The Super Moon has Come and Gone

This is a photo of the “Super Moon” over Lake Junaluska taken November 14th.  The last time the moon was this close to earth was in 1948.  The next super moon is November 25, 2034.

The weather has been extremely warm here.  Most days are still in the low 60’s.  The forecast is for colder temps this weekend with highs in the mid-40’s on Saturday, and around 40 degrees on Sunday.  Lows this weekend will be in the mid to low 20’s.  Highs next week are in the 50’s according to the weatherman.  If you are a part-time resident here, it is definitely time to winterize your home.  Some residents leave their heat set on 40 to 50 degrees to avoid frozen pipes, but the only sure way to prevent freeze-ups is to have your home winterized.  A good plumber will open an outside faucet at one end of the house and hook an air compressor to another faucet to blow all the water out of the pipes.  Also be sure to drain icemaker and dishwasher supply lines.  A little RV antifreeze in toilet bowls will keep them from freezing and cracking.

I certainly hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.  If you’re coming to the mountains for Thanksgiving, stop by and see us.  We will be closed on Thanksgiving day, but will be here Friday and Saturday.