I don't think it's been up to 34 here in a couple weeks, and it's windy too. If it gets any colder I'll start drinking the coffee from the cafeteria instead of going out. David ----- Original Message ----- From: Shirley,George <gshirley@deltech.net> To: Gardeners List <gardeners@globalgarden.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 12:22 PM Subject: [gardeners] Weather > No gardening today. Temps at 1100 were 34F with a windchill down around 9F. Too > cold out for man or beast but I did go pile some extra leaves around the roots > of the citrus trees. > > Bad thing is is that these temps are forecast for the next two or three days. We > could start losing stuff by tomorrow. Luckily the greenhouse is staying at > around 40F so we shouldn't lose much there. The stupid bromeliads are blooming > their heads off in that greenhouse. I had them stacked under the shelves so just > left them there and they're doing great. This is the only time I've ever wished > we had a fireplace, at least I would have the illusion of flame to keep me warm. > Maybe I'll get one of those endless videos of a roaring fire and put it on the > TV. Sheesh, I've got cold feet, think I'll go look for some wool socks. Miz > Sleepy Dawg actually brought me her sweater this morning, she usually doesn't > like to wear it but is muchly pleased with it today. > > George >