Just a brief note.
Did a lot of diddly-stuff today, and (dare I say it?) the downstairs is looking a lot better. Upstairs, not so hot. Actually untouched–that’s a much bigger job, but it will be done. Have to keep reminding myself there is no time limit.
It’s still pretty much a disaster around here, but not quite as big a disaster.
There’s a great deal of talk on the weather sites about this impending storm. They all agree it is a pretty big one. I just don’t want a power failure. Power failure=no heat. I still have really bad memories of Hurricane Sandy where we were without power (no heat) for five days. It was November then and cold, but nowhere as bitterly cold as it is now.
Are any of you concerned about this ? Will it be a problem in your area?
It is really not supposed to start until the weekend, but I will make sure I am as prepared as I can be.
God bless everybody
Patty
We’re having a bad winter here in Michigan. One storm after another. Many people lose power, sometimes for 5 days or more. Best is to stay with friends or family who still have power, but that’s often not an option. One time – temps in the single digits, no power – my husband and I blocked the window in our small office room with a heavy blanket, taped around the door, lit five candles around the room, and had lots of blankets. We were fine for 3 days.
I keep an eye on Great Lakes shipping, and have seen that it’s pretty snowy on the UP. Sault Ste. Marie has had some pretty intense weather, so far this year.
It is also so freakishly cold here.
That’s what I am concerned about here. If there is a power failure-no heat. I just hope it does not happen. Also, this storm system is one way or another covering most of the country. I am praying for an early spring.
You’re makijg me feel guilty, Patty. As I type, I’m in my front yard, wearing my bicycle jersey and spandex riding gear. It’s coolish, but pleasant. I’m facing my neighbor’s big Mesquite tree, still fully leafed out. In another five months, I’ll pay the price, when it’s 110 F and even the native desert creatures are feeling the heat. Me, not being a native desert creature, can cope with it, but I’d be fine without the worst of the warm season, most of which actually happens in spring.
We have not had this brutal a winter in many years. I am typing this on Wed morning and it is 3 degrees It will warm up to the 20’s later today.
Crisp this morning, but not unpleasant.
It’s pretty darn crisp here.