tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post7947835127373614910..comments2024-03-28T17:23:47.590-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: Another day in the deep freezeDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-50033833767708440992013-12-11T20:18:02.806-08:002013-12-11T20:18:02.806-08:00As usual you continue to be inspirational! I am no...As usual you continue to be inspirational! I am now forcing myself out doors for walks in the cold and Buddy waits for me to take him to the mall for his walks.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-23326325375618981952013-12-10T12:19:25.890-08:002013-12-10T12:19:25.890-08:00Yes I agree, that picture is stunning. We haven...Yes I agree, that picture is stunning. We haven't been that cold yet and I don't relish it. Today it was 50 degs here and quite pleasant(ish). As I get older, I feel the cold more so I'm happy for it to stay above freezing. Keep warm D-Jan xStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-20532627308458636392013-12-09T19:07:09.230-08:002013-12-09T19:07:09.230-08:00I would take thjose balmy temperatures..I am not s...I would take thjose balmy temperatures..I am not sure it got above zero at all today:(<br /><br />That is a beautiful photo of the Hummer! The Minnesota birds eat snow:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-44432528608642013182013-12-09T17:33:17.318-08:002013-12-09T17:33:17.318-08:00You ladies amaze me! 18 degrees and you're out...You ladies amaze me! 18 degrees and you're out walking! Love the hummingbird pic. Send those birds to south Florida - today it was 81, unseasonably warm for December.Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-80592153208825659432013-12-09T08:44:57.653-08:002013-12-09T08:44:57.653-08:00Dear DJan, that truly is an "exceptional"...Dear DJan, that truly is an "exceptional" photograph of Anna drinking the nectar! I admire your walking in these temperatures. I haven't walked for three days because we've been in the single digits for air temperature and below that for wind chill. But tomorrow the meteorologist is predicting a balmy 30-degree day so I hope to be out and about. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-83668628230484054612013-12-09T06:30:18.986-08:002013-12-09T06:30:18.986-08:00I had no idea that hummers stuck around in your ne...I had no idea that hummers stuck around in your neck of the woods. Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-16061070694800704992013-12-09T01:46:54.098-08:002013-12-09T01:46:54.098-08:00Good for you for walking anyway! On a much lower l...Good for you for walking anyway! On a much lower level, I did that yesterday when I ran despite it being 40 degrees (cold for here). Since it was sunny and had no wind, it was a delightful run. Your advantage- a group of friends. Hope to find that on our move to FL.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-49705693879846956822013-12-08T14:32:14.134-08:002013-12-08T14:32:14.134-08:00Doubt I would have been on that walk.Doubt I would have been on that walk.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-69681415221817963002013-12-08T08:18:51.204-08:002013-12-08T08:18:51.204-08:00The intrepid hikers! You all are amazing!
We migh...The intrepid hikers! You all are amazing!<br />We might get above zero today. I can't believe how cold it has been in areas all over the US.<br />Yes, lovely hummingbird pic. The birds must eat snow here, I tell you! How else would they survive the winter? Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-52689390270263169282013-12-08T04:56:34.124-08:002013-12-08T04:56:34.124-08:00Being a 'birder' at heart, I was delighted...Being a 'birder' at heart, I was delighted to see this image of the hummer at the feeder and knowing some are out there watching over them and taking care of them during the cold days.<br /><br />BRRRRR.<br /><br />You ladies are to be commended. Power!!! Fortitude and all around bravery.Anni https://www.blogger.com/profile/11805303710992562752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-25102173811574224132013-12-08T04:24:25.681-08:002013-12-08T04:24:25.681-08:00Exceptional photo DJan and you have a great group ...Exceptional photo DJan and you have a great group to walking with regardless of how cold it is. As I sit here with my cuppa red tea, I am just now contemplating my morning walk and it is only -10 here, and usually we have much colder weather than you do. Have a wonderful day - I too, will be dawning layers soon.LilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-69807536672468150272013-12-08T03:28:30.336-08:002013-12-08T03:28:30.336-08:00Amazing. I'd have curled up with a book by the...Amazing. I'd have curled up with a book by the fireplace. If outdoor activity was a sport I'd be known as a "fair weather fan." troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-34022689043227922622013-12-07T21:09:27.014-08:002013-12-07T21:09:27.014-08:00I'm typing on my iPhone, and it loves to repla...I'm typing on my iPhone, and it loves to replace "of" with "if" and I didn't notice until after I published my comment. My apologies....Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-36181534195321099592013-12-07T21:07:08.747-08:002013-12-07T21:07:08.747-08:00When I began reading your blog, I had convinced my...When I began reading your blog, I had convinced myself that you stayed in out if the cold today. I should have known that you and your friends couldn't resist! :)<br />I had no idea that hummers would still be in your area this time if the year. I thought they migrated elsewhere. Interesting to note that not only are they around, their photo is captured in the frigid cold temperature. I'm so glad the little birds were able to have a fresh drink of water. Touched my heart....Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-89228182885437059342013-12-07T20:32:40.100-08:002013-12-07T20:32:40.100-08:00Oh my goodness! You went out in 18 degree weather...Oh my goodness! You went out in 18 degree weather? Yikes! I'm just shivering thinking about it. I'm sure you burned a ton of calories. Good for you! Speaking of which, I need to burn some calories too. There are too many sweets this time of year. <br /><br />Yes, Joe is a remarkable photographer. I still have a great deal of difficulty taking photos of birds. They're always flying off before I get ready to click. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-66412563861482387642013-12-07T17:27:34.521-08:002013-12-07T17:27:34.521-08:00Congratulations on your courageous walk! Glad you ...Congratulations on your courageous walk! Glad you got out there and did it. <br /><br />This evening, the temperature is -27C (or -17F) The wind chill is -41C (which is about the same in °sF). It is, I think, a bit too early in the winter to be getting these brutal temperatures — they usually come in later January or February. So I wonder what will happen next month.<br /><br />Blessings and Bear hugs!Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-34205043070512608012013-12-07T17:14:50.957-08:002013-12-07T17:14:50.957-08:00What beautiful pictures! Now, as far as walking i...What beautiful pictures! Now, as far as walking in the wind goes, why can't I be like you? Lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-26333663953776249752013-12-07T17:14:04.853-08:002013-12-07T17:14:04.853-08:00Oh, that little hummer looks so happy with it'...Oh, that little hummer looks so happy with it's ice-free feeder. I have one heated water bowl on the patio for my outside kitties but the one out front I have to keep changing. <br /><br />You are brave for walking in those temps with the wind blowing. Our high today was twelve with the wind giving us a wind chill of -7. It made for an especially brisk time out buying groceries. We are at 9 now with an expected low of 2 degrees tonight. <br />SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-52468578788188251032013-12-07T15:35:18.194-08:002013-12-07T15:35:18.194-08:00You would have felt awful if you hadn't gone o...You would have felt awful if you hadn't gone on this walk! By the way you're sending that moist air around to us in a big fat low pressure system. My blogs are not being picked up by some feeds. I'm still posting. You'll have to click a bit to get me.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-55383363327467155372013-12-07T14:37:37.813-08:002013-12-07T14:37:37.813-08:00I knew when you emphasized how very cold it was, t...I knew when you emphasized how very cold it was, that you were going anyway. You are a crazy lady. But in a good way, of course.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-82644434810053107382013-12-07T14:02:32.543-08:002013-12-07T14:02:32.543-08:00Well you certainly are the hearty ones. I admire y...Well you certainly are the hearty ones. I admire you for getting out and going even though it's cold. I would be sitting at home. <br /><br />It was a "hot" 38 when I left home this morning at 7:45 to go work at our church. We handed out coats and diapers to parents of young children from 9-1. Then I went grocery shopping. Now that I'm home, I'm done. We're having pizza for dinner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-31036691749619005522013-12-07T13:10:12.623-08:002013-12-07T13:10:12.623-08:00smiles...very cool on the feeding of the hummer......smiles...very cool on the feeding of the hummer....we head into the freeze tonight....ice storm until monday...the temp has been dropping all day....so i will be feeling it as well....Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-3925564769264341242013-12-07T13:07:55.397-08:002013-12-07T13:07:55.397-08:00Yay for the diehards - a wonderful name for a walk...Yay for the diehards - a wonderful name for a walking group.<br />And for people who ensure that our birds and animals survive hard times.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-32011055910651433582013-12-07T12:54:04.817-08:002013-12-07T12:54:04.817-08:00You are my hero. No way would I be out there - I w...You are my hero. No way would I be out there - I would have looked at the thermometer, rolled over and slept another hour!Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-7378271622587200182013-12-07T12:47:11.445-08:002013-12-07T12:47:11.445-08:00i've broken the ice off the water platter a fe...i've broken the ice off the water platter a few times today for our birds and ducks. don't know how i'd manage a hummingbird feeder, though. don't have to worry about that here.<br /><br />you ARE die-hards! good golly! my face froze at 25 degrees walking the 1/4 mi. to the mailbox!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com