card) - That you're not here to ruin it for me .

4. Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go.... (Inside card) - Will you take the knife from my back? You'll probably need it again.

5. Happy Birthday! You look great for your age.... (Inside card) - Almost lifelike!

6. When we were together, you said you'd die for me... (Inside card) - Now we've broken up, I think it's time to keep your promise.

7. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy.... (Inside card) - Did you ever find out who the father was?

8. You are such a good friend. If we were on a sinking ship and there was only one life jacket... (Inside card) - I'd miss you terribly and think of you often .

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10. Looking back over the years that we have been together, I can't help but wonder..... (Inside card) - What the hell was I thinking

11. I'm so miserable without you... (Inside card) - It's almost like you're still here.

12. Thank you for being part of my life..... (Inside card) - I never knew what evil was until I met you!

13. Congratulations on your wedding day!... (Inside card) - Too bad no one likes your husband.

14. How can I say this.... (Inside card) - Your cooking kills me

15. Hooray..... (Inside card) - You're divorced.

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not the sharpest bulb in the closet?

A few peas short of a casserole.

An experiment in Artificial Stupidity.

An intellect rivalled only by garden tools.

As much use as a hedgehog in a condom factory.

As much use as a one-legged man at an ass-kicking contest.

As useful as a wooden frying pan.

As useful as tits on a bull.

Dumb as a stump.

He's got a mind like a steel sieve.

His cheese has slipped off his cracker.

His porch light ain't on.

If brains were dynamite, he wouldn't have enough to blow his nose.

Like a pair of children’s scissors, bright and colorful, but not too sharp.

Million dollar body and a 2 dollar engine.

Proof that evolution CAN go in reverse.

Room temperature IQ.

Was left on the tilt-a-whirl too long as a baby.