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Siwsan

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20. I'm in Michigan

Tue Feb 5, 2019, 07:25 PM

Feb 2019

The latest report is they don't anticipate this will be "catastrophic" but the do anticipate power outages. As long as the sump hole isn't filling, I'm going to attempt to think rationally. It's difficult, but I'll try.

A big part of my panic comes from what happened in 2013. Near death experiences do have a lasting impact. I'm becoming very aware that our sympathetic nervous systems actually don't have an ounce of sympathy for us! They need to rename it, pronto!

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I just heard two of the most terrifying words, on the planet. Ice Storm [View all] Siwsan Feb 2019 OP

Sending warming thoughts your way. Nictuku Feb 2019 #1

Thanks! Siwsan Feb 2019 #4

Sending Prayers samplegirl Feb 2019 #43

Where do you live? PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2019 #2

Mid-Michigan Siwsan Feb 2019 #3

And it's moving into southern Ontario luvtheGWN Feb 2019 #24

My fingers are definitely crossed! Siwsan Feb 2019 #28

Wow, if you live in Michigan and you're scared, ecstatic Feb 2019 #52

I almost didn't survive the last one, in 2013 Siwsan Feb 2019 #53

Warm vibes sent your way.... Heartstrings Feb 2019 #5

As long as no water is coming into the sump hole, the generator will stay unused Siwsan Feb 2019 #6

Oh man.... Heartstrings Feb 2019 #7

I'll be checking in (hopefully!!!!) tomorrow Siwsan Feb 2019 #8

Oh, my. PTSD, all right. I'll be thinking of you and hoping Hortensis Feb 2019 #11

Stay warm but rely on coping skills. Alwaysna Feb 2019 #9

Yes, retain your self mastery. Fuzzpope Feb 2019 #12

I'm doing my best! Siwsan Feb 2019 #14

Be sure to get rest PJMcK Feb 2019 #10

Do you have food stocked up? lillypaddle Feb 2019 #13

I'm one of those weirdos who loses their appetite when they are stressed Siwsan Feb 2019 #16

Just down the road from you. safeinOhio Feb 2019 #15

I got a new generator, after that last storm Siwsan Feb 2019 #18

I hear ya! Whenever we've had a long-term power outage... NurseJackie Feb 2019 #17

I'm in Michigan Siwsan Feb 2019 #20

Look into to a battery back up safeinOhio Feb 2019 #30

I've got one, but they only work for so long Siwsan Feb 2019 #31

Good luck - you got my sympathy if nothing else rurallib Feb 2019 #19

My car has been in the shop for 2+weeks - so I'm involuntarily house bound, anyway Siwsan Feb 2019 #21

it's like you're in some sort of biblical patience test rurallib Feb 2019 #23

I hadn't thought of it, that way, but YEA Siwsan Feb 2019 #26

My anxiety would be through the roof mountain grammy Feb 2019 #22

PSA for generator owners.... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #25

We did start it up, this summer Siwsan Feb 2019 #27

Only applies to e-gas engines.... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #33

If one has any gasoline powered equipment, buying the good non-oxygenated gas is worth it. LakeSuperiorView Feb 2019 #50

Sending warm thoughts your way Recursion Feb 2019 #29

When I was a kid NewEnglandAutumn Feb 2019 #32

Come sis get it together malaise Feb 2019 #34

Just got a scary email from the power company Siwsan Feb 2019 #35

So far you have survived two years of the vile MAGAcretin malaise Feb 2019 #36

You speak the truth, Malaise!! Siwsan Feb 2019 #38

An omelet sounds delish malaise Feb 2019 #40

Water! You hear me? Keep it to a trickle or better still, NOTHING! sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #37

Thanks! Siwsan Feb 2019 #39

Yes, that's the ideal outcome. We can't help anticipating any unknowns. sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #42

CO poisoning can definitely lead to PTSD! Mountain Mule Feb 2019 #41

I sympathize Leith Feb 2019 #44

I'm going to pull out the sofa bed, in the den, where the fireplace is located Siwsan Feb 2019 #45

If your water situation gets serious Leith Feb 2019 #48

I've got about 5 gallons of purified water Siwsan Feb 2019 #49

Indeep-'Last Night a DJ Saved My Life' sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #60

Hang in there, Siwsan. Sending good vibes your way. sueh Feb 2019 #46

We got through the great ice storm in Maine a few years back. You sound very prepared so FailureToCommunicate Feb 2019 #47

amazon has a lot of small solar units & panels for charging phones EveHammond13 Feb 2019 #51

Well, might be too late for this storm, but..... Siwsan Feb 2019 #55

I've been slowly working on building our preparedness stash EveHammond13 Feb 2019 #56

Thursday: Just rain! Way! 👍 sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #57

I just read there's a chance for a thunderstorm, tomorrow night!?! Siwsan Feb 2019 #59

Heheh. This not bad, yes? sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #61

And I am grateful, beyond words Siwsan Feb 2019 #62

I wish you a peaceful night, and following days. badhair77 Feb 2019 #54

It wasn't that bad here in the Detroit area this morning bif Feb 2019 #58

It's been more than 24 hours and this thread had dropped Leith Feb 2019 #63

So far, this section of the state has been spared power outages - but not the west side! Siwsan Feb 2019 #64