Jackie Jamison » Weather

Summer heat

Jackie — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:25:47 +0000

This summer has been fairly hot. The heat has caused me to look for ways to stay cool. One thing I have been doing is going for a swim at the beach. I enjoy the water and it’s been fun to spend a little time with the kids. They enjoy the beach as much as I.

I am looking forward to the cooler weather that is on the way. I like the winter just as much as the summer. I guess when winter comes I’ll be wishing for summer again. I guess that’s always the way it goes!

Snowbound

Jackie — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:12:42 +0000

The weather today is easy to see. All you have to do is look outside and you can see that it is snowing. It started early this morning and doesn’t seem to be letting up. There is already an inch or two on the ground with more coming. The wind is pretty high today and this is blowing the snow around and making it very cold. I am looking forward to spring and an end to this weather!

A different kind of shower

Jackie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:17:37 +0000

I was kind of looking forward to seeing one of the rare but beautiful sights in the world. The Leonid meteor shower is due to peak in the early hours of Tuesday morning. People in Asia will have some of the best views of this annual event, but Americans will still get a pretty good show.

The comet Tempel-Tuttle will streak by in its 33 year orbit around the sun. The trail of debris it leaves behind becomes the best show in town. Be sure to find an area where there are few lights as they can interfere with the view. I hope to see you out early watching the show!

No Laces!

Jackie — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:32:36 +0000

Since the weather has gotten a lot nicer, I have been working in the garden more often. The other day it had rained in the night and since I had turned the dirt, it was very muddy. It’s a good thing I had my old pair of Muck Boots. They kept my feet warm and dry.

I really like these boots. They are not real heavy like the ones we had when I was a kid. They also have a mesh lining that helps keep your feet dry. I also like the fact that they don’t have shoelaces to mess with. Whenever I see rain in the forecast, I know I am ready to take on the garden anyway.

Wet feet

Jackie — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:33:52 +0000

It’s another rainy day. Whenever I wake up and it’s raining, I always feel like staying in bed. It always seems so quiet. I’d much rather see the sun shining through the window and welcoming me to the new day.

For now, I guess I’ll have to live with it, but I’ll sure be glad when the sun comes back! I think the cats like the sun as well. They don’t seem to like the rain very much. They are so funny when their paws get wet!

Rain. Rain. Rain.

Jackie — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:09:25 +0000

The weather has been terrible lately. It’s been raining for three days. Driving to work is not too bad as it is light enough to see. It’s driving home that bothers me. By the time I’m ready to leave work, it is dark out. Driving in the dark when it’s raining is hard to do. It seems that a lot of other people have a problem with it as well. I passed by one accident on the way home and was almost in one myself. I hope they were alright. I’ll sure be glad when the sun returns!

Living in the outback

Jackie — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:28:36 +0000

During the summer months our backyard is the focal point of our family and serves many different uses. My daughters and I like to lie out in the sun and catch a few rays. In the mean time, my boyfriend and Kyle prefer to lay in their hammocks that they have strung between the trees in the shade. We all enjoy a pleasant summer day, especially when there are not a lot of bugs out.

With winter waning and the arrival of spring, I’ve begun to think about putting our backyard back into shape. At the end of last summer, we just kind of threw everything into the shed and forgot about it. I remembered that I need to check out the cushions that we use on our outdoor furniture. They were getting a little ratty and may need to be replaced. The shed is also a mess and I will have to get it cleaned up soon. There’s always something that needs doing outback.

Last year, I planted a lot of vegetables. The tomatoes did well and at one point I had enough to give some away. The corn was growing nicely, but the wind ended up knocking them about so much that in the end, they did not do all that well.
We still have some plastic leftover from last year and my hoses are still good, but I may need to replace some of my garden tools. They took a beating last year, but were well used. I need to start planning what I am going to plant this year, it’s almost time to get started!

Sunshine…

Jackie — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:41:56 +0000

After the last several days of snowy weather, it was so nice to awake to a beautiful ray of sunshine beaming through the window. There is something about the sun that just makes me feel so good, especially after such a dreary week.

Even though it is still cold outside, when I walked out this morning, it was wonderful to feel the warming rays of the sun! It is so much easier to have a good day when it gets off to such a great start!

Get off my nerves!

Jackie — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:06:01 +0000

As the weather has been really cold lately and the kids have been stuck in the house. They are constantly fighting and it’s really starting to get on my nerves. I been bombarded with shouts of “Mom, Sarah won’t give me back my phone” and the ever famous “I’m telling mom on you” I feel like I need a whistle and a striped shirt!!

It seems that no matter how many times I scold them or separate them, they are right back at each others throats. The whole thing is causing me to become pretty fed up with the situation and I’m gonna start busting some heads together pretty soon!! I’ll sure be glad when the weather breaks and the kids can argue outside!!

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Groundhogs Know More than the Weatherman

Jackie — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:54:17 +0000

The Groundhog has been predicting the coming of Spring for about 100 years and has been right almost 80% of the time. That’s a better record than the weatherman on our local TV channel.

This year the Groundhog says that we will have an early Spring. That would be great – I’ve had enough of the cold weather and dark, dreary days. We didn’t have much snow or ice, but we sure have had plenty of rain. I’m ready for some sunshine and weather warm enough to not need a coat or jacket. Actually, as far as I’m concerned, let’s bring on the beach weather!