i am enjoying what is likely one of my last shirt-sleeve porch evenings of the season

[fizzgig]

it's been mild a mild fall here in norther colorado, not many nights below freezing and not even a dusting of snow. i think i've turned on the heat twice. but that's all about to change.



i grew up here and have weathered some shitty winters, but last year was almost too much for me and i am not stoked about this. thank gods that, unlike last winter, i have a functioning heater in my car.

[rurallib]

1. Looks like Veteran's Day will freeze us all

[fizzgig]

3. my husband works mostly outside

and he's not going to be a happy camper. i foresee the crock pot in my future.

[rurallib]

5. Ms. Lib made an OUTSTANDING veggie soup last week.

[fizzgig]

6. i'll do chili for sure

maybe an acorn squash/sweet potato soup.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

2. Yeah, me too. I finally have to put on a shirt at night.

Hell, here in Tucson it will be soon in the 70s. And that does not even take the wind chill factor into effect.

Edited to add: Didn't turn on the AC all day! Still had to use the ceiling fans though.

[fizzgig]

4. sounds perfect to me

but any big drop in temperature is uncomfortable.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

7. Yeah, actually, these are the best months all year.

by August, the pool will be to hot to swim in.

[madamesilverspurs]

8. Sweaters, heavy socks, and tylenol.

Cold I can dress for, but that barometric plunge is gonna be killer on joints. Not looking forward to it!

[fizzgig]

9. i'm just hoping the wind doesn't pick up

[shenmue]

10. Oh noes

[fizzgig]

11. iz ok

i haz kitteh blanket

[shenmue]

12. Yay!