Monthly Archives: November 2014

White Stuff on the Ground …. Really

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Barry

OK, I’ve got over my sulk! -3°C overnight, when I got up there really was white stuff, of the frozen variety, on the ground. Admittedly it was frost and not snow, and no where near the 5 feet plus that … Continue reading →

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I’m Sulking!

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Barry

There will be no blog today… I am too busy sulking ‘cos it’s cold out AND Lyn shamed me into going for a walk. See you when the temperature rises.

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There Went the Heat

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Barry

Well, yesterdays 1″ of rain never left the skies. With the exception of 3 short showers totaling 30 seconds, it was a warm dry day. The forecast for overnight was for a chance of a thunderstorm and 4mm of rain. … Continue reading →

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We’re Going to Pay for This

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Barry

A warmer night last night, and a dull overcast morning to wake up to, but it was warm. By mid morning we were up to 22°C. The threatened rain was still a long way off, so I did some more … Continue reading →

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Getting Better

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Barry

A cold night again, but a clear and sunny morning. We climbed up to 15°C today which was very pleasant after the last few days, this was made even better by the lack of any wind. It’s amazing how easy … Continue reading →

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What a Difference the Sun Makes

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Barry

A COLD night, back around the freezing point again, with some strong gusty winds. I read somewhere last week that there was a weather event up in Alaska that would bring the cold weather South, I guess they called that … Continue reading →

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The Storm After the Calm

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Barry

Well, all good things have to come to an end. Although I have been talking (complaining) about the the cooler weather, we have now emerged into downright COLD weather. Overnight was just around freezing with a high today of 5°C. … Continue reading →

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Freeze Warning

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Barry

This morning was overcast but warm, around 65°F with some humidity. I fear this may be the last of the warm weather for a few days as there is a freeze warning out for tonight. West of here in Texas, … Continue reading →

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Calm Before the Storm (or Heat Before the Cold)

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Barry

Another beautiful clear and warm day. The humidity was more noticeable today as the temperature climbed up into the high 70’s. If the forecasters are to be believed we are in for a few cooler days in the mid 50’s … Continue reading →

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Back to Shorts

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Barry

Another beautiful clear sunny morning / day. The heating still came on this morning but not for as long as it has done recently. We’re just past the halfway point of the trip; in three weeks we’ll be on the … Continue reading →

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