Boulder County, CO: Cold front blowing through presently.

[Laffy Kat]

We are expecting snow tonight and tomorrow and I am so achy I had to take Tramadol and go to bed. At least I got the dogs walked and the grocery shopping finished. My boys are visiting their dad in Colorado Springs so I have the house to myself. I'm wrapping up in blankets with my doggos and watching Netflix the rest of the night. Colorado DU peeps stay warm and dry.

[beveeheart]

1. Take care, Laffy Kat.

[Laffy Kat]

3. Thanks, beevee!

I'm warming up, finally. I got a chill when I was running errands and it takes me forever to recover, but I'm feeling better.

[beveeheart]

7. I went out earlier today when it was in the high 60's.

40 now.

[Laffy Kat]

9. I know! When I was at the dog park it was in the 60s and sunny.

By the time I got home from errands, it was in the high 40s and I had no coat. I should know better in Colorado!

[SCantiGOP]

2. My daughter moved to Colorado Springs

Moved there in May from SC. Has been quite an adjustment but she loves it. Great job and she can see Pikes Peak from her front porch.
I asked her if she needed any pre-Christmas gifts, and she asked for long johns and heavy flannel shirts.
I love visiting out there.

[Laffy Kat]

5. COS is beautiful. My ex lives right a stone's throw from Garden of the Gods.

My boys texted me earlier saying they were hiking in that area. It's at a higher altitude than where I live, so it tends to be milder in the summer. The only drawback to COS is, you know, it's extremely conservative. That said, there is also a tightly knit progressive community. Your daughter will definitely need warm clothes, and right in time for Christmas!

[SCantiGOP]

10. I know about the evangelical empires there

We hiked a few hours in Garden of the Gods.
Went to Manitou Springs. I told her I now knew where all of the hippies from the 70s went. Seemed like every other store was run by a 65 year old hippie.
I also have a sister in Greeley, so I get out there 2-3 times a year. You don’t know what a kick it is for a South Carolinian to see a cop providing security while I decide what kind of weed to buy

[Laffy Kat]

11. Hahahaha. I'm glad you enjoy yourself.

We have a great Governor. He posted something on his FB yesterday about how to plant and care for a cannabis plant bonsai houseplant.

[JDC]

8. I was there today for the HS State Cross Country meet. weather was great

it was a little warm, but some amazing runners. Tomorrow's weather will be a stark contrast.

[Laffy Kat]

12. Where in Colorado were you?

It was warm in the a.m. and early afternoon, although pretty windy.

[JDC]

15. The Springs. I live in S Parker/Franktown though.

was expecting to wake up to a blanket of snow and nothing but cold. did Boulder get any overnight?

[Laffy Kat]

16. I'm in Lafayette, just south of Boulder..

We got a dusting overnight and it's still coming down. Sure feels cold.

[littlemissmartypants]

4. My sister moved back home from Colorado Springs.

She couldn't take the cold. I wouldn't be able to either. Even in warmer country I did myself a favor and invested in a heated mattress pad. It’s the smartest thing I've done in a while. It's like sleeping on a giant heating pad. Great for achy bones. I highly recommend it. ❤

[Laffy Kat]

6. That actually sounds great.

It takes me forever to warm up as it is. Last fall/winter I put a heating pad at the foot of my bed and that helped some, but it gave out. A heated mattress pad sounds perfect. I'm about to get online and look.

[3Hotdogs]

13. Three dog night?

[Gumboot]

14. I live just a few minutes from the Garden of The Gods.

The wind is getting up now, after a day of glorious sunshine and some minor sunburn... ooops!

T-shirt and shorts today, but I'll need many layers, warm socks & boots, and my fleece-lined farmer's jacket for tomorrow and next week.

Just hoping my old car's battery can survive the overnight lows. Expected to hit 4F on Wednesday. Brrrr.

Wrap up warm, and snuggle with your pets, Colorado peeps!