Hello Friends,
Welcome November.. and it is time to button up.
My husband always calls out during that last week of October and the first week of November, "It is time to button up."
The following can be checked off the list...
Spring bulbs planted √
Garlic planted √
Garden hoses and water turned off √
Outdoor pots and planters cleaned and stored √
Outdoor furniture cleaned and put away √
Greenhouse cleaned √
A few things that have to get finished up this coming week..
Winterize chicken coop
One last grill and the grill is cleaned and put away
We have enjoyed amazing weather these last few weeks of October and the first week of November. I am sharing a Weather Fun Fact..
November 2nd
1933 Eau Claire, Wisconsin reached a high temperature of 75 degrees
2022 we tied that record, we enjoyed 75 degrees on November 2nd.
And how about the coldest temperature set for November 2nd?
1951 Negative 1 degree
I will take the 75!
Happy Weekend my friends and do you button up?
Looks like your garden is all buttoned up! Our weather is the same, 75 and I'm loving it, but...I know that lower temps are just around the corner and once they show up, I'll have to button up!! And that is not my favorite!! Ps- love that Linus cut out!!
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot done in this lovely weather. I'm slowly buttoning up too. but I still have a few things to do before the snow falls. I need to get my car winterized and my snow tires put on.
ReplyDeleteTake care Hugs,
Julia
I'm having trouble "buttoning up" with the mild weather we're having this autumn. I still have flowers blooming in many of my planters. But the advice is good. Next weekend looks more normal...
ReplyDeleteOh my, below 1 degrees, that's coooold. It's getting pretty cold here too, Carla, and we already had a dusting of snow. I love the shout out that your husband says every year, "it's time to button up." And that is the cutest little Peanuts fellow in the pumpkin field. So glad you got things checked off your list. It seems like it's never ending and there's so much to do with each new season. I love the beautiful photo you shared. Made me smile on this Friday morning.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Oh my, your last photo is stunning!! And the first one is so cute! It is over 70 here all week!! Indian Summer I suppose.
ReplyDeleteWe've had exceptionally mild weather too but it's turning colder this weekend. Not buttoning up just yet though.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this weather too. I will take all these nice days because we here in the midwest know what is ahead. Glad you are getting things all buttoned up for winter. Have a great weekend. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteI love that expression! Makes sense too. We are having warm temps top! Am happy with the this but no the reality will come soon. Ugh Hope you have a nice weekend! Negative 1 Ugh again. Janice
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you Carla. No, for the most part there really is no winterizing where I live. If there IS a freeze, it's only a day or two...and not a deep freeze Grilling is a year 'round activity.
ReplyDeleteI'm here 'cause I read your comment on babbling brook's blog.
..wise words!!
Lovely photo! We are about two blocks from Biloxi Bay with a few barrier islands between us and the Gulf of Mexico so our climate is usually mild. We had a few days last month that called for a sweater but I'm cold natured so others were wearing shorts and tank tops.We have also had a couple of days cool enough for a fire in our wood stove. Looking forward to colder days and breakfast in front of our wood stove.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have to worry about that yet but the weather is changing and I love it! Your photos are beautiful and I hope you have a nice weekend....button up!
ReplyDeleteYour last photograph is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
All the best Jan
How I would love to have 75 degree days.... and I would love to have cold temps. Texas is way too HOT.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture. Sounds like you've made really good headway with the fall clean up. I'm closing in on that myself. Still have probably one more round of raking and one more mowing of the season and then will call it done. I didn't know you planted garlic in the fall. I've never planted it. Interesting records and totally am with you on the 75 being the way to go. We grill all year long, but do move the Weber to the deck on a fire proof mat to make it easier to do in the winter. Hubby just has to slip outside that way and not walk around the house to the usual grill area.
ReplyDeleteI will take the 75 too! We are having really warm weather now...78 today. Clean the chicken house and add new bedding is on my list too. I just keep putting it off. Your last picture is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. Glad you have most everything done and you are ready for winter. Those are some interesting facts about the temperature records. Hope you have a pleasant Winter.
ReplyDeleteIt was certainly nice weather while it lasted! Today is just plain.... brrr...... And Cliff is going to head out in the morning for deer hunting! Not me, I'll be on the couch with a blankie, coffee and a movie!
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