Sunday Sunshine? Drier Week, More From Copeland Tower

What seems like weeks of rain & clouds will finally slowly change tomorrow.  We came very close to sunshine today and I need it just to feel some energy again.  I have been back working out and my hip soreness is getting less.  The lack of sun just make many of us feel SAD (seasonal Affected Disorder)

Just to the north of our cloud deck is a band of white from Texas to Kentucky. that's snow on the ground that is quickly melting under the sunshine. The main rains are now to our east and pulling away.

The Arctic cold has retreated for now and you can see the milder air over Texas coming our way.  It will feel nicer later next week.  Finally, Some of you wanted to see more of my new home that I showed you yesterday. I have a full kitchen just as you enter my apartment.

If I want to cook, I can.  But they offer daily food specials and it's Copeland's food!

Off my bedroom is a full bath with plenty of room.

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More importantly, I've met a special friend to share my life.  The official end to being married arrives on Thursday.  My last decade has been challenging. I deserved better.. My next will be fulfilling with love & happiness.  Thanks to all of you who worry about me.  Stay tuned!

Up North Let It Snow, Down South, Just Ugly

Just a week ago, I was up in western Kentucky, and I thought it was cold (20s at night).  Since most days were sunny, it really didn't feel that bad.  This week is colder, along with upper disturbances racing from the SW, and buda bing, some white stuff fell around Bowling Green.  These pictures came from Justin & Emily.

As you can see, they tried to build a snowman, but I'm seeing a turkey!  What do you see?  We are not about to ditch the low clouds and rain until the axis of the upper trough moves to the East Coast.

Yesterday's wave of heavy rain is now over north Florida & Georgia.  Another round is expected on Saturday.

You can see on the temperature map why we're getting rain.  Even though it's chilly, it's not Arctic cold.  In fact, you have to go north of St. Louis to find below-freezing temps.  You snow geeks don't give up.  We're only in early December, and more opportunities will be coming. It's a damp, cold today, but nowhere near cold enough for snow.

We will see some milder spells coming, but for now, it's heavy coat time.  I'm 90% moved in and loving Copeland Tower.  Thanks to Beth Bettencourt-Lechler & her team for making magic and moving me in.  My recent hip replacement limited any help I could offer.  What do you think, Gang?

And a special thanks to my very dear friend Mandy in Monroe for sending my first housewarming gift.  For over a decade, we spent Christmas with her in Monroe.  She made this stocking for me years ago.  I may have no tree or decorations, but I will always have my close friends to celebrate our lives.  Thanks to all of you for your wonderful comments.  Yes, Bob will move on and learn to love again...with your help!  Stay tuned!