Linda Hill has been kind enough to get our blogging blood cells flowing this year, and I am taking advantage of her JusJoJan prompts as often as I can. Today’s prompt comes courtesy of one of my favorite bloggers, J-Dub over at Jilywily. Her prompt is unbelievable – no, that’s not an exclamatory adjective, that’s the actual prompt.
Let me think, what’s unbelievable?
As I write this, I’m watching the fourth NFL (US football) playoff game this weekend. The other three are history. All three were won by three points! All three were won by the underdog visiting team, and all three were won by a field goal, kicked as time ran out in regulation play. This post will be scheduled before the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs will be over, but it’s already been unbelievable. – Monday: This just in. the fourth game almost ended the same way. The Bills took the lead with 13 seconds left in the game. In those 13 seconds, Kansas City scored, forcing the game in overtime where they scored again and won! That was unbelievabl.
Also unbelievable – the fact that it was 17°f (-8°c) Sunday morning and it felt warm. That’s what a few days of single digit (f) mornings will do to you.
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I love the picture of Maddie sniffing those leaves. You need to do some ‘splaining dad so she understands! 🤗 Pretty sunrise shots and the frozen leaves and brook are really neat. Old Glory looks like she’s hugging the flag pole for warmth.
You’re right Dan, 17*F feels better than single digit readings, but just barely!
Hope today starts a good week for all of you. Keep that wood stove burning!
Ginger
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She had the same curious expression when boy dogs had somehow marked the sides of snow piles. I’m not having “the talk” with her, Ginger. The flag does appear to be hugging the pole. I was wondering if parts of it froze to the pole. Things around here froze quickly after a short thaw.
I hope you have a good week Stay warm,
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Omg, that last game was so good! I was upset for my youngest that KC won, but he said no worries it was still a great game. Normally, he pulls for KC, but wanted the Bills to win last night. That Gabe Davis was unbelievable! 4 times!! 🤑 But it was also crazy that KC came back to win with so little time left! Wow!
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13 seconds shouldn’t have been enough time. That was amazing. I do think the OT rules for playoffs should require both teams to have one possession. But, that’s for the “Experts” to figure out.
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I was in New England once when it was -17 and had my jacket open. I finally found out what ‘dry cold’ meant!
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Thats a deadly temperature, GP. Not something you want to find out the hard way.
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In a dry cold, I was quite comfortable. But, 3 days later the winds came – YIKES!
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Some mornings, I take Maddie out and it doesn’t seem so bad. Then when we get over to the park and the flag is blowing in the wind, I feel like I’m going to die.
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Then you understand.
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You can relate.
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Love the CT river in ice.
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I’ve been trying to get over there every other day or so. It should continue to build this week b
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Wow. I saw some football hoopla on IG but not being in the states I don’t even know when these playoffs are goin on. I’m sorry your team is out. I hope your guys on the i e fare better. It looks dang cold up there, Dan. But, it is ‘unbelievably’ beautiful by the river, ice patches and all. I hope you have terrific week.
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Thanks Cheryl. Winter gives us some interesting scenes. I’m glad you like them. Next Sunday, your old LSU buddy, Joe Burrow (Cincinnati QB) faces the Chiefs in KC. If he wins that game, it’s onto the Super Bowl.
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I certainly wish Joe the best! What a guy.
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Your photos make me reach for another layer of flannel, but they sure tell the story of winter. My favorites are the frozen stream and the frozen trestle. I hope you and Maddie stay warm between walks!
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When we return from our walks, she likes for us to leave her coat on for a while. It is cold out there.
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I hate the fact that it gets dark so early in the day, but it does let us see some beautiful sunsets that we might otherwise miss, as you so wonderfully show us, Dan. I don’t follow football very closely but somehow turned on the Buffalo/KC game with about 5 minutes to go in the 4th quarters. It really was unbelievable how well the quarterbacks were able to perform under that amount of pressure. We have had some cold weather here, but nothing to compare with what New England has endured.
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That was a wild game, Mike. The best thing about winter is the views we get through the bare trees. I keep snapping photos because I know leaves will soon block that view. Stay warm.
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I like the bare trees too, because it lets me spot birds a bit easier. :)
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The KC/Bills game really was unbelievable and exciting, Dan. That’s how I like football! Even though the Packers lost, the saving grace was that the Bucs also lost. Thank goodness the Super Bowl will be free of Tom Brady. Dude needs to retire.
It’s snowing here, but I’m not looking forward to the next two days with highs in the single digits. Ugh. Guess I’ll be cooking and finally taking the Christmas tree down.
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Single-digit highs – yikes! Yeah, stay inside. I was sad to see the Packers lose. The SuperBowl will be interesting. I always just hope it’s a good game (unless we’re in it).
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Our teams may both be starting with new QBs next season. It will be interesting to watch what happens with Rodgers and our free agents.
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For now, it looks like the Steelers are going to give Haskins a chance to grab the slot. Mason Rudolf doesn’t have what it takes (in my opinion). I hope we can add some strength to the offensive line and I wish they’d get rid of our unimaginative OC. I’m tired of, run for short, run for short, broken-up pass, punt.
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“Four and twenty blackbirds”…perfect photo capture! And great use of the prompt! I really enjoyed the story.
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Thanks Gwen. I always appreciate your visits.
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I love the photos, even though they make me shiver a little. I don’t like the cold, which is why I live in the south. :) Those temps up there are unbelievable! Great use of the prompt, Dan!
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Thanks Jan. We bundle up against the cold (even the dog). I find it easier to deal with than oppressive heat, and we do get our share of that. We will be cold again this week. I’m curious to see if the CT River freezes over. It hasn’t done that in years.
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Wow! Yes, it has to get pretty cold to freeze a river. Stay warm!!
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Looks the blackbirds are getting a head start on spring training.
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Gotta be in prime shape if you hope you make the team.
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I watched all those games and unbelievable is definitely the right word!
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I guess that means the playoff teams are well matched.
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Burrr! That’s way too cold, Dan — especially when you add humidity and not a lot of sunshine. I enjoyed the sunrises. Hugs on the wing!
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Humidity and wind are never welcome, Teagan. Hugs.
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Included in the discussion of “how” the boy dogs mark could be a few words on “why.” I would like to listen in if you don’t mind. Super photos, Dan. 17 degrees is very cold.
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We had a male Setter for seven years, John. He used to do what we came to call a “drive by.” He could hit a fire plug in mid stride. Talented 😏
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Ha ha ha. We have not had any male dogs.
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That’s cold! I loved the images of the river, the trestle bridge, and sunrises.
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I’m glad, Deborah. I plan to check the river this week to see if it freezes.
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I was getting cold just looking at the pictures! Love the leaf ones, of course. I keep thinking that spring is not that far away…
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Um, maybe farther than you hope. I’m glad you like the pictures.
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-8 deg C is crazy cold! Can feel it just going through the photographs :) The picture of the maple leaf in the frozen river says it all. Loved the photo of the sunrise.
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Thanks. I’m glad you liked these. It is cold, but we bundle up.
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Heck of a football weekend as you outlined. Go Chiefs! It is a balmy 50 here today and after the teens, it also feels warm. Waiting for the tide to drop, and I’ll take my walk. :-)
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My father always said, if our team wasn’t in the game, we should root for our division or our conference. I’m not sure I can bring myself to root for the Bengals. We’re up to 31, a good day.
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You have some very pretty sunsets/sunrises, Dan. I don’t get up early enough for sunrise thanks, kitties, for letting me sleep later I was glad Brady’s team lost but disappointed that the Packers did. My younger son is always told he looks just like Aaron Rodgers, so GB has a soft spot in my heart.
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I did want Green Bay to win and Tampa to lose, but I’m ok with the way it all worked out.
I won’t be up to see the sunrise for much longer. I’m not walking this dog at six.
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Such beautiful photos Dan, thank you’ Maddie is a precious fur baby. Ear rubs to her! Stay warm.
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Thanks Holly. I’m glad you like them. Maddie appreciates the ear rub.
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Almost washing the car weather…
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Almost :)
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We were on Zoom yesterday watching the football games with my brothers who live in Alberta. Isn’t it amazing that we have the technology to connect across the miles. The world does come to my kitchen table. Give Maddie a hug for me.
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That’s pretty cool, Rebecca. We sometimes connect with my brother to watch these games. It is amazing.
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Definitely unbelievable day for football fans. What are the odds for those to games to play out like they did?!?! I don’t even like football and even I was excited by the KC win. B and Pony went nuts cheering. And even this morning my co-workers were still discussing what happened.
Taking a pass on your colder temps. It is a balmy 54 degrees here. Brrrr
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Those games were amazing. We were in the low 30s today, so, not too bad.
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Love the winter sunsets. Brr that’s cold.
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Thanks. We’ve had some lovely skies here.
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Hi Dan – I’ve been keeping an eye on your temperatures – freezing!! Glad Maddie got out for a walk though … fun to see the pics – thank you … not sure I understood the ‘unbelievable’: probably brain challenged! Cheers Hilary
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US football doesn’t travel well.
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Woah, I can feel the cold through your photos, Dan. Love the silhouetted trees and skies.
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I do like the bare trees. I’m glad you to, too.
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Winter is colder here this year, and we even have snow, which hasn’t happened in a while. What is unbelievable to me is that I feel warmer when the temperature is under 40F than when it’s above it. When it’s above 40F, I have goosebumps. I don’t have them when it’s below that.
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That’s funny. I sometimes feel warmer in the teens than in the 20s. I think humidity is a factor. Certainly the wind is.
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I’m glad you’re getting your sport in, Dan. Some all around unbelievable things.
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The season will be over in three weeks, Robbie. I’m already wearing a different cap ;-)
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Yes, it was unbelievable. Both games we watched were nail-biters. I’m sorry to say I yelled at the TV. Both teams lost. Yelling doesn’t help. I’m the calm, steady, never upset person- except with sports. 🙂 I keep staring at the old red bridge over the Connecticut River. It is a beauty!
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I watch the games sometimes at my daughter’s house so I can yell without making the dog crazy :)
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Haha!! 😀
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