We know a lot of our posters are going to be affected by this beast of a storm. Please stay safe and warm and let us know y'all are okay.
Re: OT: Weather
Posted by Martha on January 24, 2026, 9:12 am, in reply to "OT: Weather"
We had a light snow overnight, and it's still just sifting down. But this afternoon we'll get the second wave, and that one will bring the drama. But we're safe and warm inside.
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Re: OT: Weather
Posted by Arlene on January 24, 2026, 11:03 am, in reply to "OT: Weather"
We are expecting about 10-15 inches of snow and 1/2 inch of ice. The snow I can deal with--the ice, not so much. We live in a rural area and lose electricity a lot during snowstorms--sometimes up to 4-5 days. We are prepared. We know how to do this. We have a 'whole-house" generator that does the necessities--refrigerator, microwave, well pump, sump pump, television (Hubby saw to that!) and a few lights. We have propane heat for part of the house and propane cooktop, so we are good to go. Propane tank full, lots of food. The worst is without internet, we have no phone service. Our neighbors are all on 10 acres, but we check on each other and make sure everyone is okay. We have a neighbor with a huge tractor and he usually has our private road and driveways dug out within 2-3 days. Our driveway, however, is a problem--it is 1/4 mile and goes uphill and down hill and curves all over the place and is surrounded by woods, so the sun doesn't do a good job of melting the residual ice and snow. We live in the foothills of the Shenandoahs. Got my knitting, reading and jigsaw puzzles awaiting. Be safe y'all if you are in the path of this monster storm.
Re: OT: Weather
Posted by Martha on January 24, 2026, 12:49 pm, in reply to "Re: OT: Weather"
A large dove has set up camp in one of the flower boxes on our covered porch. It's out of the direct elements, and being five feet away from our front window means there's some heat radiating out. We'll see if more critters move in.
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Re: OT: Weather
Posted by Hollie24 on January 24, 2026, 6:20 pm, in reply to "Re: OT: Weather"
Stay warm and safe.
Re: OT: Weather
Posted by Hollie24 on January 24, 2026, 6:19 pm, in reply to "Re: OT: Weather"
It sounds like you are well-prepared. Check in when you can.