So a picture of a hibiscus flower is displayed in the spirit of optimism. Ain't it purty?
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Too Cold to Plow
It's a Sunday on which the temperature in the Saintly City stayed south of zero, with wind chill that kills. I stayed inside for most of the day, only venturing out for a trip to the corner mailbox to send bill payments, and to see how cold it was. It was so cold that I came inside and baked Lillie's Red Devils food cake to warm the kitchen and my soul. The old heating system blew out one of the radiator water pumps, so half the house is without fresh heat. The temperature inside has settled at 55. I'm throwing some money at the problem tomorrow. Herb built a fire in the fireplace and we're waiting out the 10 below that's coming tonight. It's like the cold nights on the Saw place near Midway.
So a picture of a hibiscus flower is displayed in the spirit of optimism. Ain't it purty?
So a picture of a hibiscus flower is displayed in the spirit of optimism. Ain't it purty?
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Ancient Chinese proverb say: Furnace problems do not occur in August.
It is true what gino says, but it is good to have a system that allows half of your house to be heated. Frozen pipes are not to be trifled with. How was the cake? Santini
Very pretty flower -- it could have bloomed nicely in some historical park. (Speaking of history, the Aleutian island where Dad was in 1944 is Amchitka. Google it -- it is interesting WWII history.) SS, again
Thanks for the comments. The heating guy will be here soon. The inside temp is 49 and only -4 outside. About the same temp as Amchitka this month. TT
Anchitka is out in the middle of the Bering Straits. Probably a good bit warmer than where you are. Or maybe not. Good luck with heat. 49 is cold for inside. Santini
Nice hibiscus. I may photograph another one here, soon. There are a few blooming in my yard. SS
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