VERY COLD!

That is what it says on the forecast for last night, today, and tomorrow. I woke up this morning, er, afternoon...the sun was shining brightly...I checked the weather on the laptop and it said -24. Dude. There have been some schools in MN that have closed due to the cold....NOT the snow, but the cold. Ya'll know how there is a huge difference between air temp and wind chill factor? Well, some air temps around MN fell to about -48! People from da Bay keep asking me what that kind of cold feels like. There are NO words to describe it. The word "painful" comes to mind, but doesn't quite convey it fully.

When hubby gets called to a site, it's always afterhours. 'Course that means going when the temps are the coldest. I feel so bad for him 'cuz here he is trying to get over an already bad cough, leaving at the coldest times of the evening, parking in an open garage, and then keeping his fingers crossed that the Lex will actually start up! 'Member how I mentioned that the news have been offering tips on frostbite (which can happen in a matter of minutes...)? They've added hypothermia to that! They say that if you must go out for any reason, you not only HAVE to have your hat, gloves, scarf, etc, but you should also bring along blankets or sleeping bags...in case you get stranded...in case your car dies on you. Not cool. Not cool at all.

Even our Bible study has been cancelled due to the cold. We don't want to risk our cars freezing up and anyone getting sicker than they already are. Did I mention that our apartment underground garage is heated? Thankfully so. There are a few cars outside that haven't moved in a week...honestly, I don't think they can move, even if they wanted.

But hey, gotta run. It's gotten warmer. 'Tis only -2 out! We're goin' to head to the grocery store before it starts dropping again. Peace out, much love. Have a great weekend ya'll...