It's only November, but we have already had our first taste of winter weather. For the locals, it has been tough, and for us "northerners" it has been something we moved south to try to escape. With less-than-code insulation in our motor home, it has meant putting up the styrofoam siding, getting some of the blankets used during October Play performances to block drafts, setting the space heaters in strategic positions and trying to keep the "city" water from freezing between the standpipe and the inside faucets.
With a low of 10 degrees on Monday night, we were hunkered down and comfortable, but did have our hot water freeze up somewhere between the hot water heater and the faucets and our refrigerator water dispenser not dispensing. Both were resolved by Tuesday evening being no worse for wear. Layers of clothing are important to keep from getting too cold outside or too warm inside. Karen continues to search the real estate sites on the internet to find a house/property, but it's a lot more difficult to buy in Arkansas than to sell in Colorado. Because we are being particular in what we want and where we want it, we are facing limited options and high prices. We may have to just be resigned to the fact that what we have is going to be what we have to live in.....for now. Not complaining.......just explaining.
We will be gradually returning to Fall weather in a few days, keep watching the weather for our next arctic blast and comparing notes with the locals and the volunteers coming to help with the off-season tasks to find new and effective ways to be at home in our "non-house" house. We learn something new each day.
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Hang in there, spring is only a few months away!
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