We Dodged A Bullet - The Storms Hit South of Us But It's COLD

It's cold up here in the Frozen Northlands right now. The big snowstorm hit south of us (fortunately), so the Twin Cities didn't really get snow, but we got the cold. We're currently entering our second day when we won't get above zero degrees F (that's a high of -17.7C for my overseas friends). In anyone's book, that's cold. the computer room, where I'm currently at, is a "cozy" 68 F (20 C), and the rest of the house is perched at around 62 F (16.67 C). It's -8 F (-22.22 C) outside right now, and it won't warm up more than a straight zero (-17.77 C) for the day. Winter has finally arrived in the Frozen Northlands, even though we aren't getting much snow so far. 

We ducked out of another storm over the
weekend. It hit south of us, but barely 
brushed the southern end of the Twin 
Cities. Oh happy me! So far DH hasn't had 
to drag snow off the roof at all, and my driveway 
shoveling has been minimal. It's been COLD - 
really cold, but I can handle that. I know how 
to bundle up and I have my "Canada hat". LOL

I'm actually just fine with the lack of snow. I realize we're still in a drought, and the snowpack and corresponding snow melt in Spring would help minimize the drought conditions. But I shoveled FAR too much snow in last year's record-setting winter. It's rather nice to have gone into the New Year without having to clear the snow off the roof, and having had to only shovel the driveway twice. I'm not a "weather wimp" (as my dear friend living in California terms herself), but I think we need a milder winter this year to make up for last year's icy hell. I can always bundle up tightly for the cold temps, but my back appreciates not having to shovel as much. 

Most of the people have the day off today to celebrate 
Martin Luther King day. He certainly deserves a holiday 
to think about his words. Those quoted in the picture 
aren't as well known, but it's a good tenet for life, isn't it? 

Football yesterday was FUN. I loved the fact that Green Bay beat Dallas. I'm not a fan of either team, but I'll root for almost any team over Dallas - LOL. The LA vs Detroit game was really fun, but I had to go to sleep before the end. It turned out to be a one-point difference, with Detroit pulling out the win. So WTG for our Northern teams! On Saturday, Kansas City blow the Dolphins out of the water, and Cleveland was run over by the Texans. This afternoon we get Pittsburgh vs Buffalo for the early game, and Philadelphia vs Tampa Bay for the night game. It's a holiday for most people (not for me, though), so having an afternoon game on a Monday worked out well. 

I didn't watch the Kansas City Chief's playoff game. It 
wasn't broadcast on network TV, only on Peacock. We 
have Peacock, but it's more hassle, and it just wasn't 
important enough to go to the trouble. 

We're winding down the football season and of course Minnesota never made it this far. Although the Vikings have actually been in the Super Bowl at least twice, we've never actually won it. Denver, on the other hand, has won the Super Bowl three times, even though they weren't anywhere in the mix this year. In football, I'll always be a Denver Broncos fan first, and in ice hockey, I'm totally a Minnesota Wild fan (although they're not playing well this year). 

We don't close for Martin Luther King Day, we stay 
open, and usually have good sales. We'll see. LOL

So, if you have today off work, enjoy your holiday. I'm going to the shop and I'll spend most of the day with my heater on, trying to stay warm, while listening to the afternoon football game. I hope you have a great Monday and I'll be back tomorrow. Slava Ukraini and חיים למען ישראל.