Right now the temperature stands at 6 degrees. That is 16 degrees warmer than it was yesterday at this time. I walked to the laundry room without a coat this morning. The countdown till Spring stands at 36 days. The temp tomorrow is predicted to reach 30 degrees and one day next week it is to hit 40. It will be flooding here if it warms up. If it will get rid of the snow I am all for it.
Other than laundry I am planning to tidy my house a bit. Not sure what I will cook today. I still haven’t cleaned the bottom shelf of the freezer. Maybe I will do that too and see what I have in there.
And now for the local news, A major water main break in Peoria has caused a lot of problems for the city as it affected quite a large area leaving them with no water and issuing a boil order for other parts of the city, Here in Pekin the hospital laid off several employees and cut the hours to 30 for a good number of other employees to get out of paying them benefits. The governor’s race for this coming November has heated up nicely and there is a lot of political poopiedoop flying around. We have had so many days this winter where the kids have been out of school because of the weather that classes will be held here until well into June. I bet the kids are not liking that one bit. And that is the local news for today. Tune in next week for an update.
http://www.pjstar.com/article/20140210/NEWS/140219978/1994 (Water main break)
http://www.pekintimes.com/article/20140210/NEWS/140219912 (hospital layoffs)
I hope the sun is shining where you are today. Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
Poopiedoop...very euphemistic! LOL! No, the kids will not be liking that one little bit.
ReplyDeleteWell so glad it warmed up. :) I like hearing the news of what is going on in your area. Poor kids. Going to school that long would make my kids sad.
ReplyDeleteAhhh 14 below last night here,the water was on all night long..whew too many nights like that. Our bill will be pretty high. Glad for any warmth..this winter has just been miserable. Hope you find something great in the freezer! Prayers for you always.XoXo
ReplyDeletethe sun actually IS shining here - came out about 1/2 hour ago and i couldn't believe it! it's been a while!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, Pleased it has warmed up for you. No sunshine here, Gales, Rain and Snow and Red Weather Alerts. It can only get better hopefully. Hugs Nita
ReplyDeleteOur snow began here about three hours ago, Beth, and it seems to be evaporating from the grassy areas it had covered earlier. None on the sidewalk, driveway, or street, though snow is to continue into the night. Many local places announced closures yesterday afternoon for today, but we haven't had very bad conditions here where we are.
ReplyDeleteThat's bad about the water main break! Hopefully everything will be up and running properly soon!
Take care, and stay safe and warm!
We're at forty-three...imagine it! Even fifties are in the forecast...we will have plenty of water lying around too. Political junk calls abound now...i get so tired of it...it's like we never leave that mode now. Bright side? Spring's approach is ever nearer!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, Like you, I have been cleaning and doing laundry today since we are snowed in.
ReplyDeleteThat is sad about the layoffs and the water outages both.
Hope you have a nice evening. I am thinking grilled cheese sandwiches for supper.
The temperature's rising. It isn't surprising. Beth certainly can . . . can-can. Shame on businesses that cut people's hours to get out of providing health care. I don't care what it costs. It's better than the entire country footing the bill for all the people who had to go to emergency rooms to get any care.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Enjoy your heat wave. I think there's poopiedoop everywhere.
ReplyDeleteNo sun here today, more snow tomorrow!! I wish you had a washer and dryer right in your place!! And as long as we are wishing, lets wish for a garage!!
ReplyDeleteWe did have a sunny day though it stayed cold. More snow is supposed to be coming tonight. 40 degrees - you will think spring has arrived. : )
ReplyDeleteWe hear about water pipe breaks here on the news almost every day.
I love your local news updates, Beth. And, I hate to tell you this, but there is no way that we are going to be anywhere close to Spring by the calendar date. I hope YOU are though. The water pipes broke in my daughter's neighborhood , too. One yesterday and one today. She was not thrilled. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteYour 30 degF is in C - 1, that is what we would have overnight here in winter, but who knows this winter coming might be very different.
ReplyDeleteThat's not good about the water, hope it's all fixed quickly and not like your window, taking ages.
Keep warm, and not that many days to go till it's springtime for you :)
cheers Beth!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will having a warmth days for you and we having a raining coming soon!!
ReplyDeleteSupposed to get above freezing today in KC!! YES!
ReplyDeleteMiss Beth...you win the prize for describing politics as "poppiedoop!" I am thrilled you have warmed up a bit. My daughter in Atlanta is iced in for a few days. Oh Winter, winter...go away!
ReplyDeleteHope it warms up for you!
ReplyDeleteTake it easy my dear :)
So glad it has warmed up for you Beth , have a lovely day. Hugs Sheila xx
ReplyDeletePerfect description of politics. You really nailed it. Our school district built in a few extra days to their calendar so they only have to factor in one extra day and are doing it by adding a few minutes to the day. Hopefully we won't have anymore.
ReplyDeleteYou guys have had a really hard winter this year! :0( I'm hoping spring comes early to your neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Joanne
Take care of yourself, Beth. Sending you a hug.
ReplyDeleteNo the sun is not shining on me today. It's snowing on me. Not the sun snowing, just snowing.
ReplyDeleteYup I did laundry. I am also eating pistachios.