I remind myself that it could be like this! LOL! While I love a nice snow and some heat, the weather we’re about to get in the New York City area is brutal. Especially in the city where the bricks and buildings heat up and create what we call The Pizza Oven Effect. It truly feels like you’re being baked. But again, probably better than dealing with snow like this which fell on the Jersey Shore in December 2010. Hope you all have a Happy Friday Eve!
Turks & Caicos #throwbackthursday
With a winter storm bearing down on the Northeast, I’m trying to remember warm days, sun, and summer. I am so not a winter girl! How about you? What’s your fav time of year or place to be? This photo is from a recent trip to the Turks & Caicos Islands. Beautiful place!
#ThrowbackThursday – Oh the weather outside is frightful…
But it could get worse! I took a spill nearly a month ago on some wet subway grates and my butt and knee are still hurting! Today was almost another spill on the subway, but luckily I righted myself. Even a little snow can make things rough, but at least it’s not like the 2011 snowstorm we had right around New Year’s. This photo was taken on the sand in Bradley Beach. We easily had over three feet of snow with even higher drifts.
#TuesdayTip Shoveling that Snow
We’ve got a blizzard going today. Unfortunately, that means no Philadelphia Flower Show for me this year as I was supposed to be going today. So sad. I was really looking forward to the show. The theme was Holland this year and I absolutely love bulbs like daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and more!
Instead I will be shoveling and here are some tips for you to stay safe if you’re experiencing winter snow as well.
- Keep the loads light and try to push instead of lift.
- If you have to lift, do so with your knees and not your back.
- Keep your shoveling intervals short, no more than ten minutes at a time if you can.
- Dress appropriately! Hat, scarves, gloves and good boots to stay warm.
- Listen to your body and stop if you are feeling short of breath or dizzy.
And now, a photo of my snowy view this morning!
P.S. – I’m working on a new look for the website. Would love to hear what you think about it!
Fun Friday – Odd News
In the first odd news of the day, I woke up yesterday morning and had somehow been transported to Wisconsin. Yes, seventeen more inches of snow had fallen from Wednesday night to Thursday morning, blanketing the streets and homes in New Jersey. Adding another foot and a half to the mounds lining streets and my driveway. It is now official that I can barely see over those mounds to the street!
So sorry that I didn’t provide a blog yesterday, but part of the morning was spent shoveling out and then I worked from home so as to not fall too far behind at work.
And now for some more Odd News! If you cannot see the video below, you can click here to view it.
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Thursday Thirteen – 13 Fun Things to do in a Blizzard
We didn’t have a White Christmas this year, but we did get a huge blizzard over December 26 to 27th which is what prompted today’s Thursday 13: 13 Fun Things to do in a Blizzard!
1. Sleep.
2. Start a fire in the fireplace.
3. Start a fire in the bedroom.
4. Read a good book.
5. Write a book (hopefully good).
6. Sleep.
7. Make a nice soup or stew to chase away the chill after # 8.
8. Shovel. Yes, it can be fun to be out there with the snow coming down and the chill nip in the air.
9. Make some hot chocolate or hot apple cider.
10. Sleep.
11. Write some more because you are under a horrible deadline.
12. Take some pictures (see below).
13. Enjoy the day off from work!
Take a moment to share some of your favorite things to do during a blizzard!
The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others’ comments. It’s easy, and fun!
Fun Friday – Best Cats Video Ever
It’s Fun Friday and it’s time for the Best Cat Video Ever according to its title at Youtube. It is really funny, but I’m wondering – If you have a cat, have they ever pulled one of these ambush tactics with you?
Mine hasn’t, although she loves to chase dry pasta around the floor.
Hope the snow isn’t too bad by you today in the Northeast! We’ve got at least a foot on the ground and the plows have yet to come through. What a pain!
Have a great weekend!