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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 8:23 pm
Ice storms are so treacherous. Beautiful but scary. I hope all of you in the way of those storms has a way to stay warm and fed. Well, we got a mist. Just enough to make the dust muddy on the windshield. Present temp 51º and will rise to around 59º by morning, then go all the way up to around 80º! This is crazy. Juju, it must have been picture worthy to see that bank of clouds along the coastline. Hope you were in the sunny part!
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Stacey718995
Member
07-06-2007
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 8:46 pm
KC area here, they just called schools for tomorrow and it is gorgeous to look outside but glad I don't have to be out in it. I am a teacher so I am happy about the no work tomorrow, I can not lie!
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Spygirl
Board Administrator
04-23-2001
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 8:48 pm
We are freezing up as we speak and hopefully will not lose power. Our house is fed by an underground substation, so we should be in the clear. <crossing fingers>
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 8:55 pm
Hope everybody comes through tonight's storms okay. Have been reading online, and it looks just awful for the middle of the country.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 8:59 pm
I can't believe I want to move from California to the Midwest...I must be crazy I hope everyone will make it through the storms this season
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 10:29 pm
Good thoughts for those in the way of the storms tonight. Stay warm. Stay safe.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Monday, December 10, 2007 - 11:00 pm
My prayers are for all in these horrible storms...I am afraid we are all in for a hard winter. Unless you are on a beach in Texas! I envy you and wish I was there.
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Racsan
Member
04-09-2004
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 7:14 am
I too am without power. It is freezing! Laptop battery power is depleting so that's it for now. If all you have is laptop power how are you getting a wireless signal? I'd like to know so I can get mine set up that way.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 8:55 am
Thinking of all of our members in this horrible storm path, and pray that you who are without power are all able to find a comfortable way to keep warm and nourished.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 9:59 am
Racsan...maybe it's dial-up.
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Ducky
Member
08-27-2000
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 4:40 pm
Have satellite here in Kansas and internet keeps coming and going this is the first time I have been on the computer all day.Went and took some pictures of the yard. Lost some of are christmas lights due to the ice. Hope everyone is staying warm and has enough supplies to get though this ice storm thoughts are with you all. Tree in front yard split into. Poor pIne tree behind it just a leaning over.
Tree to the side of the house
Trees across the street
Willow tree by pond in back yard
Another willow tree and the ducks
Tree by the garden

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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 4:47 pm
Ducky those are powerful pix! Glad you are able to contact us. Stay warm. Hugs!
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Racsan
Member
04-09-2004
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 5:31 pm
Racsan...maybe it's dial-up. DUH I'm so stupid! Thanks Beekindpleez I never even thought of dial up!
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 5:33 pm
You're not stupid. Just overlooked the obvious...or forgot there still IS dial-up. lol My goodness, Ducky. Stay safe.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 6:05 pm
Hope it's over soon, Ducky.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 9:03 pm
Been through those ice storms and know what it's like. Ice is so heavy. Luckily most of the branches of your trees are just bowing, Ducky. Take care!

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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 4:54 am
poor trees. I've seen research which indicates plants feel pain. those trees look like they are really hurting!! We dont get ice storms here but often the snow is slushy wet slop which clinges to everything sort of like Ice. I've seen pictures from back East where the Hydro lines on the telephone polls are circled with inches of ice. Must be incredibly heavy.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 1:44 pm
I'm happy I'm where I am at the moment, but hope things get better for everyone in these storms!!
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 1:46 pm
tomorrow afternoon/night between 4 and 6 inches of snow and then a big storm over the weekend
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 2:25 pm
I must live near Dfennessey...
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 2:43 pm
I am in Massachusetts Prioner
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 5:39 pm
My dad and brother have been w/o power for 36+ hours now. Last word might be up to a week w/o it.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 6:08 pm
The predicted ice storm fizzled out before it got to Maine. We got a few more inches of snow overnight. I hope everyone affected has their power back by now, or very soon!
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 7:49 pm
Ah, I'm in PA, so we'll get those storms a few hours before you. I'll let you know how it goes...
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:00 am
i just thought of something that I wish to pass on. It is worth calling and actually talking to someone at your hydro office. If you are rural, it is very possible that you are being purposefully being kept in the dark so a town or city can be fully powered. I knew someone here locally who's dad worked for the city. We used to lose power on the Island regularly, sometimes for days on end even when the weather cleared up and there seemed to be no reason. I was complaining at school and found out the the power is rerouted to Cities first then when repairs are done, the rural areas get power back. Just saying it might be worth talking to a person...instead of just listenign to the recorded message OR reading online site. There is often a false feeling by authorities that the Rural areas are "okay" with loss of power as they are MORE prepared than city folk. Your power people wont know your hardships if no one is spoken to. Just trying to help 
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