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Laurelin

(518 posts)
74. Wishing you well
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 04:41 AM
Feb 2021

Since that's your request. I spent the last 20 years in Texas myself so I don't have good advice. You're in my prayers, with all my Texas friends.

This is bad. [View all] Laelth Feb 2021 OP
I am so sorry to hear this pandr32 Feb 2021 #1
;-) elleng Feb 2021 #2
Please be careful bottomofthehill Feb 2021 #3
Yes check the tail pipe, make sure it is clear, not filled with snow and ice. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #8
How would that happen if the car is running? mr_lebowski Feb 2021 #22
Trust me, it does. Snow piles up wnylib Feb 2021 #34
It happens often. The warm exhaust causes condensation and ice to form, but The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #35
Wishing you well, sending vibes for strength and peace of mind. Yesterday, the high here was MINUS niyad Feb 2021 #4
How long will your gas last in the minivan? Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #5
That is true. 2naSalit Feb 2021 #20
Good advice. Problem with using car is fumes and the gas pumps need power too so short term fix at dutch777 Feb 2021 #21
Where the hell is the National Guard? Why isn't the governor doing something? Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #24
That's what we do here in the north, but wnylib Feb 2021 #41
I agree with your advice. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #44
I just realized as I read through wnylib Feb 2021 #49
Yes I made the same points in a prior post. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #51
It must be hell for people not used to wnylib Feb 2021 #57
We had a couple of nights like that this past weekend. calimary Feb 2021 #64
What's behind the energy problems? wnylib Feb 2021 #67
Maybe you just nailed it. calimary Feb 2021 #72
Yes, it all depends on what a region wnylib Feb 2021 #75
I was born and raised in a rural NE Cleveland town right on Lake Erie. llmart Feb 2021 #81
I lived in Westlake for 5 years, wnylib Feb 2021 #90
Great description! llmart Feb 2021 #91
I remember that January when it snowed wnylib Feb 2021 #99
Yes I wondered if they even have gloves, hats, scarves. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #98
Why the hell dianaredwing Feb 2021 #97
I'm so sorry 😞 I hope you can safely weather this disaster. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #6
Take care. sop Feb 2021 #7
Stay in touch with DU. nocoincidences Feb 2021 #9
I'm sorry.... JoeOtterbein Feb 2021 #10
That sounds just awful. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #11
Yes the extra gloves and socks are important to prevent frostbite. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #14
Hope there is a car charger for the phone. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #16
Right, if the situation becomes more dire, she must call the sheriff. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #26
I'm sorry I cannot help Deuxcents Feb 2021 #12
If you resort to using a catalytic heater please be careful ! eppur_se_muova Feb 2021 #13
I am so sorry. Ohiogal Feb 2021 #15
is your kitchen stove propane? Kali Feb 2021 #17
Stay in touch. cilla4progress Feb 2021 #18
I said a prayer Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #19
I hope Biden calls out the troops safeinOhio Feb 2021 #23
If FEMA and the NG are not enough, he should consider that option. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #28
I think the governor has to do that. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #29
Couple of days ago... mbusby Feb 2021 #25
Huh ... last time power went out in California, the Governor got recalled and replaced by a B-level mr_lebowski Feb 2021 #27
I am so sorry that you're going through this. yardwork Feb 2021 #30
No shelters are available in the county to my knowledge. Laelth Feb 2021 #95
I'm glad you're ok for now but wow.... I am so sorry. yardwork Feb 2021 #96
What about your neighbors? Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #31
LAELTH monkeyman1 Feb 2021 #32
We were in a situation like this murielm99 Feb 2021 #50
What if you drive west? world wide wally Feb 2021 #33
No. Not good to drive in icy conditions wnylib Feb 2021 #45
Good wishes Laelth. Hope you can find enough eclectic to power you propane heater. Hope some c-rational Feb 2021 #36
if ever there was a need and reward for hugs, this is the time. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #37
Well, leave yourself at least a quarter tank in that minivan Warpy Feb 2021 #38
I'm so sorry. How can we help get you a kerosene heater or? mzmolly Feb 2021 #39
The County will have emergency shelters open. summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #40
I'm with you. Laelth, please call 9-1-1 and go to a shelter! Remember your phone charger. sprinkleeninow Feb 2021 #46
Call police, fire, ems DENVERPOPS Feb 2021 #48
Are there any public warming stations? Library or school where folks sinkingfeeling Feb 2021 #42
Wishing you well! Buckeye_Democrat Feb 2021 #43
Your situation is REALLY scary - I am so sorry jmbar2 Feb 2021 #47
Someone posted earlier that they used to winter camp, using a coffee can and a candle. Tech Feb 2021 #52
This makes me think of The Long Winter BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #53
Warm and safe vibes sent.... Heartstrings Feb 2021 #54
Wishing you well. When I was a kid we placed newspapers between ourblankets when it got below zero. jalan48 Feb 2021 #55
Candle under a flower pot ca provide some heat Tbear Feb 2021 #56
Amazing how Van Zant survived some of the winters. If I recall right, he roughed it a lot. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2021 #58
I'm sorry you and your daughter are going through this MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #59
I wish I could do or say anything UpInArms Feb 2021 #60
Sweaters and blankets. Stay under the covers. blm Feb 2021 #61
Only know you through your previous posts and I appreciate them Cozmo Feb 2021 #62
You're in our thoughts!!! CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #63
Sorry you're going through this, Laelth Bayard Feb 2021 #65
I am so sorry! Let us know how y'all are doing, please. Solly Mack Feb 2021 #66
I wish you well and am so sorry to read this! Tumbulu Feb 2021 #68
Thinking of you two - hang in there Mersky Feb 2021 #69
This is horrifying! I wish I had some secret survival knowledge to offer, but...alas... BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #70
I wish we could all do more for you. Great suggestions in the thread. 58Sunliner Feb 2021 #71
Scary. Exercise can help you warm up and keep blood circulating. Liberty Belle Feb 2021 #73
Wishing you well Laurelin Feb 2021 #74
Layer up on the clothing. Throck Feb 2021 #76
Be well bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #77
I experienced a similar situation in the mid 80's in Indiana. mac2766 Feb 2021 #78
Are there warming shelters closer to Dallas you could possibly get to? dlk Feb 2021 #79
What I am reading from TX residents on Twitter is all the rich AllyCat Feb 2021 #80
that is absolute bullshit Skittles Feb 2021 #86
its likely because new housing developments drray23 Feb 2021 #88
You and your daughter take care, Laelth. I'm with all the advice above. ancianita Feb 2021 #82
Just read this now. Jay25 Feb 2021 #83
Thanks. This morning's update is here: Laelth Feb 2021 #94
That's good. I'm sorry you guys are going through this. Jay25 Feb 2021 #101
Perhaps you have a manual button to start up the heater? Some models (but I don't know SWBTATTReg Feb 2021 #84
I can assure you the "north Dallas suburbs" are being hit too Skittles Feb 2021 #85
Laelth--please give us an update!! Bayard Feb 2021 #87
This morning's update is here: Laelth Feb 2021 #93
Now Would Be A Good Time J3AC4 Feb 2021 #89
Where's the Red Cross? SpankMe Feb 2021 #92
You should be able to light your stove with a lighter cotdom Feb 2021 #100
Thanks. Laelth Feb 2021 #102
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