Winter - It is a Coming!

 Hello all.  Glad you are here and hope you are all well.  It is in the mid 40's this morning, going to get to upper 60's again.  Yesterday was such a beautiful day, and I did get many little outdoor projects done.  Rain comes in tonight, and then temps are supposed to drop.  It looks to be a much colder end to the week.  It was bound to happen!  We get better temps again next week but get a taste of the chill for a few days anyway.

For those at least in the states, remember that many things will be closed today in honor of Veteran's Day.  Most state and federal offices, mail, most banks, etc.  Plan your day accordingly.

Well here in the northern hemisphere, winter will soon be upon us, if it isn't already.  I know many of you gals north of me have seen snow and very cold temps already.

Have you prepared yourself and your home?

Make sure that furnace is working.  Do you have wood, pellets, etc. if needed?

Check that furnace filter and make sure you have a couple extras around.

Hoses off 

Check your smoke detector batteries

Good seals around your windows and doors

Maybe a draft dodger for the door bottom (you can roll up an old towel)

Got your socks, boots, and coats and gloves at the ready?

If you keep batteries for your rechargeable tools in the garage - bring those batteries inside (if garage isn't heated) - freezing does affect the life of those batteries

All fluids good in the car - also have your scraper in the car.  I keep a scraper in the house as well, that way I can go out and scrape the windows, without having to try to get in the car and deal with snow in the winter.

Do you have plenty of pantry and freezer goods on hand?  If weather gets bad - you may need extra supplies, especially if you live more rural

Pet supplies (food) - ample bedding and housing for any outdoor animals

Good idea to have a small heater or two - just in case something happens to the furnace and you have to wait for service.

Snow shovel and ice melt if needed

I know it is just the beginning of the 'cold' season - but everyone needs to get prepared and have things in order ahead of time.  You don't want a big weather event to happen, and not be prepared.

Now is the time to get things in order.

Just yesterday I noticed that my digital thermostat was kind of sluggish - so I changed the battery in it, and it is much better now!

I wish you each a beautiful day.

Be kind and smile!

Daily gratitude:  I am so very thankful for all Veterans - past and present and for all the sacrifices they have made, so that we can stay free.  Thankful for their families too, as they sacrifice as well.