"Wonder How Long This Will Last?"
Well, Polar Vortex Two is about to hit.
It rained today while I took down all my patio stuff and stowed it
in the car. Also, filled up the empty propane tank (that's how I
cook and heat my trailer. And there's a shortage in Alabama!).
Picked up a few things from the store. And now I wait.
Wait for what you ask? Well, it
begins with an ice storm layering about 1/3 inch of ice over
everything. Now, the first ice storm I had in Maine a couple
months ago was only ¼ inch but it was awful. Remember me telling
you that I had to melt ice on the front porch and steps with hot water?
Following this ice storm is snow. Not a lot. But down here no one
– NO ONE – knows how to drive in winter weather. Add to that falling temperatures and you have one big mess!
Thus, tomorrow will be a day for
creating at home in my cozy little trailer! That's the good news.
And speaking of creating, I am working
on another bird made out of paperclay. I really like using this
stuff. It's very forgiving...
I began with a piece the size of an egg, then shaped it into an egg-shape. I took some clay out from the inside on the bottom and used that clay to form the head and tail. To smooth out any areas where pieces had joined, I simply used a wet paper towel. Now it air dries.
MOBILE MOMENTS:
The History Museum of Mobile. This is
located downtown at Government and Royal Streets. Close to the
water. Close to a lot of neat places to visit like Fort Conde.
The architecture of the building is
striking. And it is painted white which emphasizes it's details.
There is also a lot of unique ironwork. I have several pictures of
the outside. And although taking pictures inside is frowned upon, I
would encourage you to take the time to visit this museum. It is quite
interesting. Where else can you find a doll with a frown on her face?
Well, that's all for now folks. I'll just sit here and wait for the ice to accumulate. I will take pictures. After all, snow and ice in Mobile is unique!
Thanks for visiting...
See you tomorrow...(if I have electricity!)