So… we’re home again

We didn’t make it to the city.

Yes, things have warmed up. We’re a “balmy” -24C, with a wind chill of -36C right now. However, we haven’t warmed up long enough for the van to notice.

It started well enough. We even drove it the couple of miles to the general store to pick up the mail, deer feed and bird seed.

By then, I had to make a decision.

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What the… (updated)

Okay. I have to admit. I have never seen this before.

The -37 is the coldest I can remember, but -54????

I’d put off the monthly shop to tomorrow, but it’s supposed to be just as cold.

Not looking forward to going out there. :-(

The Re-Farmer

Update: we decided not to go into the city today. The girls were willing, but we only have one vehicle, and I can’t justify risking it in this cold. We rely on it too much.