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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 5:08 am
Even though we've had nary a flake yet, they closed the college already. "I don't have to go to school today, I don't have to go to school today!" You should have seen the lines at Michael's last night as everyone got their craft supplies to hunker down for the storm. I stopped at the local dairy for milk (and bread from the bakery) instead of the grocery store.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 7:16 am
I did stop at the store last night to get milk, I was suprised it was not to bad in there. They are saying we are going to get 6 to 10 inches in about 6 hours.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 8:22 am
After almost 40 hours of no power my dad and brother's was finally restored. They still have to call an electrician to reattach the meter but they are waiting until either the ice melts on the neighbor's tree or the remaining branches fall down. 5 minutes after their power was restored ours went out. Only lasted 1 1/2 hours.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 10:54 am
I feel so bad. My bff and family went 3 days without power. They live in Tulsa, Ok. She called me last night and said some of the people there may not get power back until after Christmas!! They did borrow a generator but said it cost $60/day to run, luckily the power came on the day after they borrowed it. Told dh that we should invest in a generator.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:52 am
it is snowing now and we are getting 10 inches in six hours. Looks like we are having a white christmas
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 12:27 pm
Wow, you are all getting some mighty wild weather. I still am looking at black tops in our fields..I want some more snow for the look of it, as it cleans everything up and for the kids so that when they get out of school for the break they will have something to play in.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:14 pm
Skootz, maybe its heading your way since we are getting snow today. Its been coming down pretty constant since about 8am so we have several inches. Its supposed to keep it up until 8PM. I'm so glad I went to the grocery store yesterday.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:25 pm
How do you keep warm when there is no power for 40 hours and all you have is 1 space heater run on a generator?

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Kiersten_love
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 2:31 pm
Its bad here, we have about 5 inches of snow, but now for the last couple of hours we are being pummeled with freezing rain and hail. So much ice everywhere, and its not going to let up until after 7PM tonight. Then of course we are also getting that other storm for the weekend. Geez I really don't like it when it gets like this here so early in the year, but it is pretty to look at though.
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Kiersten_love
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 2:36 pm
Serate, that is so precious, glad they are keeping each other warm. 
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 2:41 pm
Ahhhh Serate! Now that's a very smart dog and cat! 
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 2:43 pm
I love the picture Serate! They are curled in there so tight....thanks for the picture and the warm fuzzy feeling. I was still sick to my stomach this morning after that pigs being tortured story on Fox. Please everyone do not buy Smithfield products and if possible cut out pork.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 3:00 pm
Serate, what a pic! Everyone please stay SAFE and WARM!!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 4:38 pm
Have I mentioned lately how much I hate winter? It's just too danged cold!!
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Tanzanite
Member
06-28-2005
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 8:25 pm
I was without power from the worst ice storm in Oklahoma history for about 109.5 hours. No power for heat nor cooking. kept warm by tiny tealight candles and sleeping under my fur coat. Cooked soup by tealight candles beneath the stovetop burners. It was an experience that I never want to endure again. Temperatures still hover around freezing now. We are expecting the next round of severe winter storms to start around midnight. They forecast this to be only snow, no ice, this time, however could be up to 6 inches or so of snow, and over 150,000 people are still without power in Tulsa. Service restorers may be hampered in ther efforts to restore power by the severe weather. I am so grateful to have my power on again! I sure hope that the power stays on thru this impending danger. Pray with me for the people who are still left in the dark and cold.
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Tanzanite
Member
06-28-2005
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 8:38 pm
Thanks to everyone who offerred prayers and good wishes for warmth and safety. It really made a difference.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 10:44 pm
Lots of prayers and positive thoughts for all of you dealing with the severe winter weather and especially for those who are or have lost power! We've had freezing temps the last couple nights and mornings here and I can't imagine going through that with no power or heat. On a lighter note, I had to explain to Kota tonight why there was salt all over the sidewalks at the shopping center she'd never seen that.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 11:46 pm
Sending best wishes everyone! Pretty scary weather! Might be too late to bring up. But last night I found that a fellow poster, a very down to earth Real Estate agent on another site where I post, had given his review on a heater that might be worth looking into. I googled to see where he's been, he's probably dealing with the flooding down in his area last week, and found his review (below). When you consider the price of a hotel room, the cost of butane canisters for this little heater might be worth it. Definitely need to ventilate, I would expect (to avoid Carbon Monoxide issues) as he mentions. Customer Review - "Mr. Heater" Great little emergency heater, January 16, 2007 http://www.amazon.com/review/RX46UHHOCFAQZ
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 6:24 am
some of us got 13 inches of snow in the Boston area yesterday. It took some people 5 hours to get home. my commute is about 5 minutes and it took me a half an hours(and I will not complain.) More bad weather happening this weekend. Looks like we will have a white Christmas.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 7:27 am
ummm Costa don't you live in San Diego? And you are complaining about cold? Have I mentioned lately that I hate, despise really friggin hate and despise snow and ice?
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 7:32 am
Oh good, I'm glad I'm not the only one who has no sympathy for Costa! We only got about 6 inches of snow yesterday, but we're on tap for about 8-9 over the weekend along with some sleet/freezing rain/ice. Ick. I'm just going to hunker down in the house and get stuff done. Run errands today, and then do grades on Sunday.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 7:36 am
Prisonerno6 That is what I am going to do this weekend Hunker down. I have pleanty of cleaning and wrapping and decorating to do and of course lifetime movie network. I do not think I will be bored.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 5:25 pm
My bird bath was frozen this morning for the first time this year. The temperature was 31 degrees. 
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Sportsfan
Member
09-03-2007
| Friday, December 14, 2007 - 5:54 pm
We have had so much snow and COLD weather so far this year and another major winter storm is coming Saturday night and Sunday. They are forecasting at least 25 centimeters in less than 24 hrs and possibly freezing rain mixed in. Yech!!
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 2:21 am
We are under a winter advisory here beginning at 6 a.m. through Sun. 12 p.m. The weathermen seem mixed in their predictions though..all the way from 1-2 inches up to 4-8 inches. Guess we'll see what happens. Other than a couple of icy, slippery nights, we've not had it bad as compared to what many others of you are experiencing. My thoughts go out to you all. I hope everyone is back to being warm and safe tonight.
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