Hi every one, I am east of Edmonton Alberta and we made the news today as the coldest place on EARTH today. As I type this we are at -38 and -46 with the wind chill. Colder than Antarctica and Siberia. I can't believe we still have power as it usually goes out at temps like this. Tomorrow is going to be even colder by a few degrees so we are bundled up in our tiny 650 sq foot house. This is one of my main reasons to go fulltime by spring, I can't or rather won't do another year at these temps. I will miss the scenery and snow but that is one trade off I am willing to make!!!Stay warm down south folks as this is staying for a day or two even in your neck of the woods, although not as horrid but still need to keep those pipes warm. Take care...Deb
Bob and Lindy said
12:25 AM Dec 7, 2013
I am feeling really warm after your comment. We are in Minneapolis area and its a 'balmy -10F". We are also looking at this winter as being the last in the northland. Stay warm, see you down the road.
sologal said
12:40 AM Dec 7, 2013
Hi Bob & Lindy, -10 is still no picnic. I have a feeling that a lot of us on the verge of full timing will have an easier time transitioning after this winter. I even bought a big buddy heater for emergency this year but I was going to pack it in the motorhome but now it may be used for survival in the house. "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas"---NOT. Well white maybe but freezing not so much.
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
05:54 AM Dec 7, 2013
If -10 is "Balmy" then I guess our 28* is downright a heat wave! It wouldn't be bad here except for the non-stop wind. Its been blowing 15-20 all yesterday, last night, and continueing today.
SnowGypsy said
06:49 AM Dec 7, 2013
How I had hoped to not have to face another winter in the S & B, 3 degrees here today with the high yesterday of 19. It was warmer where I grew up in MI! At least it is dry due to the never ending drought yet another issue. I'd drive away today if we had the trailer purchased, leave the key under mat and call the realtor from the road!
Loretta said
07:52 AM Dec 7, 2013
Well, it is 26 here in southern Arizona at 6:30 am. We do see the sun and it does warm up during the day so it isn't that bad. I don't think I could handle the - temps. At least not in an RV.
el Rojo and Pam said
08:28 AM Dec 7, 2013
We're at 21 in the Dallas area. One of our marinas boat house roof collapsed on about 50 yachts from the ice on the roof. No relief here until late Mon or Tues.
bjoyce said
10:08 AM Dec 7, 2013
My wife's grandfather grew up in Peace River, Alberta, so we have heard many stories on how cold it can get up there.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Saturday 7th of December 2013 12:16:03 PM
WestWardHo said
10:13 AM Dec 7, 2013
Low 40 here in Seal Beach, CA and I thought it was cold with a high of 55 today. Sending some 50 degree weather to our northern friends.
Sherry
Bill and Linda said
10:37 AM Dec 7, 2013
bjoyce wrote:
My wife's grandfather grew up in Peace River, Alberta, so we have heard may stories on how cold it can get up there.
Bill:
Believe it or not, we’ve been to and camped at Peace River.Really nice and pretty place; except for a LOT of rain.We stayed at the Lion’s Club Campground which, unfortunately, had a bad fire and had to clear almost all the trees.
Hi every one, I am east of Edmonton Alberta and we made the news today as the coldest place on EARTH today. As I type this we are at -38 and -46 with the wind chill. Colder than Antarctica and Siberia. I can't believe we still have power as it usually goes out at temps like this. Tomorrow is going to be even colder by a few degrees so we are bundled up in our tiny 650 sq foot house. This is one of my main reasons to go fulltime by spring, I can't or rather won't do another year at these temps. I will miss the scenery and snow but that is one trade off I am willing to make!!!Stay warm down south folks as this is staying for a day or two even in your neck of the woods, although not as horrid but still need to keep those pipes warm. Take care...Deb
Well, it is 26 here in southern Arizona at 6:30 am. We do see the sun and it does warm up during the day so it isn't that bad. I don't think I could handle the - temps. At least not in an RV.
My wife's grandfather grew up in Peace River, Alberta, so we have heard many stories on how cold it can get up there.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Saturday 7th of December 2013 12:16:03 PM
Sherry
Bill:
Believe it or not, we’ve been to and camped at Peace River. Really nice and pretty place; except for a LOT of rain. We stayed at the Lion’s Club Campground which, unfortunately, had a bad fire and had to clear almost all the trees.
Bill