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Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:57 AM

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Update: I have power! I'm cold tonight. [View all] herding cats Feb 2021 OP

omg. I' m worried for you. Demovictory9 Feb 2021 #1

. JI7 Feb 2021 #2

I am so distressed for Texans tonite. Keeping prayers going. sprinkleeninow Feb 2021 #3

A few of my friends are in 57 degree houses right now. LeftInTX Feb 2021 #6

same here so far so good yellowdogintexas Feb 2021 #16

57 is OK. I keep my thermostat at 60 at night as a matter of course. They'll be OK. Squinch Feb 2021 #23

60?!? Wow! That's really cold! ecstatic Feb 2021 #70

I don't have a thermostat, but I even keep my balcony door open when it's in the low 40's smirkymonkey Feb 2021 #78

We've had power, but the heater has only gotten the temp up to 54 TexasBushwhacker Feb 2021 #57

Man! I hope you get power ASAP LeftInTX Feb 2021 #4

What part of Texas are you in? LizBeth Feb 2021 #18

San Antonio LeftInTX Feb 2021 #89

I am truly sorry nam78_two Feb 2021 #5

"The worst weather is the most memorable" as they like to say. ZZenith Feb 2021 #7

Posted before I could finish... ZZenith Feb 2021 #8

Makes you wonder how many people are going to burn down their house trying to keep warm dalton99a Feb 2021 #9

You probably know this trick, but blankets and the things you are using to cover yourself have Squinch Feb 2021 #10

I turned my head off at night. But then it doesn't get below zero. LizBeth Feb 2021 #13

Since I'm wearing thermals right now they have... electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #17

Same concept. Those waffles create air pockets that your body heat warms. Depending Squinch Feb 2021 #25

That's why I mentioned it because like electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #26

Yes. Or if you have a blue tarp or a heavy-ish rain poncho or anything like that, Squinch Feb 2021 #28

I don't think off hand... But I'm Ok Just a bit cooler.. electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #31

I do the same thing. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #40

That sounds horrible. I'm so sorry you're in that situation. Where are you. LizBeth Feb 2021 #11

Let us know how you're doing. I'm sorry. I feel for everyone without electricity tonight. Solly Mack Feb 2021 #12

I am praying we do not lose anyone. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #41

I'm so sorry-- and you don't deserve scorn for being in Texas, nor does anyone... Hekate Feb 2021 #14

You are a regular MacGyver! colorado_ufo Feb 2021 #15

+1 LizBeth Feb 2021 #19

Was thinking the same. Duppers Feb 2021 #34

My brother is near San Antonio and the first brown out was 40 minutes chowder66 Feb 2021 #20

Oh dear. My friend outside of Dallas whom I just heard from... electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #22

I hope he will be okay. I can understand the worry. chowder66 Feb 2021 #45

Oh, man. The pipe bursts are the worst. That poor guy. Squinch Feb 2021 #29

I wonder how many people were dealing with this. nt chowder66 Feb 2021 #46

It's not uncommon dalton99a Feb 2021 #50

Whoa! nt chowder66 Feb 2021 #51

This is where the really expensive damage is going to come from. Squinch Feb 2021 #56

My daughter is in San Antonio and her power marlakay Feb 2021 #42

Wow. They are really getting hit hard. I'm glad they've been able to figure chowder66 Feb 2021 #44

Keep a faucet dripping to avoid the tremedous pressure created when ice forms in the pipe. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #64

My brother did that but for whatever reason it still burst. chowder66 Feb 2021 #67

Somewhere between supply and outlet, air got to the pipe. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #77

Thanks. I'll let him know. chowder66 Feb 2021 #80

Plumbers are in short supply in normal times here in Central Texas. summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #65

Luckily the brown outs had stopped today but he told me the were expecting chowder66 Feb 2021 #66

They were lucky. summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #68

What a predicament! Is there any way with ... electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #21

It'll hit ZERO in SW Arkansas tonight. It's 50 in this old house w/4 heaters. rickyhall Feb 2021 #24

I've been without power since 4am yesterday Major Nikon Feb 2021 #27

If you have a car use it to warm up. roamer65 Feb 2021 #30

If you do this make sure to check the exhaust pipe for possible blockage Withywindle Feb 2021 #33

THIS. roamer65 Feb 2021 #35

after a few couple hour outages, my power was out for 11 hours, then came back for 30 mins Skittles Feb 2021 #32

Mine is finally back on Major Nikon Feb 2021 #59

I have had to set a few rural Texans straight Skittles Feb 2021 #61

I recently bought a Mr. Heater space heater that runs on those little bottles of propane-- BusyBeingBest Feb 2021 #36

Be very careful with any hydrocarbon burning heater that does not vent directly outdoors. Disaffected Feb 2021 #73

I'm worried for you too MissMillie Feb 2021 #37

Wish I could send hot chocolate through the computer malaise Feb 2021 #38

herding cats.. put your tub on a slow drip.. that will help keep the pipes from freezing Peacetrain Feb 2021 #39

Got a call from my brother in Arkansas last night... jimlup Feb 2021 #43

The lakes haven't froze over yet. roamer65 Feb 2021 #72

yes ... jimlup Feb 2021 #81

How are you doing today? chowder66 Feb 2021 #47

Oregon, we are on our 5th day No Power RANDYWILDMAN Feb 2021 #48

You must be up north or in mountains marlakay Feb 2021 #49

Milwaukie and we have almost the whole city out of power RANDYWILDMAN Feb 2021 #53

Sounds awful take care nt marlakay Feb 2021 #55

Wow. I don't know how you guys do it. ecstatic Feb 2021 #71

Cold is always worse when you are not used to it Maeve Feb 2021 #52

I am deeply sorry to hear this. Lived 4 years in El Paso, Maru Kitteh Feb 2021 #54

Oh my sweet dear Cat! You wiite Cha Feb 2021 #58

thinking of you in that igloo. peacebuzzard Feb 2021 #60

Glad to hear you're taking care of yourself, Herding, but Hortensis Feb 2021 #62

As an Illinois native, I have had to deal with sub-zero temps many times. You may already Atticus Feb 2021 #63

I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. I will say a prayer for you Vivienne235729 Feb 2021 #69

One thing I do like about this time of year is my cats like to snuggle. roamer65 Feb 2021 #74

When you get power back, consider shutting off your water. Stinky The Clown Feb 2021 #75

.THIS is the most important advice in this thread! Squinch Feb 2021 #79

I feel you vercetti2021 Feb 2021 #76

Updated! herding cats Feb 2021 #82

K&R chowder66 Feb 2021 #83

So Happy for you, Cat! Cha Feb 2021 #84

Cha! herding cats Feb 2021 #86

lol@.. "..wistful for Texas Summer.."! Cha Feb 2021 #90

Thanks for the update! Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #85

Please kind yourself one of those old fashion quilts. Blue_true Feb 2021 #87

herding cats bdamomma Feb 2021 #88

So good to hear your hood news. May your power stay! electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #91