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Stayed inside

A cold, windy day. Not nearly as cold as New Year's, but the wind just didn't let up. Took down the Christmas tree, as it wasn't going to last much longer.

Called Bob (P) last night, and he sounded a lot better, making steady improvements after his accident. He seemed to remember every obscure past people and events I brought up, without any real hesitation. When I asked him about his clearing his throat a lot, he said they had given him a tracheotomy, and there was still a flap of skin inside that trapped mucus, which he had to clear regularly.

Still in good humor, and sounded like he was going to make a full recovery. Prayers are being answered!

Rehearsing music for upcoming concerts. We'll see how that all turns out...

Happy New Year! ----- Brrr!

I won't be going for a bike ride today, that's for sure...

WIND CHILLS THIS MORNING WILL BE BETWEEN MINUS 20 AND MINUS 30 OVER NORTHERN AND MOUNTAIN SECTIONS THIS MORNING AND BE BETWEEN MINUS 10 AND MINUS 20 OVER SOUTHERN AND COASTAL SECTIONS.

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Holiday #3 at Mom & Dad's

Today was yet another family celebration, and again a lot of fun. We watched some old 8mm films from the late 50s through early 70s, and provided our own commentary, as there is no sound on the film. Chris had arranged to have them transferred to DVD for preservation and ease of showing. Good memories and good times!

Holiday at home

Christmas has come and gone, and our family get-together (21 people) was pleasant, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Maybe they were all too full to complain, with a large ham, standing rib roast, and home-made pasta with Bolognese sauce (thanks Jeff and Lisa!), potatoes, veggies, pickles, olives, cheeses, smoked salmon, wine, beer, soda, pies, cookies, candy, and more!

Who doesn't love "thunder snow"?

Didn't get out today after church / shopping / lunch. Stayed home and made candied orange peels, and started preparations for Christmas dinner at our house.

Nice weather!

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
410 PM EST SUN DEC 21 2008
INTERIOR YORK-INTERIOR CUMBERLAND-COASTAL YORK-COASTAL CUMBERLAND-SAGADAHOC-LINCOLN-KNOX-SOUTHERN CARROLL-MERRIMACK-BELKNAP-STRAFFORD-INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM-COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF... NORTH WINDHAM... GORHAM... BRIDGTON... BIDDEFORD... SACO... OLD ORCHARD BEACH... PORTLAND... SOUTH PORTLAND... WESTBROOK... BATH... TOPSHAM... WALDOBORO... BOOTHBAY HARBOR... WISCASSET... ROCKLAND... CAMDEN... THOMASTON... WOLFEBORO... CONCORD... LACONIA... TILTON-NORTHFIELD... MEREDITH... ROCHESTER... DOVER... DURHAM... DERRY... LONDONDERRY... EXETER... PORTSMOUTH... HAMPTON
410 PM EST SUN DEC 21 2008

...BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW AND THUNDER SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING...

HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS ACROSS SOUTHERN MAINE AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE...ESPECIALLY ALONG AND NEAR THE COASTLINE. THERE MAY BE AREAS OF THUNDER SNOW BETWEEN 6 AND 8 PM ALONG AND NEAR THE COAST AS WELL. TEMPERATURES WILL BE MAINLY IN THE TEENS. NORTH WINDS WILL INCREASE...GUSTING TO AS HIGH AS 35 MPH AT TIMES...CAUSING BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

Later:
715 PM EST SUN DEC 21 2008

...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS PORTIONS OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE...

HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO FALL AT A RATE OF AN INCH OR TWO PER HOUR ACROSS MUCH OF MAINE AS WELL AS CENTRAL AND NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE THROUGH 9 PM. THE VISIBILITY WILL BE NEAR ZERO AT TIMES. WINDS WILL GUST OVER 30 MPH FROM THE NORTH...BEFORE WINDS SWITCH TO THE WEST. THIS WILL CAUSE BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF THE SNOW.

THE SNOW WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH IN INTENSITY ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND EXTREME SOUTHWEST MAINE BETWEEN 8 AND 10 PM. TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN IN THE TEENS.

TRAVEL WILL CONTINUE TO BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS THROUGH LATE THIS EVENING.

Who doesn't love "thunder snow"?

New England weather continues

Yesterday and last night's snow added up to almost 12 inches, but it was very light and easily removed. Tomorrow's doesn't sound as though that will be the case - it may even end as rain or ice. I don't think we want ice!

I was able to go cross-country skiing this morning. The number of downed trees and branches in the woods is quite high. Trails required numerous short detours, and the day is rather cold, but it still beats sitting home. Not sure if I will be able to get out in tomorrow's storm to ski again, but I have Monday off...

It's still officially fall, but looks like winter!

I had the day off from work and did some shopping to help the economy. There was plenty of traffic on the roads and people in the stores. If everyone is buying, we are in good shape in our area.

The snow didn't start until almost 3 PM vs. the noon forecast, but it's definitely snowing hard, temperature in the low teens, and quite windy. With another snow storm expected Sunday night, we should have our first white Christmas in several years. And since I have Monday off I won't stress too much about cleaning up early in the morning.