Danielle's Continuing Life Adventures

[Sephirah]

Happy new year, Danielle.

And... in terms of the site, you've done a wonderful job since having to deal with a lot of stuff in a short time. Always knew you had it in ya, girl.

Here's to 2025 <3

[EllenW]

To all of my friends, readers, followers, and all Forum members.              

Don't let the shadows of yesterday destroy the sunshine of tomorrow.
Live for today and plan for tomorrow.

It's time to celebrate the 2025 New Year.
     

Every story has an end but in life, every ending is just a new start.

Forget all the pain, sorrows, and failures of the past year.
Welcome this new year with optimism, hope, and a big smile. 

I desire and pray that you may enjoy good health, great success,
happiness, boundless joy, and peace of mind.

A new year is like a blank book. The pen is in your hands.
It is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself.

I hope that the New Year will allow you to say farewell to the old and
hello to the new things that are headed your way.

May all the seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months of this
New Year bring you immense joy and good fortune! Happy New Year!

Hugs and my best wishes to all,
Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Danielle,

What a beautiful sentiment.

Mya you and your tooth fairy sweetheart have a wonderful 2025.

Ellen

[ChrissyRyan]

Happy New Year Danielle!


Chrissy

[Northern Star Girl]

A brand new year....
....2025 has arrived today on Wednesday, January 1st, New Year's Day


The sun has not risen yet today, it is now 9:37am my local time...
  typical short winter day today. 
        sunrise 10:49am 
        sunset 2:49pm

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It is very bitter cold outside... 9:39am 
....still dark outside there has not been a sunrise yet.   
minus -41 degrees (F) or -40.5 deg (C )  clear skies.

I spending my day off today inside my home sitting in front of
my fireplace while reading a good book.

***QUESTION*** 
What are your plans for this New Year's Day ?

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

[ChrissyRyan]

A brand new year....
....2025 has arrived today on Wednesday, January 1st, New Year's Day


The sun has not risen yet today, it is now 9:37am my local time...
  typical short winter day today. 
        sunrise 10:49am 
        sunset 2:49pm

``````````````````````````````````
It is very bitter cold outside... 9:39am 
....still dark outside there has not been a sunrise yet.   
minus -41 degrees (F) or -40.5 deg (C )  clear skies.

I spending my day off today inside my home sitting in front of
my fireplace while reading a good book.

***QUESTION*** 
What are your plans for this New Year's Day ?

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Danielle,


Stay warm and enjoy your book.

Chrissy

[Northern Star Girl]

I have been home sick since yesterday....  bad cold, sore throat, and
a slight fever.

I am not going anywhere soon.... staying in my warm home frequently
drinking HOT tea.   

Outside it is still very cold and right now
        it is minus -43 deg (f)  {-42 deg C}

[Lori Dee]

That's just too brrrr.

Stay warm, rest up, and feel better soon.

[ChrissyRyan]

I have been home sick since yesterday....  bad cold, sore throat, and
a slight fever.

I am not going anywhere soon.... staying in my warm home frequently
drinking HOT tea.   

Outside it is still very cold and right now
        it is minus -43 deg (f)  {-42 deg C}

 I hope your ailments go away soon.

 Hugs,

 Chrissy

[davina61]

Get well soon dear, and then I am deciding if I will go to the workshop as its cold . Okay +2C is too cold for me, I just dont know how you manage -41C.

[Sarah B]

Hi Danielle

Stay warm, drink lots of fluids including chicken soup and orange juice and if your cold persists please see a doctor.

Love and Hugs
Sarah B

[Northern Star Girl]

I am keeping my home extra warm... fireplace is on high!!! 
I took today off work and stayed in my night clothes, I am
feeling a little better now.

It is much colder tonight  minus -53 deg ((f) [-47 deg C] 
At that temperature mechanical equipment, cars, batteries, 
don't work so well. 
Most vehicles have block heaters and heated battery wraps that
can be plugged into power outlets....  most street and business
parking lots have power outlets in front of each parking spot. 
Special winter tires made with special rubber that stays more
pliable in bitter cold temperatures.

[Lori Dee]

I am keeping my home extra warm... fireplace is on high!!!
I took today off work and stayed in my night clothes, I am
feeling a little better now.

It is much colder tonight  minus -53 deg ((f) [-47 deg C] 
At that temperature mechanical equipment, cars, batteries, 
don't work so well. 
Most vehicles have block heaters and heated battery wraps that
can be plugged into power outlets....  most street and business
parking lots have power outlets in front of each parking spot. 
Special winter tires made with special rubber that stays more
pliable in bitter cold temperatures.

Hopefully, you are not too isolated so you could get to town if you need to. I assume they are good at keeping roads open.

We have been hovering at 18F for a couple of days now with light snow. I stay inside mostly when it is that cold. PJs and fuzzy socks are the preferred uniform. 

[davina61]

Still a frost here at midday, got my heating on at 21C so toasty. Honey and lemon hot water is a good helper and a good decongestant, I use Albas oil (not sure if you can get that) and it moves any blockage!!

[Emma1017]

Danielle, I agree with everyone here, chicken soup, plenty of tea, and stay warm.  I particularly like Lori's idea of "PJs and fuzzy socks".

-53 degrees is just crazy but I know you have prepped for this kind of weather.

Feel better!

[ChrissyRyan]

Brrrrrrr

[Northern Star Girl]

This is what we do in Alaska when it is super cold like it was last night  minus -53 deg(f)  [-47 deg  C] 
Most business parking lots have AC power outlets so that the car drivers can plug in their vehicle's 
engine block heater and heated battery wrap.  At my home, even when I park my car in my garage I
keep it "plugged" in. 
The car starts much easier and warms up more quickly.  At these bitter cold temperatures batteries
can lose more than half of their capacity and won't easily take a charge until they get warmer. 
Temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) may cause irreversible damage to Lead acid and also Lithium Ion batteries. 

That is one of the reasons that  there are not a lot of Electric Cars on the road here. 
  
             

[Northern Star Girl]

Sunday Evening of January 05 , 2025

Having a heatwave today...
  Instead of minus -53 deg (f)  [-47 deg C]
of yesterday....
... it has "warmed" up significantly
to minus -20 deg (f)  [-29 deg C]

Lots of snow and ice on the roads.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

[Jessica_Rose]

At very low temperatures, diesel fuel basically turns into a 'jell'. I knew someone in the mid-1980's who bought an Oldsmobile with a diesel engine. He liked the car, but there was a huge design flaw. The fuel filter was on the front of the engine. It was common during the winter for the car to 'die' while driving down the road because the diesel would turn into a jell. I know some people enjoy super-cold weather, but I'm not one of them. Stay warm, Danielle.

Love always -- Jess

[ChrissyRyan]

A warm fireplace is nice to sit in front of during cold times.

Chrissy

[Northern Star Girl]

UPDATE: Saturday morning, February 01, 2025

It is hard to believe that we are already in the month of February !!!

Where I live our coldest months are January and February...
 Very early this morning the temperature was (minus) -24 deg(f) [-31 C]

... and it is snowing.  Beautiful outside