An Annotated Thermometer

60 - Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one in their wardrobe)

50 - Miami residents turn on the heat

40 - You can see your breath, Californians shiver uncontrollably, Minnesotans go swimming

35 - Italian cars don't start

32 - Water freezes

30 - You plan your vacation to Australia, Minnesotans put on t-shirts, politicians begin to worry about the homeless, British cars don't start

25 - Boston water freezes, Californians weep pitiably, Minnesotans eat ice cream, Canadians go swimming

20 - You can hear your breath, politicians begin to talk about the homeless, New York City water freezes, Miami residents plan vacation further south

15 - French cars don't start, you plan a vacation in Mexico, cat insists on sleeping in your bed with you

10 - Too cold to ski, you need jumper cables to get the car going

5 - You plan your vacation in Houston, American cars don't start

0 - Alaskans put on t-shirts, too cold to skate

-10 - German cars don't start, eyes freeze shut when you blink

-15 - You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo, Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects, Miami residents cease to exist

-20 - Cat insists on sleeping in your pajamas with you, politicians actually do something about the homeless, Minnesotans shovel snow off roof, Japanese cars don't start

-25 - Too cold to think, you need jumper cables to get the driver going

-30 - You plan a two-week hot bath, the Mighty Monongahela freezes, Swedish cars don't start

-40 - Californians disappear, Minnesotans button top button, Canadians put on sweaters, your car helps you plan your trip south

-50 - Congressional hot air freezes, Alaskans close the bathroom window

-80 - Hell freezes over, polar bears move south

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Above is my indoor-outdoor thermometer display. I have the heater on, I am snuggled down under blankets and have a cute pink touque on my head. I am drinking mug after mug of hot coffee. I am cold. Don't you judge me.

QOTD:
What is the temperature outside your house today? Are YOU cold?

We're Gonna Die.

We are. Seriously. The desert rats experienced their first cold weather yesterday. SNOW. Yes. We had snow.
The weather bounced between snowflakes and rain for hours but finally left a little dusting of snow. We were cold but nothing could keep us from heading outside a couple times to just watch curiously.

It had been dark for a couple of hours when I looked out the window and saw it. SNOW. I mean really snowing. No rain. Just snow. Fluffy. Gently dancing its way down to land soundlessly. I called to the kid who came to see and immediately ran to put on whatever warm clothes he could come up with and encouraging me to do the same. I did.

We headed out back and just stood for a moment taking in the beauty of it all. Snow falling around him was a first for the kid who has seen already fallen snow maybe twice in his Desert-City-Dweller's life. He was mesmerized and I enjoyed listening to his joyous excitement. Eventually he began to wander around the backyard, flashlight in hand, to explore what wonderful sights the freshly falling snow was offering us. I heard numerous times *This is SO cool!!!*


He made his very first snow angel last night {above} and of course, we made a *snowman*. I use the term snowman loosely. The photograph below is all the explanation you might need to understand why. LOL!


Today it is sunny and the snow is slowly melting. Granted, our snow amount is nothing compared to what most, if not all of you have seen and will see. But for the two freezing desert rats the experience we had caused us to squeal in delight. Even as I write this post I have a big grin on my face as I recall the fun we had last night exploring our very first real winter weather together.

QOTD:
When was the last time you took the time to create a snowman or make a snow angel?