Is winter too cold for you?

[Corno Dolce]

I have lived in the Snow Belt thank you very much - I do not thrive there.

[Krummhorn]

I was born in Michigan, but never got to experience the winter season there as the family moved west when I was but 9 months of age.

I have often thought how serene it would be to be snowbound, with a roaring fire, lots of chicken soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, on wheat bread of course. The rest of my living family experience this all the time and absolutely love it. Of course, they, like me, are all retired, too.

[Buchpteclare]

Well sort of... The storm that gave Judy so much trouble passed here yesterday - but it was all snow, and lots of it. On the other hand (mits?) the -20 to -30C temps seem to have departed.

Being snowed in is fine - but the reality is just as often the power lines are down for a couple of weeks. It can get mighty cold and miserable. Been there done that. Our local weatherman is talking about above freezing temps by Sunday.

[Muza]

we have a joke of a winter down here- im loving it

[methodistgirl]

For the past week I've done without power. Thank goodness for my gas
cooking stove to keep me warm. I've had to camp out in my apartment
with the gas stove and candles to lite up my room. I've had to do with
out a computer, radio to keep me informed with the weather, and folks
here some are still without power. Every tree in this city has some kind
of damage from broken limbs to just being snapped in two. It has been
a real nightmare but, I've taken it in stride. Every time I bless my food
I would add," and please help the electric company hurry up and turn on
the lights. I got to see some stars at night as they went over and the
moon. All of the food in my fridge has been ruined and I had to clean
it out and wait until I can start over. I bought some groceries but they
were all canned or packaged like chips. When it happened, there was
ice on everything an inch thick. It was horrible.
judy tooley

[Dorsetmike]

Judy, glad you are surviving, has all of Kentucky been affected? I have friends at Pikeville to the east.

[methodistgirl]

All of Kentucky has been affected by this ice storm from Oklahoma to Maine.
This ice storm was big.
judy tooley

[methodistgirl]

Well, it's the same month and 2010. The weather on the east coast
is to me a real disaster area. I feel for them with the 24 inches of
snow and more is coming. Kentucky will be hit again tomorrow.
judy tooley

[marval]

I hope it is not too bad for you Judy. Here in the UK some places have had it cold and snowy, but where I am it has not been too bad.


Margaret

[methodistgirl]

Thank you Margaret. We are getting ready for round 2.
judy tooley

[wljmrbill]

well it came here today.. snowed for a number of hours- a wet one with big flakes... so hopefully the trees will not fall under the weight.. was very pretty one to watch: but hope power stays on for us.( have electric heat ). oh well like Judy got my coleman camping stove and a portable propane catalytic heater.. and food so if trees do not fall on the trailer I be o.k. ..( live in the woods here ).. another storm coming on Sun.-Mon too... oh well !!

[marval]

Here's hoping that you do not loose your electricity Bill. I can't imagine the storms you get.


Margaret

[rojo]

Yeah, that was quite a dumping of snow experienced by the US east coast. Luckily we have been spared any really nasty winter weather so far. Not much snowfall at all, and relatively mild temps for this time of year.

Of course, that could change at any time...

[methodistgirl]

I just can't wait until spring gets here. I was snowed in for a week and
then some. Last wednesday I thought my face would freeze until I
got into the church building to do my class. I think it was down to 28
degrees that morning. It's been as low as 14 degrees for the last few
weeks.
judy tooley

[Buchpteclare]

I probably will wish I never said that - it's not over yet. We finally got about three to four inches of snow yesterday. (thats on top of what was left - about six inches from the last (and only) storm in - early January, I think it was. My frendly backyard raccoons seem to think it's Spring. They have been making regular visits for the last week. The temperature is staying between about 27 to 33F. Check out my blog for their latest antics. http://buchananskeep.blogspot.com/

ATB! Rusty