I bought one a year ago and it's come in handy a few times already. I think the first time was within the first month after we got it so felt like it was money well-spent and very happy I'd finally decided it wasn't something I could put off longer.
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I bought one a year ago and it's come in handy a few times already. I think the first time was within the first month after we got it so felt like it was money well-spent and very happy I'd finally decided it wasn't something I could put off longer.
I have nostalgic memories of blizzards, but the reality is different than the memory, I'm sure!
Neesy
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Thought you might have him out there chopping the wood for the fireplace - sounds romantic!If it turns out as predicted, there won't be any need to leave in the morning as schools will be closed which makes it a work at home day for me. More worried about power outage than actual snow accumulation (18-24" in the forecast) as it's a blizzard warning so the high winds could be a big factor. My partner is busy getting everything set up with the generator; I'll fill up the tub to have water for flushing the toilets; we have coolers to put in the food we'd use more frequently so won't have to use the fridge as often (although we can plug it into the generator, too); we have a gas range so can cook. Not our first rodeo.
Now the local weather has models that predict anywhere from 2/10th of an inch to 18 inches.
C'mon now, really?? They are determined to be right no matter how much comes.
C'mon now, really?? They are determined to be right no matter how much comes.
We don't have a fireplace. We used to use a wood burning furnace but gave that up after a couple of winters as it meant going outside to fill it and realized we're too old to be messing with it; still have 3 cords of now very seasoned wood but no way to use it. We switched to a propane boiler--much easier to deal with although without electricity we're still without heat, hence the generator.
Wouldn't be the first time they'd gotten everyone all hyped up about a blizzard that turns out to be a non-event. I'd love to have this be one of those that blows out to sea before dumping all that snow on us!
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Nice - now you just need that 'box of wine and a recorder guy' - remember him?I have this corner electric one - puts out some heat.
According to the comments, this guy is 'Frankie McDonald - The pride of Nova Scotia. Everyone seems to love him.
Reporting the weather:
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Wow - it's gonna hit an awful lot of places in Maine, eh?
According to the comments, this guy is 'Frankie McDonald - The pride of Nova Scotia. Everyone seems to love him.
Reporting the weather:
"Be prepared the State of Maine - don't be caught in a massive blizzard!
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I wish it would snow here so I could skip work tomorrow!Be safe, Ms. Mod
Are you going to have the ''storm of the century'' out there? Boy, in the news, they only talk about how bad it's going to hit. Reminds me of an SK novel. Creepy!!!! Take care everybody around the coast and New England. New-York might get it very bad. 
And here I am in Alberta not needing to wear me winter coat. Strange days
Well, gee. According to the local news, our storm "underperformed"
We went from road closing, bridge closings, school closings - predict 18".
There is a dusting of snow out there. not even enough for a footprint. arrrrgh.
We went from road closing, bridge closings, school closings - predict 18".
There is a dusting of snow out there. not even enough for a footprint. arrrrgh.
We had snow in Ohio, but not as bad as last year. Plus, I am not driving an HOUR to work and an HOUR back home. I now work at home. Yay! I just started that this week. Don't have to get up and go or send the kids over to before and after school care. Still love my snow tires though. Feel tons better when I drive in snow since I do have to actually leave my house sometimes.
All the hype, and we got nothing, not even a dusting! Kaden was not happy about having school today.
Some of the local places of work cancelled last night, and they could have worked.
Some of the local places of work cancelled last night, and they could have worked.
We have some snow on the ground. It was enough for the school buses to not be able to navigate and schools were closed yesterday. Sending positive vibes and hugs to all in the Northeast. I hope that the storm continues to under perform!
37F/3C heading to low 60's. Repeat of low 30's at night and throw in a freeze too. Much better than snow!
All in the path of the storm-- be safe.
All in the path of the storm-- be safe.
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW YUCKAPOO CRINGE AND SHUDDER.Nice - now you just need that 'box of wine and a recorder guy' - remember him?
Busted. See nothing leaves the internet. It will all come back to haunt you.
In my experience that's how it always goes. If they predicted just flurries that's when I would go to the grocery store and stock up, gas up the car, and do everything I needed to do before the big hit.
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