Sorry Once Again, Chicago Snow Storm, Bravo Buckeyes

Bowling Green started at 26 this morning, so you know I wasn't going outside.  My grandson Ethan talked me into playing the board game SORRY.  He trashed me yesterday, and I was determined to do better. Well, despite a closer game (4-3), Ethan still beat Pops.

Do you know how my adult ego suffered losing to a six-year-old?!!!  Yeah, he's my grandson, but c'mon, I didn't let him win on purpose.  He beat Pops fair & square.  To say I'm feeling sorry doesn't come close to my feelings.  I'm just sorry I'm not in Chicago, where my sister (Carol) sent me these pictures while she was taking her daughter to the train station.

And to think they are still in November!  I am NOT sorry I'm not there!  This is a fast-moving snowstorm that has rain along the southern edges.  Today's warm-up will be brief as colder air is coming back.

This snowstorm comes at a bad time, as many folks are trying to get back home after the big holiday.

Another surge of Arctic air is heading into the northern states.

Ahead of this next front, we could see some showers locally.  Tonight's rains have been mainly to our north. We have touched 70+ this afternoon while most of Kentucky is in the 40s.

It looks to be a chilly week for NOLA, not half as chilly as Ann Arbor tonight!  You knew it had to end sometime as UM has beaten the Buckeyes 5 straight years.  Today, OSU had the more physical, more experienced & talented team.  They deserved to win, and so congrats.  I hope the Saints are looking at that team for players to draft.  No more Northern Iowa or Texas at San Antonio guys.  Tomorrow ends the 2025 hurricane season.  More on that tomorrow.  Stay tuned!

Happy Thanksgiving, Be Grateful For Family, Stay Warm

 I remember growing up in the 50s & 60s how important Thanksgiving was as a FAMILY holiday.  We'd start with the Zabrecky's in Whiting for a midday meal then head to south Hammond to the McSemek's for another huge evening meal.  Those were wonderful memories with FAMILY members many no longer with us.  After I married Paula, it was Thanksgiving with the Dybel's.  She would so love Ethan as now every Thanksgiving is with Justin & Emily.

Those of you who still have Mom & Dad with you, cherish this day.  Be grateful for the life they gave you and how you will carry on this tradition long after they have passed.  Family, I pray for those of you who haven't had good family memories.  May you someday find peace.  I just want to find warmth again!  Bowling Green was 37 this AM and the forecast is in the 20s the next 3 days.  I fly back on Monday BEFORE some snow might arrive on Tuesday.

The Great Lakes snow machine is in full force.  Fortunately, southern Kentucky is in sunshine, but it's still in the low 40s.

i see NOLA also is in full sun, but you're 12-15 degrees warmer.

With my flyback scheduled for Monday, the NOLA forecast is not encouraging.  Plane will probably be delayed?

As I mentioned yesterday, my next podcast will be from the Corvette Museum and I'm hoping Justin can get me to one of the local bourbon distilleries for another podcast.  Of course, you won't be able to watch either unless you subscribe at bobbreck.com.  During the summer, this is a hurricane blog &  podcast.  In the colder months, it'll often be about life & FAMILY.  Happy Thanksgiving Gang.  Stay tuned!