A bit cool

Our little cold spell has made everyone bundle up.

It's been in the low 60s at night on and off for two weeks now, and sometimes the highs only get to 70. That may seem warm to most people, but when you're used to the 80s, you aren't surprised seeing jackets, sweaters, sweats and scarves around town, especially if they're adding to the wind by riding a scooter.

Unfortunately, it's also meant not seeing our outdoor shower much. It's quite liberating to bathe in the sunshine -- screened by a fence, some fishtail palms and other green barriers -- but not when the temperature doesn't cooperate.

Here's the view toward the street (click the picture to see the big, rubbery trumpets our privacy vine puts out), and though the afternoon light is lovely, I need some heat as well.