Today it rained all day long. It flatted the snow in some places, and cleared it off in others.
Tonight’s temp is right at freezing and tomorrow is forecasted to be an average ole’ gloomy, cold day.
But Monday will be brutally cold.
We’re under a cold weather advisory here on the outskirts of the Ville. The alert runs from 7:00 PM tomorrow to 10:00 AM ET on Wednesday morning. Per Weather.com: “The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.” You read that right, kids, 20° below zero!!
I’ve had my winter… and now Mother Nature can simply send it somewhere else. I’m done.
Today’s “did you know” is about Lincoln Logs.
I remember Scott had these when we were kids and I loved building with them. I had plastic cows, horses, and pigs that complemented my masterpieces perfectly. The only downside was that I always had to box up every piece EXACTLY like I found them or my favorite brother would cry to Mom. 🙁
Other notable things my brother had that I did not — and that he was made to share with me… Spirograph, High Gear board type game, mad scientist kit (complete with slides and a microscope), and GI Joe dolls (that were always coming around my Barbie, Skipper and Francie). We each had our own etch-a-sketch and View-Master — but I pilfered all of Scott’s round cardboard reels of pictures.
What games/toys did you have as a kid that you remember today?
Now you know: Lincoln Logs, the children’s building toy, was based on an earthquake-proof construction technique used in a hotel in Japan and was patented by John Wright, the son of the hotel’s designer, Frank Lloyd Wright.
I guess they’re saying today is the coldest day of the year. Since we’re only 1/2 way through January, there’s not a lot of competition so far. Still, it’s cold enough for me and probably 99.9% of those living in Indiana. And I’ll bet you never thought you’d hear me say this… but I’ve had enough snow for awhile.
The hounds without thick coats of hair agree.
Dharma is great with the cold because she has the thickest undercoat of any dog I’ve ever owned. Merida and Hugo have a fraction of the body coverage as Dharma.
Memories are wonderful — BUT they’re also a reminder that you’re old as dirt.
Facebook has a “memories” thing that pops up what you posted on the same day throughout the years. When it’s from a couple years ago it’s fun. But when it’s more than a decade and a half ago… holy cow! Perry had hair and I had fewer wrinkles by at least a gazillion…
Now you know: Thomas Edison’s son, Thomas Edison Jr was an aspiring inventor, but lacking his father’s talents, he became a snake oil salesman who advertised his scam products as “the latest Edison discovery”. His dad took him to court, and Jr agreed to stop using the Edison name in exchange for a weekly fee.
This is not a Democrat VS Republican post. It’s not! I promise.
I’m a gamer.
Some like to crochet or knit; others love to read. There are those that work word puzzle books and those who play card games. Me? I love playing video games. I started 100 years ago and I’ve spent who knows how many hours on Everquest and World of Warcraft. I couldn’t name all the games I’ve played but I can name the one I’m playing now.
Path of Exiles 2
Path of Exiles 2 is still in beta but already has a huge following because of its long-running predecessor, Path of Exiles (1). I’m currently playing PoE2… and so is Elon!
But does Elon cheat??
Elon live streams himself playing the game and many have picked up on why they believe he paid for someone else to level his character (boosting) while claiming how great he is for doing it all himself. Elon has bragged that he’s one of the best gamers in the world and his PoE2 character is hardcore. Hardcore is a choice you make on character creation that means if you die… even one time… you’re done. You start over.
This game is brutal, you guys. Elon supposedly leveled his character to 97 (of 100) before dying. For perspective, I created a normal character, have reached level 82, and I’ve literally died way over 100 times. Elon was 7th on the leaderboard for millions of players before his character croaked. But was it actually him that leveled this character like he says… or was it some dude in India getting paid by the richest man on the planet?
My first concern regarding Elon was when he dated Amber Heard — and now this. 🙄
I think it’s awesome that Elon’s playing PoE2. I also think it’s lame when anyonesays they’re great at anything if they’re not. Thing is, I LIKE Elon Musk… and I sure hope those accusing him are wrong.
I respect authenticity more than I do success. What say you?
Today is FRIGID! 🥶
Still trying to figure out what kind of bird is in the photo above. A red head and chest with a cream underbelly combined with dark wings and back doesn’t produce any search results to help me identify him. But whatever it is… it’s a brave little dude to be out and about this morning. BRRR!
Now you know: Brian Acton was rejected by Facebook for a job in 2009. And that same year, he & Jan Koum “took a chance” and co-founded WhatsApp together. Then in 2014 after amassing 450 million global users, they sold WhatsApp to Facebook in a deal that reportedly made both of them a multi-billionaire.
There are days my dogs are out of control. They’re horrible. Dharma loves the snow but can barely get around in it. Merida isn’t a huge fan but won’t let any living being go outside without her. And Hugo thinks snow is the best thing ever. He’s logged at least 200 miles of zoomies with only one accident.
The container holding the snake plant — my favorite, of course — was broken and I didn’t have another. I found a red storage box for a temporary fix and picked up a planter at Walmart that will never be a favorite.
Cold air makes for some major friskiness.
Dogs don’t have sweat glands all over their bodies like humans, so the cooler temps are invigorating. If only I could figure out how to make Hugo and Merida leave that instinct to run, play and hunt at the door. The only upside is after running the 200 miles of zoomies, Hugo’s energy level bottoms out and we have a short reprieve.
Now you know: 41% of American adults believe in ghosts.
Clear driveway after Fluff finished yesterday and I had the Mini out and about. Even the road in front of the barndo is nice and clear.
Then Perry tried to ramp a snow dune.
We all tease Perry about his driving skills — he is the dude that pit maneuvered a police cruiser, after all. For whatever reason (that will never be known), he pulled in the driveway not cleared. And then, for whatever reason, (that will never be known), he went off the grid and slammed into a bank of snow created when the drive was cleaned. He was literally trying to monster truck his way to the garage.
Snow packed under the frame of the all wheel drive vehicle and it was stuck — yes, AFTER I paid $60 bucks to have the drive cleared so no one would get stuck. Our neighbor, Spalding, pulled him out and told him to tell me that he was merely exploring… testing the capabilities of the all wheel drive. 🙄
Flurries and 20° currently.
More “real” snow expected by Friday and temps tomorrow are to be bitter freaking cold. In the negative numbers, y’all. Bundle up — and don’t try to ramp snow dunes. It’s too cold for you and for your potential rescuers.
Now you know: Randy Gardner set the world record by staying awake for 11 days and 25 minutes in 1964 as part of a high school science experiment. He experienced severe cognitive and physical effects but fully recovering afterward.
