Nemo- Historical NE Storm

fishinabaggie · 02-08-2013, 09:22 PM

Things are ok over here so far in Western Massachusetts
Snow pounding down. Too freaking cold and windy to go out to shovel!
Outlaw is stuck at work doing another 16 hour shift..she did one yesterday also!
There were a lot of call outs at her job and since she is the supervisor, she is mandated to stay.
I am doing laundry and vacuuming and doing a lot of laying around in between domestic endeavors.
Chatted with my Jesse and laughed like ding-a-lings, as usual. We are incorrigible! LOL
I wanna make soup while we have the power to make it! BUT, I am doing such a fine job of laying about over here................
The house is creaking in the gusts. The cats keep looking at me like I am responsible for the noise. Haughtily looking at me.
I am going to make tea.
Beasts of the Southern Wild was absolutely spellbinding!
Stay safe and warm everyone. It's New England weather.....we are used to it!

Kobi · 02-08-2013, 10:22 PM

Full brunt of storm has arrived. Windows and doors are caked with snow and ice. Door is frozen shut. Have no clue what is going on out there which is probably a good thing.

Winds have reached hurricane force. Thankfully they are coming more from the north than the northeast. Northeast hits me dead on. Windchills in the single digits.

More than half the Cape is without power. Half this town is without power. Amazed it has held this long.

Poor cat came out of the closet long enough to eat a few mouthfuls. Then something landed on the roof and she was gone again. Think she actually pulled the door shut after her. Trying not to think about how long it is going to take to get the fur off the clothes she is hiding behind.

Just another chapter in the joys of coastal living. Think I will go meditate on summer at the beach.

Medusa · 02-08-2013, 11:17 PM

I want to second IslandScout's post! I appreciate everyone checking in but am really in awe (and relieved) to see folks handling the storm in stride.

Keep checking in, please!

Jesse · 02-09-2013, 12:24 AM

Stay safe tonight folks!

TheMerryFairy · 02-09-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse

Stay safe tonight folks!

It's so beautiful.

-Red-Flag- · 02-09-2013, 03:19 AM

4am check in from Maine ... Just did a quick peek outside, its windy, really windy, the snow accumulation not so much yet for me. But every window is caked from the wind. Its like a wind vortex in my yard. There is not a lick of snow on my car, but the snow drift is about 3.5 feet up to my deck railing. I had to sweep out my mudroom from the snow that is sneaking in the cracks around the door windows and jams. Its friggen nasty out there.

be safe new englanders and as always the offer stands, if anyone near me needs anything when the sun rises hit me up. Ive got 4wd and I will get you what you need.

Chancie · 02-09-2013, 04:04 AM

We haven't lost power, and it's possible we won't because of our proximity to a hospital, Pete believes.

We did lose power for fewer than 24 hours during the storm where Pete's mother and Sparkle lost power for several days.

I think Snow Blow Guy was here in the middle of the night and I was able to open the door to the porch, but there are a few inches of snow in the screened in porch.

If we lose power, we'll cook on the grill, though I don't know how much propane is left. It will be cold, but Bella and I will just huddle under the covers. Pete insists we will still have running water.

Pete has to work today, and it will take her a while to free Big Girl, her 150. I don't know who will plow the parking lot at work. I don't care how bored she is, as long as she gets back and forth safely.

cinnamongrrl · 02-09-2013, 05:23 AM

I'm still holed up in my client's lobby and not likely to get home anytime today...there's over a foot of snow accumulated against the floor to ceiling window next to me. The plows are very consistent in their endeavors... I have fallen slack, however and stopped clearing off my car every so often...I figure the snow will still be there regardless...sleep seemed more important. And staying dry is paramount when you don't have a dry change of clothes...

I hate to be one of THEM....but....this is New England at it's rawest...I'm rather relishing the return to the old days when winter was truly WINTER...I do feel for all the animals out in the elements...but this is what nature is all about. Good to know global warming hasn't done so much damage that we won't have a real winter any more.

A very heartfelt thanks to all those who are helping make this storm manageable. I've heard the fire trucks going out every so often during the night. There are so many people who don't get to take the day off and just hibernate

Thank you to them

02-08-2013, 09:22 PM	#1
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02-08-2013, 10:22 PM	#2
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02-08-2013, 11:17 PM	#3
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02-09-2013, 12:24 AM	#4
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02-09-2013, 03:19 AM	#6
-Red-Flag- Member How Do You Identify?: .Butch. Join Date: May 2010 Location: .Maine. Posts: 1,254 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,777 Thanked 3,610 Times in 930 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	4am check in from Maine ... Just did a quick peek outside, its windy, really windy, the snow accumulation not so much yet for me. But every window is caked from the wind. Its like a wind vortex in my yard. There is not a lick of snow on my car, but the snow drift is about 3.5 feet up to my deck railing. I had to sweep out my mudroom from the snow that is sneaking in the cracks around the door windows and jams. Its friggen nasty out there. be safe new englanders and as always the offer stands, if anyone near me needs anything when the sun rises hit me up. Ive got 4wd and I will get you what you need. __________________ You will always be fond of me. I represent all the sins you never had the courage to commit.--Oscar Wilde Everything in the world is about sex, except sex. Sex is about power.--Oscar Wilde I want to fill my mouth with your name.— Pablo Neruda

02-09-2013, 04:04 AM	#7
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02-09-2013, 05:23 AM	#8
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