A year ago, elected Democrats could have foreseen that 2021 would bring some unexpected challenges. But after spending 2020 blaming Donald Trump for the pandemic and running as the party that listened to "the science," few of Biden's supporters, flushed with the thrill of ousting Trump from the White House, were prepared for the current state of affairs.
Though Democrats are still doing their best to blame the country's problems on the previous president, Republicans and the unvaccinated, they are now being reminded of a basic political truth. Incumbent presidents can take credit for the sunshine but must also shoulder the blame for rain.
I am going to take camp down in a bit then I think explore Glimmerglass before heading home. I could stay one more night but I think I’d rather head home while the sun is shining as I think the snow may stick around for a while on the roads tomorrow morning. It’s been a nice three nights in the woods and I want to see family on Christmas Eve.
Today. Cold !
A slight chance of snow showers before 9am. Partly sunny.
Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
and
26 degrees
,6 max wind chill,
4:31 sunset.
Tonight. Feels like … December 17th.
Snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Cloudy.
South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
and
22 degrees
,
7:30 sunrise.
Friday. Feels like … December 22nd.
A chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy.
South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
and
36 degrees
,
4:32 sunset.
Friday Night. Feels like … November 23rd.
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet before 5am, then rain and freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with snow and sleet. Low around 29. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
and
29 degrees
,
7:30 sunrise.
Christmas Day. Feels like … December 18th.
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy.
South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
and
37 degrees
,
4:33 sunset.
Saturday Night. Feels like … November 17th.
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy.
Chance of precipitation is 50%.
and
31 degrees
,
7:31 sunrise.
Sunday. Feels like … January 5th.
A chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of snow between 9am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy.
Good morning! Happy Festivus 🍖 ! The holiday for the rest of us.
Celebrating it out in the wilds of Madison County. One last day, I plan to head home before the snow later today. 🌨.
Mostly clear, a moon lit morning 16 degrees at the Moscow Hill Camping Area. 🌕 There is a west-northwest breeze at 10 mph. 🍃. The current wind chill is 4. Things will start to thaw out at tomorrow around noontime. 🌡️
I got away for three days, so I can’t complain. ☺ Last night was a bit cold with the wind but it was a pretty moon lit morning, though I think it’s going to snow shortly before sunrise. 🌅 So I’ll probably hang out at camp for a while, maybe go back to bed or maybe a hike.
Eggs 🥚 and sausage for breakfast today. 🍳 I first had a few cups of coffee ☕ and have been listening to the news. 📰 Since having unlimited data, I’ve been using my phone a lot more for streaming radio 📻. It’s kind of nice.
I am no fan of Boosterism, the public form of masterbation by some liberals over the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s the use of coercion over others to get self pleasure by feeling morally superior because you are vaccinated and are forcing others to get vaccinated.
It’s hard to disagree with the benefits of choosing to get vaccinated. Especially the first two shots – they can save your life and keep you out of the hospital. Arguably those first two shots are the most important – but getting a booster isn’t a half had idea either because it gives you extra protection from the virus. I got my shots and the booster.
But whatever. I can see the benefits of vaccine – less risk of hospitalization and missed work – but I’m not sure of the booster. Sure it does reduce your risk of getting sick for a few days but the evidence suggests that vaccination alone is quite protective from serious illness without the booster.
And I really don’t like the moving goal posts of vaccination mandates – first the vaccine and then the booster. Vaccination should be enough. And it’s not like the vaccine is free – it takes time and effort to get to your appointment and then you feel like crap the next few days.
My view is if you want to be a jack off over the vaccine, do it in your own bedroom. Keep it to yourself. Get vaccinated, and you will have much lower risk of getting COVID-19. But don’t celebrate coercion and mind your own business. If you are vaccinated your chances of getting sick are greatly reduced compared to your neighbor. Keep it to yourself, and feel better.
