Zounds, would you look at that temperature? At the day's zenith, it might zing up to 10, but at 8AM it is definitely sub-zero. 
We live in the zip code with the dark blue shading, the coldest area in the state. That's because cold air sinks to the lowest point, and that's us, the Uinta Basin, where the brave but zany settlers dwell. Alas, for all of our travails, we barely rate a mention on the Salt Lake City weather news. That's because we're a rural area, and our frigid temperatures get no respect!
In our well-heated home, the air is dry, so we use a room humidifier to keep static electricity from zapping the computer, and we work on a zillion projects - perhaps planning a trip to Zion National Park next summer, or replacing a zipper, or cooking zucchini - to maintain our indoor zeal.
By evening, Daisy is feeling lazy, zonked and zombie-like. Gadzooks, she can barely keep her eyes open.... Zzzzz.
Yikes! I can't imagine that kind of cold. I saw a cool photo taken from space last week of the UK. It's amazing, unlike any photo of the UK from space that you've ever seen before, I'm sure.
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Zounds is right!!! When I lived in Indianapolis, we had a week or two of sub zero temperatures for one or two winters. I remember that with the wind chill it was minus 60.
ReplyDeleteSeeing your map with the dark blue area was fascinating (since I sit here in my warm home where it is at least 27 degrees out).
I love Zion. a beautiful place. Have you been before? I've always wanted to hike the Narrows.
So very cold! The dark blue area is such a small section of that map. And I think we are cold at 19. Daisy does not look as happy as she does outdoors!
ReplyDeleteZinger of a post! This reminds me of the first French word my son learned..zizi.. it means penis... he used it all the time. I should have been embarrassed but I just thought that it was hilarious!
ReplyDeleteOh wow and I tough a high of 20 was cold.. I can not imagine. Stay warm!!
ReplyDeleteYou are making me feel warmer already.
ReplyDeleteI think you used all the 'Z' words I can think of, so I'll just congratulate you on a great 'Z' post. I'm also glad that we're not quite as cold as you are --we're cold enough as far as I'm concerned.
ReplyDeleteToday, your sweet Daisy (She looks so peaZeful as she tries to sneak in a few more Zs!) should be called "Dai-Z"!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of "z's" - Daisy looks daizy, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteDelightful post but Zounds is right...that's too cold for me. I'm embarrassed to complain about temps in the 30's any longer. (:0)
ReplyDelete"baby, it's cold outside" immediately comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of shoveling snow at the stables when we lived in Montana! We had so much one week that the drifts were so high and wide that we found one of the horses on the roof of the stable! Getting him down safely was quite a chore!! Daisy looks so pooped and ready for a good nights sleep! Great post, Janie!
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I think we are onto the same idea today, only I use a different scale... :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I guess you have it colder.
Fahrenheit always spins me out - I did a complete double take on seeing your temperature gauge!! Personally, I've had enough snow for this year...
ReplyDeleteso true, the wasatch back gets no respect! Though I did notice that one day last week Moab was actually the cold spot for the state--how weird is that? Zion's sounds fun for summer.
ReplyDeleteZowey...that's cold...don't blame Daisy for getting her ZZZZZZ's
ReplyDeleteWow Janie... You used alot of "Z" words in this post... Amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe weather THAT cold--anywhere... Gads---I'd better quit my complaining about our weather...
Humidifier, huh??? Never heard of doing that --since we have a de-humidifier in our basement...
Daisy looks like she's cold.... She's cuddling herself.
Hugs,
Betsy
I have much respect for your zip code and YOUR weather!!!!! I will stop complaining about our cold days!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a mighty adventurous place to live! Glad that you're bringing these temperatures to our attention since the news media isn't.
ReplyDeleteHaha... wow, I think that's the funniest picture I've seen so far of Daisy! She looks so wrinkly and smooshed. You've got your work cut out for you trying to top this one.
ReplyDeleteAhh, you, too. I need to fill up the humidifier. I get shocked a hundred times a day and my hands and feet have cracked beyond belief. It is a good time to snuggle inside, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAhhh zero, here in Minnesota we have been feeling that a lot lately. Zombie...a good one, didn't even cross my mind until I read it in your post. Great post,really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteChilling! The temps here this year have not been so frigid but we normally get numerous below zero nights/days. Excellent post!
ReplyDeleteVery entertaining Z post, Janie. Zillions of chuckles!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great map, and it highlights your point perfectly. What's it like to live in such a non-representative part of the state? Probably great!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Janie, we started with the same idea for a photo, but you have me beat on the temperature:) Like Daisy, I just want to curl up under a blanket and catch some zzz's. But I hope you're in for the same good news we are--temperatures above freezing for the rest of the week--hooray!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post, as usual, Janie! Love how you get all those weekly letters into your narrative! :D
ReplyDeleteVery cool "Z" post...(no pun intended) Miss Daisy sure looks warm and toasty but, given an opportunity to play in the snow...she is up and gone! That thermometer has some frightening negative numbers...brrrrr!
ReplyDeleteYes the zero zone must be a lot colder than here, and our winter is colder than the previous ones!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit. I must confess that only my elder grandson Zayne is a musician. My granddaughter doesn't play often on her violin, and the younger grandson borrowed the violin from his sister.
Daisy has the right idea, cuddling up and preparing to push out the zeds - but why so worried looking? She's not responsible for the sub-zero temperatures!
ReplyDeleteYikes! Note to self: do not travel to the Uinta basin in winter!
ReplyDeleteI love Utah though, and Zion is particularly beautiful. Rates a mention on my blog today! :)
BRRRRRR ~ Yeah but once those cold temps disappear and the warmer weather re-appears, you're living in the best place ever! It's gorgeous, you appreciate the beauty, and WE all get to enjoy it through you and your blog - yay us!! Have a great day ~ ♥ (stay warm)
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, Janie you are all so brave. I love your Z word for today. Do you pronounce the letter "Zee"? We say "Zed" I love Daisy's snuggly blanket - she's storing up her energy for the spring! Thanks for your edifying comment on my testimony post. Warm (((hugs))) Jo
ReplyDeleteA pretty dog seems to be cold.
ReplyDeleteHe has feel slightly sorry eyes.
Take care of yourself.
Greetings.
Daisy looks very comfortable staying where she is :) I am sure she is dreaming of those beautiful trails you take her on. Stay safe and warm and roll on Spring :)
ReplyDeleteyour lucky to live in the coldest area in the state. we have the filthiest air in the country this week, well between us(salt lake) and logan! it may hurt to breath were you live, but it's probably very healthy for you. and us... breathing may kill us!
ReplyDeleteDaisy looks absolutely exhausted! Cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat Z! Daisy is getting some Z's too I see. I'd just love to grab her smushed up little face and give her a big kiss :-)
ReplyDeleteThe scenes change so dramatically between the seasons!
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Little Daizzzzy! She looks mizerable for zure! Zend her a big hug from Zheba in Wezt Africa, who zymphatizez!
ReplyDeleteThe pic of Daisy snoozing is great--if she were scrunched up any tighter, she's be a cat.
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