chickenscratch Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 If I don 't get to talk to you for a day or two it's because our power went out. We have about 1/2 inch of ice so far and they are calling for another inch, then 1-2 inches of snow on top of that. If the power goes out it will be a few days. We are the LAST house in the county to get a reconnect, according to the electric company; because we are not on a main road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Keeping you close in thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Keep warm and safe....and we will see you when we do.....been there just before Christmas...hope its not the 7 days like I had..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Oh, I hope not. I don't have that many groceries, or firewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Stock up on supplies and fuel just in case. Do you have a generator you can turn on for little bits of time? Unplug anything you don't want to get fried like your computer and longarm. Surges and brown-outs wreak havoc on electronics. Stay safe. Be good. Behave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Oh Teresa - I feel for you - Good Luck!!!! I will take snow anyday over ice.... yuck!!! Saw that on the news and I was so glad it wasn't us, forget sometimes that I might just know someone who it might affect. Hope all will stay safe and warm - let us know you are o.k. please. (We will worry.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri S. Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Don't worry too much, the calvary is on the way. I go 40 miles eastbound on I-30 in Arkansas on my way home from work. You would not believe the caravan of utility trucks that are headed your way. Seriously, there must have been 75 or so non-stop. Terri S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I feel your pain Teresa, we have about 2 inches of ice and still have several hours of this storm to go, they say more ice and then snow on top of it. I can't believe we still have internet and dishtv. Stay safe. PamH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 We're supposed to get 11-17" of snow... I got milk and chinese take out... I'll share T. Stay warm and safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Many thoughts and prayers for you Teresa. Stay safe and warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 OH! I hate ice, but I love snow......and we're getting it today!! There's probably about 10"so far and it is still coming down hard!! I live in town and it took me over a half hour to literally go around my block!! I am at work this morning answering the phone and calling people to cancell their appointments..... can you believe,someone called to MAKE an appointment for today?!!!:o Needless to say, the phone is not ringing~ Teresa,Stay in and safe~~ bundle up, do exercises to keep warm!!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Teresa be safe! We're supposed to get up to a foot of snow today, maybe changing to ice for a period. Bonnie may get more than I do. It looks like a winter wonderland but I find myself looking more and more forward to Spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 We ended up with 4 inches of ice with 4 to5 inches of snow on top of that. We still have power but no heat. Hopefully they will get that going before to long. If not I have quilts to keep us warm!! I think Ohio and Tennessee is getting more than us in So. Illinois, I'll be thinking of you today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Power is back on. It was only off for a while during the night, and I was wraped up in my bed in two quilts, so not too bad. We got about and inch of ice and probably 2 inches or so of snow. The problem is that, like Bonnie, we are way up on top of a hill. So we aren't going anywhere unless we slide down. Then we'd have to walk back up. I think I'll stay it the house and quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Glad to hear that it wasn't for long.....so far we have only had snow...not sleet yet, but hear that is still to come later today....so far about 6 inches of snow, but still coming down to hard to even try to get the snowblower out...which I get to do by myself as Gene is off at work in CT today.....and he will need the hill cleaned off so he can get to supper tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJDavis Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Teresa, Have faith, my husband works for the Power Company here in Maine. I'm sure they are working diligently to get your power back on. The power company works their crews around the clock to get your power on. Hope your lights are on soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Bonnie, My hubby is gone today too! I swear they plan it that way! He is thinking he driving home from Syracuse this afternoon. I sure wish he'd just stay put. You know Utica will be miserable! We have about 4 or more on the ground right now. It looks like the ice is starting to come in now. Hope Gene gets home safely. CT is turning to ice already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Good luck to all you in the cold, snow and ice. Stay warm - it's a good time for warm soup and a bunch for fun quilting! Stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'm with you Heidi...he should just stay put....not worth that long drive on snow and ice for sure....still snowing here, no ice yet....but will bet soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 We haven't gotten any ice, but just about 30-45min south of here did get some ice too. Well, the snow has stopped and the sun is acutally trying to come out! I am home from work now, they called a level 3, which means no one is allowed on the roads except police, fire, ext..... Looks like we got somewhere over a foot of snow!! Really pretty!! I'm going to take a nap, then spend the rest of the day and night quilting! Glad your electric is back on , Teresa!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Glad to hear all is going pretty well. Hopw your trees are holding up to the ice too. It may be very pretty, which I do like to look at, but not so safe..... When we drove home from Florida a couple of weeks ago we were heading right into the storm up here. My husband is an excellent driver thank-goodness!!! During our drive home, I saw a truck roll-over and flip upside-down in the middle of our lanes. More than a bit freaky as it was coming at us!! That was a first for me to see, never want to again either, crazy! People in the ditch everywhere...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYork Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 We got about 4" of sleet and ice with 4" of snow on top in Southern IL. My husband spent the day with his tractor and blade cleaning out driveways for the neighbors. I spent the day cleaning my quilting area in my basement and getting a Christmas tree skirt ready to quilt. (I am really late for Christmas or will be really ahead for next year). When he came in, he told me we had real problems and for me to come upstairs. We have a building outside our back door with a hot tub inside. The roof has collapsed into the building. I didn't think it was safe for him to go inside to try to lift it up since it still has a lot of ice and snow on it. So it will be a problem to face tomorrow. Did I mention that today was his birthday? Not much of a present.. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Wren Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I hate to say this but I am enjoying hearing about the ice & snow. We are looking at 105-110 deg for the next few days & have already had that for the past few days. Hot & dry... we are in drought so even cooling off becomes an issue. We can't just stand outside & turn on the garden hose as we aren't allowed. It's even too hot to quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Jenny I hate the heat but that sounds nice at the moment! LOL Hubby made it home. Our snow changed to ice then rain and then back to ice and snow! I think it is done for now. We probably got about 6 or 7" plus the ice. I'm sure the commute will be a blast in the morning! Hubby just got home again from digging out his mother. I spent the day working at home and then I quilted the evening away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm just catching up after having the electric off for almost 24 hours. I was so happy to see the AEP trucks stop outside my house. No electric meant no heat but I have a lot of quilts around so I was cozy last night. Today was getting quite chilly in the house though. From what my neighbors told me several lines were down due to ice but our problem was the transformer at the back of our yards. It made a big bang when it blew. Now the heat is back on and it is getting warmer I might even be able to sew in a few hours. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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