Absquatulate

Isn’t that a cool word? It’s what most of us would like to do when the weather turns cold. Unfortunately, it’s been so dry and warm most haven’t considered absquatulating to a warmer clime. We have been stuck here enjoying the opportunity to drag garden hoses around watering the trees. I’m sure that quarter of an inch of snow will be the miraculous cure we needed though!

A year ago we were able to absquatulate to Antarctica, although it was a choice, not a decision to “flee” as the word implies, and it certainly wasn’t warmer! I changed the photo on the blog earlier in honor of the anniversary – and to see if I could remember how to do such a technical thing! (Actually, I cheated and had my son help me again. It’s just easier that way.) I’m looking forward to a warmer photo in the coming months, but for now, enjoy the penguins.

Even though the temperature at home will be nearly as warm as Florida, we have absquatulated south in the hopes of inspiring snow back at the ranch and to visit friends.

(You can absquatulate to your bedroom and read a good book, too. Happily, the word works the same way!)