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Is your heat electric? BainsBane Feb 2013 #1
Propane heated radiators. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #3
so an electric outage shouldn't effect that BainsBane Feb 2013 #4
Unfortunately it will. The boiler is electric start, and so is the pump. :^( GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #6
well I'm glad you haven't lost electricity yet BainsBane Feb 2013 #7
I grew up on an island, so am used to the power going out at the drop of a hat. But we GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #9
If my power went out, my forced air, natural gas furnace would be pretty useless MNBrewer Feb 2013 #27
have you ever seen power go out BainsBane Feb 2013 #42
Nope. mostly during summer thunderstorms MNBrewer Feb 2013 #48
same here BainsBane Feb 2013 #51
will be interesting to see what we get tomorrow MNBrewer Feb 2013 #60
You are in line for the next storm, yes? Stay safe and warm :D GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #62
No, we have a different storm coming. MNBrewer Feb 2013 #81
I hate storms that do that. That would definitely shut down our power. :-( GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #82
Right now it's over in South Dakota and Nebraska MNBrewer Feb 2013 #84
Heheh :-) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #93
Do you have a woodstove for heat? Or a generator? peacebird Feb 2013 #2
No to both, and I wish the answer was opposite. :^( Do have a little propane heater like GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #5
Oh! dipsydoodle Feb 2013 #8
Thanks! You can see by the little propane tank out back (not sure why we left it there, lol) how GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #10
I have one of those pics, from a few years back MadHound Feb 2013 #11
I have teen sons and I think they can be helping out with the job! :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #13
Yep, that's what teen sons are for, MadHound Feb 2013 #19
The cookies'll hafta wait. Don't want the power to go out halfway through. LOL GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #23
It's supposed to be near 80 today... greytdemocrat Feb 2013 #12
Go to the beach for me! LOL GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #14
The trade off is that... Bonobo Feb 2013 #110
In the top photo it looks like the screen-door was pushed off to the left ... 66 dmhlt Feb 2013 #15
Yeah, it's like that because we keep the compost bucket just off to the GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #16
Kick for adding video. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #17
Just looking at the video and picture make me cold. Brrrrrrr make sure you stay southernyankeebelle Feb 2013 #18
Unfortunately winter doesn't really end here until April. :^( GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #20
Sad for you all. I know many people like the change in seasons. But as I got southernyankeebelle Feb 2013 #21
Snow isn't too bad. It's the ice I hate, and the worry of slipping. But the other seasons still GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #22
I can understand why you love Maine. It is so beautiful all year round. southernyankeebelle Feb 2013 #24
It really is. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #32
GPV, I'm laughing here.. Gormy Cuss Feb 2013 #45
Heheh. I wish I was one of those people who loved doing winter activities, but I'm just GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #46
I'm jealous!!! kag Feb 2013 #25
We're running a precipitation deficit here too. Also, the weather patterns have GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #30
Guess you are not using the patio for awhile liberal N proud Feb 2013 #26
Nope, but I am longing to sit out there in the warm weather and listen to GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #31
So, you got a little snow, wowee. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #28
Yes, wowee. We haven't had good snow in a while, and have had a deficit in GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #29
Really great, have fun! xtraxritical Feb 2013 #78
Thanks! Looking forward to watching the kids snowtubing tomorrow. :-) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #79
Thanks. I've always wondered what a Nah'-Eastah looked like slackmaster Feb 2013 #33
It looks white, mostly. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #34
LOL at your reply! retrogal Feb 2013 #75
:^D Glad you are enjoying them! I will save them for my future great grandkids, who may GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #76
Hopefully snow will still be around... retrogal Feb 2013 #111
Your video reminded me... Grammy23 Feb 2013 #35
We've had a few remnants of hurricanes come up the GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #37
The most beautiful bad weather to watch is a Pacific storm. When I can get to one, I love bluestate10 Feb 2013 #41
You mean like wave watching? GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #43
I love them too, the wind howling and the rain or snow on the windows - so grateful to be inside! freshwest Feb 2013 #87
Where are you? NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #36
We're in the middle of the coast of Maine. Not sure how much we have now, but the little GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #38
I have a snow blower, but I'm not sure how it's going to handle this. nt NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #39
Yeah, I can imagine it might be a problem. :^( GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #40
The simple answer - it doesn't. NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #52
Crap! :^( GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #53
It wasn't working well before hand anyway. The snow is 1.5 feet higher than the front end. NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #55
Are you stuck with removing it by shovel or can you call someone in to help you out? GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #57
Probably gonna have to shovel it all. NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #58
Dang. :^( Take it easy. That's gonna be a rough job. GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #59
Wow. Thanks for the pics (and video) Catherine Vincent Feb 2013 #44
It is very pretty, actually, especially when the wind dies down. I like to GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #47
Great pics and video! jpak Feb 2013 #49
Thanks. :^) I am updating the video with snow measurements in a bit. Do you have any pics from over GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #54
On my phone camera - but I don't have the cord to download it on my laptop :( jpak Feb 2013 #64
Wow, it blew away? LOL Happy skiing! What slopes are you hitting? GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #65
It's an old farmhouse and they built it in the right direction. jpak Feb 2013 #68
Nice! I'm not a skier, but I used to live out in Farmington. Lots of lovely little GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #69
I miss how cool snow can look when it's piled up against a storm door. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #50
Thanks! We are nice and toasty and enjoying the snow from in here. (Well, mostly. I am working GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #56
Updated the video to show my husband measuring the snow. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #61
Impressive! MuseRider Feb 2013 #63
We've been comfy, thanks! :-) I can't even imagine caterpillars right now. LOL GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #66
That's some kind of snow angel! joshcryer Feb 2013 #67
I was sure impressed! LOL GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #70
Loved the video Generic Other Feb 2013 #71
Thanks! I want to see the Weather crew make snow angels! :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #73
I live here in Maine also DemocracyInaction Feb 2013 #72
Yeah, it's just a snowstorm. But like I said, they are getting rarer the older I get. :) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #74
Thanks. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #77
Thanks for checking them out. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #95
I'm looking to see if I can find Jack Nicholson in any of those pics Ikonoklast Feb 2013 #80
LOL GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #96
Nice! Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #83
Yeah, as long as the power stays on I love them too. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #97
That is some wicked wind. nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #85
We've definitely had worse, but still couldn't stay out for very long today. GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #98
Good Lord, your cars.. one_voice Feb 2013 #86
Thanks, and you're welcome. I am going to take another picture in the morning to see if GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #99
Wow! Unreal! And here I am wearing shorts. Stay safe! Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #88
To be honest, I miss shorts weather. :^( GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #100
You folks stay safe now :( Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #89
Will do! GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #101
Great pix. I was in MA in '78. It's 70 in Palm Beach tonight... XRubicon Feb 2013 #90
Thanks. :^) I am guessing you don't miss this kind of weather. LOL GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #102
Questions.... Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #91
Answers: GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #105
Thanks so much for sharing your woodland home with us in all seasons! freshwest Feb 2013 #92
Chest deep on him would be shoulder deep on me. Yikes! I am letting him break the first GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #106
wow-thanks for the pics & the video orleans Feb 2013 #94
Thank you for having a look and for the well-wishes. :^D I think it's going to be a while before GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #107
oh my limpyhobbler Feb 2013 #103
Thanks! So far so good. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #108
I hope you find that propane tank Renew Deal Feb 2013 #104
At least I have pics of where it was. :^D I am sure the snow will come down quite a bit before GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #109
One last pic added. :^) GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #112
So glad you and yours are A-OK. Did the kittens enjoy watching the snow fall? MerryBlooms Feb 2013 #113
They tried to get a few snowflakes, but mostly they seem confused as to what happened to GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #114
My heart (DU) went out to you, GPV! MrMickeysMom Feb 2013 #115
Aw, thanks! Actually, my hubby did the shoveling work because he was worried about GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #116
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