Not So Great...

 

I did not have a good yesterday.  I haven't really had any "good days" in quite a while.  Still, this Winter has made them worse.  The cold, dark of the season has gotten to worse this year.  It started early this round.  

Last year, I made it to March before things got rough.  This year it started during the holidays. It wasn't as cold, but wetter than the previous season.  Chilblains & SAD have been issues since December.  This is the 1st year I've gotten chilblains on my hands.  That sucks & take forever to heal.  You can forget them until something bumps them. 

It looks to be cloudy for most of the forecast & it's going to get cold again.  Not seriously frigid, but some nights under freezing.  I'm over the cold, dark & damp.

None of this is good for me.  Take care.

Cya...

Frozen Orange Yick...

 

It was in the teens this morning.  We'll be lucky if it gets over freezing.  Tomorrow won't be as cold, but still freezing.  It'll start warming on Wednesday.  By the weekend & further on, the forecast calls for temps in the 50s & over freezing at night.  That could all change, but other than some rain, it looks like a much nicer forecast.

This flip back into colder temps has been hard on me.  There's been a lot of coughing, wheezing & nose blowing.  It's been trying to give me more chilblains.  I'm ready for this to be at least a bit warmer.

Unfortunately the orange bastard returned today.  To hell with everyone who voted for him & double that for all those that didn't vote.   The real problem here isn't him, it's all the asshats that enabled him.  He'll eventually go away, they might not.

That's all for now, take care.

Cya...

Not Good On Repeat...

 

Yesterday wasn't good for me.  It was very humid & dark.  The air's been thick with moisture & it's taking it's toll on me.  The cold & wet has already given me chilblains, swelling & rough breathing.  It's not been great for my mood either.   Too bad, this looks to be the weather for December.  The dark of the year sucks.

I handled last Winter better than I am so far this year.  It didn't seem nearly as humid.  I didn't get any major issues until well into the season.  

I've got to get around.   We have shopping to handle.  I'm hoping that's about it.  I don't feel like dealing with a lot more.

Take care.

Cya...

Snow Again...

There was a small chance for some limited snow flurries yesterday.  Weatherman missed that 1.  We got snow, but it was way more than flurries.  There's at least an inch or more out there.  

We're expecting some more wintry weather for the next few days.  I'm not sure how bad it'll get or if it'll even hit.  The weather has been all over the place the last month.  We won't hit above freezing today, but we're supposed to be up the 60's on Tuesday & then freezing again.  Thanks again weather, my hands love you.

My chilblains are acting up quite a bit.  Typing is a problematic right now.  At least this snow was fairly dry.  If it doesn't rain, then this should melt off fairly easily.   

Stay safe.

Cya....

Winter Is Upon Us...

It was fairly chilly this morning.   It was the 1st time over a  month the water I leave for the outdoor cats was frozen at all.  We probably won't make it to 30 F today.  I'm fine with that.  I'm not fine with all the humidity that's sticking around.  

By Wednesday we're supposed to have overnight temperatures down into the mid-teens.   I put more blankets on my bed this morning.  This cold, wet stuff is what leads to problems for me, mostly chilblains.  I've complained about these before.  I normally don't get them until like February, but I'm already dealing with them due to all the humidity.  

Hopefully, this cold will kill off all the unwanted bugs & weeds.  Most of my yard is still green.  With any luck, it won't be a nasty Winter & have ice storms & major temperature plummets, fingers crossed.

Cya...

Too Chilly...

We've been cold here again. What makes it worse is the high humidity.  Our normal Winter is cold & dry.  This wetness is making the cold seem so much worse.  It's hard to stay warm, when you feel wet.

It brings about a host of issues for me.  1st, I hate being cold.  Then there is the near constant nasal drip & scratchy throat.  My skin is still very dry this time of year & that means using lots of lotion.   My hands look like a cracked, river bed.  The weather isn't easy on the breathing either.

I think the worst of it for me, are the chillblains.  I started getting them while we still lived at the trailer.  I've gotten them every Winter  since.  That was about the same time I developed gout.  It could be my weight, the HIV, the weather, my age, all the above or something else entirely.  

The chillblains come &  go throughout the season.  It isn't just that you get your hands or feet too cold  during a time of high humidity.  Instead, it's that you got them warm too quickly.  The abrupt change causes the chillblains.  Mine can be a bit tender & cause swelling.  At least, mine don't itch.  That would be hell.

So, no, I am not a fan of cold weather.  Never have been.  I just hope it does it's job & kills off the bugs. And think, we're technically just now into the Winter season.  Yippie!

Cya...