Ermahgerd!

Blerrzerrd!

I''m sorry, that just made my ginger ale come out of my nose.

Cute critter. I love critters.

We really don't want to to talk to you or get to know you, we are paradoxically like New Yorkers. But come a storm or some other natural disaster... we pull the oars together. It's one of our best qualities, our sense of compassion for one another in times of need.. I think you'll find that'll will ring true for you all as well.

There is something quite wonderful and calming about the tranquility of an insanely wicked snow storm. I think you'll find it will bring y'all together and create friendships where none would have occurred otherwise.

If the amount of snow we received is any indicator on what's cookin' for you east coasters, you're going to get more then forecasted.


So even if your drivin' a four ton 1956 Buick Roadmaster with posi-traction and stud tires I advise you sit this one out (unless you're me). Charge up your batteries, fill your tubs with water, buy some candles, load up on simple food and have plenty of blankets. Get up on the your roof and shovel off the snow from time to time... and let us know what "your neighbors" can do for you.

...and keep your eye on the barometer "dad".

for us in NYC. Climate change. Hope everyone stays safe.

I'm not sure why, but that's what everyone always seems to do.

I mean, just in case.

When power goes out here my pump doesn't work. No water, then.

when the the well goes down. Everybody thinks the tub's for taking a bath... heh.

You can even bathe first and use the grey water to flush. I've done it more times than I can count. These days power here is much more reliable than it was even only a few years ago.

My power can go off a couple times a day between the wind and stray voltage... it hosed my classic Carver amp last year. It's a fair exchange for the pristine woods, critters, stars and serenity.

The families who come out here during the day aren't bad, but at about 11 PM the so-called adults turn my unpaved roads into a speed track on their way to the national forest (one mile S and one mile E).

A five gallon bucket of potable water.

Of course, this only works with advanced notice, but usually have that.

I fill my bathtub.

Not to drink, but to flush the toilets in case the power goes out and the well pump doesn't work.

Living where we do, with a septic tank, the general rule is, "If it's yellow, let it mellow...if it's brown, flush it down" so we're sort of used to not flushing for pee, but trudging out to the nearest bush to take a dump isn't an appealing option so we need to get rid of those Mr Hankeys ASAP.

for the toilet.

when I run my water in the kitchen to heat it up it takes a bit....furthest from the hot water heater. I put empty jugs under it and collect the cold water as it runs to heat up and save those jugs in my garage just for those times when I'm not prepared for a power outage! When I know a storm is coming, I fill the bathtubs for extra flushing water just in case! All the things folks with city water don't have to prep for!

and explain what happens to snow when it is heated

It makes coffee!




Or tea

Man, I remember that so from when I was a kid!

I tried that one time...heating up snow water.

First, it takes a whole lot of snow to make a panful of water.

Second, it has nasty little particles in it, like sand, and tastes like ass.

Try to shovel out by then, OK?

Bring your wellies.

One of the three (climatological) seasons in NE...

Snow season....mud season...dust season (if you live on a dirt road).

In between there are other minor seasons like gnat season and mosquito season.

Friend of mine pulled thirty ticks off him spring last year down by the lower Wisconsin, so a colony collapse would be a good thing, certainly is best to stay out of the woods in early spring.

But then, he has animal magnetism. A collapse would be welcome; the encroaching forest needs to be beaten back.

But we'll welcome your help!

it'd be really funny to watch you try!

Sandy's aftermath (limited gas for almost a month) got every freaked out now whenever a storm is a'comin'...

You wait in the parking lot until you see someone come out with their full cart, then you POUNCE! Get dibs on that cart before it's even been emptied out!

Pissed and in a fucking hurry all over the place.

Which is why I went early. The deli section was so mobbed I gave up on it.

The water stock guy looked afraid for his life.

be found in supermarkets. Luckily, we have city water and city gas, so we had stovetop cooking and hot showers...I thank goddess for small favors...

It's a given that we'll lose power. We always do. I just can't wait.

I've' have a LP for the furnace but the igniter and blower are electric. Good thing to hedge one's bet.


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Made me nervous as hell

My cat's been guarding the oil filled electric radiator for the last 90 days can you imagine...

Fufff!


If we got 30 inches of snow... I'd be down for week and the driveways a 1/4 mile off the so called "road." Snow shoes are the last resort at present.

I'd be nervous too... but a warm nervous.

I'll just curl up on the linoleum floor and hope the storm passes quickly.

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Sent that to my local TV weathermen in Tyler at KLTV!!!

I say "hang in there, and don't let the Weather Channel freak you out".

Not worried about her.

My dad (her bro in law) left NE Ohio(Geneva/Ashtabula) b/c he got sick of shoveling snow. So he came to Houston, met my mom, and the world has never been the same since!!

I only hope to hell we don't have another power outage like we had with Sandy (12 days).

I'm totally IGNORING Weather Channel and instead listening to Radio Margaritaville. With a bottle of rum and some fresh limes.

I had considered thawing out and cooking a turkey breast I had in the freezer for occasions like this, but I figure I better wait until it's all over. If G*d forbid we have another power outage, the frozen carcass can then serve as an ice block, in addition to the regular ice blocks I have.

Our town was supposed to have a "Ray Rice Appreciation Rally" this weekend, but that's obviously postponed. The Baltimore Raven player grew up and starred at New Rochelle High School before playing his college years at Rutgers. A true hometown kid made good.

then came Irene and Sandy.

During Irene, the water supply was contaminated. We were on rationed bottled water from the water company for about six days. It was not fun. You couldn't find a drop of water on the shelves of any store. Luckily some of us still had power.

Then Sandy came, and having learned our lesson, we stocked up on water only to have the power go out. Eight long cold days without power. In some cases, it doesn't matter if you have gas or oil heat, no electricity means no heat. No oven. Luckily the gas stove, which has an electric spark, can be lit manually. The fact that the gas stations were shut down meant even people with generators were getting frustrated.

The damage from the storm is another story.

I doubt this will be as severe as the other two. I hope not. I'm a little more prepared, but I'm not focused on losing water. Electricity is a concern.

Fireplace on. Internet working. Coffee and Bailey's. Dinner in the crock pot.

Life could be a lot worse.

We're not getting it as bad as you, though. Stay safe, everyone.

Sid

Are laughing.

My thoughts and good wishes are with you. Please keep us updated on your status if you can.

Grand Haven got about 24 new inches of snow on top of what they already had. Good luck east coast, the same storm is headed your way!