We have been alternating the last several weeks between turning the heater on, turning the air conditioning on and leaving them both off. It is cool one night, but we know it will get up to warmer temperatures tomorrow. Now, we are back to nice autumn weather. Let’s hope it remains for awhile.
My wife of course has the added frustration of does she put her summer clothes away or leave them be? So, we have boxes of clothes on the floor. Please do not even mention the volume of clothes, as I learned that lesson the hard way. We husbands can be taught, but it might require us getting banged in the head by a pillow to make it sink in.
Of course, the retailers have started Christmas and holiday advertising in earnest. I have always done my best to ignore these commercials as it slights my favorite holiday of Thanksgiving. The cooler days will help even more with that holiday, meaning we may be able to light a fire at our outside picnic, a tradition we started when the pandemic was waning. Cooler weather means you can take an extra bite or two of the offerings.
We are fortunate with our gatherings that we are all of a similar mindset politically, so we have been able to avoid louder discussions. It is not that we don’t have more strident folks in the family, they just are not part of our immediate family. Other families are not so lucky. So, be prepared to change topics and divert attention. Some folks just like to bait others, so those folks should be avoided. Vote with your feet and leave the room.
So, enjoy these cooler days. Have a fun holiday season. And, may your college or pro football team be victorious.
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Actually, in our house, it is my husband who has the surplus of clothes – also unmentionable – lol.
VJ, is a stylish man or just can’t throw anything out? Keith
We’ve had the up and downs with the heating too. Since the cost of heating is a big issue in the UK at the present, this is some relief for many households.
Wise advise on political discourse Keith, I suspect recent encounters with an agitator of some sort; the discourse has been concluded as far as I am concerned.
Congratulations on the mid-term results, and to you for all your personal efforts.
Best wishes
Roger
Thanks Roger. Your voice to many matters. Thanks for opining from afar with your pearls of wisdom. Keith
Thank you Keith for your kind words.
I feel honoured.
You are most welcome.
oh man we’re freezing with the whole middle of the house with out heat and insulation and the heating isn’t hooked up.. Sooooooon I hope Keith!!
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Oh Cindy, bundle up. Stay warm. Keith
thanks, I’m defrosting in the sun outside right now so there’s the silver lining ..xo❣️
Cindy, you are defrosting? Too funny. Keith
That sounds like a beautiful Thanksgiving tradition. We have developed new traditions for Christmas too due to the pandemic. Not everything was bad about it.
And you definitely are lucky with your family.
So, here the temps have gone up again due to our warm wind phenomenon that shows at times during the cold season. But it will be cold again soon.
Thanks Erika. We really enjoy the picnic approach. I hope you have nice weather for the holidays. Keith
As we say, there is no bad weather only bad clothes… lol
It’s getting a little chilly around here so I’ve been able to re-season my closet… although my summer clothes aren’t too far away. I was pretty tired of short sleeves and sandals so the change is welcome.
I guess I’m lucky that I have never had to endure a holiday dinner that included the airing of grievances. That can’t be good for the digestion.
Enjoy your picnic! That sounds like a nice tradition.
Janis, stay warm. I am wearing a shirt and sweatshirt here. Digestion would be impaired by some strident folks. We do love the picnic. Take care. Keith
Nice reflections in a country possibly coming to terms with its immediate past political turmoil
Thanks David. Let’s hope we are. Unfortunately, will we have to contend with an endless stream of bogus investigations in the House to discredit people, not get at the truth. Yet, it may show how the Republican Party is not that interested in focusing on issues to help people with small bank accounts. Keith
And probably snow on the ground tomorrow or Wednesday too. Not a lot. Just a warning shot across our bow, so to speak, that winter is tiptoeing in through the back door.
Marilyn, tiptoeing is preferable over the in the face onslaught. Keith
But sadly, I think winter is coming a bit early this year. It’s colder than usual and the leaves fell prematurely (drought result I understand). The forecasters can’t seem to make up their minds whether this will be a bit of nothing or maybe a bit more of something. Oh sigh. At least we still appear to have a government. So far, so good.
True on the government.
We’ve had the ups and downs of temps here as well, but those cool nights were the saving grace. I love the idea of being able to enjoy the outdoors on Thanksgiving. It adds something special to the gathering.
Lisa, it does. The shelter we use is covered and we have lit a fire the last two years in the fireplace. It is lovely. Take care, Keith