I moved all of my patio plants in from the edges to right next to the house, so I could cover them with the beach towels. It was definitely the end of the garden. We've been picking the "second crop" tomatoes and using fresh basil since the heat dropped off and the plants revived in the end of October. But, a couple of days ago, the basil all turned black overnight because it dipped below 30 degrees. So, it's time to pull up all the dead plants in the garden bed and let it rest till the end of February, when I will plant the new tomatoes.
The weather people were feverishly panting over the prospect of the convergence of a very low jet stream bringing freezing air to the Mojave Desert and the moisture being blown inland from the Pacific Ocean. We were being alerted to the possibility (almost certainty...) that we'd have snow in the city!! But, rats, there were only a few flakes in the extreme southwestern parts. The wind kicked up and blew the snow over to Arizona where they got six inches in Kingman. But, our mountains that form the western edge of the valley got a fresh new painting, and all the tourists froze their fannies during the big celebration on the Strip last night. It was mighty chilly here. I hope the bright blue sky of this New Year's morning will compensate the ones who came here to get away from the frozen regions they call home.
But, I know that this cold will be gone by next week--winter is fleeting here. It's predicted to be up to 67 again by Wednesday. That's good; that's why we live here and not in some northern latitude. I'm just sad for my students. I know they'd have LOVED a big old snowstorm, or even a light dusting. It would have been such a great topic of discussion when we get back together on Monday. Now, all we'll have to discuss is whether or not it was ME who disrupted their Playstations and XBoxes over the holidays. Bwah ha ha ha!! (cue the evil laughter...)
Here is what is coating the surface of our pool this fine New Year's Day.
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