I've hit a new low!

37 this morning and, you know what? it wasn't that bad. Well, compared to yesterday's 39 but a stiff wind, it seemed pretty ok...relatively speaking!

My fingers are still a bit cold and I can't type too well yet so off I go to make some good, hot tea! Oh, but what I wouldn't do for a roaring fire in the fireplace right about now - I guess my desk light will have to do :-)

Like grim death...

Well, now, this morning's weather certainly got my blood moving! According to my trusty bike odo-/thermometer, it was 40 degrees this morning. Hélène's car thermometer read 38...I'm clinging to those 2 measely degrees like grim death!

Even though she looked like I was stark raving, I told her it really wasn't that bad. The wind (out of the NW) was chilly for sure, but it was at our backs this morning (you really don't want to know how early) and, by the time I was headed north, the sun had risen and warming me up nicely. Plus, I had on my handknits to keep me warm: Anne-created socks, mittens, and sweater!

I tell you, I've never watched the Weather Channel more intently in my life! I'm trying very hard to make it to November...maybe if I stop watching the weather and cycle in blissful ignorance, I may make it!

New Digs!

Megan, Sarah, Dave and I moved into our new spots last Thursday and just loving it!

With the natives:

I'm going to have to host a Cube Warming Party so watch for the date soon! In the meantime, be sure to stop by and check out the Resource Group's new home!

Plays well with others

So far, Mother Nature has been quite cooperative and I'm holding steady with 42 as the low temperature. I was even able to dodge the rain this morning, cruising in at a balmy 54.

Next week looks promising, too - I'm just going to keep my eye on Monday morning's forecasted low of 38! Brr!

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

For those of you who haven't been to the office lately, I thought I'd share with you some photos of the construction!

There are holes in the walls:

Sounds rather ominous, don't you think?

As of the end of the week, this is where Sarah, Dave, Megan and I will have a new home.

Last week:

Today:

Look, there's new carpeting (with letters all over it, isn't that neat?!) and non-off white/eggshell/cream/ivory/light beige paint on the walls:

We'll be where Hélène's office once was. She'll be right next to us in these new digs:















I think Resource might have to have a Cube Warming Party next week! And, speaking of parties, be sure to check your email from a message from Jordan regarding a spooktacular event on the 29th!

Oh, one more random synaptic firing I wanted to share with you - another gem from Troy Aikman -
"He continuously continues..."

Egad, man, take advantage of a teleprompter.

Vote absentee. It's fun in a lazy way.

Just a friendly reminder that the lines at the polls might be really long on Tuesday November 4. To avoid missing several hours of work in order to vote, I’m requesting an absentee ballot.

If you’re already registered at your current address, it’s easy to vote by mail. Details are here: http://elections.state.wi.us/faq_detail.asp?faqid=120&fid=27&locid=47

Mail in your application for a ballot before Tuesday the 28^th.

If you want to check and see if/where you are registered, this site can help: http://elections.state.wi.us/category.asp?linkcatid=1773&linkid=270&locid=47

So no excuses! Make sure to vote on or before November 4.

Sketch comedy!

Come see my sketch comedy show or you'll cry yourself to sleep for the rest of the year.
That's not a threat- it's just a fact.
















broadminded announces their latest show, Rewind: A "best of" Sketch Comedy show.

The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View with shows on:
Thursday Oct 23 - 7:30pm
Friday Oct 24 - 7:30pm
Saturday Oct 25 - 7:30pm
Sunday Oct 26 - 5pm

Broadminded is bringing back your favorite sketches for their first ever "best of" show. You won't want to miss this fine selection of vintage broadminded sketches aged to perfection!

Tickets are available for $8 at www.alchemisttheatre.com. The show is appropriate for ages 15 and up.

For more information on broadminded, visit our website, www.broadmindedcomedy.com.

Temperature update

Well, for those of you who voted for 45, I'm sorry to say that you are now out of the running! So far, the lowest is 42...heck, this morning's 56 felt tropical! Felt just like I was hanging with Aurora in P.R (just kidding...)

How low will she go?

Many of you may know that I'm an avid cyclist. My dear hubby and I log in some serious miles on weekends (usually 35-50) and I commute on my trusty steed whenever possible and I passed the 2,000 mile mark for the season (late May on) a few weeks ago. To be honest, I really don't remember the last time I was in the car. I'll bike through rain. I'll bike through wind.

I won't bike through snow. I'm not that nuts...

In the past, I didn't bike if it was below 55. Well, with some proper new gear, I've already gone well below that! (heck, lately that feels downright balmy) Today was a slightly different story - with 47 degrees, my husband and I didn't take our customary pre-work 25 miler but I did commute to Iverson from Shorewood (round trip is about 11 miles).

So, I ask you, "How low do you think I'll go?" Cast your vote below -