Good Afternoon from way up north here. Yep Birdie. It was -20 when I got up at 7 a.m. and -18 when I left for church and foggy too boot. Believe it was ice fog, which forms at cold temps. They had it up on Lake superior one day last week too.
But the sun is shining and it’s now up to 2 above. But we are heading into mid winter meteorlogically wise. Although the calendar says the first day of winter was December 21st, that is actually the astronomical date. The meteorologists use what is called a meteorogical calendar which is really more in linre with the actual seasonal changes. The meteorlogical winter runs from Dec. 1 to March 1st. Spring from March 1 - June 1, Summer from June 1 - Sept. 1, Fall from Sept. 1 - Dec 1.
Yesterday was also a beautiful day. It warmed up to 15, warmest it’s been since Christmas. I was outside just about all afternoon enjoying the day as there is a bit of warmth in the sun. Made a few adjustments on my snowblower, cleaned up my drive and dog’s yard, took dog’s for a walk and threw Pipers ball for her for awhile. They enjoyed the time out there to. Will be heading out for a walk later on today too.
I had a good year this year too. Met new friends from this forum group, enjoyed some travels and just had an all around good year. The year was not with out it’s trials and tribulations for many though. But I am ready for 2018 and whatever it brings. Happy New Years Eve everyone