We came north a wee bit too soon!
Our first week in Kansas City has been a harsh reminder of how wild the weather can be here. Especially in the Spring. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by sunshine and warmth. On one of our first days here the high temperature was 83 degrees...in March! Fast forward a few short days and things are different. Very different.
Mother Nature dumped about 8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours. The temperature struggled to make it above the freezing point today. The overnight low is supposed to dip into the mid-20s tonight. The wind chills are supposed to be in the teens. This Arctic forecast is the same for the next three nights.
Piles of heavy snow are not good for slide toppers. So, we pulled both of our big ol' slides in just after the white stuff started yesterday afternoon. The moose is mighty cozy! The snow has stopped, but our slides are still buttoned up. With a whole bunch of snow on the roof, it has started to blow and slide off the sides. That being the case, we're keeping the path to the ground clear. The coziness will probably continue for at least another night.
Meanwhile, we're kicking back. Paul made a pot of most masterful chili. And, we're enjoying our annual overdose of college basketball. We haven't even attempted to get out and about today. There will be plenty of time to do that tomorrow.
Spring will return to our old hometown soon. The forecast for later this week is calling for highs in the upper 50s and nights above freezing. That'll be better. Much better.
We can't wait.
We're Going Home
This is our last day - actually our last hour - in Texas Hill Country. It's been a great stay. We're gonna miss it. We look forward to coming back.
Where we go from here was a real puzzler. We were leaning west, but just couldn't muster the energy to fight the wind across West Texas...again. We didn't feel like going east. Anything south of here just isn't our taste. And, it's still too cold to head too far north.
Then, we remembered something. When you don't know where you want to go you can always go home. And, so we are.
When we leave here this morning, we're heading north. But, we're not going all that far. We'll make a short stop north of Fort Worth. Then, we'll swing over to McKinney for a couple of days and have a couple of pesky blinds taken care of. From there, it's a familiar drive back to Kansas City.
Yes, Kansas City did just receive a couple of feet of snow. But, it's melting. Quickly, hopefully. By the time we get there it will be early Spring. It'll be chilly, for sure. But, our fingers are crossed that it'll be pleasant enough.
My Dad has a milestone birthday this month. And, we want to check in on Paul's Dad, too. Nieces and nephews will be home for Spring Break. A few other family members plan to be passing through town. And, we'll have the chance to watch March Madness on our home turf. That's always fun.
We can stay for a month. Then, we have to roll. You see, NASCAR will be in town. Our park, and all the parks in town, will be full. And, we don't have any reservations.
Where we go from there is anybody's guess. Meanwhile, it'll be good to be home.
Where we go from here was a real puzzler. We were leaning west, but just couldn't muster the energy to fight the wind across West Texas...again. We didn't feel like going east. Anything south of here just isn't our taste. And, it's still too cold to head too far north.
Then, we remembered something. When you don't know where you want to go you can always go home. And, so we are.
When we leave here this morning, we're heading north. But, we're not going all that far. We'll make a short stop north of Fort Worth. Then, we'll swing over to McKinney for a couple of days and have a couple of pesky blinds taken care of. From there, it's a familiar drive back to Kansas City.
Yes, Kansas City did just receive a couple of feet of snow. But, it's melting. Quickly, hopefully. By the time we get there it will be early Spring. It'll be chilly, for sure. But, our fingers are crossed that it'll be pleasant enough.
My Dad has a milestone birthday this month. And, we want to check in on Paul's Dad, too. Nieces and nephews will be home for Spring Break. A few other family members plan to be passing through town. And, we'll have the chance to watch March Madness on our home turf. That's always fun.
We can stay for a month. Then, we have to roll. You see, NASCAR will be in town. Our park, and all the parks in town, will be full. And, we don't have any reservations.
Where we go from there is anybody's guess. Meanwhile, it'll be good to be home.
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