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freshwest

(53,661 posts)
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 12:44 AM Jan 2014

Northeastern BOGers Take Care!

US north-east braces for first major snow storm of 2014


The US north-east is bracing for a severe storm that is expected to cause havoc with transport schedules

Residents of the north-eastern US have been warned to stay indoors, as the region braces for a storm expected to dump up to 14in (35cm) of snow.

Nearly 2,000 flights have been grounded nationwide as heavy snow fell from Illinois to Michigan in the US Midwest.

New York and New England are expected to see blizzard conditions, with wind gusts of up to 45mph (72 km/h)...

Several inches of snow have already fallen in the US north-east, but the strongest part of the storm is expected on Thursday evening into Friday morning.


Lots of pix at link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25578794

And another report:

Snowpocalypse 2014: Hercules claims first victim as man is crushed to death by 100ft salt pile and meteorologists warn it will get so cold exposed skin will freeze in fifteen minutes

Cities from New York to Washington, D.C. to Boston are being hit by up to 22 inches of snow

Warnings plummeting temperatures and wind chills below zero could freeze exposed skin within 15 minutes

In New York, Long Island Expressway, I-87 South and I-84 were closed at midnight until 5am Friday

Man died outside Philadelphia when 100ft pile of salt fell on him as he prepared it for gritters

Many more details and pix at the link:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2532566/Storm-Hercules-grip-Northeast-Canada-records-temperatures-cold-MARS.html

Nothing to complain about in the Pacific Northwest. Just sending some warm thoughts to you all:




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Northeastern BOGers Take Care! (Original Post) freshwest Jan 2014 OP
thanks for the warm fire....brrrr its cold here... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #1
You're welcome. Please stay indoors and warm if you can... n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #2
I will be fine...basement apartment partially underground... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #3
Glad to hear it. A few years back I was living in a similar place here but the power was out. It was freshwest Jan 2014 #5
That's one of the things I'm thankful for even here in very rural RedNeckLand - IrishAyes Jan 2014 #30
You are one busy lady! Congratulations on keeping all of that going. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #32
Gee, thanks! Perked me right up. I've been feeling like a lazy sluggard lately. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #34
I keep a propane heater I can use if the power goes out.... chillfactor Jan 2014 #11
ah....thats a good point..I need to get one of those VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #38
Baby it's coooooold outside! MADem Jan 2014 #4
It sure is cold! But tell me, do the dogs like it? Mine always did. But shoveling is bad for you! freshwest Jan 2014 #7
They are wimps...too cold even for them. MADem Jan 2014 #9
Aww! They sound like sweeties. I had big dogs who loved eating icicles. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #10
My 4 Newfoundlands would love it newfie11 Jan 2014 #23
Lucky you! Just keep 'em dry, wet puppies aren't much fun in bed! n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #35
Lol they drool but we're used to it. Nt newfie11 Jan 2014 #47
Do they snore, too? I've had big dogs that did that. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #49
Lol yes that too. Nt newfie11 Jan 2014 #52
Hear Hear! Grab a blanket, supplies, and someone you love... NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #6
That is some serious cold they're having. And it's their first this year. Hope it ends soon. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #8
Mahalo for the virtual Fire, freshwest! Cha Jan 2014 #12
Oh, wow, driving in that stuff! Good luck for sis! n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #14
Oh freshwest! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #13
Oh, warming your hands in the hot water after two pairs of gloves - brrrr! freshwest Jan 2014 #16
They closed down tonight at 5. sheshe2 Jan 2014 #19
Deval Patrick, according to link in OP, says entire state gov't. will be shut down Friday. freshwest Jan 2014 #20
If you're referring to our Governor... DonViejo Jan 2014 #26
Sorry, was going to sleep by then. freshwest Jan 2014 #27
Not a problem, freshwest; been there done that too! nt DonViejo Jan 2014 #29
How nice of you to provide a warm crackling fire for us. Marie Marie Jan 2014 #15
You're welcome. Stay home if you can. Look rough from the news. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #17
Wow.. just saw ths Tweet on TOD, fresh! Cha Jan 2014 #18
Yep. Check the OP links... There is a lot going on. Hoping for the best for all there. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #21
Thanks! Cha Jan 2014 #22
Hello & thank you from Winthrop, Maine! MarianJack Jan 2014 #24
You're welcome! Stay warm! And that cat is my way of saying enough is enough: freshwest Jan 2014 #33
Thank you freshwest! treestar Jan 2014 #25
Oh, noes! Good luck braving the chill and the roads! n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #36
It's just so cold JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #28
We only got down to 15 below last night, and we might hit a high of 6 above today. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #31
My mom is trapped here JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #39
My mom is trapped here JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #40
And you didn't save any for me? WELL !!!!! IrishAyes Jan 2014 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Jan 2014 #37
I made it through the day! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #41
Glad you made it back home safe. Sorry aboui the delay. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #43
No problem, freshwest. sheshe2 Jan 2014 #45
My kitchen stove arrived, though! After using hot plates and toaster ovens for 8 years, IrishAyes Jan 2014 #44
A real stove after so many years! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #46
Spring is wonderful. So's autumn. Summer's hell. But at least I'll have more shade IrishAyes Jan 2014 #51
Good! Is it propane, natural gas or electic? I wish I'd been able to keep this one longer: freshwest Jan 2014 #48
What a gorgeous range! I'm jealous. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #50
 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
3. I will be fine...basement apartment partially underground...
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 12:51 AM
Jan 2014

got enough food...long as the power stays on I am good.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
5. Glad to hear it. A few years back I was living in a similar place here but the power was out. It was
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 12:56 AM
Jan 2014

just getting miserable. The winter gales had taken out of lot of lines. I did what most people did, hit the shopping strip stores and stayed warm in my vehicle and the stores.

Since it was right before Xmas, it was somewhat enjoyable. Sort of one mass party of people who would have been home at night otherwise. I had to charge up my cellphone in the vehicle, and was I ever glad when the power came back on.

I live in a place now where the power is restored very quickly and most of it is underground. Still, things happen.

Best wishes to you.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
30. That's one of the things I'm thankful for even here in very rural RedNeckLand -
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 11:32 AM
Jan 2014

underground utilities and I guess because this little bump in the road town is the county seat, we have our own power plant. County hospital too. If power goes off, it's never for very long, and I've made sure my heat doesn't rely on electric ignition.

But I've been hearing on the news that much of the country's experiencing the harshest winter in 20-30 years, some places even the last 50 years - and some of those records are expected to fall. So even though the exit pipe on my washing machine presently has an ice plug in the trap, things could be a lot worse. Wish me luck getting it flowing again, though, or I'll be out of clean clothes before long. My friend down the street said bring a load down to her house if I need to, although of course I prefer to do it at home.

Well, best of everything to everyone now and later. At the moment I have to shovel a path to the house so the deliveryman can bring in my new kitchen range today. I'll keep telling myself it's worth it.

chillfactor

(7,566 posts)
11. I keep a propane heater I can use if the power goes out....
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 01:15 AM
Jan 2014

my puppy and I stay toasty warm....and my stove is propane so I can still cook!

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
38. ah....thats a good point..I need to get one of those
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 01:42 PM
Jan 2014

I do have an empty propane bottle connected to my grill I never use!

MADem

(135,425 posts)
4. Baby it's coooooold outside!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 12:55 AM
Jan 2014

I've been out with the dawgs for minutes at a time and it is frigid...and snowing like a basstid.

Hard to know how much is "blowing" snow and how much is "falling" stuff....but it's gonna have to be shovelled eventually.

UGH! Times like this I wish I was a snowbird...or had a trip planned. This would have been the storm to miss!

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
7. It sure is cold! But tell me, do the dogs like it? Mine always did. But shoveling is bad for you!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 01:00 AM
Jan 2014
Stay inside and keep those doggies close to warm you up. Good luck all of youse!

MADem

(135,425 posts)
9. They are wimps...too cold even for them.
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 01:05 AM
Jan 2014

They are terriers and they are wearing their fuzzy "vests" (thick harnesses that cover their chests and neck). I think I will actually break out the dog "winter clothing" tomorrow--they have "parkas" that we use on trips to Northern Maine, but it's never been so cold down this way that we've bothered with them down here. They've got stubby legs and the snow is deeper than they are--I have to shovel to clear the little shits (hee hee) a path!

newfie11

(8,159 posts)
23. My 4 Newfoundlands would love it
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 04:02 AM
Jan 2014

And if the power goes out their big enough to snuggle up to unless their wet

Cha

(295,926 posts)
12. Mahalo for the virtual Fire, freshwest!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 01:18 AM
Jan 2014

It feels good even here on Kaua'i .. it rained on and off today and I was out in it a bit without an umbrella!

On No! My sister had to drive back from NYC to the Adirondacks today! Her car had needed fixing and she had to have it repaired in the City. Maybe she waited a day or not.. she had to be back to school.

Here's to every traveler getting to their destinations SAVE And SOUND!

Thank you, fresh!

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
13. Oh freshwest!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 01:30 AM
Jan 2014

Thanks for that fire! I feel better already. I have some heat on, but I am still cold!

Snowed last night and all day here. Shoveled twice, yet not much accumulation. The rest is suppose to come tonight. I just looked we are at 0% right now.

I had two pairs of gloves on and still had to run my hands under warm water when I came in.

Thank you... for caring~

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
16. Oh, warming your hands in the hot water after two pairs of gloves - brrrr!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 01:41 AM
Jan 2014

Hope they close things down tomorrow so you can get your package, Until then, be safe and stay warm!






sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
19. They closed down tonight at 5.
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 02:19 AM
Jan 2014

Moved our opening to 10... not snowing here now. Just looked at the forecast...we might not get anymore snow. However, it will be a -6 and with wind a -16. Yikes!

More fire!





LOL~ gotta sleep.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
20. Deval Patrick, according to link in OP, says entire state gov't. will be shut down Friday.
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 02:47 AM
Jan 2014

Last edited Fri Jan 3, 2014, 11:16 AM - Edit history (1)

It would seem you would get the day off?

Anyway, get some rest and be careful.

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
15. How nice of you to provide a warm crackling fire for us.
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 01:40 AM
Jan 2014

I live in Eastern PA - cold and snowing here but we are going to fare better than those north of us. Shoveled twice and I figure it was good exercise and a great calorie burner. Now I can relax by your fire and shovel the rest tomorrow.

Cha

(295,926 posts)
18. Wow.. just saw ths Tweet on TOD, fresh!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 02:16 AM
Jan 2014

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IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
31. We only got down to 15 below last night, and we might hit a high of 6 above today.
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 12:23 PM
Jan 2014

The chows loved this kind of weather, but the 2 smaller dogs, a smooth coat JRT and a pom/mini beagle cross, rush out and back in within minutes! Every hour or so. I don't think they have to pee that much, but they run around the house a couple times to burn off excess energy. Although I had to shovel a path to the porch for my stove delivery this afternoon, I don't go out in these temps any oftener or longer than necessary.

This is grilled cheese and tomato soup lunch weather!

JustAnotherGen

(31,683 posts)
39. My mom is trapped here
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 03:35 PM
Jan 2014

I guess 90 is closed (she lives up in Rochester NY) - so since I have "company" I made a big pot of potato leek soup and garlic bread!

JustAnotherGen

(31,683 posts)
40. My mom is trapped here
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 03:49 PM
Jan 2014

I guess 90 is closed (she lives up in Rochester NY) - so since I have "company" I made a big pot of potato leek soup and garlic bread!

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
42. And you didn't save any for me? WELL !!!!!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 08:14 PM
Jan 2014

Fair's fair, I guess. I ate all the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich.

Hope your mom's ok. Late this afternoon I drove a neighbor friend (who's even older than I) to grocery shop since she doesn't need to be driving at all, really; especially not in the snow. We've got another storm headed our way. I don't have a car so I'm happy enough to drive for her. We sort of fit together.

Response to JustAnotherGen (Reply #28)

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
41. I made it through the day!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 07:18 PM
Jan 2014

I went out to start my car this morning, I didn't think it would be too much snow. All I could see out of my frosty door was my first couple of steps and they were clear. Imagine my surprise when I had to slog through at least 6 more inches of snow. I had to go across a large parking area to the far side of my landlords house. I had only worn my short boots!

However my car started and I moved it closer to my house to warm, then had to change out of my wet pants and boots.

It's only 8 degrees right now....very cold tonight. Glad to be home.

I am warming up in front of your fire. Thanks freshwest.

PS, no deliveries today, probably the weather~



sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
45. No problem, freshwest.
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 08:37 PM
Jan 2014

My car is now at the bottom of my stairs....so no slogging tomorrow. Then I can park at the garage at work. My sweet neighbor downstairs was shoveling part of my walkway this morning. I only had to do the stairs.

When I came home, he had also cleared what the plow had pushed back in. Sweet!



I am toasty now. Thanks freshwest~

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
44. My kitchen stove arrived, though! After using hot plates and toaster ovens for 8 years,
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 08:22 PM
Jan 2014

I feel rich! Always wanted to restore my 1920 gas range - beautiful thing - but it would've cost more than the new Frigidaire to make safely operational. So now I have one stunning plant stand, cornflower yellow and dark green with brass accents. Looks good on my front porch but it will look even better covered with potted plants this spring. I enclosed the porch with 1" white lattice, so nobody else has to look at it if they don't want to. I like the privacy and the warm weather breezes.

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
46. A real stove after so many years!
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 08:43 PM
Jan 2014

That is wonderful, Irish!

I love the sounds of your new plant stand...she must look awesome on your porch.

As for the warm weather breezes, wow! It will be wonderful for us all when they arrive.

I yearn for Spring!

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
51. Spring is wonderful. So's autumn. Summer's hell. But at least I'll have more shade
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 09:16 PM
Jan 2014

while waiting for the new trees to get bigger, and I can put a fan out there. Sit and read and drink my coffee, maybe take the Chrome tablet out there too. Laptop's old and too heavy for packing around.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
48. Good! Is it propane, natural gas or electic? I wish I'd been able to keep this one longer:
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 08:56 PM
Jan 2014


My dad loved 1930s stuff. This picture of our gas range doesn't have all that the one he found, because it also had a long flourescent light in the back, built in. We turned it on before going to bed and it lit the kitchen for those late night snacks.

It had a built-in crockpot on the back left side, a griddle in the middle, the two drawers on the bottom, but the one on the right was a broiler drawer. The oven was on the right, with a warming oven (and the crockpot) on the left.

It was all chrome on the top, and had a few more chrome accents than the picture does. It had 6 standing pilot lights on all the time. Natural gas was cheap back then.

I remember him getting up at night to cook snacks that my step-mother didn't think were fit to eat, so she never made them.

Like a pot of pinto beans and some yellow corn bread (no sugar) or some sauerkraut and polish sausage. He cooked the beans and the sauerkraut with a Mirror steamer that scared me half to death.

He also taught me to baste an egg and to make 'S.O.S.' as he called it, that strange entree of dried beef slices, toast and a white sauce. They gave it to them in the service in WW2.

Did they set it up for you?

I'm so glad you got an upgrade, it will be so much easier and I bet it will warm the house, too.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
50. What a gorgeous range! I'm jealous.
Fri Jan 3, 2014, 09:11 PM
Jan 2014

No, this new one is electric because that's what was here before. Otherwise I'd have been out a huge expense to route another propane line. But it's okay, and it's a big one; looks good for a modern piece. Nothing's as pretty as the earlier designs, though. If money were no object, I'd buy out Elmira Stove Works in Canada - they make very expensive reproductions of antique appliances, including chromed-out pot belly stoves and kitchen stoves, refrigerators, you name it - for almost what my house cost.

Since I no longer cook for a lot of people, it makes no practical sense to have spent anything on a new stove, but for some reason I was just tired of the hot plate and toaster oven. This makes me feel more 'settled' somehow. Go figure.

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