Home is Where There is No SNOW!



       Barbara's backyard with doggie walking trail in New Jersey

 We have been keeping up with the Winter weather by watching the New York TV stations on our satellite and by talking and emailing our neighbors.  From what we've heard, we are missing a bad one!  It was last Winter that made us decide to do this!  Everyone has been saying it was a good decision.

 We hate to even tell you what it has been like here; except that it might convince more of you to become "snow birds."  This used to be a derisive term that conjured up visions of wizened geezers playing shuffle board in South Florida.  But, here on the Gulf of Mexico, we are treated like honored guests...the natives will tell you that the greatly-exaggerated news reports of the BP oil spill ruined their tourist trade and caused another Katrina-like hit to their livelihoods and economy.  We are experiencing the utmost in Southern hospitality ("Y'all come back here!)  from grateful folks in restaurants and retail stores. 

But back to the weather...it has been mostly sunny with a few rather violent rain storms at night.  High winds tend to rock the Bus, but we haven't had too many scary moments, fortunately.  Yesterday it was almost 70 degrees...one of those beautiful days that makes you glad you are alive!  As the afternoon progressed, it clouded up and we had a few sprinkles.  But as you can see from the pictures, we just opened the awnings until the clouds departed.  In general, it has been in the mid 50's to 60's during the days.  We have had a few nights of temps around freezing.  We've added a small (lightweight!) space heater for chilly nights.  It has become Vada's snuggle spot and we have to watch to be sure she doesn't ignite while curled around the heater.  While the North gets ready for yet another blast of cold and snow, we are a little cloudy today.  We extended our stay at Bella Terra another week, so that we will be travelling home in mid-March...anything to avoid the snow!  To all of our friends who are experiencing the real Winter...stay safe!     KB