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Winter Weather Anyone?
Is anyone else enjoying (???!!!) the latest round of ice/sleet/snow
we're getting this a.m.? (I think it's headed to you, Pat, if it's not there already) I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice accumulation. We're at a little bit of a disadadvantage already, since the average Okie doesn't know how to drive, or behave, in ice and snow. We were in a "winter storm watch" yesterday. Judging from what I saw when I went to town, that translates into "Go To The Grocery Store Immediately." I think the whole town was there. Indoor-cat behavior is so peculiar. They eat a *lot* more, always, when we're shut in. Anti-power failure purrs are appreciated! I'm already wracking my brain trying to think of a relative who has gas heat and wouldn't mind a convergence of 1 human and 5 cats. Sherry |
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Winter Weather Anyone?
wrote Is anyone else enjoying (???!!!) the latest round of ice/sleet/snow we're getting this a.m.? (I think it's headed to you, Pat, if it's not there already) It's not here yet - the noon news broadcast in half an hour will inform me better. I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice accumulation. We're at a little bit of a disadadvantage already, since the average Okie doesn't know how to drive, or behave, in ice and snow. We were in a "winter storm watch" yesterday. Judging from what I saw when I went to town, that translates into "Go To The Grocery Store Immediately." I think the whole town was there. I need to go there shortly too. The stores here will close early if there's a hint of ice. Incomprehensible to a native of Michigan like me. Indoor-cat behavior is so peculiar. They eat a *lot* more, always, when we're shut in. Anti-power failure purrs are appreciated! I'm already wracking my brain trying to think of a relative who has gas heat and wouldn't mind a convergence of 1 human and 5 cats. My heat is independent of power. The fridge and freezer are almost empty so that part won't be a problem either. I've got plenty of candles on hand as well as half a dozen flashlights accumulated over years. I remember the great ice storm that hit on New Year's Eve 1998, when I was awakened just before midnight by the crack of lightning just outside the front door of our house in Arkansas. It had hit a big sycamore tree and I watched a huge (at least 12" diameter) branch fall onto the top of the van. Four adults and three children spent most of the next day cutting up and moving that branch to save the van. It had to be moved before any other branches came down on it. What a way to ring in a new year! |
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Winter Weather Anyone?
We are getting our five year cold snap. Tonight is aimed for 24F and windy.
We could even get our once in fifteen years snow storm. It almost never gets cold enough here to snow, and when it does it is usually because it is clear and windy (like now) but the clouds aren't that far away. Kayla is having a confusing for her morning. It looks great out. Bright sunshine. Lots of thins moving. But once she gets out she remembers she hates the wind. I think it gets into her ears. So she has been begging at the door non-stop. First on one side than the other. The cats on the other hand are smart enough to find sunny spots that are protected from the wind. Jo wrote in message ups.com... Is anyone else enjoying (???!!!) the latest round of ice/sleet/snow we're getting this a.m.? (I think it's headed to you, Pat, if it's not there already) I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice accumulation. We're at a little bit of a disadadvantage already, since the average Okie doesn't know how to drive, or behave, in ice and snow. We were in a "winter storm watch" yesterday. Judging from what I saw when I went to town, that translates into "Go To The Grocery Store Immediately." I think the whole town was there. Indoor-cat behavior is so peculiar. They eat a *lot* more, always, when we're shut in. Anti-power failure purrs are appreciated! I'm already wracking my brain trying to think of a relative who has gas heat and wouldn't mind a convergence of 1 human and 5 cats. Sherry |
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Winter Weather Anyone?
wrote in message ups.com... Is anyone else enjoying (???!!!) the latest round of ice/sleet/snow we're getting this a.m.? (I think it's headed to you, Pat, if it's not there already) I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice accumulation. We're at a little bit of a disadadvantage already, since the average Okie doesn't know how to drive, or behave, in ice and snow. We were in a "winter storm watch" yesterday. Judging from what I saw when I went to town, that translates into "Go To The Grocery Store Immediately." I think the whole town was there. Indoor-cat behavior is so peculiar. They eat a *lot* more, always, when we're shut in. Anti-power failure purrs are appreciated! I'm already wracking my brain trying to think of a relative who has gas heat and wouldn't mind a convergence of 1 human and 5 cats. Anti-power failures coming up. Try not to depend solely on electricity. I have a bottled gas stove for emergencies, my oven has a gas top and an electric oven and I also have a woodburner. I will never be cold or without hot food. If everything else failed I could put a saucepan full of soup on top on my woodburner. It would take a while to warm up, true but I would get a hot meal eventually. I will always be warm with bottled gas heaters in one room whatever happens. I will always be able to cook in some way, too. ~whether with gas, electricity or on a real fire. Hands up those who who think they are green and aren't. Tweed |
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Winter Weather Anyone?
On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:57:23 +0000, Jo Firey wrote:
We are getting our five year cold snap. Tonight is aimed for 24F and windy. We could even get our once in fifteen years snow storm. It almost never gets cold enough here to snow, and when it does it is usually because it is clear and windy (like now) but the clouds aren't that far away. Kayla is having a confusing for her morning. It looks great out. Bright sunshine. Lots of thins moving. But once she gets out she remembers she hates the wind. I think it gets into her ears. So she has been begging at the door non-stop. First on one side than the other. The cats on the other hand are smart enough to find sunny spots that are protected from the wind. Jo wrote in message ups.com... Is anyone else enjoying (???!!!) the latest round of ice/sleet/snow we're getting this a.m.? (I think it's headed to you, Pat, if it's not there already) I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice accumulation. We're at a little bit of a disadadvantage already, since the average Okie doesn't know how to drive, or behave, in ice and snow. We were in a "winter storm watch" yesterday. Judging from what I saw when I went to town, that translates into "Go To The Grocery Store Immediately." I think the whole town was there. Indoor-cat behavior is so peculiar. They eat a *lot* more, always, when we're shut in. Anti-power failure purrs are appreciated! I'm already wracking my brain trying to think of a relative who has gas heat and wouldn't mind a convergence of 1 human and 5 cats. Sherry Well, it is 1PM here and 19F. The sun is out and it looks warm but it isn't We are to expect very low night temperatures. MLB |
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Winter Weather Anyone?
mlbriggs wrote:
Well, it is 1PM here and 19F. The sun is out and it looks warm but it isn't We are to expect very low night temperatures. MLB We are supposed to get some very low temperatures this weekend. The local paper put out an advisory, because we moderate-climate wimps aren't used to it. It's supposed to go into the 20s (between approx -6 to -1 C) at night - almost unheard-of around here! Shiral and Katrina (and Tension, if you're still around): keep warm!! Joyce |
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Winter Weather Anyone?
Christina Websell wrote: wrote in message ups.com... Is anyone else enjoying (???!!!) the latest round of ice/sleet/snow we're getting this a.m.? (I think it's headed to you, Pat, if it's not there already) I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice accumulation. We're at a little bit of a disadadvantage already, since the average Okie doesn't know how to drive, or behave, in ice and snow. We were in a "winter storm watch" yesterday. Judging from what I saw when I went to town, that translates into "Go To The Grocery Store Immediately." I think the whole town was there. Indoor-cat behavior is so peculiar. They eat a *lot* more, always, when we're shut in. Anti-power failure purrs are appreciated! I'm already wracking my brain trying to think of a relative who has gas heat and wouldn't mind a convergence of 1 human and 5 cats. Anti-power failures coming up. Try not to depend solely on electricity. Oh, I know, Tweed. To have an alternate source we'd have to buy a generator, or a propane tank and install a stove in the house. It's just one of those expenses in life that always got shoved to the back burner (no pun intended!) in favor of more immediate things. In the years we have lived here, we needed an alternate heat source one time, and that was five years ago. 1 time out of 25 years gets you complacent about things. But I do wish now we had one (of course!) We lost power right after I posted and it stayed off for an hour and a half. A lot of time to think! Hands up those who who think they are green and aren't. I don't understand this reference, maybe you can explain? Sherry Tweed |
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Winter Weather Anyone?
wrote: Christina Websell wrote: wrote in message ups.com... Is anyone else enjoying (???!!!) the latest round of ice/sleet/snow we're getting this a.m.? (I think it's headed to you, Pat, if it's not there already) I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice accumulation. We're at a little bit of a disadadvantage already, since the average Okie doesn't know how to drive, or behave, in ice and snow. We were in a "winter storm watch" yesterday. Judging from what I saw when I went to town, that translates into "Go To The Grocery Store Immediately." I think the whole town was there. Indoor-cat behavior is so peculiar. They eat a *lot* more, always, when we're shut in. Anti-power failure purrs are appreciated! I'm already wracking my brain trying to think of a relative who has gas heat and wouldn't mind a convergence of 1 human and 5 cats. Anti-power failures coming up. Try not to depend solely on electricity. Oh, I know, Tweed. To have an alternate source we'd have to buy a generator, or a propane tank and install a stove in the house. It's just one of those expenses in life that always got shoved to the back burner (no pun intended!) in favor of more immediate things. In the years we have lived here, we needed an alternate heat source one time, and that was five years ago. 1 time out of 25 years gets you complacent about things. But I do wish now we had one (of course!) We lost power right after I posted and it stayed off for an hour and a half. A lot of time to think! Hands up those who who think they are green and aren't. I don't understand this reference, maybe you can explain? Sherry I did remember to "catch water" this time. We don't even have water when the electricity is off. Sherry |
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