I used to be a hardier person. At least that’s the story I tell myself. It’s become more difficult to believe, though, as I find myself whining about the less than balmy weather we’ve had in Tallahassee these past couple of weeks. Some days we barely climbed above 40°!
When Studly Doright, and I, along with our two kids, lived in North Dakota we went entire months without seeing temperatures above 30°F. I drove daily on icy roads, supervised playground duty in sub-zero weather with three feet of snow on the ground, and went about my business even with blustery winds gusting at fifty miles per hour. And those were the more temperate winter days! Somehow, we adapted.
Neither of us were accustomed to long term cold, having grown up in the panhandle of Texas. We knew brief periods of winter that often were replaced by spring-like weather, within a space of six hours. I can remember mornings that school was cancelled due to snow that found us playing outside sans coats by 3 pm.
I’m rambling, I know. It’s this darned cold weather to blame. I’m barely bearing up under these conditions. My feet have forgotten how to wear flip flops and will require remedial instruction once the temps begin to rise once more. That’ll most likely be next week. And, as God is my witness, we will rise again.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
I’m so cold my bones feel like braking, the single digits in NY has taken toll on everyone. But, the heatwave its coming… xx
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I’m so sorry! That’s miserably cold!
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Aw.. It will get better . You are just now used to warm temps is all and yep your body regards any kind of drop as grrrr and brrrr.
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And my skin feels sooo old! I’m not used to this.
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Get on the nice soothing creams xxxxxx
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May you warm up soon
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May we all! Some of my blogging friends are dealing with awfully cold weather. I felt guilty making light of it!
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You and me both. I’m miserable!
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I’m sorry! Stay warm!
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I feel for you, I am not a fan of winter either, however we have just hit 45C on Saturday, so sending you some warmth – as we have so much extra to share 🙂
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We’ll gladly take it!
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🙂
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The poor cat on the radiator sums it up perfectly and this is me some mornings, huddled around a heater. Here in the UK the damp makes it feel doubly cold! Hope you have normal warm weather soon!
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It finally got back to the 60’s here in St. Augustine and my wife stopped complaining. 🙂 – Marty
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It was 70 something here today. The cats are out on the screened in porch reveling in the warmth.
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Yes, ours too! I think we hit exactly 70 here also, but alas only for like an hour maybe. But still, progress!
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