Brrr! It's Cold Here!
By Kareng
@kareng (80243)
United States
December 16, 2019 11:11pm CST
We are all settled in here in Branson. It's 27 degrees with a wind chill of 19 degrees. Can we say COLD??
The custodial staff have been busy putting salt on all the sidewalks here to prevent injuries. There is ice everywhere.
We didn't do anything today because of the weather. Light rain and the roads were icy. They were asking people to stay off the roads because of the weather. We have a 10% chance of snow and will probably get it. My husband and I are jinxed on going places in the winter and snow usually follows us. This happened twice on two trips to Tennessee.
We got news today that a tornado ripped though our hometown so we are praying that all is well at home.
Tomorrow morning I am going to a meeting if I can get up and dressed in time and stand the weather.
After that if the weather has cleared up with will go do some sightseeing.
I hope you are all having a great week!
Photo credit: Pixabay, public domain
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
17 Dec 19
hopefully it warms up so you can see some of the sights of Branson!!!!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
21 Dec 19
@DocAndersen It has been gloomy here today and looks like tomorrow will be the same :(
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
18 Dec 19
@kareng we have had 2 days with sun in the last 9 :-(
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@moffittjc (128827)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Dec 19
I hope you can enjoy your time in Branson despite the weather. Are you there on business, pleasure, or both?
We also got hit with a bunch of tornadoes here in Florida this past Friday. I have been watching the current system that spawned the tornado in your hometown, and I'm hoping the damaging storms don't eventually hit us as well. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything is okay in your hometown after the tornado.
Stay warm, and be safe in that wintery mess!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
18 Dec 19
From what I heard it hit north of the city and that is where we are. I guess it will just depend if it went directly north or to the east or western side north.
There are a lot of people out of electricity also and they said it will be a few days for some to get it back on. If that is/was the case; it was good that we were gone.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
21 Dec 19
@moffittjc Got confirmation on house day before we left. House untouched but total devastation 1/4 of a mile away. Homes wiped totally away 
The tornado went both south and north of us. Hit about a mile north of the house. Lots of firewood available to those who need it.
The tornado went both south and north of us. Hit about a mile north of the house. Lots of firewood available to those who need it.1 person likes this
@moffittjc (128827)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Dec 19
@kareng Do you know if your home was hit or spared?
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@LindaOHio (222286)
• United States
17 Dec 19
I'm sorry the weather is bad for you. I hope your home is OK. I hope you get a chance to do some sightseeing. Stay safe.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
21 Dec 19
@LindaOHio We finally got in touch with a friend who checked on the house for us. He said at first the house looked fine, but came back and double checked. It hit 1/4 of a mile from our house though. We were very lucky.
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@LindaOHio (222286)
• United States
18 Dec 19
@kareng Yes, because men are more laid back...it's our job to do the worrying. :-)
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@porwest (112739)
• United States
22 Dec 19
@kareng Yeah. Not sure exactly where Grand Crowne is. I know that Green Valley is more considered Kimberly City. But it is right on Table Rock Lake, and we always have a good time there and really like the place. Nothing fancy, just the way I like it.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
21 Dec 19
I hope that the snow didn't stop you from having fun.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
25 Dec 19
@Tampa_girl7 I was entertained. I had a 1000 piece puzzle to put together. I only got 3/4 of it done. I needed one more day or half day.
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
22 Dec 19
@kareng I understand taking parents on vacation. I'm glad that you got to get out some.
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@wolfgirl569 (135582)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Dec 19
I hope the weather improves so you can get out and enjoy.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Dec 19
Enjoy what you can in Branson.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
17 Dec 19
Sometimes such rough weather can make us prisoners in our home. Hope it is better tomorrow and you can make to the meeting. Praying for the safety of all in your hometown.
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
17 Dec 19
@kepweng Oh! I find nothing as comfortable as home. But we do need to go out to work and socialize.
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