If I didn't know it was February, yesterday's weather would have me absolutely believing it was April. I woke up to bright, cheery sunshine and a breeze so warm that I found myself opening windows. Before long, the temperature was 67 degrees - unheard of in a month that has an average snowfall of 6-10 inches and is the second snowiest month.
It was the kind of day that tempts me to forget indoor chores and decide to get my hands and knees dirty tinkering in the garden, plotting and planning on changes to make, while dreaming of sun-kissed tomatoes. Yes, it would have been a terrific jump-start on the garden to-do list, but I resisted.
Yesterday my plan was to finish sorting the computer room closet...and when I say closet, I'm being generous. It's one of those tiny spaces tucked under the stairs in old homes, where the ceiling gradually gets lower and lower - no standing up in the back! And while it's small, and truly, can't hold much, it was certainly overflowing with paperwork. I ended the day with most of it done, happy that on Wednesday I'd wrap it up for certain.
Except that today I'm a bit sluggish...there's nothing like the adrenaline surge from a 5:30 AM Emergency Alert for a Tornado Warning - in February? Shaking the cobwebs out I read the words, "TAKE COVER NOW!" and quickly made a mental checklist: blankets, ID, flashlights, phone chargers, etc. ready to move to the basement? And while we were spared any damage, unfortunately some areas saw winds gusting at 60-110 mph and weren't as fortunate.
And so yesterday's hint of Spring is now long gone...today it is bleak with icy winds finding every way possible inside a house built 160 years ago. Tonight the low is expected to be 21 degrees, but here, surrounded by acres of open fields, it will be colder...I'd say Winter will linger just a bit longer.
Ahhh February - somehow it seems to teach us patience as it teeters between seasons.
Well, we might as well make it an event then, I'm planning on toasting marshmallows over the fire tonight - it's always a good time for s'mores!
Yesterday we went about outside without a jacket. Today we wore our winter coats. February is a tricky month for sure.
ReplyDeleteI couldn’t agree more! Just give me an old fashioned winter - say November through February?!
DeleteSo glad you were spared the worst of it. Yesterday it was breezy and got up to 62 degrees! This morning it’s 37. Ah well, at least we have been granted an extra day this month! Stay toasty!
ReplyDeleteYou’re so right, a great way of looking at it - a bonus day is always a good thing!
DeleteAh! False spring. The weather does like to tease us, doesn't it. I'm glad you managed to avoid any damage and I hope you stay nice and cosy indoors, for the time being. X
ReplyDeleteThanks Jules - it can be a little scary, and I’m glad the storm passed quickly for us. Yes - inside today staying cozy baking cookies - 😊
ReplyDeleteThat is just not kind...to tease us with the weather just so!! Here's to hoping March brings spring to stay!! "Take cover now" - wow that is a disconcerting message, if ever!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were safe. There was a tornado that touched down an hour and a half northwest of us that same morning. We had a bad storm roll in with hail ourselves and then snow in the afternoon. Sure was a fickle day. Janice
ReplyDeleteHello, my friend. Wow! You have had all the weather! I am so glad you avoided major damage to your beautiful home and area. It is tempting to get out there and start the spring things, but then cozy winter reminds us he isn't quite done yet! I know you enjoy your lovely home whatever the weather!
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo-so glad it passed us by. We don’t usually worry about tornados until much warmer weather - it’s always stressful. And I agree - I’m spending today being cozy - a fire, candles, quiet - for me Sunday is set aside to truly rest from whatever may “pounce” on us the rest of the days! Hope you’re doing the same - thanks for the inspiration.
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