Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:40 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
Last update to my storm pictures.... (Noon 2/10/13)Last edited Sun Feb 10, 2013, 12:55 PM - Edit history (10)
For those folks who wonder what the big deal is about a little snow, I will explain. It's not that we can't handle it, it's that we don't get this kind of snow so much anymore.
When I was a girl we had lots of snow in the winter here on the Maine coast. And the old folks would tell us, "You think this is a lot of snow and cold? My grandparents took the sleigh/car across the harbor to visit relatives when I was a boy." My husband used to wear his snowsuit under his Halloween costume and climb over drifts to visit houses back when he lived up north. But my own kids, they've seen my pansies still growing in November and December a couple of years back. The weather is just different now, so having snow like this brings back memories. (And besides, we're running a precipitation deficit and have been for several months, so getting some good snow matters.  )
Update: Well we finally look like winter should look! (Although the snowbanks aren't nearly as impressive as when I went to college in the mountains. I have fond memories of April sunbathing next to 15 and 20 footers!) Video of the storm, and my husband taking measurements of the snow. (Updated at 2:40pm) 7:30am 
Noon: 46 inches by the door, in the backyard 25 inches. 
5:00pm and the drift at the door is now 52 inches. 
Here's the cars this morning at 7:30 or so: 
Noon 
Cars at 5:00pm, and it's still snowing. 
Cars at 11:00am the day after. Can't see the boulders lining the driveway now, and I gotta remember to tell the kids to stay off the snowbanks on the far left. My poor roses are under there! LOL 
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Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:42 AM
BainsBane (52,854 posts)
1. Is your heat electric?
Response to BainsBane (Reply #1)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:46 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
3. Propane heated radiators. :^)
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #3)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:47 AM
BainsBane (52,854 posts)
4. so an electric outage shouldn't effect that
Response to BainsBane (Reply #4)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:49 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
6. Unfortunately it will. The boiler is electric start, and so is the pump. :^(
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #6)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:51 AM
BainsBane (52,854 posts)
7. well I'm glad you haven't lost electricity yet
Response to BainsBane (Reply #7)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:53 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
9. I grew up on an island, so am used to the power going out at the drop of a hat. But we
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had a wood stove back then, and I think that's why I feel uneasy without one now.
(The island was connected to the mainland by a bridge, so it's not as romantic as it sounds. But it was an island nonetheless. ) |
Response to BainsBane (Reply #7)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:58 AM
27. If my power went out, my forced air, natural gas furnace would be pretty useless
Response to MNBrewer (Reply #27)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 01:45 PM
BainsBane (52,854 posts)
42. have you ever seen power go out
Response to BainsBane (Reply #42)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 02:14 PM
48. Nope. mostly during summer thunderstorms
Response to BainsBane (Reply #51)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:41 PM
60. will be interesting to see what we get tomorrow
Response to MNBrewer (Reply #60)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 04:16 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
62. You are in line for the next storm, yes? Stay safe and warm :D
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #62)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:31 PM
81. No, we have a different storm coming.
Response to MNBrewer (Reply #81)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:40 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
82. I hate storms that do that. That would definitely shut down our power. :-(
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #82)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:47 PM
84. Right now it's over in South Dakota and Nebraska
Response to MNBrewer (Reply #84)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 10:10 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
93. Heheh :-)
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:43 AM
2. Do you have a woodstove for heat? Or a generator?
Response to peacebird (Reply #2)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:48 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
5. No to both, and I wish the answer was opposite. :^( Do have a little propane heater like
Response to dipsydoodle (Reply #8)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:54 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
10. Thanks! You can see by the little propane tank out back (not sure why we left it there, lol) how
Response to MadHound (Reply #11)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 09:08 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
13. I have teen sons and I think they can be helping out with the job! :^)
Response to MadHound (Reply #19)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:03 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
23. The cookies'll hafta wait. Don't want the power to go out halfway through. LOL
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:59 AM
12. It's supposed to be near 80 today...
I do NOT miss the snow, not even a little. People here in Sarasota,FL start dropping in the streets when the temps get to 60... Stay warm and don't over do the shoveling. |
Response to greytdemocrat (Reply #12)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 09:09 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
14. Go to the beach for me! LOL
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 09:44 AM
15. In the top photo it looks like the screen-door was pushed off to the left ...
Response to 66 dmhlt (Reply #15)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 09:54 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
16. Yeah, it's like that because we keep the compost bucket just off to the
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right of the door. Now with the ice in the track can't move it anymore to close it anyway.
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Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 09:59 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
17. Kick for adding video. :^)
Response to southernyankeebelle (Reply #18)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 10:35 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
20. Unfortunately winter doesn't really end here until April. :^(
Response to southernyankeebelle (Reply #21)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 10:45 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
22. Snow isn't too bad. It's the ice I hate, and the worry of slipping. But the other seasons still
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make up for it for me. Can't beat living in Maine.
(Reasons why here: http://www.thelestergalleryllc.com/terrell-lester/index.html ) |
Response to southernyankeebelle (Reply #24)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:09 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
32. It really is. :^)
Response to Gormy Cuss (Reply #45)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 02:11 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
46. Heheh. I wish I was one of those people who loved doing winter activities, but I'm just
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too out of shape for snowshoeing and skiing, and sledding and ice fishing don't really do much for me.
But I am hanging on to the dream of planting some new flowers in my garden just 4 months from now!  |
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:36 AM
kag (4,046 posts)
25. I'm jealous!!!
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Here in Colorado we're in the middle of a nasty drought.
I live in the mountains and we've had our share of 2'-3' snowstorms. The biggest one ever was in 2002 when we got a "perfect storm" that dumped over five feet of snow with a few seven-foot drifts. We were snowed in for a week. We could use a big storm to get the snowpack up, so...I'm jealous
I hope you don't lose power. Stay safe and warm. |
Response to kag (Reply #25)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:07 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
30. We're running a precipitation deficit here too. Also, the weather patterns have
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changed since I was a kid. This was the standard winter snow I grew up with, but my kids have grown up to see the pansies still growing in November and December some years.
Thanks for the well-wishes.  |
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:54 AM
26. Guess you are not using the patio for awhile
Response to liberal N proud (Reply #26)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:07 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
31. Nope, but I am longing to sit out there in the warm weather and listen to
Response to xtraxritical (Reply #28)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:04 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
29. Yes, wowee. We haven't had good snow in a while, and have had a deficit in
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precipitation for months and months.
The kids are looking forward to finally having something to play in. |
Response to xtraxritical (Reply #78)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 07:24 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
79. Thanks! Looking forward to watching the kids snowtubing tomorrow. :-)
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:09 PM
33. Thanks. I've always wondered what a Nah'-Eastah looked like
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Response to slackmaster (Reply #33)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:11 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
34. It looks white, mostly. :^)
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #34)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 06:12 PM
75. LOL at your reply!
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Love the video and pics! Thanks for sharing
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Response to retrogal (Reply #75)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 06:14 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
76. :^D Glad you are enjoying them! I will save them for my future great grandkids, who may
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #76)
Sun Feb 10, 2013, 03:39 AM
111. Hopefully snow will still be around...
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It will be awhile before I have great grandchildren as my grandchildren are still young. Hoping they will be able to enjoy the 4 seasons and appreciate what nature has to offer as far as the beauty of it all
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Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:17 PM
35. Your video reminded me...
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of photographs and video I have taken during hurricanes or the approach of one. The trees flail like that and bursts of rain will come down, similar to the way the snow did in your video. There is something fascinating about watching weather, especially really extreme weather like wind and rain that is out of the norm for your area! We watch as long as we can out our front door and through the bay window in our kitchen. We have to force ourselves to stay away from the windows when the storm is raging. During Hurricane Ivan, we got up in the middle of the night (during the height of the storm) to check on things. We saw a tree down in the front yard as we peered out the windows ... didn't DARE open the door to look. While I was standing there with my hands on the window cupped so I could see out, I felt a huge blast of wind hit the window and the glass part sort of flexed...not the glass but the whole section of glass in the window framing.....and I figured that it was good time to step away from the window.
 
Hope you are safe and that your heater continues to keep you warm and toasty. After a hurricane, staying warm and toasty is not the problem.  |
Response to Grammy23 (Reply #35)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:20 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
37. We've had a few remnants of hurricanes come up the
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Maine coast in my lifetime, but nothing like what the south has to deal with. My cousins in Florida have had to put up with some nasty ones.
I agree that the weather is fascinating, but I like watching it from the safety of my own home, either through the window or on the TV. I love watching programs about storm chasing, and wonder at the bravery of the people who go out and do that stuff!  |
Response to Grammy23 (Reply #35)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 01:13 PM
41. The most beautiful bad weather to watch is a Pacific storm. When I can get to one, I love
Response to bluestate10 (Reply #41)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 01:46 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
43. You mean like wave watching?
Response to bluestate10 (Reply #41)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:50 PM
87. I love them too, the wind howling and the rain or snow on the windows - so grateful to be inside!
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:17 PM
NutmegYankee (15,934 posts)
36. Where are you?
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #36)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:23 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
38. We're in the middle of the coast of Maine. Not sure how much we have now, but the little
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #38)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:54 PM
NutmegYankee (15,934 posts)
39. I have a snow blower, but I'm not sure how it's going to handle this. nt
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #39)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:55 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
40. Yeah, I can imagine it might be a problem. :^(
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #40)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:12 PM
NutmegYankee (15,934 posts)
52. The simple answer - it doesn't.
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #52)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:14 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
53. Crap! :^(
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #53)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:17 PM
NutmegYankee (15,934 posts)
55. It wasn't working well before hand anyway. The snow is 1.5 feet higher than the front end.
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #55)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:19 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
57. Are you stuck with removing it by shovel or can you call someone in to help you out?
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #57)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:22 PM
NutmegYankee (15,934 posts)
58. Probably gonna have to shovel it all.
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #58)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:31 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
59. Dang. :^( Take it easy. That's gonna be a rough job.
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 01:52 PM
Catherine Vincent (34,454 posts)
44. Wow. Thanks for the pics (and video)
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I can't imagine looking out my door or window and seeing all that snow. What a beautiful scene. I wouldn't want to be in it but it's nice to look at.
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Response to Catherine Vincent (Reply #44)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 02:12 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
47. It is very pretty, actually, especially when the wind dies down. I like to
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watch the snow drifting past the bay window.
Yesterday we had "snowshine." That was really nice to watch. |
Response to jpak (Reply #49)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:14 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
54. Thanks. :^) I am updating the video with snow measurements in a bit. Do you have any pics from over
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #54)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 04:52 PM
64. On my phone camera - but I don't have the cord to download it on my laptop :(
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All my snow blew away - roof and driveway are clear.
Skiing tomorrow! |
Response to jpak (Reply #64)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 04:57 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
65. Wow, it blew away? LOL Happy skiing! What slopes are you hitting?
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Reply #65)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 05:05 PM
68. It's an old farmhouse and they built it in the right direction.
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I left my garage (barn) door open - not a flake inside.
The guy that built the place was genius. Going to Black Mountain in Mexico. $15 all day adult ticket - and no lift lines. woo hoo! |
Response to jpak (Reply #68)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 05:17 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
69. Nice! I'm not a skier, but I used to live out in Farmington. Lots of lovely little
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mountains out that way.
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Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 02:19 PM
50. I miss how cool snow can look when it's piled up against a storm door.
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Stay warm!
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Response to ScreamingMeemie (Reply #50)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:19 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
56. Thanks! We are nice and toasty and enjoying the snow from in here. (Well, mostly. I am working
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:42 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
61. Updated the video to show my husband measuring the snow. :^)
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Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 04:35 PM
MuseRider (33,859 posts)
63. Impressive!
Response to MuseRider (Reply #63)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 05:01 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
66. We've been comfy, thanks! :-) I can't even imagine caterpillars right now. LOL
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 05:02 PM
67. That's some kind of snow angel!
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Response to joshcryer (Reply #67)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 05:19 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
70. I was sure impressed! LOL
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 05:35 PM
Generic Other (28,975 posts)
71. Loved the video
Response to Generic Other (Reply #71)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 06:08 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
73. Thanks! I want to see the Weather crew make snow angels! :^)
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 05:58 PM
72. I live here in Maine also
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It really is no big deal. Grew up in Iowa and lived in that area 45 years...those were real blizzards out there. This is actually more like Massholes trying to drive in their usual manner only in snow. We amuse ourselves up here by watching them on their way to the ski resorts.
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Response to DemocracyInaction (Reply #72)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 06:10 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
74. Yeah, it's just a snowstorm. But like I said, they are getting rarer the older I get. :)
Response to JDPriestly (Reply #77)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:10 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
95. Thanks for checking them out. :^)
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 07:34 PM
80. I'm looking to see if I can find Jack Nicholson in any of those pics
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:44 PM
83. Nice!
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I love snowstorms like this.
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Response to Blue_In_AK (Reply #83)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:11 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
97. Yeah, as long as the power stays on I love them too. :^)
Response to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #85)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:12 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
98. We've definitely had worse, but still couldn't stay out for very long today.
Response to one_voice (Reply #86)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:13 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
99. Thanks, and you're welcome. I am going to take another picture in the morning to see if
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the snow has piled up or been blown away.
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Response to Demo_Chris (Reply #88)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:13 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
100. To be honest, I miss shorts weather. :^(
Response to Fire Walk With Me (Reply #89)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:14 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
101. Will do!
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Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:51 PM
90. Great pix. I was in MA in '78. It's 70 in Palm Beach tonight...
Response to XRubicon (Reply #90)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:15 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
102. Thanks. :^) I am guessing you don't miss this kind of weather. LOL
Response to Demo_Chris (Reply #91)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:19 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
105. Answers:
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1 & 2) Shift it out of the way with plows and shovels. I have a feeling there is going to be a huge pile of it in my garden, just ahead of the cars.
3 & 4) Not worried about the glass in the doors at this point or the roof, but when we lived in a trailer hubby would have to go out and rake the roof off to keep it from caving in. This is a pretty good amount of snow for here from one storm, but my cousins in Colorado have seen far worse.
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Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:59 PM
92. Thanks so much for sharing your woodland home with us in all seasons!
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Watching your husband work his way across the lawn reminds me of climbing up snow covered mountains in CA. Only those were chest deep. It takes a lof of energy to fight your way through it. He's a funny guy and you did an excellent job on the video!
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Response to freshwest (Reply #92)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:21 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
106. Chest deep on him would be shoulder deep on me. Yikes! I am letting him break the first
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 10:17 PM
orleans (33,221 posts)
94. wow-thanks for the pics & the video
Response to orleans (Reply #94)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:22 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
107. Thank you for having a look and for the well-wishes. :^D I think it's going to be a while before
Response to limpyhobbler (Reply #103)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:22 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
108. Thanks! So far so good. :^)
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:18 PM
Renew Deal (81,391 posts)
104. I hope you find that propane tank
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Response to Renew Deal (Reply #104)
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 11:23 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
109. At least I have pics of where it was. :^D I am sure the snow will come down quite a bit before
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sun Feb 10, 2013, 12:49 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
112. One last pic added. :^)
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sun Feb 10, 2013, 12:56 PM
MerryBlooms (11,497 posts)
113. So glad you and yours are A-OK. Did the kittens enjoy watching the snow fall?
Response to MerryBlooms (Reply #113)
Sun Feb 10, 2013, 12:59 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
114. They tried to get a few snowflakes, but mostly they seem confused as to what happened to
Response to GreenPartyVoter (Original post)
Sun Feb 10, 2013, 01:04 PM
115. My heart (DU) went out to you, GPV!
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It's the least I could do. Three years ago, we had it up to the 24 inch, with drifts unexpected for the SW of PA.
Thank you for sharing, and take care with the shoveling, cold upper body work can be hard, you no doubt know already.  |
Response to MrMickeysMom (Reply #115)
Sun Feb 10, 2013, 01:06 PM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
116. Aw, thanks! Actually, my hubby did the shoveling work because he was worried about
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me not being able to handle it. He is such an awesome guy!
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