The last evening of sitting out on the deck watching the lake for this year. We need to head home tomorrow from our family cabin and it doesn't look like we'll have another chance to get up here before it gets closed up in October. It was built over 100 years ago by my great- great uncle and needs to be drained before the pipes freeze since the only heat is a small wood stove. At least we did get 3 visits this year.
#northernwisconsin

A few more flowers from the spectacular Winter Greenhouse display gardens.

@gardening #bloomscrolling #gardening #wintergreenhouse #northernwisconsin

Visited the Winter Greenhouse again today. While my spouse was shopping (he's the gardener in our family) I wandered around and admired the display gardens.
@gardening #bloomscrolling #gardening #wintergreenhouse #northernwisconsin
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This lovely stand of zig-zag goldenrod is just outside our family cabin. It looked so pretty today with the sunshine on it. #nativeplants #northernwisconsin #bloomscrolling @gardening

Another lovely evening at the lake. Looking promising for the Northern lights or Persieds viewing later on. Last night we had an Aurora, but it was mostly white. It was bright enough that we could only see a few meteorites from the Persieds.

The loons are quite loud again this evening. Last night also included a very noisy Barred owl and a pack of something dog like - I'm guessing coyote. #northernwisconsin #lake #sunset

If you're lucky enough to live in the northern part of the United States, check out that light show that is going on tonight!

#NorthernLights in #NorthernWisconsin.

#aurora #auroraborealis #Wisconsin #Northwoods

Fable of the Forest! She's a Southern gal learning to survive the best she can in the Frigid Northlands.

#dogsofmastodon #dogsincoats #catahoulas #northwoods #northernwisconsin #wisconsin

Our high today is 52°F/11°C, which is 20-25°F/13-15°C warmer than the mean this time of year. Tonight it's only supposed to drop down to 45°F/7°C, which is 30-40°F/18-22°C warmer than the mean this time of year.

The lakes that had started to freeze over are open once again. Not a flake of snow remains to speak of.

A lot of people up here will be hurting if it doesn't get cold and snow soon.

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#ClimateChange #Wisconsin #NorthernWisconsin #MerryChristmas #GreenChristmas