Well we have had some cold temps here in Florida this past week. It’s a glorious 70 degrees right now and I’m loving it!
You may have seen the photos of the strawberry fields being frozen over on the news this week. The farmers do this to protect the berries during a freeze. Although it was cold enough for snow, the was no moisture in the air to produce snow. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t happen.
In 1977 was the last time, and one of the few times, that the Tampa Bay area saw measurable snow. I was in high school and remember it as the only “snow” day ever. The schools are open air and the heaters didn’t work so we had a snow day. Still, it’s funny to get up in the morning and see the lawn all white with frost. We had two mornings of frost this past week. Lil dog didn’t even seem to notice any difference and just hopped through the grass as normal. Me, I was freezing my hinny off. I don’t own a real winter coat and rely on my sweatshirts for warmth. I wore two of them.
We are gearing up for the Super Bowl party here in Tampa Bay. This will be the second time the Super bowl hit our stadium. This next week or two is going to be crazy around here. People are renting out their homes and apartments to visitors coming to see the game. This is combined with our annual Gasparilla Festival. This past weekend, it kicked off with the children’s parade. I’ll tell you more about Gasparilla in the coming weeks. It’s a fun time with pirates and invasions, beads and parades.
I did have an interview this past week. It went well and I was then sent five essay questions to answer and send back. I thought this was a bit strange but I answered them none the less and sent it back and now await for the second interview. I also spent three full days in training for a volunteer position. I am now a certified domestic violence advocate. Next Wednesday I will attend my first court date in this new position. The training was grueling although not as graphic as you might have thought. Just long days returning home worn out by all the information. This link is to one of the videos we watched during training. It has Stevie Wonder singing also:
Talking about YouTube - Babyface - How Come, How Long
Babyface How Come, How Long(C) 1996 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
It’s been a long few days and I haven’t gotten around to visit at all, that’s my next plan. Have a great week ahead everyone.
2 comments:
During the time I lived in St. Pete it never snowed. About the coldest that it got was the year that the Challenger blew up. It was terribly cold that January.
No doubt there will be festiveness here this week.
Sorry it has taken me so long to get over here to you. It has taken me a bit longer to figure out - and set up my blogspot than I wanted. But, I'm finally getting it together. Now, how about a couple of "did you know" things! First of all, they are almost finished building a new "Dallas Cowboy stadium" except it isn't in Dallas, or Dallas County. It's here in Arlington which is Tarrant County, but on the other side of town from me. Most of the people I know wish it was in Little Rock, or anywhere else! The other thing - and I've probably mentioned it before but don't remember is that I have a niece and her family living fairly near you but in Odessa. Anyway, thanks for being a good friend, and thanks for your comments in both my 'spaces' and my blogspot.
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