LoveBaby Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We are stocked with water, flashlights, batteries, food and a generator. I am hopeful that it won't be as bad as they are predicting! Thankfully we have a gas stove, so we'll be able to cook hot meals and we have a generator to keep our electric fireplace going for a heat source. Is it bad that I'm hoping my DH can keep the computer and internet aircard going, too?! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Which storm?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) I hope all are safe--cyclone or winter weather. In our case I'm talking the winter storm in the US. We have flashlights. No generator. No alternate heat source. I hope we don't lose electric long. I kept hoping it would track and the "new path" would have the ice away from us but no dice. Edited February 1, 2011 by sbgrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 we are all snug in the house here in St. Louis waiting for it. None of us have to go out for a few days. We are going to get more ice and then we are right on the line between either 6-12 inches or 9-16"of snow. My dh had to go work out of town 3 hours away for the week. He is in the blizzard warning area and they expect 20". We are all taken care of food wise and have the generator waiting if we need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We're in a blizzard warning as well. We have a generator, but I'm hoping and praying we don't have to use it because we don't have a fireplace. We're currently listening to "thundersleet," which is making the cats nuts and one of the dogs scared. I'm reasonably sure they aren't going to want to go out to go pee... call it a hunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yup. I think it's worse going east though the snow on our access road bent our license plate UP! Crazy, blizzardy day today and tomorrow, too, though they are not officially calling it a blizzard here- we are expecting 40 below wind chill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Pantry and freezer are full, car is gassed up and covered, and we have tons of TP. Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Predicting 8-15 inches here. Last time 6 inches were predicted here it totally bypassed us. I wish it would skip us this time, too. But we're ready if it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Looking forward to it!!! :) I love being snowed in. Of course, we don't already have a foot or more on the ground with more coming. That would probably change my outlook some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 We are in the midwest, too. The forecast here is: freezing rain/sleet/ice accumulation around 1/4"-1/2" followed by a thunder "snows" with accumulation anywhere from 9-20". Blizzard like conditions tomorrow with high winds, etc. Then...below zero temps starting Wednesday night!! I'm really hoping that the forecast is much more dire than it will actually turn out to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 We're currently listening to "thundersleet," which is making the cats nuts and one of the dogs scared. I'm reasonably sure they aren't going to want to go out to go pee... call it a hunch. Yeah...pretty sure my dogs are going to take one look at the outside tomorrow and come back inside. Poor things aren't very tall either, so if we get over a foot of snow they get lost pretty quick! Although...it is pretty funny watching our basset hound try to maneuver her belly over the drifts! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 This storm they're predicting just sounds like more winter in Minnesota to me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 This storm they're predicting just sounds like more winter in Minnesota to me. :D and New England! Although I have to say I think the school districts forget where we are! The forecast is calling for 2-4 inches this afternoon and many have already canceled! Tomorrow is when we're supposed to get a foot or so. That I can understand, but a few inches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 woke up this morning to see that they moved us into the blizzard warning and now we are expected to get 10-20"!!!! I don't ever remember a blizzard warning for St. Louis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I grew up in Montana in the Rockies, so for me, Midwestern snowstorms are not too stressful. Here in the Chicago area, we usually get a good snowstorm at least once in February. With this storm the worst is not expected to hit until this evening. I'm betting tomorrow will be a snow day for my son which can only mean -- sledding! Now, that cyclone in Australia looks worrisome. Stay safe, Ozzies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Pantry and freezer are full, car is gassed up and covered, and we have tons of TP. Bring it on! Same here - and we have a neighbor with a wood stove - I told her (jokingly for now) that the entire neighborhood may show up with sleeping bags if we have a power outage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Pantry and freezer are full, car is gassed up and covered, and we have tons of TP. Bring it on! :iagree:Us too down here in Dallas. I'm watching the news as I have close to 3 inches of ice pellets on my front porch -- and the snow has yet to arrive. Eeep. The wind is something else with the freezing rain. The only thing I would like is a real wood burning fireplace to curl up next to. We are staying put today and hoping everyone else is safe and sound!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 This storm they're predicting just sounds like more winter in Minnesota to me. :D :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalGal Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 and New England! Although I have to say I think the school districts forget where we are! The forecast is calling for 2-4 inches this afternoon and many have already canceled! Tomorrow is when we're supposed to get a foot or so. That I can understand, but a few inches? :iagree: - Here in Maine they're calling for 2 - 4" today...up to 2 feet for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 :iagree:Us too down here in Dallas. I'm watching the news as I have close to 3 inches of ice pellets on my front porch -- and the snow has yet to arrive. Eeep. The wind is something else with the freezing rain. The only thing I would like is a real wood burning fireplace to curl up next to. We are staying put today and hoping everyone else is safe and sound!!! Us too (Dallas too). I was surprised they closed the airport and all the schools with as little snow as we have, but if that's ice underneath, then yeah, I get it now. I'm glad we're making the Packers and Steelers feel at home with this weather!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I am in central Texas and the last two days have been 78 degrees, my windows were open and it was just beautiful. By this evening it is going to be 20 degrees. Right now the wind is blowing fierce and it hasn't even reached the 40 mph they are predicting. I decided we are not leaving the house today. Supposedly, we are going to have snow on Thursday. I am actually kind of excited about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We too are under a Blizzard warning with 10-16 inches expected. Really, we are all thinking the weather folks are becoming actors....they love to predict this stuff and rarely have we gotten anything close to what they predict. The head meteorologist has dubbed this storm the "Groundhog Day Dump." If they are finally correct and we get a storm..we are prepared. But they have cried "snow day" one too many times are around here for anyone to fully believe them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My dh is acting like Chicken Little. :001_huh: We got ice yesterday, I was expecting to wake up to lots of snow. I guess it's coming, we're ready. The wind is starting to pick up now. I have enough stuff to keep me busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Coffee - check! We're good to go. :D Actually made a trip to Sam's club for bulk items and the grocery store too. We're set. I didn't think about gasoline for the generator though. Thanks for the reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Stay safe everyone.:grouphug:We'll get the blizzard part, but the ice is below us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Coffee - check! We're good to go. :D [/QUOtE] I've got coffee, but no wine - what was I thinking??? :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Public schools are closed here too, we do have icy roads but right now things are overcast but clear. Supposed to get more icy stuff later today. We have food, woodstove, and oil lamps, but I haven't been to the library and if the power goes out and I have no internet I won't have anything to read! The horror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 This storm they're predicting just sounds like more winter in Minnesota to me. :D Same here, lol. It snowed all day yesterday and last night. There's a lot more out there, but that's nothing new. The schools all around our city are closed, but ours are still open. The cold (wind chill below 0) is moving in now, it looks like. I have to go to the grocery store today for the week's shopping. I think I might go to the furniture store, too. That's why I have 4-wheel drive and wouldn't dream of not having it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Coffee - check! We're good to go. :D Actually made a trip to Sam's club for bulk items and the grocery store too. We're set. I didn't think about gasoline for the generator though. Thanks for the reminder! When I made my coffee this morning, I noticed that we only have one K-cup left. :eek: I am going to text DH to pick some up on the way home today, or else I'll have to fight him tomorrow for the last one! :toetap05: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) This storm they're predicting just sounds like more winter in Minnesota to me. :D I agree! This is just normal winter weather for us. It has been snowing here for the past 24 hours, and there have only been a few 2-hour delays. Edited February 1, 2011 by dani3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I think we're too far north to get hit this time, but we stay pretty ready all winter. Stay safe, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Another DFW area person here.. My alma mater canceled classes. My alma mater didn't cancel classes last year when there was a foot of snow on the ground in Texas. My conclusion is that the roads must be really bad!!! If the power goes out we'll just have to curl up under blankets, though. No fireplaces or gas/wood anything in this apartment. Should be ok though. I'm more worried about dh working, since it means he'll have to drive on the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We got a little bit of snow last night (I haven't been out to check how much yet, but we were supposed to get 1-4"), and we're supposed to get another 6-10" tonight. I have to take DD to gymnastics at 10:00 this morning, and I'll probably go to the grocery store afterwards. I'm not terribly worried about the storm, but we need groceries pretty bad, so I'll just make it easier on myself and do it this morning :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 So far, been a bust here in our part of NOVA. Looks like it swept north of here quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I think we're too far north to get hit this time, but we stay pretty ready all winter. Stay safe, everyone! Where are you in MN? I'm in SE MN, but grew up in Duluth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chelle in MO Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 we are all snug in the house here in St. Louis waiting for it. None of us have to go out for a few days. We are going to get more ice and then we are right on the line between either 6-12 inches or 9-16"of snow. My dh had to go work out of town 3 hours away for the week. He is in the blizzard warning area and they expect 20". We are all taken care of food wise and have the generator waiting if we need it. I just looked at the radar and the storm is right in our backyards, Teresa! It looks pretty serious. It'll be interesting to see if the predictions are right. I don't mind the ice, snow, and cold temps, but I don't want the power outage! We have a woodburning fireplace and plenty of wood, but no generator. Take care, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I believe the 15 (or whatever- it keeps changing) inches when I see them. I am not in panic mode. So far, precipitation has been underwhelming to say the least. It's winter, it snows. As long as none of us has to travel long distance, no big deal. (We're in mid-MO.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 TP? Egads! I haven't done that kind of first of the month shopping yet, since *today* is Feb 1. We may have to ration. :glare: AuntieM (running off to count rolls) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) I've got coffee, but no wine - what was I thinking??? :001_huh: I forgot wine!!!! Oh Oh, this is going to get ugly. :D Plenty of chocolate though so it just might be ok. Edited February 1, 2011 by CalicoKat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Went grocery shopping for easy to eat/prepare food. I have charged up our car charger to power small appliances. Cars are gassed up. We have fuel for the snow blower and are ready to help dig out our elderly neighbors. I am going out to buy an electric tea kettle that I can run off our charger to have tea/hot chocolate/cup soups in case the power goes out and we have trouble lighting the stove. We have overhead power lines, so they could be vulnerable. I will do some baking to have some fun food to eat and am preparing dinner early today. I should get a load of laundry done. The bulk of it is supposed to hit us around 3 pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Southern IL. We got the ice for sure. Our poor deer and turkeys and chickens and outside dogs. Everyone is strawed up and bird and dog sheds are heated, but the deer...they just wont go in a shed. I looked out a few minutes ago and they are all on their feet eating. We are supposed to get all the snow today on top of this. My Dh was told to stay home from work (this has never happenend in 6 years) and so we are going without pay for a few days. SIGH...and I am budgeted tight already. DOUBLE SIGH. We are ready but we do not have a generator. Lets pray we keep power so all the animals are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Where are you in MN? I'm in SE MN, but grew up in Duluth. We're north of Itasca. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We're under a tornado watch and it is storming!! Wind is pretty steady between 15-30 with higher gusts. Really unsettling weather!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Pantry and freezer are full, car is gassed up and covered, and we have tons of TP. Bring it on! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I suppose this is a thread we West Coasters (at least CA and OR) cannot really participate in. Our high for today is in the fifties. Sorry. Hoping everyone is safely ensconced around the fireplace with lots of Hot Chocolate, whipping cream...and TP in the bathroom - see SolaMichella's post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I went and spent $291 at the grocery store this morning....it's all still in my car in the garage. Anybody want to come over and unload it for me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Southern IL. We got the ice for sure. Our poor deer and turkeys and chickens and outside dogs. Everyone is strawed up and bird and dog sheds are heated, but the deer...they just wont go in a shed. I looked out a few minutes ago and they are all on their feet eating. I think deer will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We're north of Itasca. :) I miss all of the lakes and trees of northern MN. It's all cornfields down here! We're in one of the two counties on MN that doesn't have a natural lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We've got 9 goat does ready to kid any second and I just KNOW it will be tonight during the freezing rain we're supposed to get. We've got heat lamps in the barn, but my poor DH will have to attend these births and it's tough going if there is trouble and it's that cold out - we're expecting 9 degrees for tonight and tomorrow a high of 20ish. I know that's not as bad as some of you further north, but when you're birthing goat kids, it's NOT FUN. I'm injured and can't really help right now. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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