Let's talk about the weather .....

[Bucky]

Madison - welcome to the forum!  Living in N.H. you have had your share of winter weather this year!

I hope you find this site helpful to you in your Sjogren's journey.  Those who come here "get it" and understand all the trials those with Sjogren's go through.

Bucky

[irish]

It is April 23 and I am at my sons and will have the carpal tunnel surgery tomorrow. I will now talk about the weather. It is gorgeous. Hit almost 70 and lots of the snow melted and the best cool spring breeze. I, for one, am more than ready for spring. Yea!!!! Irish

[Bucky]

Irish - I hope your surgery went well yesterday.  Snow on the ground in late April is just wrong!!  LOL  Hopefully, it will all be gone soon.

Here in Central IL I think Spring is here to stay!  Yay - about time!  We've been in the 60's and will have some more "humid" weather next week.

Along with Spring time weather, also comes rain, floods, and tornadoes.  I hope everyone has some type of "plan" in place for family members when Mother Nature displays her fury and brings ever-changing weather to the area.  Here in the U.S., I think most towns have sirens that are sounded when severe weather is in the area for people to take immediate shelter.  I'm not sure if other countries have something like that or not.

Our grass has greened up and actually needs to be mowed already!  We need to have our mower serviced first, which I'm waiting on hubby to handle (if it was up to me, I'd already have had it done!! Just say'in!!  ).

I love the sounds of spring . . . the birds are happily chirping away, the wild turkeys are roaming our property and the males are strutting their stuff to find themselves a woman to mate with.  The one thing I do not like about spring is these pesky moles and ground squirrels that are tunneling under our yard and making a mess of everything!  Grrrrrrr!  Anyone have any tips on how to get rid of them? 

Our friends across the pond in Australia are in their autumn weather now.  Anybody following this thread from there that can share with us how the weather is there right now?  I love the fall colors we have here in the U.S., however, that season is so short.  I wish our trees had the brilliant fall colors year-round.  So much green with the trees and grass - we need to mix it up some!  LOL

Whatever the weather is today where you live, I hope you can get outside for a bit to enjoy the outdoors.

Have a good day.

Bucky

[irish]

Another couple of nice days but you are warmer in Ill than we are in 
WMN.

My surgery went realky well as did the anesthesia. I really lucked out with this surgeon also. He was in and out after surgery checking on me and called me this morning to check on me as did his post op nurse. I was in and out in 3 hours for this surgery and eating at McDonalds 1/2 hour after that.  Times have sure changes.

I am doing very well and have taken 4 single tabs of 500 mgm separate times since surgery. Slept well last night and went out for ice cream today with DIL and grandsons after school and to barber with them. I have discomfort but not like I expected. I have so much less discomfort than I did prior to surgery. I was getting to the end of my rope with the left hand. Will do the other wrist in a few months when I am more healed.

Hope everyone can enjoy these nice days...I know the spring rains will show up sometime. Irish

[Bucky]

Happy May 1st!!  Spring is FINALLY really here!! 

We were in the low 80's yesterday and will be for the next several days.  It's windy here, so all the tree & flower pollen is blowin' in the wind . . . enter seasonal allergies.  I don't take any medicine for it, but just deal with the itchy eyes and stuffy head.

With the changing seasons it also ushers in thunder storms, hail and tornadoes - which are in the forecast for the next few days.

The leaves on the trees are popping out more and more by the minute.  We've already mowed the grass once.

Enjoy the month of May and may it bring you good weather to your little corner of the world.   

Bucky

[irish]

Well, It is May 28th and rained off and on today and was warm and muggy. Yesterday our family went to the lake for the afternoon. The breeze came up but it was warm. I later found out it was 101 soo no wonder it was miserable.

It had trouble changing seasons this year and we had a lot of cool weather this spring Well, I think summer is hear and I am on the 3rd day of using my air conditioner. Have a safe summer folk. irish

[Bucky]

Irish - we've had the hot. humid, on again / off again, rain for the last couple weeks.  Once the temperatures get above 80, I'm too hot.  A year-round 75 degrees would be perfect!     We've had the AC on for weeks already.  Some areas are just putting away their snow shovels while others are putting on their rain boots  . . . . crazy, crazy weather.

It always seems that the areas that really NEED the rain don't get it, and then areas that don't need rain, they get floods.  The TV footage of the floods in Maryland are sad - so much rain in a short amount of time.

I think in some areas of the USA even if you wanted a specialty insurance for your home/business, it isn't available (like flood insurance, tornado, hurricane, etc.).  It's a shame you have to spend so much money on insuring your belongings in case Mother Nature unleashes her fury.  Sometimes even having insurance isn't enough to replace what is lost.  I know some of our members have had to deal with losses from Mother Nature - I can't even imagine all the paperwork, time, phone calls, etc. it takes to try and fix things.

We're suppose to be getting some rain here in IL that is part of the remnants of Hurricane Alberto as it comes North.

Stay safe everyone.

Bucky

[finallyadx]

Weather in the Northeast today, June 18th - hot - like 86, sunny for awhile, but then severe thunderstorms and cooled down to 72...living in the NE - weather unpredictable! 

[Bucky]

The calendar says today is June 30th . . . wow, how did that happen??    The months are just flying by!

The weather here in Central IL is hot, hot, hot!  Whew!  Right now the temp is 94 degrees with a "feel-like" of 104.  When you go outside it is humid and the air is "heavy".  I don't like this kind of weather.  I stay indoors and hibernate!

We're suppose to be in the 90's for the next week - ugh!  I can't remember what year it was, 2011, 2012 or 2013 when we had temperatures in the 100's many times (which is unusual for us) - that was miserable!

Prior to this 90+ degree current weather we've been having, there were many days that rain was the daily forecast.  Many areas (not here) had flash floods that dropped lots of rain in a short amount of time.  I saw on the news streams of water just gushing into businesses, down stairways and cars floating on streets that turned into rivers of water. 

I hope if you are living in a region where there are excessive heat warnings that you take precautions to avoid heat stroke and stay hydrated.

Happy July 1st tomorrow! 

Bucky

[Bucky]

It seems once again that here in the U.S.A. that we have such extreme weather from coast-to-coast.  There's rain and flooding in the East and Southeast, extreme heat on the far Western coast along with fires.  If only the West coast could get some of the rain from the East coast it would help both regions.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those that are affected by extreme weather.

Bucky

[irish]

Well, the summer just keeps rushing by in a big hurry. it is hot every day for a good many weeks. It rained so much around here which ended up being good. The crops were planted late and then all the rain and heat. The crops are looking really good around here and everything is so green and the flowers are just gorgeous this year.

However, the heat is getting to me. Thankfully the humidity is down some so breathing is easier. The humidity wiill go up again though as some county fairs are going to be starting and then the great MN state fair. Always humidity and heat during thee fairs. Then it will be time for school to start.

I am thinking our fall will come in a hurry as it went from winter..almost skipped spring and then into the hot summer. Time to get out and buy school clothes if you are a mom. Have a good August. Irish

[Bucky]

This is a little "after the fact" post as I am currently out-of-town and didn't have access to the internet. 

How are our members who live on the East coast in the Carolina's and surrounding states that have dealt with the fury of Hurricane Florence?

It is so devastating to see all the damage caused by this storm on TV.  I'm sure TV doesn't begin to show the extent of the damage.

Having lived within four miles of a huge tornado several years ago, it is challenging trying to prepare for a weather event that is coming when you can't control the direction of the storm, the duration, and knowing there is absolutely nothing you can do but prepare the best you can ahead of the storm, then sit and wait.

Thinking of those of you who were affected by Florence - when you get a chance, please check in and let us know how you are doing.

Hugs & prayers,
Bucky

[SjoGirl]

After years of suffering I said to my husband today that he was right, the weather plays a huge factor in how I feel. The on again off again rain, more on than off this summer, leads to headaches, if not migraines, and sometimes to join pain and fatigue as well.

Ah for sun, more sun!!

[Bucky]

The weather roller coaster continues . . . .

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by Hurricane Michael and the devastation it left in FL and other Southern states as it continues its journey out to sea.

Insurance companies must have claims after claims after claims for all the weather related events of this year from blizzards, fires, floods, tornadoes, volcano eruptions and Hurricanes of this past year here in the U.S.A.  I'm not sure other countries have insurance companies that cover the earth quakes, tsunami's and other weather related disasters that they have.

If you live in the areas affected by Hurricane Michael or tropical storm Michael as it travels through our Southern states, please check in when you get a chance.  All the stress from the last several days and weeks/months to come can be havoc on your Sjogren's symptoms - please take care of yourself as best you can.

Prayers for those affected,
Bucky

[irish]

Yes. it is a rollar coaster and  got up this morning to snow on the ground. We had 2-3 inches and the trees are full but started melting as the day progressed. It is still around freezing here though. My son lives in the country and walked out to his shop around 6am today and he said it was blowing a little lizard at that time. This does make me nervous as we could have a bad winter to make up for the heat this summer. We have had a lot of rain in Sept in our part of MN and the farmers are having problems getting the crops in.

Weather.....we have so much weather we complain about but we don't have hurricanes where I live so I do't have that terrible misery. I just can't even imagine how one copes with all that water. God given them strength and be with them. Irish