In spite of the beautiful sunshine today, we are still being cursed by these below zero temperatures.  Of course yours truly had to be out in it again, but not as much as yesterday.  It appears we're going to have it around our necks for another week.Late this morning I had to show two properties to some people from out of town.  Thank goodnes … continue reading

Let's all hope these extended well below zero temperatures are the first and last to be had in North Iowa for the remainder of winter.  After shoveling a short stretch in a "wind tunnel", it was a good thing I wasn't out there any longer than I was because when I looked at my face in my rear-view, it could see it was well on it's way to being fros … continue reading

Looks like we're going to have a powdery white New Year's Eve along with some pretty biting below zero temperatures.  Many with whom I've spoken about their plans have said that due to what the weather is going to be like, they'll be going out early and back home all the earlier.   This weather is something like we used to nearly always have for … continue reading

Oh Mercy!   This cold snap we're having isn't fit for man or beast.  Looks like we're going to be enduring even lower temps until next weekend is over.  I've always feared someone getting stranded or heating plants going out when it's this cold.  Even our dog owners have to force their pets outside so they can do their duties several times a d … continue reading

For it being Christmas Eve day, it certainly went by with a whoosh.  Between phone calls, text messages, and emails, the morning hours were suddenly gone which put me all the more in a hurry to get another little-big project done while I had time.After spending about 3 hours cleaning a kitchen and still not up to my standards, it looks like I'll … continue reading