Snow has moved off shore, but not before leaving 11" behind. Warnings of "extreme cold" (27) isn't a concern for someone who spent his first 61 years in northern Illinois. The county is shut down. From what I read, 2 plows have been brought in to clear state and county roads. We are 2 miles off a county road so most likely stuck home until this melts. Mid 40s by Tuesday and we planned on leaving for Florida on Wednesday. Maybe, maybe not.
Where in Florida? Sail ON AL
Cape Coral. Originally Joan was to fly in and I was to meet her at her sisters, but since th keys trip ended early, we decide to drive down. Now we wait for the snow to melt. Driveway has 11" in it and I don't have a snow shovel. Not that I would attempt shoveling 150' of dive.
Quote from: crazycarl on February 02, 2026, 12:05:45 PMCape Coral. Originally Joan was to fly in and I was to meet her at her sisters, but since th keys trip ended early, we decide to drive down. Now we wait for the snow to melt. Driveway has 11" in it and I don't have a snow shovel. Not that I would attempt shoveling 150' of dive.
So...recently talked with a friend who lives down near West Palm Beach and it was 23 yesterday morning!Take some warm clothes! It finally got above freezing here today for the first time in almost two weeks.
Looking at and hoping to attend a rocket launch while down there.
Quote from: crazycarl on February 02, 2026, 08:11:22 PMLooking at and hoping to attend a rocket launch while down there.
If it's the Artemis launch it has been moved to March.
Quote from: Mas on February 03, 2026, 10:16:21 AMIf it's the Artemis launch it has been moved to March.
That has been sold out for a while.
I was looking at one of the many Space X launches.
Quote from: crazycarl on February 03, 2026, 03:00:19 PMThat has been sold out for a while.
I was looking at one of the many Space X launches.
We made it down and was able to watch the very first Space Shuttle launch. You could 'feel" it! Launches are great!
Once again "they" were off on their predictions. Temps fell into the teens at night this week. The creek was froze over. First time I've seen this. Rained yesterday and the snow is almost all gone. The ice storm didn't happen overnight so we'll leave in the morning for Cape Coral. After visiting with he sister, we're heading across the state to visit friends. The trip down is 13 hours/2 days. The drive home will be 4-5 days depending on how many stops we make. 🤔 Jekyll Island & Fort Pulaski, GA. Edisto Island, SC. USS Yorktown in SC. Myrtle Beach, SC. Driving up the coast allows many opportunities one doesn't have taking I95.
Well, the good news is we aren't around Key West right now with small craft weather advisories 5-7 Feb.