It’s Winter Here, Too!
By DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
United States
January 20, 2019 9:19am CST
It’s winter here, too, in The Sunshine State, but you’d never know it. We had some rain this morning, but the sun is back. It will be pleasant during the day, but cold tonight and very breezy.
Our friends, the famous playwright and his wife, are back. They invited us out to dinner tonight with my sister-in-law and a few others. Can’t wait to see them and catch up.
Meanwhile, I will work on notifications that crept up on me. I just took a look at the weather forecasts for my family and myLot friends all over the USA and Canada. I pity you all. 
How is your weather?
~Photo of my husband and me by the Atlantic Ocean at The Breakers Hotel~
How is your weather?
~Photo of my husband and me by the Atlantic Ocean at The Breakers Hotel~44 people like this
49 responses
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
20 Jan 19
As I look out, you winter is much more appealing. It's a white-out with winds blowing and we'll probably get more than a food of snow before this storm ends on Monday. We've been asked to stay home if possible and many activities including religious services have been cancelled.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
21 Jan 19
@DianneN About 2 more months and winter will be over for another year. 
Send us a bit of sun if you can spare some? 
Send us a bit of sun if you can spare some? 2 people like this
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
21 Jan 19
@1hopefulman I wish I could. You will make it through winter as you always do, and hopefully will have some nice warm, sunny days thrown in.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Jan 19
I'm really sorry to hear it, Felix. I did check the weather in certain parts of Canada and it ALL looks awful, especially the bitter cold. We lost our power at our "vacation" home up north, but it's on again. Although there is no snow, they are getting rain and the temps will freeze tonight. Not good.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
20 Jan 19
The different shades of blue in the picture and the persons there making it a wonderful one
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
20 Jan 19
@DianneN oh, it's like you colour coordinated with the sea and each other
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@snowy22315 (182315)
• United States
20 Jan 19
Not too bad now,,,but going to turn bitter. I don't think we will have snow though.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jan 19
The weather here in SoCal mirrors yours.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jan 19
@DianneN Speaking of ducks, I saw a flock of ducks dropping down from flight, into the icy cold Tawas River this morning! They aren't phased by that, in the least bit
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@much2say (56122)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jan 19
I love this pic of you two 
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We actually had some good days of rain - real rain - and we actually were soaking wet here . . . unbelievable as we haven't had this much rain in eons - we loved it!! And now it looks like we are back to 70s again soon - so we are good .
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We actually had some good days of rain - real rain - and we actually were soaking wet here . . . unbelievable as we haven't had this much rain in eons - we loved it!! And now it looks like we are back to 70s again soon - so we are good .3 people like this
@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
20 Jan 19
This morning feels much like spring here but winter is rolling this way fast. We are not expecting snow but temps are expected to drop from near 60F (15C) to below 20F (-5C) overnight. We will be down near freezing by dinnertime.
I know you must be missing CT this morning and all the beautiful snow their having. 
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Jan 19
Feel free to use Fahrenheit temps with me. Lol! 20F is darn cold, but at least it won't last long.
Of course I don't miss CT, but I do worry about our vacation home there.. We lost power, but it's back on now. My son went to check the house before the rain freezes. We are so grateful that he bought a house so close to us - 1.8 miles away.
. We lost power, but it's back on now. My son went to check the house before the rain freezes. We are so grateful that he bought a house so close to us - 1.8 miles away.2 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
20 Jan 19
We didn't get as much snow from the storm as predicted but yes, it's going to be freaking freezing. Enjoy your Florida weather !
Beautiful picture of you and your husband
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@moffittjc (121734)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Jan 19
I was beginning to wonder if we were even going to get a winter here in Florida. Just yesterday, I spent the day at the beach in Tampa, as it was sunny and very warm, and yet tonight we are going to get down below freezing. So funny how we can have such crazy temperature swings in just one day.
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@moffittjc (121734)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Jan 19
@Elizaby In my opinion, the temperature fluctuations have gotten worse with global warming/climate change. Gone are the days when it would get cool and stay cool for weeks at a time. Now it's hot one day, cold the next day, rainy the day after that, etc. It also makes it hard to plan for weekend outdoor activities in the winter because you can never be sure what to expect with the weather.
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
21 Jan 19
@moffittjc That is why I often say from the first cool or cold snap in Florida we are in our second season when you flip from one extreme (or some times inbetween) to the other as you wake up to see if you are wearing spring summer fall or winter clothing that day or need to take clothing with you for a front coming in)
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@andriaperry (117157)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Jan 19
We will have one cold day and two cold nights, very windy today.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jan 19
Such a lovely couple and what a nice photo:) Your weather is beautiful and our wind chill factor this morning, was -20 degrees below zero! Monday, it's suppose to be even colder
I refuse to go outdoors to shovel this darn snow I hope your dinner date was fun:)
I refuse to go outdoors to shovel this darn snow I hope your dinner date was fun:)2 people like this
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Jan 19
Many thanks, Karla. I hope you get a warmup soon. It's the bitter cold that would keep me indoors, too. We lost power at our "vacation" house up north today, but it's back on now. We need the power to keep the heat running to prevent our pipes from bursting. Thank goodness our son and neighbors keep us posted.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
21 Jan 19
@kobesbuddy Yes, we are so lucky to have him around. He's very savvy with houses, unlike our older son. Useless. lol
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jan 19
@DianneN Thank heavens, your son is keeping a close eye on those critical issues, in the north! My brother had heat-tape wrapped around his water pipes. Whenever the weather got bitter cold, he could just plug it in to keep their water from freezing.
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Yes, I have plenty of snow, but they say snow will fall again.
@GardenGerty (160996)
• United States
20 Jan 19
I am ready for winter to retreat. However, it is best if we have it now rather than late March or April.
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@wolfgirl569 (108277)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Jan 19
It truly looks like you feel bad for us 
Enjoy
Enjoy2 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (108277)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Jan 19
@DianneN Good that he is there to check it. Hope everything is ok.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Jan 19
@wolfgirl569 Yes, everything is okay. We have to worry about the house even when we're away. 
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Jan 19
You look great in that photo; also your husband. We have fine weather here, cooler unlike during those hot dry months.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
20 Jan 19
It has been freezing rain here for the past 3 or 4 hours.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
20 Jan 19
@DianneN yes I will have to work. They never close.
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