The local power outages made me think of the first Christmas we were in this house 3 years ago. A storm knocked out hundreds of trees. We were without power for 72 hours. It came back Christmas Eve day. We lived for those 72 hours without any electricity, heat or water (because we are on a well). Those 72 hours were long and cold and we just sat snuggled on a mattress by the fire under every blanket we owned. When the power came back on the area of house we were living in was 11 C/ 52 F. After a second power outage that summer that lasted 95 hours got a generator, so we would be much more comfortable if we were without power again.
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| Christmas Eve Day - Zaphod, Hailey and Emma |
Christmas day was not as warm, only 8 C/42 F. I didn't need a hat, or boots, or a winter coat, just my fleecy. It was lovely. Normal temperatures for this time of year are -10 C/14 F, so you won't hear me complain!
Near fear, looking at the forecast, Old Man Winter is about to wake up and head our way. We will enjoy these last few days before we are back to reality!
We will tell you more about our Christmas in a day or two. We hope everyone had the Merriest of Christmases!
we broke the record here in Jacksonville too we hit 85 degrees but it was overcast and sooooo humid. Today is looking like blue skies and warm again.
ReplyDeleteHailey and Phod for as long as we have known you we never remember there not being considerable snow on your ground by November. 62 must be amazing in December.
ReplyDeleteWe heard on the news the Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC were blooming. They always bloom in April. Crazy weather but we are so glad you enjoyed it. You appreciated the warmth a lot more by remembering those cold days w/o power too
hugs madi your bfff
OMD, that is warm! It is cold here, single digits at night and only 22F (-5C) today!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
its in the 70s at my dads in philly,Happy Boxing Day xx Rachel and Speedy
ReplyDeleteWe too are still waiting for cold weather, although we have had no shortage of wind and rain.
ReplyDeleteThis year we worked out that our aunties in Virginia and Texas had the same temps as we did for Christmas. It's cool here....BOL!
ReplyDeleteWe have NO SNOW either! Instead there are flowers blooming! What's up with that?
ReplyDeleteIsn't this AMAZING weather? WE are LOVING IT...
ReplyDeleteWe are sooooo glad to got to enjoy some warm Christmas temps this year!!!
ReplyDeleteSmileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
This year's winter weather has been crazy warm! For us on Christmas day is was nearly 70*!! Like you my Mom has been enjoying it...but also kind of not - she actually missed having a white Christmas!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read about how your Christmas day went!
We are having record warm weather here too. No complaints because we know winter is just around the corner.
ReplyDeleteWe are also having crazy hot weather! It has been in the 80's this week but it's expected to be in the 30's this Thursday. I am expecting some pretty severe storms between now and then!
ReplyDeleteIt was 85 and 90% humidity on Christmas here! We're suppose to cool into the low 60s and 50s fairly soon though.
ReplyDeleteIt is very odd for you up north to be so warm!!! We are having true winter now, and I have to admit that I'm enjoying it. I hope that you enjoy it when it finally arrives!!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your Christmas was wonderful. Sorry for my absence - we had a houseful of guests, which meant very little computer time!
we had a very warm Christmas in New England too. We hated all the snow last year but now we are missing it. There is nothing we enjoy more than being in a warm bed on a cold day. Wishing you a great New Year
ReplyDeleteCute photos. When our power was out for 3 days back in 1996, we got a generator- something about not being able to flush or get water really motivated us.
ReplyDeletewe had a very warm Christmas in New England too. We hated all the snow last year but now we are missing it. There is nothing we enjoy more than being in a warm bed on a cold day. Wishing you a great New Year
ReplyDeleteI swear there's nothing worse than being without power! So glad you have a generator now. The house we hope to buy has one, I'm looking forward to that!
ReplyDeleteWinter will finally be arriving here too, in the form of several inches of snow...just as we were planning a trip out of town...doesn't that figure?
We had a white Christmas at my house. I could have done without the snow, but Old Man Winter felt we needed it since we've had mild winters the last few years.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a Merry Christmas!
Belated Merry Christmas to you! We had a warm Christmas Eve too and I plan a post on that this week provided we do not loose electricity or internet from the ice! storm we are supposed to get today.
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