Ugh...that is awful...time to invest in a nice greenhouse!

What the heck how is that even possible??? And I'm way up here practically in the arctic circle and I'm doing ok. Aside from the hell hail anyway lol. That is depressing. I couldn't do it, all that lugging in and out constantly.

Speaking of which, within the next month I will have to start watching for frosts myself, unless we stay unseasonable warm. Not impressed by that!

Hi Hobby it's probably from elevation . You sad the frost word bad hobby lol.

Brian

Hi Hobby actually I will one up your frost this is from a very unreliable source a friend of mine lol heard that we could see snow anytime after October 1 in the eastern part of Canada which kind of makes sense since we had no snow until January last winter Ah payback time . If we get snow early here probably means the west is going to be above normal in the temps this fall lucky you .

Brian

Ouchies Brian, sorry I mentioned it lol! Yes it is el nino isn't it so that means moisture! And yes hopefully warmer temps for me like last winter.

Last year when my trees went inside I got a nice new flush of growth... they are probably relieved to get in from the wind! I am sure that sucks up a lot of their growing energy.

Brian, the WEST is almost always much warmer than us these past few years...They are so lucky. That HIGH pressure ridge loves to set up shop in the west while the East gets all that dreaded cold and earlier than usual at times..I pray for a break like last year..Last year we barely got frigid weather and my heating and electrical bills were still outrageous!

I was out there two years ago and had to wear a heavy sweat shirt every night in the middle of July.....It is a much higher elevation in the valley of mountains around them, especially the Grand Titons..I have to tell you, I almost moved there it was so pretty and then I thought I would never be able to leave my tropical plants outside to to grow without all that trouble..I said forget it..

By the way, I wrote you last..Can't wait to hear back from you)) I hope Sugar is surviving the storms these days))) Hugs to you

Hey Mikey I have been to Wyoming mind you I was very young but I do remember how beautiful it was I can just imagine what it would be like to be waking up every morning looking at that scenery but your right I can't see you there I know you love the summer humidity but I bet Wyoming get there share of severe summer storm's which you love . Speaking of storms when i was a lot younger i used to chase the storms down similar to yourself a real rush you never knew what you were getting yourself into . Sugar has become quit the sky watcher he knows when rain is coming he is terrified of dark clouds if he sees one he heads straight to the basement. Glad you and your mom had a great time during the storm I did not know that she loves them as much as you lol you will have to take her with you when your storm chasing all the time. Mikey are home we are moving out of is on top of a mountain the temp difference from the top of the mountain to the bottom is remarkable and it's not a huge mountain . In the fall it will be raining at the bottom and snowing at our home on the top , falls come very early here that's why I am glad to be moving into the city which will have warmer night time temperatures . Mike I hope the fall is nice I am terrified that there is going to be a frost before the new GH is up I think we will hire someone to put it up this time just to make sure that it is up on time . The thought of winter coming is soooooo depressing lol they are going to give the fall and winter forcast next week that I won't miss . I don't know about you but it seems like I just brought the tree's out and now we are thinking of winter . Have a terrific evening and glad you had a great time at the beach sounds like you had nice company there to lol and so glad you finally got to see your big storm . Hugs buddy

Brian

Let's stop talk of winter guys...got it??? ;-). I'd rather not think of it yet....

Lets talk about a fast snow in August Nahhh.. not really but at lest a fast hello for a higher higher sun would do

Wow, that's cold. I went to Wyoming in the summer once visiting my sister. It really surprised me. What a beautiful state. Loved it. Wouldn't want to live there in winter though.

I am with Laura on this one!! I get depressed when I see advertisements for back to school shopping, which started weeks ago... It is still summer, and, hopefully we will have a beautiful and long fall... :)

Those are cold night temps for this time of year. We are running around 50F -55F. Nights here have been cool, none of the hot Aug. temps. we are used to getting.

I guess I might be all on my own in my opinion of fall arriving LOL :-). I can't wait, I love the fall and yes (gasp!) even winter. Finally I can stop mowing the lawn, weeding the garden, and any of the multitude of outdoor chores. Even though I welcome them in the spring, I am just as happy to see them go in the fall.

Cold winter days, with coffee in hand, lovely snow, frosty temps, and only my painting to think about. But, these words will bite my in the a**** when it is -40C and the tractor won't start.

Lol, Ubro!! My husband has used plenty of choice words when our tractor won't start when it is way below freezing!! It is very seldom that it ever gets down to -40 here, but, -20, then yes..

Ubro, I like all those things for about 2-3 weeks...then I'm done....no more winter for me!!

If you want an idea of what temps citrus can handle. Look up Escondodo California. They have a huge citrus industry.

Everyone and Brian...Boy do I have lots to share, but I will be back tonight since it's crazy here at work! Nice to see not everyone is looking forward to winter just yet..lol

Brian, you are so right..I have been chasing storms for years..At least 16 and taking images of lightning and cloud formations...It use to be a time I never had to chase them at all, when we were surrounded by forest,,Those days are gone..I miss them. I'll bet Sugar would love to live here..It's is just plain ole boring with no rain all summer and then drizzle come the fall..lol Come to think of it..You are right! It seems that just as my trees start showing good growth and adjust, I have to bring them all again...I think I only get about 2 months of night time temps above 60 and then it's all down hill from there..I have to wait until the end of June before my temps average 60's by night and then as long as they take to roll in., they fly by..It will be below the 60's in a couple of weeks and then 40's in a month..Arg. To think that I have to pull out the plastic tarp and seal all my windows with plastic and then start bringing in my plants..I hate that when my plants finally look so full and pretty just to be tagged by frost!I didn't know that you lived up on a hill..You are right, the city holds in heat much better..You might be able to extend your growing season a few weeks now. I am thinking it's a great idea to get someone else to build that house...What about electrical and heat? What will you do buddy? Hugs

Ubro, you are way too funny..I can relate though about not feeling like you should be outside doing things since when Christmas comes and I have the week off, there is a nice feeling about being warm inside and watching great movies, and ye, getting lots done in the house..My house is a disaster and ignored until the summer ends..lol

Wyoming is very beautiful, but you are all right, not for me...I could't take cold nights and no humidity...I am the type of guy that LOVES high humidity and the warm temps that make me feel warm and comfortable...Love it..

Hey Mikey just came in from outside believe it or not I was just watering and fertilizing my citrus tree's and we've had 5 inches of rain since Saturday lol I was afraid that all the fertilizer had leached out . I am sure Sugar would love the boring weather poor guy here it's always storming I think the mountains have a lot to do with that the mountains really lift that hot and humid air . Mikey I don't know how many storm's Ive chased I will just say lot's and it's kind of a dangerous thing to do are eyes of course are not always on the road glad that I've given it up found a much more pleasant hobby lol. Your right Mikey in a couple of weeks it will be 50's and in about 3 to 4 weeks 40's yuk . When I was a kid I remember last week of August first week of September we usually had our first frost now it is usually the end of September. I am with you guy's I will admit I enjoy the warmth and the movies and just all the relaxing time of winter not to mention the food ccoking all kinds of different roasts in the oven . The only thing I don't like about winter now is driving in snow trying to get to work on time when there's a snowstorm . Funny another person told me today that it's supposed to be a very cold and snowy winter I don't know we're they are getting this information if you hear anything please let us all know . Mikey I took this pic tonight it's from my 13 yr old Meyer

Brian

So beautiful Brian!!!! So you guys have been storm chasers?? Interesting. You would have had a blast here last night! Yes, there is something very cozy about the winter, but I wish it were a bit shorter. Remember, I am from Cuba....although my blood has thickened after almost 18 years of living here in MD, it is still not like the "natives" ;-). Have a nice night everyone!

Hi Laura Cuba soooooo beautiful is this were your love for citrus comes from ? Did you have citrus tree's when you lived in Cuba ? Must have been a huge adjustment when you moved . Would love to have seen the expression on your face when you saw your first snowfall lol . Have a great night to .

Brian

Kudos, to you guys chasing storms. One chased me once, right into the basement and under the stairs. I swear, if I had been brave enough to cross in front of the basement window (our house is built into a hill, so it was a big window and the TV antenna chose that moment to fly by, twirling like a whirling dervish ) I would have had our extra fridge empty of beer in a second I was that scared. You are some kind of brave!!! and I mean it. And photos of the storms you saw must be beautiful.

I guess I am looking at winter from a none working perspective. Don't get me wrong, I work, but on the farm so I do not have to get up in the morning and drive in it. That would make my oppinion of winter totally different.

LoL Laura, we live in a walk in refrigerator for 8 months of the year. Cuba does look beautiful.

Brian- maybe it's the almanac longterm forecast that said we are in for some colder than usual winter with lots of precipitation. hope at least falls less cool like last year n I can keep the citrus out longer.

All my citrus trees grow best in the cold months when the night temps dropped to 32F many nights. I don't know why. Wrap the pots with Christmas light and insulate with a blanket and the trees should do well outside.

6b Steve Cincinnati, Oh