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sriddles@aol.com - 12 Jan 2007 16:17 GMT 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
Pat - 12 Jan 2007 17:26 GMT > 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. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > 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!
Stormin Mormon - 13 Jan 2007 13:50 GMT Was your van seriously damaged?
That does sound like a lot of damage, and a lot of work. I saw a case where a tree fell on a car. The tree was large enough that the car was a total loss.
Candles, lanterns, and kerosene lamps are warm heat. Which is really nice in the winter. The last big power cut, I used the gas range in the kitchen to help heat. Nice warm kitchen but the rest of my trailer froze.
 Signature Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .
> 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 [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > 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! Jo Firey - 12 Jan 2007 17:57 GMT 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
> 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 [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Sherry mlbriggs - 12 Jan 2007 19:53 GMT > 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 [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] >> >> 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
jXwXeXrXmXoXnXt@sonic.net - 12 Jan 2007 20:05 GMT > 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
Shiral - 12 Jan 2007 21:26 GMT > > 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 [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > 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 It's good and chilly where I am too, although fortunately, we're not anticipating power failures. But it's definitely sweater and hot tea weather around here. Purring that those in even colder places won't lose power.
Melissa
Jo Firey - 12 Jan 2007 21:33 GMT > 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 [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jo I should never have replied to this thread! I know better. Normally I really can't hear what the furnace is doing, but I went in to lie down for a while and turned off the TV's because I'm home alone and wanted to be able to hear the phone and doorbell.
The furnace is doing that on again off again thing that happens when the fan motor is burning out. And it is a few degrees cooler inside than the thermostat is set. Friday afternoon before a very cold windy weekend and I doubt I can get a repair person out, much less a replacement motor before Monday.
Wonder how upset my daughter would get if I asked my ex-son-in-law to change out the motor?
Jo
Stormin Mormon - 13 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT I'd offer to do the repair for you, if you were near western NY. But it's Saturday AM when I read this, and my parts house closes in a couple hours.
You could call and ask her.... never know. And this is an emergency after all.
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> I should never have replied to this thread! I know better. Normally I > really can't hear what the furnace is doing, but I went in to lie down for a [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jo Jo Firey - 13 Jan 2007 18:41 GMT > I'd offer to do the repair for you, if you were near western NY. > But it's Saturday AM when I read this, and my parts house closes > in a couple hours. > > You could call and ask her.... never know. And this is an > emergency after all. This is a case where it would be far easier to get forgiveness than permission. Daughter hates her ex, with very good reason. And of course thinks we should too. But he is our grandson's father and since custody transfers take place at our house we have more reason to be civil to him. Plus Charlie always quite liked the guy and likes to talk to him.
But for now we have heat.
Jo
Christina Websell - 12 Jan 2007 19:38 GMT > 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 [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > 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
sriddles@aol.com - 12 Jan 2007 20:26 GMT > > 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 [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > 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 sriddles@aol.com - 12 Jan 2007 20:28 GMT sridd...@aol.com 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 [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Sherry I did remember to "catch water" this time. We don't even have water when the electricity is off.
Sherry
Stormin Mormon - 13 Jan 2007 13:53 GMT Soda pop bottles can be washed out, filled, and put in the cabinet. Works for me.
I woke up a bit cold this morning. When I went out last night, I set the thermostat for 58. Forgot to reset it when I got home. I'm used to 66 at night.
 Signature Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .
> I did remember to "catch water" this time. We don't even have water > when the electricity is off. > > Sherry Jeanne Hedge - 13 Jan 2007 04:26 GMT >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!) It's not complacency, IMO, just good sense.
Two winters ago we had 3 feet of snow from one storm in southern Indiana. The local authorities (not to mention the local populace) had little-to-no snow removal equipment to deal with that scale of things. This is an area that normally gets maybe 1-2 feet for an entire winter, spread over several snows (2 inches here, 1 inch there, etc). Afterward people complained about slow snow clearance (the city never did plow our street).
But the last really major snowfall we had on that scale was in 1977 (and the one before that was in the early 1960s). So should the city have had all the equipment to deal with something that doesn't happen but once every 20-30 years? To my thinking, they had more pressing things to spend money on.
As for here and your storm, we're luckily not going to get the ice (I really hate ice storms), just lots and lots of rain. I'd say I'd rather have the snow, but then I remember the rule of thumb that 1/10th inch of rain = 1 inch of snow, and remember the forecast of 2-4 inches of rain tonight and tomorrow. 20-40" of snow? I'd rather have the rain!
Jeanne Hedge
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Christina Websell - 13 Jan 2007 19:56 GMT >> > 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 [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > 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. You don't need a propane tank. I have a little calor gas heater that can keep me warm if necessary with bottled gas. My oven is electric, but the top is gas. If all else fails I have my woodburner. I could only heat soup on the top of it but it would keep me alive. I would advise you all to find an alternative power source if you depend on electricity
Stormmee - 13 Jan 2007 20:24 GMT My grandmother always made beans when she heard of bad weather coming, she said that they would stay warm on the wood burner and if they weren't all the way done they would eventually cook up there, she also told me after some of the beans were gone she could chuck in potatoes and go from there, Lee, remembering ... MMS
> >> > 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 [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > I would advise you all to find an alternative power source if you depend on > electricity Stormin Mormon - 14 Jan 2007 00:01 GMT I got a little heater off Ebay. Screws onto a 16 ounce propane bottle, and puts out a little bit of heat. Lot better than no heat at all, for sure. It was about $20, including shipping. Propane bottles about three bucks each, and worth every penny when the heat is off.
Another twenty for a propane camp stove. And a couple more propane bottles. That's well worth the money to be able to cook. Actually, the natural gas is very dependable here, and so the natural gas range comes in very handy.
A soak in a bath tub of hot water sure helps drive the chill away.
 Signature Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .
> > 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. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I would advise you all to find an alternative power source if you depend on > electricity Ted Davis - 12 Jan 2007 20:33 GMT >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 [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >trying to think of a relative who has gas heat and wouldn't mind a >convergence of 1 human and 5 cats. According to the Accuweather radar map, the freezing rain is in the NW corner of our county as of 2:30 PM. Of course, that also shows us getting moderate rain and it's only drizzling.
I live well out in the country, unfortunately, with fifteen cats and an all electric home. I do have a kerosene heater and five gallons of kerosene, but that's not going to help a whole lot.
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Stormin Mormon - 13 Jan 2007 13:55 GMT Freezing rain is the one that really makes me nervous. That's what coats the wires, and pulls down the power grid.
Five gals of kerosene puts you light years ahead of many others. My 11,000 BTU heater runs a galon every 12 hours. So, you'll have a couple days heat. Time to buy more kerosene?
 Signature Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .
> According to the Accuweather radar map, the freezing rain is in the NW > corner of our county as of 2:30 PM. Of course, that also shows us [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > an all electric home. I do have a kerosene heater and five gallons of > kerosene, but that's not going to help a whole lot. Ted Davis - 13 Jan 2007 15:41 GMT >Freezing rain is the one that really makes me nervous. That's >what coats the wires, and pulls down the power grid. > >Five gals of kerosene puts you light years ahead of many others. >My 11,000 BTU heater runs a galon every 12 hours. So, you'll have >a couple days heat. Time to buy more kerosene? When I dug the stuff out of the garage last evening, I found *10* gallons of kerosine - at rated consumption, that's still only 2.5 days. However, it looks like we skated through on the edge with only minor accumulation last night. Power is still on and both satellite services (TV and Internet) still work. The second wave that is now over Tulsa is headed this way though. I think parts of Oklahoma may have gotten the worst of it.
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Pat - 13 Jan 2007 19:50 GMT > it looks like we skated through on the edge with only > minor accumulation last night. Power is still on and both satellite > services (TV and Internet) still work. The second wave that is now > over Tulsa is headed this way though. It's quite cold here but there's very little ice accumulation so far. Springfield has been much worse, according to TV news.
Stormmee - 13 Jan 2007 20:19 GMT My brother lives in Springfield, several of the neighbor's tree branches are on his house, His ex wife's house and his daughter's house are out of power, he still has his, Lee
> > it looks like we skated through on the edge with only > > minor accumulation last night. Power is still on and both satellite [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > It's quite cold here but there's very little ice accumulation so far. > Springfield has been much worse, according to TV news. Stormin Mormon - 14 Jan 2007 00:02 GMT Which state is this? Ohio?
Sorry to hear the power has been cut.
 Signature Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .
> My brother lives in Springfield, several of the neighbor's tree branches are > on his house, His ex wife's house and his daughter's house are out of power, > he still has his, Lee Stormmee - 14 Jan 2007 00:21 GMT No, Missouri, near Pat, My brother and nephew have their power back, x SIL does not, Lee
> Which state is this? Ohio? > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > out of power, > > he still has his, Lee Stormin Mormon - 13 Jan 2007 23:57 GMT Ten is better than five, any day. And most of the need for heat is over night. Daytime, it's warmer and more sun shine. Open the curtains.
I'm glad you are OK.
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> When I dug the stuff out of the garage last evening, I found *10* > gallons of kerosine - at rated consumption, that's still only 2.5 [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > over Tulsa is headed this way though. I think parts of Oklahoma may > have gotten the worst of it. Ted Davis - 14 Jan 2007 00:23 GMT >Ten is better than five, any day. And most of the need for heat >is over night. Daytime, it's warmer and more sun shine. Open the >curtains. > >I'm glad you are OK. What sunshine? - I was taking pictures outside in the middle of the afternoon down to 1/60 second at f/5.6.
Anyway, the lights have flickered a few times, but the power is still up (6:15 PM). During a break in the rain I checked, and the twigs have about 1/4 inch of ice (as of 4:00 PM). The official report at 5:45 from the UMR campus weather site is "Wintery mix - 27 degrees". Going by what I can see in the light of the floodlights by the back door, there may actually be some snow in it (tiny flakes), but it looks mostly like drizzle.
The 6:00 PM report just became available - it says "Light freezing rain". I think I'd rather have snow.
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Ted Davis - 15 Jan 2007 21:55 GMT >Ten is better than five, any day. And most of the need for heat >is over night. Daytime, it's warmer and more sun shine. Open the >curtains. > >I'm glad you are OK. The power failed about 8:15 PM last night. I didn't mess with the heater until this morning - it was still habitable inside. To make a long story short, the kerosene fumes triggered a reaction and eventually I had to shut it off and seek other shelter. It was something like an ashma + anxiety + something else attack, compounded by the Vicodin I'm taking for a toothache.
The cats are fine - I left them plenty of food and water to keep them until at least tomorrow evening. I decided I might as well crash at work - I verified they had power first, of course.
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jmcquown - 12 Jan 2007 21:12 GMT > 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) Nope, sorry. It was so pleasant outside that I went to meet with a job recruiter without even taking a coat. I'm sure that will change over the weekend but for now it's about 60F degrees. Overcast, but not raining and not cold.
> I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're > expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > what I saw when I went to town, that translates into "Go To The > Grocery Store Immediately." I think the whole town was there. LOL This is what I call the rush on "White Food". No, it has nothing to do with ethnicity. But have you ever noticed if there is a threat of snow or ice there's a run on white stuff at the grocery store? Eggs, bread, milk, potatoes. Oh, and toilet paper (of course that's not a food).
> 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 failure purrs heading your way!
I have a fireplace so if I lose power we'll still be comfy. And I have oil lamps and lamp oil so I don't have to worry about batteries, but I *do* have batteries (store them in the fridge, folks!) and flashlights, too.
Jill
Stormin Mormon - 13 Jan 2007 13:58 GMT I love it! So true. Rush on white food....
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> > I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're > > expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > ice there's a run on white stuff at the grocery store? Eggs, bread, milk, > potatoes. Oh, and toilet paper (of course that's not a food). jmcquown - 13 Jan 2007 19:24 GMT > I love it! So true. Rush on white food.... For grins we started a list at the office, what "white food" would people buy in the threat of a snowstorm? It got quite funny... white asparagus, white cheeses, white wine...
It was fun and funny!
Jill
>>> I am just praying that the weather people are wrong, because they're >>> expecting power failures statewide tonight because of ice [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> store? Eggs, bread, milk, potatoes. Oh, and toilet paper (of >> course that's not a food). Stormin Mormon - 13 Jan 2007 23:58 GMT White cheese. White eggs. White chocolate. White fudge.
Hmm. Makes me hungry, whiting this (wink wink).
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> > I love it! So true. Rush on white food.... > > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > >> store? Eggs, bread, milk, potatoes. Oh, and toilet paper (of > >> course that's not a food). Ann - 14 Jan 2007 20:20 GMT Coconut,white rice, white potatoes, cauliflower, marshmallow
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> White cheese. White eggs. White chocolate. White fudge. > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > (of >> >> course that's not a food). Lucy's Mom - 12 Jan 2007 23:21 GMT >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 [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Sherry Actually, it's heading right at us too. Ice Storm Warning!! Luckily, we have two fireplaces and a gas stove so we should be ok if the power does go out. Think we're house-bound for the weekend though. Eric was at work today and I just called him and told him to get his butt home. It was 65 degrees around 4 or so and it's now 37, dropping like a stone and raining to beat the band. Not a good combination!
Wish us luck.... --Kim, Eric and the CRC
CATherine - 13 Jan 2007 01:07 GMT >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 [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Sherry Yesterday and last night we got a bit of freezing fog and a dusting of snow. This morning the temp was zero and the trees were white. The high today was 12. Right now (6pm) the temp is 3. It is supposed to get below zero tonight. And it is to last the weekend. <shiver>
I am glad the wind isn't very strong. But the breeze still feels like ice needles. The cats have been stretched out in front of the wood stove all day. They aren't even interested in the cat tree and pot of grass on the enclosed porch. Of course the door is closed except when Jeff goes out there to get more firewood.
Our power flickered only once today. I hope this storm doesn't cause massive or even little power outages in the freezing rain and ice areas. This deep freeze is no time to be without heat.
-- CATherine
Sam - 13 Jan 2007 04:41 GMT > 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 [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Sherry Sherry, I think we sent ours your way. Ice/snow storm here in the NW day before yesterday PM. 4:30 no snow; 5:30 1.5 inches on the ground. Took me 3.5 *hours* to get home (30 *min* is normal). Snow is still here - low tonight 16F. Starts to warm up tomorrow (highs in the upper 30sF) and continuing the warming trend into next week).
Stay safe and warm.
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sriddles@aol.com - 13 Jan 2007 05:32 GMT > > 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 [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > -- > Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Well, thanks a lot!! :-( We don't have much accumulation, but the roads are very icy. It took DH forever to get home, he has a 40 mile commute. I can't believe how local network TV is just running this in the ground. They pre-empted regular programming on *all three channels* and are showing nothing but weather constantly. The governor declared an emergency for all 77 counties. It honestly doesn't seem that bad to me, not so far anyway. (knock on wood. I may be singing a different tune tomorrow)
Sherry
Marina - 13 Jan 2007 06:09 GMT > 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-failure purrs on the way, definitely.
It's been a strange winter here in Helsinki. Usually, we would have a deep cover of snow this time of year, but the ground has been bare for most of this winter. The temps have stayed around 2-5 C (roughly 35-40 F). On Wednesday, it was so warm and the sun was shining in my eyes, it felt like an early spring day. But the next day it snowed and now we have a thin blanket of snow on the ground. It won't last long, though, because it's back to 0 C again (32 F). A very strange winter. Various spring signs have been reported, like the grass is growing green in many places, trees are beginning to bud, crocuses bloom... This usually happens in March-April-May around here.
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Winnie - 13 Jan 2007 06:20 GMT > Anti-power-failure purrs on the way, definitely. > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ > and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Same here. It felt like spring today. Little snow so far. Some days it even went above 10C. We are supposed to be the 2nd coldest capital in the world, even colder than Moscow. The longest outdoor skating ring is still a canal with water, not ice in it. People are worried about Winterlude in Feb. Workers in ski resorts were layoff.
But tomorrow it is going down to around -15C with the windchill.
Winnie
Stormmee - 13 Jan 2007 07:14 GMT it started raining her this afternoon, so DH went to get cat food and groceries, and I will miss my WW meeting as it is already bending the trees.
We are in central IL and we figure another reason it was good we bought the generator. Also yesterday we bought a ham and DH has roasted it so there will be ham and beans and sandwiches if no power, Lee
> 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 [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Sherry Stormin Mormon - 13 Jan 2007 13:45 GMT Sherry, what state are you?
I'm in NY, which is having a range of weathers. Saturday AM is light rain. Supposed to be more light rain for Sunday, and then changing to winter weather over night to Monday.
I have a lot of compassion for the folks in Denver, who have been burried in snow several times this year.
 Signature Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .
> 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 [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Sherry
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