Laurie Hardin: Snow and Cold....Brrrr!!!

Monkey-Cats Studio

These are the reason for "Monkey-Cats" Studio receiving the name. Pretty cute when they were kittens but they are now 9 years old, still think they are kittens and try to fit in the same spaces on my studio table. For some reason these two have very long tails like a monkey and received the nickname monkey boys from my husband. We are sure they can swing upside down by those tails! Their real names are Jake and Elwood, after the Blues Brothers, because they try to do the right thing but they are just naughty.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Snow and Cold....Brrrr!!!

Up to four more inches in the forecast for today and wind gusts over 40 mph this afternoon. We have an artic blast coming through the area and the current forecast is for windchills as low as -40 degrees through Friday. Groceries have been purchased, the bird feeders have been filled, errands are completed for the week so this sounds like a great time to finish up the paint on the SpookyTime Jingles' update pieces.

Here is a peek outside at the falling snow and wind blowing the zebra grass over...already. The wind is suppose to increase by mid-afternoon--YIKES!

Just so you don't think I haven't gotten anything done yet this week here is a sneak peek at ""Val Entine". He has wicked marabou feather hair and a huge hat to hold it down, but he wouldn't have it any other way. He is on his way over to his sweetheart's house to deliver a little "something-something" for Valentine's Day. Such a charmer!!

Well, I need to get to work so better get the paint mixed for another day of play...I mean work! **giggle**

Stay warm and safe!
Laurie

13 comments:

By Way of Salem said...: Love the hair! Can't wait to see the finished piece.
And stay inside - the news says it's the coldest winter ever! Brrrr is right. Time to bring out the Rumpleminz! Stay warm - Jeannine; January 6, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Wendy said...: I'm lovin' the Red hair!
=-); January 6, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow Laurie it looks frigid... Is this normal for you?

I love Mr. Val Entine... I want to see more!

Stay warm and toasty...
Pattee : ); January 6, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Unknown said...: Love Red...not snow..Suppose to get in the teens in Austin...very rare here..Stay warm and bundle up.

xoxoxo; January 6, 2010 at 7:40 PM
~Tonya said...: Well ya better stay tucked inside, Laurie. Here too...we are in for another storm tonight oy! I am really tired of the cold temps...and all this SNOW!!

We have have like 36 below zero with the wind-chill factored in and w/o the wind-chill factored in....30 below. Today was 12 above, it felt wonderful! I never thought I would say that about 12 degrees above zero. LOL

Can't wait to see your Valentine pretties. Take Care Laurie...at least one of us is getting something done.

Toodles,
~Tonya; January 6, 2010 at 8:24 PM
Lori Allberry said...: Hi Laurie,

I love Mr. Val Entine!

Can you believe this weather? It's soooo cold, I can't get warm! I sure wish we didn't have school tomorrow - but we do not have nearly as much snow as what you guys, Lincoln and Omaha have! This wind is horrific! I feel like we can't even keep the house warm, the floor is so cold!

Bundle up and enjoy your time inside!

Lori; January 6, 2010 at 9:39 PM
yoborobo said...: Hi Laurie! Oh, I love his red hair. *swoon!* :) We had some serious wind for a few days, and it was AWFUL. Stay warm, my friend! xox Pam; January 7, 2010 at 6:47 AM
Chicken Lips said...: BRRRRR!!!! I'm feeling kinda guilty with our 80 degree weather today...
hee hee!!! ;); January 7, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Monkey-Cats Studio said...: 80 Degrees...Pffftt!!! I'm thinking the 20 degree temps in the forecast for next week are looking pretty good at this point!!

Thanks all on Val. I'm still painting away on another piece so I better get back at it!!

Stay warm all...you for sure David!
Laurie; January 7, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Anonymous said...: "Val" looks great! Love the red hair and lips.; January 8, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Lance said...: It's unusually cold here in Texas at 21 degrees. We just thought we had it bad!!

The Valentine guy looks great by the way. The hair is awesome!!; January 9, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Unknown said...: Love the red hair....stay warm :)Thanks for the birthday wishes!!; January 10, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh! That red red red hair is a hoot. I think I'm in love....; January 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM