Within a span of less than two weeks we experienced temperatures ranging from negative 30 degrees, with NW wind chill, to 50+ degrees with full bright sun. That’s a big temperature swing! Adjust to that Batman! What’s a mother to do?

We went from frozen and broken pipes to T- shirts almost overnight! No T-shirts on Mount Washington with its record setting temperature of -108 degrees thanks in part to 97 mile per hour winds! Not laundry drying on the clothesline weather. Plenty of ice for sun over the yardarm.

Adjusting to big temperature and weather changes seems to be happening more frequently. One day our chunked up firewood is glued to the ground, then within a short few days off road to visit up dirt roadways is mud city. Even the frost is confused. Contractors must be going nuts. Frozen ground is essential this time of year for heavy equipment movement. The big “wheelers” and super duty pickups can be very challenged as they make their way to and from building sites. If its too soft horrible messes develop quickly and often remain until well into “Spring” and beyond throwing construction schedules totally out of whack.

In the photo shared this week, contrasting to the one shared a couple weeks back during the extreme cold and sea smoke, there is no sign of severe weather. Hendricks Head beach and waters are calm. The sky is clear, and the sun is unobstructed. The temperature is in the balmy 40s with little wind. Perfection. However, this morning weather forecast tells me that we have a pretty substantial bit of weather on the way for later this week— lots of snow and colder temperatures, Yet another new step with which to dance. We shall see, although the weather person seemed to be quite convinced of impending doom. Shovels and plows at the ready, just in time for less challenging conditions to follow.

It seems this is the cycle for us now as weather struggles on to our infamous Maine spring. It seems a bit confusing. I, for one, am having a little trouble getting my internal thermostat regulated. Those among us of many winters would mention that a serious cold winter is good for the Earth— kills bugs and germs. I guess we need to adjust to whatever Mother Nature has in store—- a roller coaster ride for sure. Be safe out there.

PS. For this who follow the Golden Globe solo sail race around the world, I’m pleased to report that Captain Neuschafer has rounded Cape Horn, passed the Falklands and leads the race. She was actually able to make brief visual contact with supporters from the Falklands who motored out from their home port to say hi. 168 days at sea as of 18 February. Carry on Captain Kirsten.