Sunday, December 24, 2006

Weird weather

Yesterday was warm,humid,rainy and dark. Low scudding clouds that dumped inches of rain at a time were a common occurence throughout the day. I tried to get a walk in but carrying the umbrella and trying to stay dry was a tricky combination so I gave it up. As I was walking back home I thought "This feels and looks like tornado weather in the midwest summertime" and sure enough the tv blasted reports of possible tornadoes. I do not believe there were any but the conditions were ripe for them. Later in the day the cold front finally made it and the temperature dropped like a rock. There was a 20 degree difference from one end of the valley to the other in a matter of minutes. From 72 to 52 degrees.
It was two years ago that the valley enjoyed an unprecedented snowstorm and it is fondly remembered by the locals. Last year, I remember, Christmas day we took a dip in the pool and played shuffleboard in the afternoon. This time of year can bring a wide fluctuation in weather. Later it will go to warm and then followed by hot.
Today is a cool one with the current temp at 51 and probably not a lot of change from that for a day or two. It will allow everyone to wear their Christmas sweaters without breaking a sweat and to curl up with a good book while we enjoy our version of winter weather and contemplate our memories of Christmas past.
Merry Christmas, Ya'all!!!
Till next time...
Barb B

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