tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post8510382629598064422..comments2024-03-28T22:53:48.586-04:00Comments on From This Side of the Pond: True Tales from Inside the VortexJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-2561490289510460352014-01-28T18:40:42.289-05:002014-01-28T18:40:42.289-05:00I am sure that staying in was the right choice. Lo...I am sure that staying in was the right choice. Love all the animal tracks, that is really cool. Also love your red Cardinal friend. Your soup sounds yummy and I'm looking forward to seeing that movie. I'm still working on nominated movies. Stay safe and warm.............Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-69051186399736357762014-01-28T14:49:58.455-05:002014-01-28T14:49:58.455-05:00Polar vortex does sound scary. I wonder if weather...Polar vortex does sound scary. I wonder if weathermen needed something dramatic to describe the cold and snow that we in the East or Midwest expected of winter?Zoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119513647613843627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-68600677061929781302014-01-28T14:46:27.978-05:002014-01-28T14:46:27.978-05:00The deer are saying..."Oooo...it looks warm i...The deer are saying..."Oooo...it looks warm in there...let us inside!!!" I wonder if the house blocks the wind? It's very cold here too! -34F wind chill today...only Loverbrains went out to work. Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273950960263126267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-47842118391763903312014-01-28T07:47:02.713-05:002014-01-28T07:47:02.713-05:00we are experiencing the Polar Vortex as well. It i...we are experiencing the Polar Vortex as well. It is just bone achin' cold around here. I will have to add that book to our list to read this year - we are reading Fannie Flaggs new book in Feb. The All Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion. I share your love of chicken soup, reading and Red Birds in the snow - thanks for the postConfessionsofanemptynester.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398545514298761345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-58457356960505685602014-01-28T07:40:30.355-05:002014-01-28T07:40:30.355-05:00I think meteorologists have created terms like &qu...I think meteorologists have created terms like "polar vortex" and the practice of naming land storms (when did they start doing that???) in order to create job security. <br /><br />I thought I wanted to see Lone Survivor, but it may just be entirely too intense for me. Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-26161057243278810262014-01-28T00:43:32.916-05:002014-01-28T00:43:32.916-05:00The whole "Polar Vortex" thing cracks me...The whole "Polar Vortex" thing cracks me up... I guess it means something to those in the south who are actually experiencing cold but less to those of us who expect cold... It is winter after all! I made chicken soup today... Because it is winter after all! (I see a trend forming!) I love to hunker down and stay home this time of year... It takes a lot to get me to venture out! Rebecca Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978830721619311449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-49063875654553812492014-01-27T21:05:20.425-05:002014-01-27T21:05:20.425-05:00"Polar Vortex" is a term I'd never h..."Polar Vortex" is a term I'd never heard til recently. It all sounds pretty ominous in a science fiction-like way. The weather in Los Angeles has been pretty nice lately. I wouldn't mind looking out the window to see those snowy scenes, but I wouldn't want to be out in it very long.<br /><br />Lee <br />An A to Z Co-Host <br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-76030842632649185532014-01-27T17:41:29.354-05:002014-01-27T17:41:29.354-05:00I love the smell of chicken soup! The snow is soo ...I love the smell of chicken soup! The snow is soo pretty. But I'm glad it's there and not here. ;)<br />We were going to see that movie Friday night but then I decided I'd rather see it on a Saturday so we're less tired and ready for the emotional side. Based on your review, I'm glad we waited. Carrie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819737721881821638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-38964083500134328062014-01-27T17:31:02.248-05:002014-01-27T17:31:02.248-05:00Those tracks are super close to the house. Perhaps...Those tracks are super close to the house. Perhaps they are trying to eat the bushes?Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026429803158132164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-78509285443240580172014-01-27T16:40:37.384-05:002014-01-27T16:40:37.384-05:00I think those deer were peeking in to see what you...I think those deer were peeking in to see what you were up to. It's neat to see their footprints on that beautiful snow! I have a friend here who is terrified by that "polar vortex" term. We have no where near the cold and snow that you do. It sounds like you are doing some nice things to beat the cold and that you have great company! I am not sure if I want to see the movie you mentioned just yet...maybe in a few more years when my hubby is not in service. I agree with your sentiments. It was nice visiting you on this Monday and I hope you have a great week! Jhona O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17526163985882168453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-30774956059990316672014-01-27T16:22:14.091-05:002014-01-27T16:22:14.091-05:00I am sympathetic to your plight, but just can'...I am sympathetic to your plight, but just can't imagine it. Oh my, but your pics are beautiful. To see that beautiful scenery on a daily basis. Ahhhhh. But ohhhhh, what you must go through. A bear!!! Wow!!!Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020639587130083388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-46763230192103888272014-01-27T15:42:38.685-05:002014-01-27T15:42:38.685-05:00In the 1950s, the polar vortex was called a "...In the 1950s, the polar vortex was called a "mini-ice age" due to the heavy snow seasons. The weather experts even proposed putting black cinders on the icy poles to absorb sun light and warm up the climate. what were they thinking?Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-61976873443796723082014-01-27T13:59:51.658-05:002014-01-27T13:59:51.658-05:00I think the deer would like to be invited IN!
I am...I think the deer would like to be invited IN!<br />I am having a bit of cabin fever over here in The Mitten as well. The Arctic Clipper has arrived and we are house bound again. Stay warm!Capri K @ No Whining Allowedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11766473608842771588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-62261939338998592662014-01-27T13:45:59.203-05:002014-01-27T13:45:59.203-05:00Hi Joyce! Loved seeing all your winter pics! And...Hi Joyce! Loved seeing all your winter pics! And yes, when I was growing up, it was just plain, cold, too! The "polar vortex" slang is something I've never heard until this year. Enjoy your day!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297382150275089735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-34279473968058788612014-01-27T11:17:23.942-05:002014-01-27T11:17:23.942-05:00We saw Lone Survivor on Saturday. My comments were...We saw Lone Survivor on Saturday. My comments were similar to yours. My eyes were shut during a good part of the movie, and I left the theater with a headache and a nearly sick stomach. God bless our military.<br /><br />Your snow and animal tracks are beautiful, but I am happy to just be seeing photos! We had our doors and windows open yesterday and our temp today is supposed to rise to the mid-70s. Loving Florida, especially this winter!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-80929309530287570822014-01-27T10:54:23.217-05:002014-01-27T10:54:23.217-05:00Used to winter here too..although we only have bee...Used to winter here too..although we only have been here for 9 months from moving from the deep south. Enjoy your day. Love the photos, t hanks for sharing and keep the bears there, lol. BlessingsLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-72785318614818886712014-01-27T10:28:43.148-05:002014-01-27T10:28:43.148-05:00Good morning! I love seeing your photos of the sn...Good morning! I love seeing your photos of the snow...soo foreign to me, and soo beautiful. We too saw Lone Soldier yesterday and like you I am still recovering. What a glimpse into the emotions of war. And your right, from those young men to the children of Afghanistan. REALLY good movie. I too closed my eyes to some of the scenes though, really a lot to take in. Enjoy your day! We actually a tiny misting of rain last night...but boy do we need more! Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-563454404380024362014-01-27T10:22:05.280-05:002014-01-27T10:22:05.280-05:00I'm used to winter -- grew up in New England -...I'm used to winter -- grew up in New England -- but this one is getting to me. And it's only January. I've been doing a lot of reading and that's been nice and drinking lots of hot cocoa, too. Keep cozy!Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.com