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In reply to the discussion: Last update to my storm pictures.... (Noon 2/10/13) [View all]GreenPartyVoter
(72,386 posts)61. Updated the video to show my husband measuring the snow. :^)
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Unfortunately it will. The boiler is electric start, and so is the pump. :^(
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#6
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
I hate storms that do that. That would definitely shut down our power. :-(
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#82
No to both, and I wish the answer was opposite. :^( Do have a little propane heater like
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#5
Thanks! You can see by the little propane tank out back (not sure why we left it there, lol) how
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#10
The cookies'll hafta wait. Don't want the power to go out halfway through. LOL
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#23
Yeah, it's like that because we keep the compost bucket just off to the
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#16
Just looking at the video and picture make me cold. Brrrrrrr make sure you stay
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#18
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
Heheh. I wish I was one of those people who loved doing winter activities, but I'm just
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#46
We're running a precipitation deficit here too. Also, the weather patterns have
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#30
Nope, but I am longing to sit out there in the warm weather and listen to
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#31
Yes, wowee. We haven't had good snow in a while, and have had a deficit in
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#29
:^D Glad you are enjoying them! I will save them for my future great grandkids, who may
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#76
The most beautiful bad weather to watch is a Pacific storm. When I can get to one, I love
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#41
I love them too, the wind howling and the rain or snow on the windows - so grateful to be inside!
freshwest
Feb 2013
#87
We're in the middle of the coast of Maine. Not sure how much we have now, but the little
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#38
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
It is very pretty, actually, especially when the wind dies down. I like to
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#47
Thanks. :^) I am updating the video with snow measurements in a bit. Do you have any pics from over
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#54
Nice! I'm not a skier, but I used to live out in Farmington. Lots of lovely little
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#69
Thanks! We are nice and toasty and enjoying the snow from in here. (Well, mostly. I am working
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#56
We've been comfy, thanks! :-) I can't even imagine caterpillars right now. LOL
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#66
Yeah, it's just a snowstorm. But like I said, they are getting rarer the older I get. :)
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#74
We've definitely had worse, but still couldn't stay out for very long today.
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#98
Thanks, and you're welcome. I am going to take another picture in the morning to see if
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#99
Chest deep on him would be shoulder deep on me. Yikes! I am letting him break the first
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#106
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
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
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
Aw, thanks! Actually, my hubby did the shoveling work because he was worried about
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2013
#116