Cold Conditions

It was quite nippy in the northeast today; northeast Iowa that is (not to be confused with my travels of last week). In fact, it is 40°F as I write, but with the high winds and winds advisories today, it feels much colder. Believe it or not, we actually got some snow this afternoon. It was short lived, but sure enough there was white stuff blowing across the ramp. I would turn my back and the sun would be shining. I would turn again and here comes another wall of snow. It didn't amount to anything of course, but it was unexpected. (The picture above is borrowed, but it gives you an idea what we can expect this winter when deicing aircraft.)

Our last agent will be on board tomorrow for her first day of OJT. This might mean a slight reduction in hours for me, but it should allow me to zip through my CFI if the weather cooperates.

I have an eye exam scheduled for Tuesday this week. My prescription is out of date and my last pair of contacts was opened long ago. I also might take the opportunity to get extra hydrated and try donating plasma again. Last time didn't go so well. I felt my mind was over the "fear factor", but my body just said, "not today!"

No Halloween plans yet other than work. I'm trying to find a costume that might be work appropriate and practical, but with being inside and outside, I don't know if that will happen. I did get a bag of mini Snickers to munch on, as well as my personal favorites: Reese's peanut butter cups and dry roasted peanuts & candy corn. Can't wait til they go on sale for half price!

No cross country for me this weekend. The team will be going to Storm Lake for conference, but several people had asked for vacation time at work so I will be stuck manning the station.
Time to call this one quits. I have the opportunity to sleep in somewhat in the morning and I want to make the most of it. All you doobies be sure to bundle up when you go outside, wash your hands, and drink plenty of water.