Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

 

 

Another week under our belt. The Friday milestone has been reached. This week has been productive from many points of view. More beta results for The Contract (Gwen Plano co-author) have come in and contained some excellent comments. We also got the first rendition of the cover and are excited about what will be the eventual finished product. I have continued to keep attention on my next book, and the story is developing well.

This week has been one of chilly weather. We have been recipients of some of the results of the Arctic blast. The whole country has been affected by the same movement of cold air.  We in the South see temperatures which are below seasonal averages. We can only hope the Jet Stream shifts to the North. This week’s JohnKu talks about the temperatures. I hope you have a great weekend.

The Temperatures by John W. Howell © 2018

We huddle and shake,

And hear of an Arctic mass. . .

TiKi’s as igloos?

44 comments

  1. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen Plano · ·

    Fantastic JohnKu! What an image, TiKi’s as igloos – says it all. 😀

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Gwen. *brrrr

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  2. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Hope you guys get the natural warmth back. Doesn’t seem right seeing so many people from Texas and Florida complaining about the cold.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Makes you want to tell us to suck it up doesn’t it. Ha ha ha. 😀

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      1. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

        Nah. I’m not that type of person. You guys have a right to complain considering you’re not used to it.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Oh, thanks. We are tired of it that’s for sure.

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  3. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Good Morning, John. Lower than normal temps doesn’t seem right for you. Of course you couldn’t be so lucky that would happen in July-August. Damn Obama!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I know right. I already sent a letter.

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      1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

        Perfect … and the responders will no doubt agree.

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  4. Debbie's avatar

    Part of me thinks it only fair for y’all to share in our misery — until I realize you’re not really equipped for it. Sounds like you’ve had another productive week!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Debbie. Was a good one. Thanks for not telling me to quit whining about the weather.

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  5. Sorryless's avatar

    BRRRRRRilliant!!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Marc. ;-D

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  6. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    We’re feeling the chill too, John.⛄️⛄️

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  7. Teri Polen's avatar

    Think we’re getting more snow next week. I’ll take one more, then I’ll be ready for spring.

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  8. guyportman's avatar

    You sure get some extreme weather on your island John. Hope it warms up soon.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We do. This is unusual.

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  9. thelonelyauthorblog's avatar

    Have a good weekend.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Andrew.

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  10. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L Finn, Author · ·

    Hoping you warm up soon. Laughing at image of a tiki igloo:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I know right.”I have a margarita, hold the ice.”

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  11. Dan Antion's avatar

    Dare I ask how cold, John? Mind you it was 8°f when I left for work this morning.

    I should have started by saying that I did like your verse and I loved the photo!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. 50 degrees no son. (don’t laugh)

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      1. Dan Antion's avatar

        Oooooooookaaaay. I feel bad for Lucy and Bailey. How’s that?

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Aw. You are such a mensch. 😀

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  12. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    A devious looking raccoon. 😀 Crystal loves watching videos of baby raccoons.
    Cute Johnku, but sorry about the weather. John, you are a true champion of multi-tasking. Kudos on a fantastic week. TGIF hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teagan. Stay warm this weekend. ;-D

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  13. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    How exciting to watch The Contract be born. I know you and Gwen are ecstatic. It’s going to be a smashing success. How wonderful that your new story is coming along too. Stay warm, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan. I’ll try to stay warm.

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  14. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar

    The weather is doing a fine job if keeping everyone on their toes. Try to enjoy your weeknd. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Gotta have socks on those toes. 🙂

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  15. Jennie's avatar

    A TiKi igloo sounds perfect about now. Great JohnKu!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Jennie.

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        You’re welcome, John.

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  16. Micki Peluso's avatar

    Nice post, John, Love that raccoon!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Micki. 😀

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  17. Unknown's avatar

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  18. circadianreflections's avatar

    I missed your Friday post but, hope you had a lovely week-end, and have a wonderful week!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You as well, Deborah.

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