We have been experiencing a mish-mash of weather the past month and it appears we are in for another unusual weather pattern at the moment. We have had fall-like conditions for 3 to 4 days in a row and then 3 to 4 days of uncharacteristically winter-like weather with temperatures near freezing during the day and teens and low 20's at night. At the moment we are 60 degrees at 7:30pm, raining and what appears to be severe thunderstorms approaching from the south.
The Eureka Springs Christmas parade just concluded and cars are starting to drive through our Christmas lights display to see the live Nativity near the Christ of the Ozarks statue scheduled for 8pm. Most of the cars are driving in, and driving right out so the weather may be a factor in their not waiting around for the program and the refreshments afterwards. It's hard to stay "in the mood" when there is the rumble of thunder overshadowing the music being played.
The weather has been playing havoc on our outdoor projects and even the critters have been confused by the variable weather. Ladybugs come out when it's warm, chiggers are still active and all our petting zoo and Play animals have their winter coats on, but I would imagine the days in the high 60's aren't real comfortable for them. There is talk that our camels may be sent south for the winter if the cold weather sticks around for any longer stretches. I visited Little Bit and Delilah yesterday and they seemed content, but we'll see. All our sheep have been taken to a ranch nearby and put inside until Spring. The horses and donkeys are toughing it out here.
The radar shows the storms getting closer and the thunder is louder and more frequent and the temperature is going UP. I have some outside duties after the Nativity program, so I better get prepared for an "in the rain" experience. The cars keep coming and going. I better check on the Nativitiers.
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