Seriously? On Christmas morning?!

Leckband Temp Challenge

What can I say? I got up to walk the dog &, as I always do, I checked the temperature. When I did, my heart soared [well, skipped a beat, which was a little scary] & I felt a rare surge of competitive juices flow. Norfolk had a chance to be #1! Without even consulting my crack team of temperature consultants, I quickly sprung into action.

In the spirit of Christmas, however, I paused. I made a quick decision--also w/o consultation--deciding to bestow not just one honor this morning, but two! Here goes.

Based on the NOAA web site @ 8:17a (CST), all readings in F, ratings:

#1, Norfolk, NE, 14/wind chill 5
#2, Lincoln, NE {daughter Sarah}, 21/no wc
#3, Ventura, IA {niece Christal}, 24/14
#4, Rochester, MN {son Nathan, daughter-in-law Laura}, 25/18 *
* Alert readers will have noted that Nathan & Laura do NOT live in Rochester. His in-laws the Gustafsons do. I think they are spending Christmas there. Congratulations! You are my first Honorary Christmas Temp Challenge Participants of the Day!
#5, Garrison, IA {brother Mark}, 26/20
#6, Eagan, MN [under normal circumstances, son Nathan}, 29/23
#7, Beatrice, NE {sister Carolyn}, 26/no wc
#8, BALMIEST HONORARY CHRISTMAS LECKBAND'S, Aiea, HI, 74 **
** Congratulations to the Gowens! Mitch was our pastor at Our Savior, Aiea. Mitch & Nancy were & still are, I hope, good friends. I also hope they grasp the full nature of this achievement.