So, I know in reference to the south, like anywhere that is close to the equater, or the states that are below the middle like the bottom half of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, etc... I really have no reason to complain, because they are beastly hot, but it's hot where I live too, and blech. It's the one time of year I have a really hard time tolerating.
This is probably due in an extremely large part because I don't tolerate hot weather well at all. I get heat exhaustion very easily, no matter if I drink the fluids I am supposed to, or what, it is just hard. So, there is a really valid reason for why I don't live in places that are even hotter than where I live...it would drive me crazy!!
The odd thing for me the past few years is how the level of humidity has changed. It was NEVER humid like this when I was growing up, or muggy. People like to be in denial about this, and tell me that it doesn't get humid where we live, but my little humidity monitor tells me otherwise! If there's anything worse than it being hot, it's being hot and muggy.
One of my friends commented on the hot weather the other day and one of her friends made the comment that they liked the heat better than snow. While winter can drag on at times, I definitely prefer winter to the hot muggy days of summer!
I think I write about my weather preferences a lot. Oh well. While I love the idea of spring, and spring flowers are definitely my favorite, I think I need to be realistic. I love fall. I guess if I am really honest, I love fall and spring equally. There are things I love and enjoy about both of those seasons. Then winter. Then summer. Although, if I could remove the hot weather from summer...that would just be heavenly.
Someone told me that if that is the case, I should move to Oregon or Washington....hmm.... I was just thinking I should be rich and build a summer home in Montana that we go live in as soon as school gets out. :)
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Monday, September 2, 2013
Humidity Blech
I don't like humidity. I don't tend to sweat a lot, but when it's humid, even I get sweaty. TMI probably, but really that's my way of knowing if it is humid or not! And it has been humid!
Today it was in the 40%+ range so it's been like a sauna. It makes me grateful that I don't have to rely on a swamp cooler, because it wouldn't be working so well, since a swamp cooler's ability to cool is based on the amount of water in the air.
I guess it just goes with the way the summer has gone. It's been fairly hot for where we live, and it's been that way for months, which is unusual. June is usually in the 70's-80's, July 80's-90's, and then late July and August kick in with the 100's and 90's. If the summer continues on late, September will be hot too. *sigh*
Still, fall is on the horizon, and I've noticed a few leaves starting to change already. WOW. Squash is beginning to come in season, which is always a favorite with me, as well as tomatoes and peaches.
I know 40% may not feel like a lot to some people, and a lot of people would just laugh, but when you live in the desert, and a high humidity level is like 20%, anything above that is high. I keep waiting for the time when I will be able to wake up again and not have my hair be wet.
My kids keep complaining that the house is hot, and I keep telling them the house will be hot as long as they continue to forget to close their windows in the morning... :P
Today it was in the 40%+ range so it's been like a sauna. It makes me grateful that I don't have to rely on a swamp cooler, because it wouldn't be working so well, since a swamp cooler's ability to cool is based on the amount of water in the air.
I guess it just goes with the way the summer has gone. It's been fairly hot for where we live, and it's been that way for months, which is unusual. June is usually in the 70's-80's, July 80's-90's, and then late July and August kick in with the 100's and 90's. If the summer continues on late, September will be hot too. *sigh*
Still, fall is on the horizon, and I've noticed a few leaves starting to change already. WOW. Squash is beginning to come in season, which is always a favorite with me, as well as tomatoes and peaches.
I know 40% may not feel like a lot to some people, and a lot of people would just laugh, but when you live in the desert, and a high humidity level is like 20%, anything above that is high. I keep waiting for the time when I will be able to wake up again and not have my hair be wet.
My kids keep complaining that the house is hot, and I keep telling them the house will be hot as long as they continue to forget to close their windows in the morning... :P
Friday, February 8, 2013
To Snow
It is snowing again... I have to admit that I am ready for it to NOT snow anymore, and for spring to start, but I also know that we need the moisture, and spring doesn't usually happen until the end of March/April, so we've got some time. :)
My kids love the snow, and they have really enjoyed sledding, building snow forts, snowmen, snow caves, snow sculptures, and...about anything else you can do with snow. It's a kids paradise!
My husband has gotten to use his snowblower that he bought at a yardsale for fifty bucks, and it has been awesome. Definitely a good purchase. We have been very grateful for it this winter, let me tell you!
I have been very grateful that we bought a 4x4 vehicle. After we bought one way back when, I knew that four wheel drive and I, we are best buddies, especially in the winter. I think for one whole week in January the 4x4 feature on our vehicle was on.
Another plus, it isn't -12 degrees, and if it is snowing, it's warm enough to snow, so that is good too.
My kids love the snow, and they have really enjoyed sledding, building snow forts, snowmen, snow caves, snow sculptures, and...about anything else you can do with snow. It's a kids paradise!
My husband has gotten to use his snowblower that he bought at a yardsale for fifty bucks, and it has been awesome. Definitely a good purchase. We have been very grateful for it this winter, let me tell you!
I have been very grateful that we bought a 4x4 vehicle. After we bought one way back when, I knew that four wheel drive and I, we are best buddies, especially in the winter. I think for one whole week in January the 4x4 feature on our vehicle was on.
Another plus, it isn't -12 degrees, and if it is snowing, it's warm enough to snow, so that is good too.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Icy
It's been an interesting morning! This morning I woke up to freezing rain. Freezing rain is something they are kind of used to seeing in the east, but here? I think this is the first time in my life I've experienced it. An actual freezing rain storm. This threw everyone in the northern part of the state for a loop I think... Cars were sliding off the road going 20mph, they closed the airport, and the canyon by where I live (which TONS of commuters use) as been closed all morning.
Usually the highway patrol is telling people they need to slow down... today, they were telling everyone that they needed three times the usual time to slow down, and if possible, delay their commute by 2-3 hours. Usually they're telling everyone that all the wrecks are being caused by people not driving correctly for the weather, but this morning...they didn't do that. Probably because the streets looked free and clear until a vehicle would try to drive on it and slide off.
I think my kids were wondering why I didn't keep them home... I started to wonder the same thing... but Shane was driving and we made it to the school okay, although you could certainly tell the roads were covered in ice. Makes me more addicted to my 4x4 every day. Of course I knew I was addicted to 4 wheel drive the first time we bought a vehicle that had it and I didn't feel like I was going to DIE every time I had to drive on a snow packed street. It was AWESOME! (Although, even with 4 wheel drive it was super slick. I did NOT envy those who didn't have it, at ALL...)
The anomaly for me with this storm was that the snow, which was mixed in with the freezing rain, was actually causing there to be some traction, instead of just ice. Crazy!
And on a side note, I think I am finally starting to feel better....knock on wood... I haven't had to do any breathing treatments today, and that is awesome since yesterday I was still having to do three nebulizer treatments. So, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Now I just have to be careful to not overdue it so I continue to get better!
Usually the highway patrol is telling people they need to slow down... today, they were telling everyone that they needed three times the usual time to slow down, and if possible, delay their commute by 2-3 hours. Usually they're telling everyone that all the wrecks are being caused by people not driving correctly for the weather, but this morning...they didn't do that. Probably because the streets looked free and clear until a vehicle would try to drive on it and slide off.
I think my kids were wondering why I didn't keep them home... I started to wonder the same thing... but Shane was driving and we made it to the school okay, although you could certainly tell the roads were covered in ice. Makes me more addicted to my 4x4 every day. Of course I knew I was addicted to 4 wheel drive the first time we bought a vehicle that had it and I didn't feel like I was going to DIE every time I had to drive on a snow packed street. It was AWESOME! (Although, even with 4 wheel drive it was super slick. I did NOT envy those who didn't have it, at ALL...)
The anomaly for me with this storm was that the snow, which was mixed in with the freezing rain, was actually causing there to be some traction, instead of just ice. Crazy!
And on a side note, I think I am finally starting to feel better....knock on wood... I haven't had to do any breathing treatments today, and that is awesome since yesterday I was still having to do three nebulizer treatments. So, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Now I just have to be careful to not overdue it so I continue to get better!
Monday, January 14, 2013
So COLD
It's been an interesting winter. It's been interesting to think about all the winters we've had, and compare them to this one.
The trend this winter, seems to be that we get a huge ginormous snow storm that blankets us with tons of snow and slick roads, and then afterwards, we break records with cold temperatures. :) It makes me really glad that I listened to the thought in my brain that kept telling me, "It's going to be a cold, snowy winter...make sure you buy a coat you can wear while you are pregnant..."
Shane and I keep talking and reminiscing about when we were in elementary school and we had a cold snap that had temperatures from Alaska come down. That's what I remember them calling it on the news. My school even closed for a day because the boiler to the furnace went out and there was no heat.
Well, on the news today they commented on how we were having temperatures that rivaled the temperatures we had that year, and in some cases the temperatures are even colder. Brrr...
Today when I drove the kids to school I wore snow pants and my insulated boots to keep my legs warm. When Shane drove home this morning it was -13 F. That was ten degrees warmer than some places nearby. It makes me feel like we live in Minnesota! This is interesting in and of itself, since I've never been to Minnesota...
I'm glad we've been able to stay warm though, and I hope it warms up soon! It's weird to think that even having it be 10 degrees at night would be nice...
The trend this winter, seems to be that we get a huge ginormous snow storm that blankets us with tons of snow and slick roads, and then afterwards, we break records with cold temperatures. :) It makes me really glad that I listened to the thought in my brain that kept telling me, "It's going to be a cold, snowy winter...make sure you buy a coat you can wear while you are pregnant..."
Shane and I keep talking and reminiscing about when we were in elementary school and we had a cold snap that had temperatures from Alaska come down. That's what I remember them calling it on the news. My school even closed for a day because the boiler to the furnace went out and there was no heat.
Well, on the news today they commented on how we were having temperatures that rivaled the temperatures we had that year, and in some cases the temperatures are even colder. Brrr...
Today when I drove the kids to school I wore snow pants and my insulated boots to keep my legs warm. When Shane drove home this morning it was -13 F. That was ten degrees warmer than some places nearby. It makes me feel like we live in Minnesota! This is interesting in and of itself, since I've never been to Minnesota...
I'm glad we've been able to stay warm though, and I hope it warms up soon! It's weird to think that even having it be 10 degrees at night would be nice...
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Inversion ick
It has been a long week. About a week and a half ago Jeffrey and I got a cold. A nasty one. Jeffrey, has a very good immune system. With him, he usually gets a cold, and then has overcome it in about three days. He rarely if ever gets coughs, and is just one robust little kid, which is kind of nice considering he only has one kidney, and there's lots that could be difficult.
Well, this cold has stuck around, and Jeffrey has a yucky cough. It has stuck around with me too. I thought we were both getting better, and then the inversion happened. Inversion air is something that happens where we live because of the mountains and valleys. Enter cold air and air pressure, and we get a lovely nasty air that feels like you have to chew it to breathe. It usually sticks around until another storm front rolls in.
It has also made it impossible to get this yucky cold to go away!
So, here's to hoping it will go away and we will get feeling better soon!
Well, this cold has stuck around, and Jeffrey has a yucky cough. It has stuck around with me too. I thought we were both getting better, and then the inversion happened. Inversion air is something that happens where we live because of the mountains and valleys. Enter cold air and air pressure, and we get a lovely nasty air that feels like you have to chew it to breathe. It usually sticks around until another storm front rolls in.
It has also made it impossible to get this yucky cold to go away!
So, here's to hoping it will go away and we will get feeling better soon!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
A Winter World
Brr, it's been cold the past few days. This morning, at 8AM it was a balmy 7 degrees. Toasty! I admit, I am not a cold weather person. I think anyone who reads my blog should figure this out pretty quick. I try not to complain about it. Where I live we have four seasons, and winter is one of those seasons, so I have to deal with it.
That being said, even though it is bitter cold, it is beautiful outside. There is snow, so much beautiful snow, and because it is so cold, it hasn't melted, not even a tiny bit! There is no yucky grey slush, because it is cold! So, I am enjoying this winter white world while I can.
If it has to be cold, and normally it is this time of year, then I would prefer to have the snow, because than at least it looks and feels like winter. When there isn't any snow AND it is this cold, it is seriously just depressing because everything looks dead.
So there are a few things I am grateful for today... (well, more than a few, but we'll save some for later...) I am grateful that I have a nice furnace that keeps my old house warm. I am grateful for the beautiful snow.
That being said, even though it is bitter cold, it is beautiful outside. There is snow, so much beautiful snow, and because it is so cold, it hasn't melted, not even a tiny bit! There is no yucky grey slush, because it is cold! So, I am enjoying this winter white world while I can.
If it has to be cold, and normally it is this time of year, then I would prefer to have the snow, because than at least it looks and feels like winter. When there isn't any snow AND it is this cold, it is seriously just depressing because everything looks dead.
So there are a few things I am grateful for today... (well, more than a few, but we'll save some for later...) I am grateful that I have a nice furnace that keeps my old house warm. I am grateful for the beautiful snow.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Lots and Lots of Snow!
Well, remember a couple posts ago when I was writing about the predicted "blizzard?" I think it came a few days late! Saturday and Sunday it snowed like crazy and we ended up with about 2 feet of snow.
Everyone in my family had a nasty cold (except me, I already had it!) so I made an executive decision and we stayed home from church. Shane felt so poorly that he just fell back to sleep!
Now it is so cold.
But...
I didn't have to work today because it was my day off! I don't know about you, but that is definitely something positive in my book. It was even better because I haven't had my day off for three weeks! They almost asked me to work today, and then decided that I should actually get to have the day off I'm supposed to have. :)
Everyone in my family had a nasty cold (except me, I already had it!) so I made an executive decision and we stayed home from church. Shane felt so poorly that he just fell back to sleep!
Now it is so cold.
But...
I didn't have to work today because it was my day off! I don't know about you, but that is definitely something positive in my book. It was even better because I haven't had my day off for three weeks! They almost asked me to work today, and then decided that I should actually get to have the day off I'm supposed to have. :)
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