The high yesterday was 70. Yes, 70 degrees. A big hunk of snow melted. It's sunny now, and 46 degrees - I will gladly keep the temps above freezing.
Yesterday, we got two pieces of mail - a Land's End catalog and what I have been waiting for - my retirement fund 1099. I will now be able to file my income tax returns.
Still waiting on a lot of birthday cards and other assorted mail. Maybe we'll get more today.
As of now, I am officially saying Snowmageddon 2026 is over.
The snow melted a tiny bit yesterday, thanks to the sunshine. The forecast is calling for the temp to get up to 60 today with more sunshine.
Once again, no mail yesterday. Maybe today.
It was cloudy yesterday so no sun to melt some of the snow, but today the sun is shining brightly on my old Kentucky home. As I post this, it is 41 degrees - hopefully the temp with the sun will melt a bit more.
The Old Man had a doctor's appointment this morning, and I was so thankful for a clear ramp and driveway for him and his walker to maneuver. On our way home, he suggested to stop by the post office and see if we could get our mail. I went in and right back out - 10 people in the "getting mail" line. I just got home from dropping a bag of laundry at the corner laundramat, and I went to the post office again. I was in line for 25 minutes - with 5 people in front of me. During that time, the line didn't move. I said screw it and came home. Maybe we'll get mail today.
I am happy to report that we can actually see some grass underneath the snow. There are a few patches showing, but it's an improvement. It's cloudy today, so I'm sure we won't see the sun cine out.
I was excited briefly yesterday afternoon when Neighbor Nick said he had mail. It wasn't worth bundling up to go to our mailbox - all we had was an ad for Westshore Homes. Maybe tomorrow.
As I post this, it's 22 degrees but the sun is shining brightly on my old Kentucky home. I was thankful that we didn't get the ice/freezing rain they called for yesterday.
For a few minutes yesterday afternoon, my spirits were lifted. Neighbor Nick checked and said I had mail in our box, and that he would bring it up to the front porch. My hopes were quickly erased when I saw one small box with something I'd bought on eBay 3 weeks ago. Maybe today.
It was a warm 26 degrees when I got up this morning. As I post this, the weather app on my phone is saying heavy ice falling for the next hour. Great. Still no mail, but Amazon sure doesn't have any problems delivering to us.
When I got up this morning it was 9 degrees. It's up to a balmy 24 degrees this afternoon.
Today is day 13 with no mail delivery. Not much else to say, other than I am thankful for the warmth of our house and the help and care of our neighbors.
As I post this, it's 23 degrees - one of the "warmest" mornings we've had in weeks. Yesterday marks 11 days since we've gotten any mail.
We got a dusting of snow yesterday afternoon. It was pretty watching the giant flakes falling while I was in my recliner.
When I got up this morning, it was 26 degrees - the warmest morning temperature we've had in over three weeks. As I type this post, it's 40 degrees. The weatherazzi is still calling for 1-3 inches of snow this afternoon and evening. Just what we need.
Neighbor Nick went out yesterday afternoon and chiseled a path to our mailbox for us. Now if we can just get the USPS to get us our mail.
When I got up this morning, it was 21 degrees. That is one of the warmest temperatures we've had in two weeks. It got up to 34 today, melting a tiny bit of snow.
We still haven't gotten any mail, but the Old Man did get his Monday morning newspaper and the garbagemen picked up as well.
The weatherazzi is calling for about an inch of snow late tomorrow afternoon. To get prepared, I went out and put down some rock salt on the back porch ramp and on the front porch steps.
When I got up this morning, it was -5, but I was thankful for a warm house and for the sunshine. It's supposed to get up to 23 today, and the weatherazzi claims it will get above freezing Wednesday and Thursday.
Yesterday morning, Neighbor Josh came over and climbed mini Mt. Everest and got our mail for us. I apologized to him - we only had a small box from eBay and a junk mail ad from AAA. I signed up for the USPS Informed Delivery - they scan in your mail and send you a text or email showing what is supposed (key word) to be delivered that day. According to them, we should have had 8 birthday cards, 2 bills, and some statements I will need for filing my income taxes. Neighbor Josh said they hadn't had any mail since last Saturday. But his efforts weren't all lost - he got our garbage can out of the snow mound, and put it on a dry spot in the driveway. I sure am thankful for good neighbors.
As I post this, it's 3 degrees, and unfortunately it's cloudy and doesn't look we'll see any sun today. I ventured out to the library yesterday to get some books for the Old Man, and I went next door to Meijer to get a jar of dill pickles for my potato salad, and I noticed a trend. The older people, re: my age, were wearing heavy coats, hats, gloves and good shoes, while the younger people were wearing hoodies, pajama pants, and Crocs.
As I post this morning, it's 14 degrees and once again, it is sunny.
We haven't had a newspaper all week, and I am still not going to risk falling to attempt to get to the mailbox. Neighbor Nick came back home yesterday, and said he would clear out the snow in front of our mail boxes and would clear the snow away from our garbage can .
Yesterday morning when I got up, it was -6, and luckily the sun was out all day. We didn't know how to act - it got up to 30 yesterday afternoon. I ventured out yesterday to Walgreens, and you could actually see a tiny bit of water on the side of the road where the snow is very slowly melting.
As I post this, it is -4 here, but once again, the sun is shining bright on my old Kentucky home. It's still way below freezing, but the sun is melting a bit of the snow. We haven't gotten a newspaper nor any mail this week. But I always say no mail, no bills.
As I post this, the temperature is 12 degrees, and once again the sun is shining brightly on my old Kentucky home. It's supposed to get up to 25 today.
Just as I thought, Saint Marvin came over yesterday morning and cleared the driveway again. With the sunshine yesterday melting some of the snow, it sure is good to see concrete on the driveway.
On a related snow note, my birthday streak continues. There has been snow on the ground on all but two of my birthdays.
As I post this, the temperature is 5. But the sun is shining brightly on my old Kentucky home. When the stopped yesterday afternoon, we had a total of 11,4" here at The Compound.
Yesterday morning, our neighbor Marvin across the road used his new big snow blower and cleared our driveway and the back porch ramp. Of course, we got a couple more inches after he cleared, but I'm not complaining. I will refer to him from now on as Saint Marvin.
As of 9:00 this morning, we have 8.8" of snow, and the temperature is 16. It looks like snow plows haven't been on our road yet. There is a lull in the snow right now, but it is supposed to start back up soon.
While I watched the morning local news, pretty much every church here in the 'Ville is closed today. They were interviewing the Mayor via Zoom, and he said something that impressed me. He said that all of the Louisville public libraries are open until 5:00 during the snow storm so people can go in and get warm and charge up their phones. That's a great humanitarian gesture but with the people will have a heck of a time getting there.
As of 1:15 here at The Compound, Snowmageddon has begun. So far, it's a fine snow but you can see it on roof tops and on the grass.
We are as prepared as we can be. I am still praying for the power to stay on and for the pipes not to freeze. We had a good late lunch and are warm and ready for a nap. When we wake up, I will put a log in the fireplace.
Snow storm/birthday week meals and treats are planned. Tomorrow, I will make a pot of taco soup.
Stay tuned for updates.
As of this morning, the weatherazzi is calling for us to get 12-18 inches of snow here in the Ville. Not really looking forward to that forecast which includes freezing rain. But we are as prepared as we can be here at The Compound. Shortly, I will bundle up and go out to the carport with my trusty wheel barrow and haul up some wood to store on the porch if we need it. As long as the power holds up, we will be fine. I've got some gallon jugs of water filled just in case, and have a big 4 gallon container filled to use. We have enough food here in the house to probably last us a month. Just praying for the power to hold out.
Stay tuned.
As of noon today, the weatherazzi is still calling for 8-12 inches of snow here in the 'Ville. We are as prepared as we can be.
I did make a trip to Kroger this a.m. to see if they had rock salt but of course they were sold out. I did buy another six pack of Duraflame logs. And then when I went to GFS to get coffee, lo and behold they had plenty of rock salt and ice melt. Score.
This morning, we had a small dusting of snow with some sleet. It created a major mess in the 'Ville. I stayed home from my Wednesday Bible study and I sure am glad I did - the Watterson Expressway was shut down in three different places - the route I take.
Now we have to get ready for Snowmageddon coming Saturday through Monday. I was proactive and went to the grocery yesterday, and tomorrow I am going to get a big bag of rock salt and a case of Duraflame logs. We will be as ready as we can be.
TWIT and I would like to congratulate IU on winning the college football championship. We are proud of our neighbors up north.
When I ran some errands yesterday morning, I noticed that every road I drove on had been brined, in anticipation of snow. We didn't get any snow last night, and late this evening as I was coming back from Wendy's, I could see a few flurries but that was it. Who knows? I don't think the weatherazzi nor the department of roads knows.
As I posted on Monday, I paid the taxes and registered the Silver Bullet for another year instead of waiting like I usually do till I get the little pink and white card from the County Clerk saying how much I owe. Fast forward to today. I was pleasantly surprised to see the new registration and my year tag for the license plate in the mailbox. I was also surprised to see the little pink and white card from the County Clerk telling me how much I owe.
I haven't slept well for the past few nights, so I am doing not much today. It's sad when you wake up tired. But I digress. I did make a pot of vegetable soup that will be enough for 3 meals for me and the Old Man. And I'm here to say if I could find a candle that smelled like my vegetable soup when it's cooking, I'd buy a case of them.
Last year, I waited until I got the car registration notice from the County Clerk's office, only to have it arrive at the house two days after the deadline. Today I am going to be proactive. I am getting ready to go out to the Silver Bullet and get the registration info and I will do my registration online. Go me for not procrastinating.
I know four sets of twins - three sets are identical and fourth set is fraternal. Ironically, all of these four sets of twins went to my church.
This might be a first for Mullet Watch. I went to WalMart this morning, and saw a young boy and his father with mullets. I have to say the son's mullet was better shaped than his father, but we had a father and son mullet none the less.
It's been a busy and crazy, stressful few days here at The Compound. We have so many friends and family that are battling illnesses and health issues, and that has preyed upon our hearts .
Yesterday, the Old Man's cousin, his sister, and his wife came up from Breckenridge County to visit us for the afternoon. Due to many health issues with his cousins, we hadn't seen them since 2 years ago when they came to the Old Man's 90th birthday party. We had an awesome time visiting, reminiscing, and laughing. You can't ask for much more than that.
I had to go to Walgreens today to pick up another prescription for the Old Man, and as I was walking down the aisle, I saw another product that was behind lock and key - particular sticks of deodorant. I can only imagine why.
I went to a drugstore today to get a few things, and as I was walking down an aisle, I noticed that the store had deodorant under lock and key. The sticks of deodorant were behind the heavy plastic covering that could only be opened with a key. I know that a lot of the drugstores have decongestant pills like that, to deter people from buying too much to make some crazy type of drug, but I never thought about sticks of deodorant.
I had to pick up a prescription for the Old Man the day after Christmas, and as I expected, they were already clearing out their Christmas items, especially the Christmas candy. In its place, they were putting out Valentine candy. Fast forward to yesterday when I went to Kroger to get milk, and saw shelves with Reese eggs. There are no words. But I digress. I did buy a couple for us. b
I spent most of the day taking down and putting up our Christmas decorations. We had more put up then I thought. I'm just thankful that five years ago after I cleaned and cleared out my Sweet Mother's walk in closet, I made it our Christmas closet. No more making the dreaded trips up and down to the basement. But everything it stored away until time to decorate again mid-November. It's time to move forward into 2026.
I was reminiscing a couple of nights ago on New Years Eve about the time back in the day when my friend Keith and I drove down deep into the hood to get some hot wings for the family's big New Years Eve party. At that time, I wasn't packing, but my friend Keith was. We made it there and back home fine and had a great New Years Eve party. Gram ate a few wings, and our awesome friend Uncle Clancy drank about a half gallon of my Sweet Mother's famous punch - orange sherbert, pineapple juice and Sprite. We all had our fill of Uncle Clancy's wife Rosemary's famous Rotel tomato, sausage and cheese dip. A great time was had by all.
The fortune that was in my fortune cookie when we had Chinese for supper on Saturday.
