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February 8: National Iowa Day💜, National Boy Scouts Day, and National Kite Flying Day.

🇺🇸Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many Native American tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Its capital and largest city by population is Des Moines. Its nickname is the Hawkeye State. Motto: Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain. State song: "The Song of Iowa". Living insignia; Bird: 🕊Eastern goldfinch, Flower: 🌸Prairie rose, Grass: 🌱Pseudoroegneria spicata, Tree: 🌳Bur oak, Inanimate insignia; Rock: 💎Geode. The highest point in Iowa is Hawkeye Point at 1,671 ft (509 m). The lowest point is at the Confluence of Mississippi River and Des Moines River at 480 ft (146 m). Iowa is the only state whose east and west borders are formed entirely by rivers. The Mississippi River on the east; the Missouri River and the Big Sioux River on the west. Iowa has been listed as one of the safest states in which to live. The Iowa State Capitol, completed in 1886, is the only state capitol in the United States to feature five domes, a central golden dome surrounded by four smaller domes. It houses the Iowa General Assembly, comprising the Iowa House of Representatives and Iowa Senate. The Supreme Court of Iowa, located on Court Avenue across from the state capitol in Des Moines, is the state's highest court. Iowa summers are known for heat and humidity, with daytime temperatures sometimes near 90°F (32°C) and occasionally exceeding 100°F (38°C). Average winters in the state have been known to drop well below freezing, even dropping below -18°F (-28°C). Iowa's all-time hottest temperature of 118°F (48°C) was recorded at Keokuk on July 20, 1934; the all-time lowest temperature of -47°F (-44°C) was recorded at Elkader on February 3, 1996. There were numerous Indian tribes living in Iowa at the time of early European exploration. Tribes which were probably descendants of the prehistoric Oneota include the Dakota, Ho-Chunk, Ioway, and Otoe. Tribes which arrived in Iowa in the late prehistoric or protohistoric periods include the Illiniwek, Meskwaki, Omaha, and Sauk. The first known European explorers to document Iowa were Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet in 1673. Iowa was claimed for France and remained a French territory until 1763. Before the French were defeated in the French and Indian War, they transferred ownership to Spain. Spain let French and British traders (both were interested in fur and lead trading), build trading posts along the Mississippi and Des Moines Rivers. In 1800, Napoleon Bonaparte took control of Louisiana from Spain in a treaty. Iowa was part of the Louisiana Purchase, which Congress obtained in 1803. William Henry Harrison was its first governor. Much of Iowa was mapped by Zebulon Pike in 1805, but it was not until the construction of Fort Madison in 1808 that the U.S. established tenuous military control over the region. Fort Madison was built to control trade and establish U.S. dominance over the Upper Mississippi, but it was poorly designed and was defeated by British-supported Indians in 1813 during the War of 1812. After the war, the U.S. re-established control of the region through the construction of Fort Armstrong, Fort Snelling in Minnesota, and Fort Atkinson in Nebraska. A disputed 1804 treaty between Quashquame and William Henry Harrison that surrendered much of Illinois to the U.S. enraged many Sauk and led to the 1832 Black Hawk War. As punishment for the uprising, and as part of a larger settlement strategy, treaties were subsequently designed to remove all Indians from Iowa. The Sauk and Meskwaki were pushed out of the Mississippi valley in 1832, out of the Iowa River valley in 1843, and out of Iowa altogether in 1846. Many Meskwaki later returned to Iowa and settled near Tama, Iowa; the Meskwaki Settlement remains to this day. In 1856 the Iowa Legislature passed an unprecedented act allowing the Meskawki to purchase the land; Indians were not usually permitted to do so. The Ho-Chunk were removed from Iowa in 1850, and the Dakota were removed by the late 1850s. Western Iowa around modern Council Bluffs was used as a way station for other tribes being moved west, including the Potawatomi. The first American settlers officially moved to Iowa in June 1833. On July 4, 1838, the U.S. Congress established the Territory of Iowa. President Martin Van Buren appointed Robert Lucas governor of the territory. On December 28, 1846, Iowa became the 29th state in the Union when President James K. Polk signed Iowa's admission bill into law. Iowa has a long tradition of state and county fairs. The first fair was held in Fairfield, on October 25–27, 1854, at a cost of around $323. In 1886 the state fair found a permanent home in Des Moines. The State Fair has been held every year since, except for the year 1898 due to the Spanish–American War and the World's Fair being held in nearby Omaha, Nebraska. The fair was also a World War II wartime casualty from 1942–1945, as the fairgrounds were being used as an army supply depot. Iowa supported the Union during the Civil War. There were no battles in the state. Iowa sent large supplies of food to the armies and the eastern cities. Much of Iowa's support for the Union can be attributed to Samuel J. Kirkwood, its first wartime governor. Iowa had several brigadier generals and four major generals—Grenville Mellen Dodge, Samuel R. Curtis, Francis J. Herron, and Frederick Steele—and saw many of its generals go on to state and national prominence following the war. Following the Civil War, Iowa's population continued to grow. The introduction of railroads in the 1859s and 1860s transformed Iowa into a major agricultural producer. In 1917, the United States entered World War I and farmers as well as all Iowans experienced a wartime economy. Beginning with the first farm-related industries developed in the 1870s, Iowa has experienced a gradual increase in the number of business and manufacturing operations. The transition from an agricultural economy to a mixed economy happened slowly. While agriculture continued to be the state's dominant industry, Iowans also produce a wide variety of products including refrigerators, washing machines, fountain pens, farm implements, and food products. The Farm Crisis of the 1980s caused a major recession in Iowa, causing poverty not seen since the Depression. The crisis spurred a major, decade-long population decline. After bottoming out in the 1980s, Iowa's economy began to become increasingly less dependent on agriculture, and by the early 21st century was characterized by a mix of manufacturing, biotechnology, finance and insurance services, and government services. The population of Iowa has increased at a faster rate than the U.S. as a whole, and Iowa now has a predominantly urban population. Though industrial-scale, commodity agriculture predominates in much of the state, Iowa has seen growth in the organic farming sector. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in total number of organic farms. In 2016, there were approximately 732 organic farms in the state. Iowa's main conventional agricultural commodities are hogs, corn, soybeans, oats, cattle, eggs, and dairy products. Iowa is the nation's largest producer of ethanol and corn and some years is the largest grower of soybeans. In the 19th century Iowa was among the earliest states to enact prohibitions against race discrimination, especially in education, but was slow to achieve full integration in the 20th century. Full racial civil rights were codified under the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965. As with racial equality, Iowa was a vanguard in women's rights in the mid-19th century, but was slow to give women the right to vote. In 1847, the University of Iowa became the first public university in the U.S. to admit men and women on an equal basis. In 1869, Iowa became the first state in the union to admit women to the practice of law. It was not until the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1920 that women had full suffrage in Iowa. In 2009 Iowa was the third state in the U.S. and first in the Midwest to permit same-sex marriage. The Iowa Board of Regents is composed of nine citizen volunteers appointed by the governor to provide policymaking, coordination, and oversight of the state's public universities, two special K-12 schools, and affiliated centers. Iowa's three public universities include: 1️⃣Iowa State University, Ames, 2️⃣The University of Iowa, Iowa City, 3️⃣University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. The special K-12 schools include the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton. Both Iowa State University and The University of Iowa are major research institutions and members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. In addition to the three state universities, Iowa has multiple private colleges and universities. The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa – attracts thousands of bicyclists and support personnel. It has crossed the state on various routes each year since 1973. Iowa is home to more than 70 wineries, and hosts five regional wine tasting trails. Northwest Iowa is home to some of the largest concentrations of wind turbine farms in the world. 1️⃣Sanford Museum and Planetarium has exhibits and activities on a variety of subjects including: Archaeology, Art, Astronomy, Geology, History, Natural History, and Paleontology. I could find much on this one, but from the reviews it looks like a must see Museum and Planetarium. 2️⃣The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption is a religious shrine located in West Bend, Iowa, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City. A conglomeration of nine grottos depicting scenes in the life of Jesus, the Grotto contains a large collection of minerals and petrifications and is believed to be the largest grotto in the world. It is also "considered to be the world's most complete man-made collection of minerals, fossils, shells, and petrifications in one place." The shrine includes a museum with precious and semiprecious stones from throughout the world, and photos and artifacts about the construction of the shrine. 3️⃣Arnolds Park Amusement Park (one of the oldest amusement parks in the country) in Arnolds Park. It features Legend, an ACE Coaster Landmark. Legend, which carried its first riders in 1927, is believed to be the 13th oldest wooden roller coaster in the U.S. In 2012 the amusement park was selected as one of the fifteen best in the Midwest region by Midwest Living magazine. 4️⃣The Danish Immigrant Museum is a national museum located in Elk Horn, Iowa. Its mission is to "celebrate Danish roots and American dreams." The main museum building has three levels. 🌟Lower level: The museum's permanent exhibition, Across Oceans, Across Time, begins on the museum's lower level. The exhibit explores the experience of Danish immigrants and their descendants from 1840 to 1940. The lower level also contains the museum's visual storage area, where many of the museum's artifacts are stored behind glass walls. 🌟Main level: The museum's permanent exhibition Across Oceans, Across Time continues on the ground level and covers the years from 1940 to the present day. This level also contains the Danish-American Artist Series exhibit, which showcases a different Danish-American artist every six months. In addition to exhibits, this level of the museum houses the museum's Wall of Honor, the first piano owned by Danish immigrant performer Victor Borge, the museum gift shop and a Lego play area. 🌟Mezzanine level: The mezzanine level houses the museum's temporary exhibits. 5️⃣Fort Museum and Frontier Village in Fort Dodge: The Fort Museum houses an impressive collection of relics from Iowa's frontier days, including an array of military, Native American, and natural history artifacts. Their Frontier Village is home to an amazing 1855 Carlson-Richey log cabin, an original one room Belle Plaine schoolhouse, and many more amazing buildings to explore. 6️⃣Sergeant Floyd Monument: Charles Floyd (1782–1804) was a United States explorer, a non-commissioned officer and quartermaster in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He was one of the first men to join the expedition. The monument honors Charles Floyd, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who died on the upstream voyage in 1804 and was buried here. The monument is the first designated National Historic Landmark of the United States. 7️⃣Sergeant Floyd River Museum is a historic museum boat. Built in 1932 as a utility vehicle and towboat, she is one of a small number of surviving vessels built specifically for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in its management of the nation's inland waterways. The boat has been restored and drydocked, and now houses exhibits about the Missouri River and local tourism information. The museum is a facility of the Sioux City Public Museum. 8️⃣Orpheum Theater, also known as New Orpheum Theatre and Orpheum Electric Building, is a performing arts center located at 528 S. Pierce Street in Sioux City, Iowa. Built in 1927 as a vaudeville and movie palace, the theatre was restored in 1999 and today is the home of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. 9️⃣Union Pacific Railroad Museum is housed in a historic Carnegie Library building in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where visitors will discover an extensive compilation of artifacts, photographs, documents and equipment from more than 150 years of our nation's most ambitious endeavors – including constructing the transcontinental railroad and settling the West. Among the most popular museum exhibits are "America Travels by Rail," which celebrates the height of passenger travel; the Lincoln Collection, featuring artifacts from President Abraham Lincoln's rail car and funeral; and an exhibit that features the technology and innovation that sustain Union Pacific as a railroad industry leader. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum's mission is to promote a sense of connectedness that's shared by generations of people whose personal and family histories have been touched by the railroad. 🔟Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge (1831-1916), a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West. It has a mansard roof with a modillioned eave, pierced by dormers with eared and rounded tops. Most windows are tall and narrow, with segmented-arch tops, some of which have decorative stone hoods. The interior features elaborate interior black walnut woodwork, and original fixtures including bronze hinges with silver butts. The house is decorated with items from the Dodge family. The property also includes an 1871 carriage barn, which houses a caretaker's residence. 1️⃣1️⃣Effigy Mounds National Monument in Allamakee and Clayton Counties has the largest assemblage of animal-shaped prehistoric mounds in the world. It preserves more than 200 of these prehistoric mounds built by Native Americans. These were built mostly in the first millennium, by peoples of the Woodland Culture. 1️⃣2️⃣National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (the museum is the largest of its kind) is home to museum exhibits on the culture and history of America's rivers. The campus also includes over a dozen aquariums featuring wildlife representative of that found in the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico and other river systems and deltas, including giant catfish, sturgeon, ducks, frogs, turtles, rays, octopus, river otters, and more. There are also outdoor exhibits, featuring river otters, a marsh, and large artifacts, such as boats, a blacksmith shop, a stream, and raptor aviaries including bald eagle. The museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). 1️⃣3️⃣The Field of Dreams is a baseball field and pop-culture tourist attraction built originally for the movie of the same name. It is in Dubuque County, Iowa, near Dyersville. 1️⃣4️⃣Maquoketa Caves State Park contains more caves than any other state park in Iowa. A trail system links the caves, formations, and overlooks while providing a scenic hiking experience. Many areas on these trails have seen new construction, making the journey to the caves safer. Most of the caves may be entered by persons of average physical ability, but some are more advanced. 1️⃣5️⃣Fort Atkinson State Preserve is a state preserve that has the remains of an original 1840s Dragoon Fort Atkinson, a U.S. Army frontier post created to keep the peace between various Native American tribes as well as prevent white settlers from encroaching on Indian lands. A great fort to visit by the reviews. 1️⃣6️⃣Fort Museum & Frontier Village. We are a privately owned non-profit museum showcasing the Fort Dodge, Iowa area's frontier roots in our amazing replica 19th century fort. With a collection of thousands of artifacts ranging from military memorabilia to Native American art and tools, there's so much here to discover. Another must see. 1️⃣7️⃣Blanden Art Museum The museum permanent collection includes the Ann R. Smeltzer Modernist collection of European and American painting and sculpture, the Harold D. Peterson collection of European and American prints, American photography, contemporary American art, Iowa artists, and Japanese screens and print. 1️⃣8️⃣Bacon Creek Trail is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Sioux City, Iowa that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. 1️⃣9️⃣Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides - Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park - from thrilling circus acts and magic shows to live music and juggling - there's always something to suit everyone's taste. Simply the most fun you will have all year! 2️⃣0️⃣Blank Park Zoo is a 25-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines. It is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is the only accredited zoo in Iowa. The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education and recreation. The Blank Park Zoo contains a variety of wildlife in various exhibits. 🌟Discovery Center contains many different types of animal and plant life. 🌟Meredith Alpine Exhibit lets visitors get face-to-face with some furry animals, including red pandas. 🌟Cave exhibit contains most of the zoo's nocturnal animals and some enclosed reptile exhibits. 🌟The Free Range Aviary is home to tropical forest-dwelling birds. 🌟Aquarium of the Discovery Center includes aquatic environments from all around the world. A waterfall feature can be seen above the Amazon River Pool. The pool includes tropical river fish. The coral reef exhibit is home to species of aquatic life from coral reefs around the world. The Pacific Northwest Aquarium is home to species that are native to the cold waters off British Columbia. The African Boardwalk takes visitors on an elevated trail through the African Savannah where visitors see African wildlife. 🌟Australia Adventure. This Australian-themed section of the zoo brings visitors into the great Australian outback, which includes an Australian-themed barn. 🌟Kids' Kingdom is a playground along with animals the kids can pet and feed. 🌟Big Cat Complex with all the big coats. 🌟Hub Harbor Pinniped Pavilion features two high-rise viewing areas, as well as an underwater viewing area of the zoo's two California sea lions and three harbor seals. 2️⃣1️⃣Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House. Vermeer Windmill, nestled in the heart of downtown Pella, IA is the Vermeer Windmill, billed as the tallest operating windmill in the United States. The traditional Dutch smock mill, built by Lucas Verbij, is based on an 1850s design from Groningen, Holland. It rests on a four-story base to catch the wind over the height of the neighboring buildings. The mill, constructed through fund-raising efforts, was completed and began grinding in 2002. Local restaurants use the stone-ground flour to make fresh bread and buns. Despite being a tall tower-stage mill, an elevator and walkway make this windmill handicapped-accessible at the stage level. The new windmill is the centerpiece to the annual Pella Tulip Time Festival. Tours available. Scholte House: Built in 1848 by Hendrik Peter Scholte, this sprawling home features a house museum & gardens. Dominie Scholte was the leader of a secessionist movement from the organized church in the Netherlands in the 1830s. He became the spiritual, practical and formal leader of the Dutch Emigration Society, which prepared and executed the immigration of several hundred Dutch people to Pella in 1847. He is credited with founding the town itself, and was heavily involved in the town's early economic development. 2️⃣2️⃣Hitchcock Nature Center! This 1,268-acre nature center is located in the heart of the globally significant Loess Hills and harbors some of the largest remaining prairie remnants in the state of Iowa. At Hitchcock, visitors can enjoy many unique low-impact recreation opportunities such as hiking, camping, picnicking, bird watching, sledding, star gazing or simply enjoying nature. (Extensive 10+ mile trail system including a 1/4 mile accessible boardwalk.) 2️⃣3️⃣Pine Creek Grist Mill is an historic building located in Wildcat Den State Park. The main part of the building is three and a half stories that measures 40 feet (12 m) by 45 feet (14 m). It is attached to a two-story addition that measures 35 feet (11 m) by 45 feet (14 m). The building was built of native oak beams. It utilizes mortise and tenon joints that are connected with wooden pegs. Wildcat Den State Park features 75-foot (23 m) cliffs, rock formations, and several historic structures including Pine Mill Bridge. The Pine Mill Bridge is a standard pinned Pratt through truss bridge offered by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company. The span is composed of seven panels, and is 96 feet (29 m) long. The roadway is 16 feet (5 m) wide. 2️⃣4️⃣Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (60 acres) are an arboretum and botanical gardens established in 1980. The Gardens include what is claimed to be the largest public hosta garden in the United States (13,000 plants representing over 700 varieties), as well as Annual and Perennial Gardens, several children gardens, an English Knot garden and Formal English Garden, Herb Garden, Cactus Garden, Iowa State and All American Test Gardens, Japanese garden designed by Hoichi Kurisu, and Rose Gardens. Also notable are the collections of unusual conifers and dwarf conifers. An arboretum (plural: arboreta) in a general sense is a botanical collection composed exclusively of trees. Feed the koi fish at our Japanese Garden pond, hike on nature trails, stroll the Formal English Garden, sit beside waterfalls and themed annual gardens, peruse the extensive and world-class hosta gardens. 2️⃣5️⃣John Wayne Birthplace & Museum. The life story of John Wayne began in the small central Iowa town of Winterset. He was born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26, 1907, the son of Clyde and Mary Brown Morrison. Tour the modest 4-room home where John Wayne was born, and visit the John Wayne Birthplace Museum featuring the largest diversified exhibit of John Wayne artifacts in existence, including original movie posters, film wardrobe, scripts, letters, artwork and sculpture--even one of his customized automobiles. Admission includes the Museum, a visit to the Birthplace house, and a small theater with a documentary on John Wayne's life, with a special welcome by his daughter Aissa.

🏅National Boys Scott's Day! Since 1910, boys across America have been doing good deeds, learning survival skills and developing moral foundations through the Boy Scout of America. The Boy Scouts of America has roots in the British Boy Scouts organization which was created in 1908 after the success of the book Scouting for Boys by Robert Baden-Powell. On a foggy day in London an American newspaperman, William Dickson Boyce, became lost when a Boy Scout came to his assistance. With the boy’s guidance, Boyce arrived at his destination. When Boyce offered payment for the assistance, the Boy Scout refused explaining it was a good deed. Boyce was inspired to organize similar youth groups into one organization. On February 8, 1910, Boyce filed papers of incorporation, and the Boy Scouts of America was born. Boy Scouts have had a profound impact on the United States. Many presidents and other dignitaries have been Boy Scouts. A total of 181 Astronauts have also been a part of the Boy Scout program. February 8 recognizes the anniversary of the date William Dickson Boyce filed the letters of incorporation. February is also Boy Scout Month. Key Dates: 🌟Boy Scouts of America incorporated 1910 🌟First Boy Scout Handbook published  1911 🌟Boys’ Life premiered  1911 🌟First Eagle Scout, Arthur R. Eldred  1912 🌟Scouting magazine premiered  1913 🌟Registration of Scouts began, 25¢ annual fee  1913 🌟Order of the Arrow began  1915 🌟Federal charter granted by Congress  1916 🌟First season at what would become Northern Tier High Adventure Base  1923 🌟Boy Scout membership tops 1 million  1925 🌟Cub Scout program began  1930 🌟Philmont donated to the BSA  1938 🌟First BSA Wood Badge course taught  1948 🌟First Pinewood Derby® held  1953 🌟Webelos program added to Cub Scouting  1954 🌟Exploring program began  1959 🌟Florida National High Adventure Sea Base officially opened  1980 🌟Tiger Cubs program added to Cub Scouting  1982 🌟1 millionth Eagle Scout, Alexander M. Holsinger  1982 🌟Learning for Life program began  1991 🌟Venturing program began  1998 🌟100 millionth member registered  2000 🌟2 millionth Eagle Scout, Anthony Thomas  2009.

🎏National Kite Flying Day! Kites date back to China in 470 B.C. China is full of lore and histories of the origins of the kite. Many are related to the way wind affects the leaves on the trees, the shelters they lived in, blowing away the sails on their ships and the hats they wore upon their heads. The stories also tell of kites being invented to spy on their enemies or to send messages. There is also evidence that the people of South Sea Islands were using kites for fishing around the same time as the people of China. Early kites were constructed from bamboo or sturdy reeds for framing. Leaves, silk or paper made ideal sails. Vines or braided fibers completed the line or tether. While kites were initially used as tools, they were also ceremonial as well. Used to send messages into the heavens or to lift offerings up to the gods, kites had a symbolic place in the culture. Today kites are popular both as hobbies and for outdoor fun. They range from a simple diamond kite to more complicated box kites and giant sled kites. Stunt kites, also known as sport kites, are designed so the operator can maneuver the kite into dips, twists, and dives with dramatic effect. Tips for Getting Your Kite Up in the Air and Keeping it There! 1️⃣Be sure the kite is assembled correctly. 2️⃣Check the wind. Some kites require more wind and others less. Picking the right day for your kite is key. A light breeze (5-20 mph) is generally optimal. 3️⃣Be safe. Don’t fly the kite near power lines, trees or other sky high obstacles. Wide open spaces are best. 4️⃣Be safer. Don’t fly in the rain. 5️⃣When launching the kite, be sure to have your back to the wind. If the wind is light, have a friend hold the kite down wind and hold your line taught, reeling in slowly until the kite launches. 6️⃣Don’t let the line out too quickly. Let the line out at the same pace the kite is gaining altitude.

A road trip through Iowa is a definite must see. I haven't flown a kite for years. I do remember going to my parents home after I was married and caught my Mom flying one. She must have caught a good air current because it was super high. She must have had a brand new roll of nylon string let out for it.

We had a high today of 60 degrees, but by 4 p.m. it was down 42 and tonight it's to dropped more, down to 17 degrees with gusting winds.

I don't know what day it is most days😂!

Sending warm hugs!🐶🐶💕❄️☃️💕