The weather in Houston has been freakishly cold this winter. The forecast calls for temperatures to dip into the lower 20s this upcoming weekend! Typically, January temps range from highs in the 60s to lows around 45 degrees. The sub-freezing weather is wreaking havoc all over the south - ruining crops, icing roadways, causing accidents, creating problems for iguanas & other cold-blooded lizards, and killing tropical foliage; not to mention keeping pool owners on their toes. Since we are in the process of having our leaking pool pipe fixed, the pool guy has drained all the water from our exposed pipes and pumps, and, as a result, we will not have to keep our filter running to prevent it from freezing. Some of Jim's native Texan co-workers have complained about the unusually harsh conditions, which, honestly are not all that horrible. They are just not equipped to handle cold weather in Houston. For example, we have learned that our Texas house does not have nearly as much insulation as our Michigan home does, which makes it a bit chilly inside when the temps drop outside. Glad I am in my cozy-warm, well-insulated northern house tonight!
This flatbed truck came to our house in Michigan a few weeks ago to pick up the Civic. The car was taken to a shipping facility nearby, then transferred to a car hauler for the ride to Texas.
The Civic arrived safely at our Houston house last Saturday.
Our contractor has made quite a mess at the Texas house while working on our staircase.
Adam snapped a picture of our poor banana tree. Looks rather lifeless.
This flatbed truck came to our house in Michigan a few weeks ago to pick up the Civic. The car was taken to a shipping facility nearby, then transferred to a car hauler for the ride to Texas.
The Civic arrived safely at our Houston house last Saturday.
Our contractor has made quite a mess at the Texas house while working on our staircase.
Adam snapped a picture of our poor banana tree. Looks rather lifeless.
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