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This Week…Winter Weather 

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Home Stager

This Week…Winter Weather 

 

All good things must come to an end…at least for a while. We began the week with warm temperatures…enough that we could wear shorts. However, the winds are blowing as I write this, and the highs tomorrow will be in the 50s. 

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.
Hal Borland

 

 

I know…it’s warm compared to other areas but I suppose you could say, it’s all relevant. 

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.
John Steinbeck

 

 

Winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21 but I’m not looking at that. The date that I’m focused on is March 20, 2023…the first day of Spring.

The color of springtime is flowers; the color
of winter is in our imagination.

Terri Guillemets

 

This week has been a hectic one…I’m sure for everyone. I had projects scheduled each day in preparation for next week but things and people kept interfering. 

 

There’s just something beautiful about walking on snow that nobody else has walked on. It makes you believe you’re special.
Carol Rifka Brunt, "Tell the Wolves I'm Home"

 

 

And so, a new day begins and I’ll shuffle my plans and schedule to get done what I’d planned to do this week. 

 

Enjoy every minute of your weekend!

 

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Kathy Streib
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Comments(24)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Kathy... I moved to Charlotte to get away from the colder winter temperatures. We've had a cold and rainy 9-10 days with temps well under 50 degrees. This morning it's 35 degrees right now and I can tell you I'm not a happy camper.

Dec 17, 2022 05:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker the furthest north I've lived was in Leesburg VA. I don't want to live any further north than where I am now. 

Dec 17, 2022 07:50 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... having lived in DC for four years, I know that Virginia gets its share of snow.

Dec 18, 2022 05:09 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

50ºs can be chilly when you're used to higher temperatures so it is all relative. Funny thing about winter starting. We had our first snow on November 1-2nd (which is early for here), and the snow hasn't left the ground and it hasn't been above freezing since. So I was saying it feels as though winter is half over but it hasn't even started yet. If that happens again next year, January is going to be the time for a vacation somewhere warm!

Dec 17, 2022 05:20 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti that's why God invented "snowbirds."  After our first winter in Leesburg, VA, I understood why many of my neighbors left in January for two months. 

Dec 17, 2022 07:52 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - the upcoming winter solstice is another reminder; this too shall pass.  Whether weather is good or not-so-good, it seems to be a natural conversation-starter.  

Dec 17, 2022 05:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs we're preparing for really cold weather later this week. ugh. 

Dec 17, 2022 07:53 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Kathy - here in New York I can say bring on 40's.   It has been in the 30's and windy as we move toward Winter Solstice.

Dec 17, 2022 05:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Grant Schneider that is too cold for me to live in!!!! yikes!

Dec 17, 2022 07:53 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Yes we are experiencing those colder temperatures in Texas! Its 42 degrees in Austin...Burrrrrrr. I'm heading out soon to Grandsons basketball just thankful its not a soccer game! LOL!

Dec 17, 2022 06:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX we walked this morning and thankfully, it wasn't windy. Larry and I look like we're bundled up for the Artic. 

Dec 17, 2022 07:54 PM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Good morning ,

I'm looking forward to March also and the start of Baseball season ⚾

Dec 17, 2022 06:44 AM
Buzz Mackintosh

 I know what you are feeling in Houston. The Phillies are now the Nationals North with Bryce Harper & Trea Turner !🤢

Dec 18, 2022 03:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Buzz Mackintosh I am too but not crazy that Verlander and Vasquez will be missing from the Astros roster. 

Dec 17, 2022 07:55 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy, we have a high of 34 today and a friend is having a outdoor concert from 4 to 7 that my wife wants us to go to  brrrr.

Dec 17, 2022 09:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm I don't know if you went to the outdoor concert but hope you managed to stay warm. 

Dec 17, 2022 07:56 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

A beautiful post Kathy with words and images. Hey, just think it is not even officially "winter" yet as we are in the last days of "Fall". Button up! Jeff

Dec 17, 2022 09:21 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI Thank you for your very kind words. I can't complain when I see what the weather is up north  but I really prefer not shivering when I walk out the door.

Dec 17, 2022 07:58 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

It's been a bit chilly here in Phoenix as well this year.....with quite a bit of rain as well.  We're back into sunny days but high's in the high 50's and 60's.......which is GREAT 'winter' weather to me Kathy!!  Never ever will I live in cold country again!  As in MN cold...below zero!

Dec 17, 2022 11:08 AM
Kathy Streib

Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker I can take the  50s and  60s but Houston has been cloudy and overcast for so many days. we had sun off and on today. 

Dec 17, 2022 07:59 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We are lucky to have a sunny day in Maryland. We are south of the snow storm this weekend.

Dec 17, 2022 12:16 PM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley oh glad to hear that!!! You and Chef Dolores stay warm. 

Dec 17, 2022 08:00 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy, 

This cold front moving from coast to coast hit us pretty hard. Since 12/13, the highest temp has been 43.5º.  It feels like walking into a meat locker when you go outside! The week before and the week after the solstice, the sun is at a 90º angle as it rises.  I have to wear sunglasses inside the house for about an hour! haha

Dec 17, 2022 12:28 PM
Kathy Streib

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I saw your video of the snow falling!!! At least the sunshine helps. 

Dec 17, 2022 08:01 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a nice presentation of photos and quotes, Kathy.  I hope you are having a delightful weekend.

Dec 17, 2022 04:22 PM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Myrl Jeffcoat the holiday raisin cakes are done, fudge made today and cookies begin tomorrow!!! Whew!  

Dec 17, 2022 08:01 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Dec 17, 2022 04:28 PM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Myrl Jeffcoat 

Dec 17, 2022 08:02 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Like you, I'm thinking SPRING, Kathy! My space heater is on at my feet in the office as I write this. Stay warm!

Dec 17, 2022 05:16 PM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! it's Ugg wearing time for my feet!!!  Does Sebastian know how to take care of his pipes for this week??

Dec 17, 2022 08:05 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Our weather forecast is for snow this coming week. We are experiencing 29 degrees over night, yikes Kathy 🎅

Dec 17, 2022 08:13 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am in the same boat with it being cold here but not as cold as it is in other places.

Dec 18, 2022 05:17 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy the norm for us from now until late March will be temperatures between the upper teens and mid thirties.  So NO shorts weather for a long time.  ☺️

Dec 18, 2022 06:10 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathy:

It's been chilly here - in the 50s most days but down in the 40s at night...I'm ready for spring and winter hasn't even started yet. No snow, of course, but we can see it on the distant mountains!

Jeff

Dec 18, 2022 12:41 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Mid 50s doesn't sound all that bad but it is all relative. And, I can't really complain - DC has not gotten hit with much so far.. tho January might be a different story 

Dec 19, 2022 07:57 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

We will be in the 40s at night. Low 60s during the day. After Xmas even get 1" or less rain.  Happy holidays.

Dec 24, 2022 07:56 AM