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Considering the number of blog messages discussing “numbers,” you might think I have a fetish?!

First and foremost: I identify with these two pictures. At 2:00 AM, I ventured out into the freezing temperatures to turn on the heater in the tarp shelter. That was an “exercise in futility” because it didn’t warm the area. At 9:00 AM, I brought it into my trailer home and (imho) a very poor excuse of a heater because virtually no heat!! It was an inexpensive heater so I got exactly what I paid for.

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Eleven-thirty as I publish this and my trailer home is finally seventy degrees. I’ve been “huddled” in front of the Lasko heater all morning (preparing this message).

Obsession with numbers?? I know how many pictures I’ve taken since June 15, 2014 (two-&-one-half years).

Picture number one was this wonderful composting toilet in my beloved TaB Teardrop Trailer. I was preparing for a trip to Little George Haven’s Cowboy Campout.

Saturday wearing short sleeve T-shirt versus Sunday wearing “layers.”

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Look at the range of temperature in the greenhouse. Yesterday, in the sunshine, inside the greenhouse, one-hundred degrees.

Don’t tell anyone: The furnace is NOT working in my trailer home!! I’m relying on the Lasko heater. Don’t worry; I’m OK!! If I get too cold, I’ll bring the new heater from the tarp shelter.

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Postscript: Shortly after I published this message (before nine o’clock), I “remembered” the heat strip installed (mid-summer) in the new air-conditioner. Between the heat strip and Lasko, the temperature inside the trailer finally reached seventy-five degrees. Look at the other two o’clock pictures above. ~~ Just for the fun of it, I checked to see if any other “Livingston“ in the United States. Below is another comparison–with New York.

All day, I’ve remained in my flannel pajamas, with a flannel robe, knee-high socks, and fuzzy warm slippers. The trailer is “warm enough” (now) but I don’t want to get out of the warm clothes!! I ventured outdoors (about nine) to turn off the heater in the tarp shelter. I’ve said it before: I’m a “wimp” when it comes to cold weather!!

I cancelled an invitation to Thanksgiving-style turkey dinner. I didn’t want to shower, and dress, in (what I considered) a cold trailer. I love traditional Thanksgiving dinner so I’m pretty “wimpy” to pass up a good meal.

Today, the thermometer may reach eighty degrees. Tonight, cold weather moves in. Sunday night, Monday morning, Monday night, temperature in the twenties. I’ve covered the large planters (again).

At ten o’clock, central standard time: My sympathy to everyone from coast to coast suffering from the current blast of miserable weather!!

Postscript, same day, four-thirty PM: Note that the temperature exceeded the prediction.

It (“Winter”) may only last two days but “it” is bringing a blast of frigid air. I covered the plants (again), watered them thoroughly (because I’ve heard plants survive a freeze better if they have been thoroughly watered). Then I shifted my attention to unpacking and setting up the new heater in the tarp shelter. Well, that heater had met with abuse somewhere between China and Texas because a badly bent bottom. (It couldn’t ever stand up!) That meant a fourteen mile round trip to Lowe’s for an exchange. I “should-a” (would-a, could-a) added a smaller tarp for a door–but didn’t!! Obviously, I’ll heat outdoors as well as tarp shelter.

Wow, I’m so excited!! A friend wants me to see Old Town Spring, the variety of events, and beauty of Christmas lights.

We’re going tonight; I’ll add details of our activities.

I’m so excited!! (Oops, I’m repeating myself.)

Postscript, Saturday, December 17, 2016: My apology, no pictures. It was a very nice outing!!

Number One reason for the visit (for a gift): “The best fudge in the whole wide world!” Here’s their website: Little Dutch Girl.

Men’s brain versus women’s brain.

This little clock accompanied me during my travels in 2010. I can’t recall when I purchased… but it has been a faithful reliable friend for many years. Recently, it has been in the greenhouse and I’m surmising it didn’t appreciate the heat, cold and humidity. Today, I tried two brands of new, high-quality batteries and it would not “resuscitate.” RIP.