The thoughts of warmer weather today were a tad bit presumptuous on my part! Awakened by this masqueraded ‘warm’ greeting of a sunrise still unfolding made me feel as if I could throw open the windows, grab the beach towels, slap on the sunscreen and………………….
Reality kicked into high gear. It’s February, and it’s Chicago, and there is a layer of ice on parts of Lake Michigan. Ah, but the sunrise certainly warmed my spirit to start the day; I hope you enjoy yours!
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Yes, a bit premature … We’re heading toward -11F http://goo.gl/FPngtR … nonetheless, I like your optimism!
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That’s a cold one, Mike! I think my optimism is rather my naivete!! *grin* Cher xo
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We were 52 last weekend…this weekend we will be 10. We are not amused she says while clutching her cup of Timmies 😉
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Isn’t that crazy up and down weather? Ah, but the Timmies helps, I am most certain! Cher xo
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~Plops onto the bench by the Ice and defiantly eats a tub of rocky road ice cream refusing to accept the cold~!
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Yes!! Scoot over, Andy, please share the ice cream no matter the frosty Friday! Cher xo
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*Gives you half of the container* *spoon clink*! 🙂
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*spoon clink*!!! Thank you!!! 🙂
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We are SO cold here! Schools are closed due to extreme cold. We are in the negative ranges (F) yet I will not get discouraged cause Spring is almost here!!!! YAY!!!!!
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Ah, that must be horrible for the poor kiddos, bless. But yes, and your lovely pink rose photo reminds me of Spring and its wonder! Cher xo
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Stunning sunrise view!
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Ah, thank you so much, Indah!! Cher xo
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Beautiful photo, nice work! It’s 62 just now, heading for 77 today. Winter in Las Vegas…
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Thank you, John! Ah, such is life in Vegas, eh? *grin* Cher xo
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Keep warm, And love the sunrise photo Cher… Have a Happy Valentines Weekend.. xxx
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Ah, thank you so much, dear Sue! And a very Happy Valetines Weekend to you, too!! Cher xo
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I meant, “Valentines” *it’s so cold I cannot type correctly* 😉
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I skyped my Chicago daughter the other day… so we know about the weather… very mean. The sunrise is lovely.
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So you could see ‘first-hand’ in a manner of speaking, exactly what’s going on here in Chicago with the weather! I agree, very mean indeed!! But yes, the sunrises are spectacular!! Cher 😉
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yep with a rise like that.. i would have been fooled also 😉
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU4UTDrSwQc
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You’ll freeze to death. We are in the “keep the windows closed, ” period. I just got home a little while ago and BRRRRRRR.
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I’ve got the heat cranked and windows are closed!!! 🙂
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I love the optimism. I’m riding along with you. Beautiful shot btw.
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*LOL* Thank you, David!! Cher xo
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Gorgeous, Cher! Are you keeping an album of your beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the year?
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Thank you so much, dear Carol! Yes, I do have all the sunrises over the past year and you know, I should make a little collection of them! Great idea! Cher xo
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