How is your day Today? Chat about your plans and achievements 2026....

[hearlady]

That's a lot of snow, HL. Do you often get snow in your area or was this a rarity due to the recent polar storm?

We never get this much. It is a rarity in Eastern NC.
When we do its because it comes off the coast like a Noreaaster. This time it came in and met very cold temps and snow from the west.

 

[Rae]

Good afternoon, everyone. It was really cold this morning at 21 degrees and wind chill at 13. It will be cold tonight, too. Here in Florida, we are experiencing this cold unusual weather even as far South as Miami.

Anyway, we had company this morning and then went out for lunch. I am happy to see you all posting and sounding well.

Stay happy and warm if in the freezing weather. The best to all of you.

 

[moviequeen1]

an update from my morning post
Marcia came to pick me up without hubby, Dave, he wasn't; feeling well.Bill walked out without a coat and told us he had been coughing/sneezing wouldn't coming either. After church, I asked Mary Jane& boy friend, Bob if they would like to join Marcia&me for brunch,they readily accepted, thanked me They have been here before for lunch but never brunch
When I came back to my apt, took a short nap and then decided to take another walk because it was a sunny day went around the building again, temp a bit warmer 15

 

[moviequeen1]

Got dressed, warmed up the car (surprised it started in the frigid weather) and drove to church. There wasn't a car in the parking lot, so I figured services were cancelled even though I was never notified. Turned around and came home.

Hi Deb ,doesn't; your church notify members that church service would be closed,how inconsiderate
In my church, we get weekly E Newsletter,if the weather is bad like last Sun,we were notified, Last Sun are church was closed instead we did a Zoom service for 25 min, those members who stayed we chatted for about 20min. Its great way to stay connected Sue

 

[debodun]

It was closed last week and I was notified. It could be an error on my part. I just assumed if no cars there, the church was closed. I didn't actually walk to the door and try it. Someone could have been there that was dropped off and the driver had gone to get something. I just don't know.

 

[againstthegrain]

Wifey ditched me, she went to church. Oh well somebody had to ski. We did try to attend and paid for tickets to a charity event where local potters make bowls and others make soup. It was far too crowded for me so we beat it. Checked the po box and headed home.

Hung a new piece of art, straightened up a bit, did chores and thinking about dinner now. Our daughter picked a wedding date, late June, 2027 so asked my 3 sisters to come. The oldest has never been here so I'm excited.

I know several of you are going through hard times and loses so I'm praying for strength for all concerned.









Very crowded today.......on Upper Graduate



Glades near Graduate, prime territory on powder days.



The dead trees aka as snags are Douglas-fir that was infected w dwarf mistletoe which causes the brooms - the clusters of branches. These trees have been infested w various bark beetles and further stressed by persistent drought - the new normal as it were. Many dead and dying trees have been cut and removed forming the glades.

The tall skinny live trees in the foreground are subalpine fir, a true fir and the bushier ones are more Doug-fir.