Yet more cold, wet weather!

OK...I've consulted the Oracle of Schaefferstown, second only to the one at Delphi, and here's the scoop: It seems we can't get out of this cold, wet pattern, and the next week will be no exception. Wednesday should be OK for the most part, albeit cool. After that, it's down hill again. A stationary front will set up right over our heads and act as a conduit for a series of weak storms. We could be looking at 2 inches of total rain by Saturday. At least the temperature should be warm enough to keep it all liquid in the southern part of the state. As always, timing is everything. Hopefully, the front will be lifting out of the area Saturday as dryer air builds in. Saturday afternoon and Sunday should be dry and in the 50s, but look out for next week...yet again!

A cold weekend in Sullivan County

Well, cabin fever had finally taken it's toll here at Radio Free Schaefferstown. In a effort to cure this Cabin Fever attack, we decided it was time for a get-away trip. So, this past weekend we took the pop-up camper out of its winter rest and headed north. After about 2 to 3 seconds of discussion, it was detected that World's End State Park in Sullivan County would be the destination. (World's End is one of the few State Parks to keep it's camp ground open all year.)
On Saturday morning we awoke to a surprise...snow! OK, so snow in Sullivan County shouldn't be a surprise, but it was cool, non-the-less.
On Sunday we discovered that the camper needed a bit of repair, never underestimate the value of a good multi-tool!
Monday morning the temperature was 20 degrees at 7:30 and had only warmed to the low 30s when we were packing up to leave. All things considered, an interesting, if chilly, trip. The camper's heater and good L.L. Bean sleeping bags kept us toasty during the cold nights.
Since we didn't feel like cooking, we are now able to recommend all the restaurants between Forksville and Dushore as fine eating establishments, including The Forksville General Store, Molyneux's Diner, The Jolly Trolley in Dushore, and Pam's, also in Dushore. We needed to support the local economy, after all.

It's a rainy night in PA

As I sit here I can hear the heavy rain against the window. The wind speed has been topping 20MPH and has been as high as 33 in the last hour. Looking at the radar, there is more to come! I'm glad I don't need to be out tonight and I also hope the power stays on! Folks, it's ugly out there!!