BBQ AT 13 BELOW

Tuesday was coldest daytime in Washington for 2 years, 25F with wind chill factor taking it to 8F – think that is about minus 13 in Centigrade – b..... cold anyway.  But amazingly there is no frost – apparently humidity is too low – so looking out of window to clear blue skies is a bit deceptive – until you go out!!  Glad we packed thermals as have been wearing them full time.

Fortunately we anticipated the cold day and switched tour itinerary to do the planned hike, around nearby swampy/coastal area, on Sunday.  It was 62F that day and sunny, so that we even got a bit sun burned.  We did several miles through woods and along the coast - fellow twitchers would have loved it – they will immediately identify the blob below as a bald eagle!

So, Tuesday we stayed inside and caught up on domestics and repacking for next stage of trip to a much warmer Florida.  Then went over to a friend of Allan and Sue's, Roy, who is king of the BBQ sauce and ribs.  They were the best ever – if we manage to use the barbie this year (just the once in 2012) visitors are in for a treat, as I have the secret recipe and full instructions on how to use it.  Amazing! 

Veggie people look away now.

It was a sterling effort by Rib Roy, considering the temperatures – here he is cooking up the ribs on a lovely sunny day – can’t tell it is mind-numbingly freezing out there on the deck.  Fortunately, we stayed nice and warm in the kitchen and lounge, drinking his great wine and playing with his lovely dog.  BBQ with a difference – us Brits wouldn’t dream of doing this unless it was the height of summer.