Point of contrast-- (Sarasota: homes, transfer, cabinets)

[loves2read]

I know some people have maybe been complaining about the cooler temps lately--but could be worse-

We called our friend who helps watch our TX house-
The temps are going down to 10 or maybe lower tonight in DFW area
She went over w/her son in law and opened the cabinets w/water pipes and set sinks and bathtubs to drip---
Have a sink in our garage and set it to drip as well

Husband thought we would have been ok w/o doing that but neighbors on both sides said they were going to do theirs...

I know when people leave homes up north where temps get much lower for longer they "winterize" but he always resists doing something that stringent

[wondermint2]

I've been looking at the forecast for tonight in Sarasota County - and some are calling for a low of 32 - while others are saying 31. One I saw just said "mid-thirties". I imagine the temperature will be a bit colder further inland compared to close to the Gulf. My main concern is my Areca palm trees. I talked to a friend and he said it could be a good idea to cover them with bed sheets. He said don't use plastic. I think if it just gets down to 32 for a relatively short time my Areca palms should be OK. They are not fully mature yet - only about 5-6 ft. tall. I planted them two years ago.

[loves2read]

Yes-sheets-something that allows air transfer is better than plastic that traps it

Might water them as well if you haven't in while