From sun to snow in 3 hours or less

I'm back from ATA and had a great and exhausting 4 days! I learned so much my head is still spinning and I was able to meet so many wonderful translators from all over the world. I'll have pictures (mainly of my ATA partner-in-crime Andris) soon!

I never was able to leave the hotel much, but it was delightful to see people outside in shorts and short sleeve shirts! I have to say that it was a bit of a shock to go from 81 degrees at 5 pm and be greeted by flurries and 34 just a few hours later :-) But, I figured the best way to become acclimated to November in Wisconsin was to get on my trusty bike...and I did the very next morning.

To my surprise the temperature was....

prepare yourselves

'cause I never thought I'd see it

28!

You know, it wasn't that bad. Please stop looking at me like I'm crazy.

Since then, I bought better gloves and something to put over my mouth and nose (it's the wind more than anything). Who knows how far this will go!

We're a very scary bunch

Iverson's very own Mistress of Halloween (aka Jordan) orchestrated one heckuva a Halloween bash on Wednesday replete with treat boxes and staff in costumes!

From l to r:

A very military Andris, Perfect Cheer Terra, Clara Palin, Jordan the Post-It Note, Childlike Empress Megan, and the winner of the costume contest...

Lydia (from Beetlejuice), aka Amy

Jordan went above and beyond the call of duty by whipping up most of the ghoulish treats. Thanks for a wickedly good sugar buzz!

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.