It’s January 9th and I’m officially over winter.

[#1hoosierfan]

This is not to take anything away from the California fires, I know that is much worse. This is just a vent.

I live in the very Southern most part of Indiana. We don’t get a lot of snow. I think our yearly average is just over 1 foot. That usually comes over 3-4 snowfalls. Unlike the rest of the state, it is very “hilly” here.

Last Sunday and Monday we got 10 inches of snow with ice mixed in. The snow was like concrete. We ended up having to pay someone to scrape the driveway (we sit 1/2 acre back on our lot) and it took almost 2 days to find someone to do it because everyone else was looking too.

I’m a teacher. We were supposed to go back to school from break on Monday. That has not happened as many roads are still crap (rural area.) Woke up this morning to find out we go under another Winter Storm Warning tomorrow with expected 3-5 inches.

I know people farther north have a lot more resources to clear roads, but I still have no desire to live anywhere where this much snow happens. It’s not even projected to get above freezing here until January 18th. Over it.

 

[lynxstch]

It's only Jan 9'th . Wait until tomorrow to be over it, lol -- I'm right there with you though.

 

[cabanafrau]

The deep chill has arrived here overnight and I am not enjoying it. I'm in southeast MI and ironically have much less snow than you and definitely am not looking forward to a single flake. 2012/13 and 2013/14 winters about did me in when snow covered the ground and we didn't see it again until end of March and we had arctic blasts one after the other keeping temperatures ridiculously cold for weeks on end.

I join you in your rejection of winter's games.

 

[OHmomof2]

Yes, once the Christmas holiday is over…I’m done with the cold! Currently have a tropical background playing on the tv. Granddaughter was excited the sun was out today, as was I, but it’s only 18 degrees out right now…ugh.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

It's only Jan 9'th . Wait until tomorrow to be over it, lol -- I'm right there with you though.

See, I don’t even know what dang day it is! I’ll change it.

 

[cabanafrau]

See, I don’t even know what dang day it is! I’ll change it.

Well I didn't even notice. Actually captured the reality of the situation IMO -- don't matter the day, winter can just go away!

 

[soccerdad72]

I hear you. We got somewhere around 12-15 inches over the weekend, most of it Saturday, but every day after that, we've had 1-2 inches more. Every morning, I'm heading out to do more shoveling (thankfully, our broken snow blower was ready today). They're predicting 3-6 more tomorrow. It's the worst for our dog - 2 feet of snow makes for a tough situation for a miniature dachshund.

I'd say we're escaping the snow as we leave for vacation next week - except we're going to Switzerland so our boys can ski.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

I hear you. We got somewhere around 12-15 inches over the weekend, most of it Saturday, but every day after that, we've had 1-2 inches more. Every morning, I'm heading out to do more shoveling (thankfully, our broken snow blower was ready today). They're predicting 3-6 more tomorrow. It's the worst for our dog - 2 feet of snow makes for a tough situation for a miniature dachshund.

I'd say we're escaping the snow as we leave for vacation next week - except we're going to Switzerland so our boys can ski.

We have friends in Switzerland skiing right now.

Enjoy!

 

[ClaraOswald]

We've had super cold weather lately here but no snow really. I'd actually prefer a bit of snow right now. As long as it doesn't effect my flight to Florida in a couple weeks.

But the cold is starting to bug me. I actually love winter. But when it's too cold for my son to go outside for recess....that's a huge bummer.

 

[MICKIMINI]

It's cold and flurrying right now. What I miss most is the hot tub! We can get severe cold here in NH and we shut it down so that a power outage doesn't freeze it. April????

 

[TippyThomas]

This time of year always gets to me physically and mentally, so I agree with you completely. I'm over winter as well. Cold weather hurts.

 

[sam_gordon]

Supposed to get another couple of inches of snow tomorrow. Snow is ALWAYS preferable to ice/freezing rain.

I heard/read somewhere about a meme going around with "After this three day trial of winter, I'm ready to cancel my subscription!"

I'm ready to retire (still 10+ years away) and go somewhere with no snow. Which means either Florida (hurricanes) or Southwest.

 

[soccerdad72]

This time of year always gets to me physically and mentally, so I agree with you completely. I'm over winter as well. Cold weather hurts.

 

[Meriweather]

I love winter.....ours is warmer that usual. I would like about 10 degrees lower and maybe some rain

 

[ClaraOswald]

It's cold and flurrying right now. What I miss most is the hot tub! We can get severe cold here in NH and we shut it down so that a power outage doesn't freeze it. April????

We would like to get a swim spa and I do worry about what would happen in a power outage situation. Thankfully, we don't typically get many in the winter time. I think in my 16 years as a homeowner, we've only had 1 longer power outage (maybe 15 hours? can't remember) due to super wet snow. No long ones due to ice. But with climate change...who knows what the future holds. Definitely a concern since swim spas are insanely pricey.

 

[MICKIMINI]

We would like to get a swim spa and I do worry about what would happen in a power outage situation. Thankfully, we don't typically get many in the winter time. I think in my 16 years as a homeowner, we've only had 1 longer power outage (maybe 15 hours? can't remember) due to super wet snow. No long ones due to ice. But with climate change...who knows what the future holds. Definitely a concern since swim spas are insanely pricey.

It is a four person hot tub...I WISH it was a swim spa! They really aren't that expensive and spending an hour (or more) soaking every afternoon is absolute bliss! Oh, and if there is anything I have to discuss with DH, that is the time, or about 15 minutes after he gets in LOL!

 

[ClaraOswald]

It is a four person hot tub...I WISH it was a swim spa! They really aren't that expensive and spending an hour (or more) soaking every afternoon is absolute bliss! Oh, and if there is anything I have to discuss with DH, that is the time, or about 15 minutes after he gets in LOL!

Nice. The swim spa I have my eyes on is around $30,000. (Plus electricity hook ups, reinforced concrete pad, and any decking we might want.) So basically a pretty big project but I really hope we can make it work sometime. I would love it for relaxing but also exercising. And helping our son learn to swim. He's been in private swim lessons geared towards kids with special needs but progress has been so slow. More time in the water would make a huge difference, I think.

Sorry...rambling now. And just dreaming of the day we can make it happen!