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freshwest

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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.

Northeastern BOGers Take Care! [View all] 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
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