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This is bad. UPDATE 02-16-21 [View all] Laelth Feb 2021 OP
🕯 blm Feb 2021 #1
Thank God you made it through the night! Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #2
Thanks for the update. dixiechiken1 Feb 2021 #3
Laeith, so relieved to hear from you. FM123 Feb 2021 #4
Glad you are safe. Hope you stay that way. HUAJIAO Feb 2021 #5
Very good. Hang in there. It's all about survival Walleye Feb 2021 #6
Glad to hear you're safe. Your DU family is concerned for you. abqtommy Feb 2021 #7
Hang in there UpInArms Feb 2021 #8
Thank goodness!! We have all been so worried. Continuing vibes for your continuing safety. niyad Feb 2021 #9
IMPORTANT TIP! Hela Feb 2021 #10
And, of course, don't run it in the garage. TryLogic Feb 2021 #14
Tip received. Thank you. Laelth Feb 2021 #40
I hope your daughter is ok. world wide wally Feb 2021 #11
If I'm remembering right... kag Feb 2021 #59
She turns 21 in March. Laelth Feb 2021 #61
Good to hear from you! Best of luck! Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #12
Happy you are safe! Silver Gaia Feb 2021 #13
What good news! Lonestarblue Feb 2021 #15
Thank you so much for this update Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #16
Glad you're okay. The days will drag, but it will be over so you can finally rest. ancianita Feb 2021 #17
God bless you, Laelth. Yay, mini van! I'm worried about my neice and family in Austin judesedit Feb 2021 #18
Wishing you safety and warmth Tumbulu Feb 2021 #19
Glad to know you and your daughter are ok. gademocrat7 Feb 2021 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author gademocrat7 Feb 2021 #21
Glad to hear you're ok!!! I'm sending warmth from Florida. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #22
Thanks for the update. Stuart G Feb 2021 #23
Thanks for the update jmbar2 Feb 2021 #24
Thanks for the update.. stay safe. mountain grammy Feb 2021 #25
Thanks for checking in. mzmolly Feb 2021 #26
Wow... We haven't lost power at all in central TX Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #27
Imposed Lithos Feb 2021 #45
State-mandated power allocation. Laelth Feb 2021 #46
For explanation to those not in Austin Lithos Feb 2021 #47
That sounds criminal. mzmolly Feb 2021 #73
Quite the contrary. Laelth Feb 2021 #76
Horrible. We have a cold weather mzmolly Feb 2021 #82
I posted an update this morning. Laelth Feb 2021 #97
Thanks for keeping mzmolly Feb 2021 #98
It would be in NY. Here, even if wnylib Feb 2021 #77
Same in MN. mzmolly Feb 2021 #84
That"s the reason for the law. wnylib Feb 2021 #91
Everything can gave a worse choice. Clearly fogged in Feb 2021 #81
Assholes. mzmolly Feb 2021 #86
Am curious. Where are you in central Texas? Mersky Feb 2021 #49
In Waco. Yes, read how Austin screwed up and couldnt Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #53
It's more of a big fat FAIL from ERCOT allocations to municipalities Mersky Feb 2021 #58
Hello, Laelth, I am brand new here on DU as of today, but IaDemInTN Feb 2021 #28
Welcome to our DU family. niyad Feb 2021 #41
Thank you! IaDemInTN Feb 2021 #95
Welcome to DU! Delphinus Feb 2021 #93
Thank you! IaDemInTN Feb 2021 #96
Laelth's life sounds like ours. We have several members in Texas. I'm sure we're all in the same Karadeniz Feb 2021 #29
Reports of rolling blackouts have been far too rosy. summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #34
Rolling blackouts started here, Van Zandt County, at 2AM yesterday. Laelth Feb 2021 #48
I'm SO relieved that you're okay Rorey Feb 2021 #66
Dear Laelth.. just caught this.. had no idea you were in the middle of that mess Peacetrain Feb 2021 #30
How absolutely terrifying for you. Fla Dem Feb 2021 #31
I'm sending all the good vibes I have! Greybnk48 Feb 2021 #32
Fantastic news to hear! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #33
Glad that you are safe. cate94 Feb 2021 #35
Thanks for checking in. I've been thinking of you! liberalla Feb 2021 #36
Oh thank God! summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #37
Hang in there. My son & fianc are near Dallas and they had to evacuate their apartment... FailureToCommunicate Feb 2021 #38
Keep us posted as much as possible. Solly Mack Feb 2021 #39
I will--internet permitting. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #54
I hope your fortunes change soon. LuvNewcastle Feb 2021 #42
Were you able to drain your pipes so they don't freeze? TheBlackAdder Feb 2021 #43
Yes. I got the trailer dry prior to the freeze. Laelth Feb 2021 #51
The next thing is to keep snow and ice away so there isn't any heaving that could stress caulk. TheBlackAdder Feb 2021 #55
Right. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #57
My daughter in San Antonio her husband marlakay Feb 2021 #44
Thanks for the update pandr32 Feb 2021 #50
Glad to hear y'all are making it through Mersky Feb 2021 #52
Glad you're safe matt819 Feb 2021 #56
Glad to hear you're safe. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #60
Said another prayer. Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #62
More positive vibes to you and yours Laelth. You've got this. Stay positive. c-rational Feb 2021 #63
Fingers crossed that the electricity stays on. BelieveCassandra Feb 2021 #64
Thanks really good news lunatica Feb 2021 #65
Over 36 Hours freezing in the dark in West Harris County (Houston) JackHughes Feb 2021 #67
I just heard on NPR that body trucks wnylib Feb 2021 #78
39 hours in Austin without electricity Mersky Feb 2021 #68
Stay safe Laelth malaise Feb 2021 #69
Good vibes on the way! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #70
I'm glad you're both okay MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #71
Oh, good! Bayard Feb 2021 #72
Make sure your tailpipe doesn't get covered by snow Generic Brad Feb 2021 #74
So good to hear. GeorgeGist Feb 2021 #75
So sorry to hear of your difficulty Laelth. smirkymonkey Feb 2021 #79
Been thinking about you all day. TigressDem Feb 2021 #80
Where are you? marble falls Feb 2021 #83
Laelth is in Texas. mzmolly Feb 2021 #85
One day/night at a time. nocoincidences Feb 2021 #87
Glad you're back up, per your reply 48 Clearly fogged in Feb 2021 #88
Hang in there, Laelth! JudyM Feb 2021 #89
I can't imagine those conditions. Aussie105 Feb 2021 #90
Use candle(s) to help keep you warm in the van. yokbizzi Feb 2021 #92
More good vibes Laelth. marmar Feb 2021 #94
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