It's been nearly two weeks since I've posted, so I just thought I'd take a moment to say, "I'm still alive!" Actually, things have been quite busy lately but I'd been planning to start on a new and interesting (at least to me) post early this week until...
Until an ice storm found its way into the forecast for later this week--and the closer we get to the weather event the worse the forecast becomes. I don't know why, but it always seems to work this way. Back in 2009 we got a horrible storm that left something like an inch to 1.50 inches of ice on the power lines, tree branches, etc. We lost something like 25 percent of our trees to that storm and some were without power for weeks while contending with the January cold. Believe me when I tell you that it's no fun sitting in the dark listening to giant oak and maple trees crashing down to the ground all around you. So, you have to excuse me if I'm a little spooked by the prospect of going through this again. Of course, we're still two days out from the event and things can change. Right now, they're predicting .25 to .30 inches of ice for us, which is considerably less than we received back in 09, but it can still cause downed tree limbs and power outages.
Needless to say, my efforts at creating a new post are postponed for a few more days as it's time to concentrate on finding a Coleman stove, buying candles, and cutting as much firewood as possible while the weather is still pleasant. If power is not lost I hope to start work on my next topic around Thursday. If it goes out...well, I guess I'll get back here when I can.
About a month ago a lady friend told me that she had a feeling of foreboding about this winter--that she felt we were going to get another ice storm. Her words only justified my own similar feelings. I guess we were both right--and the winter is only just beginning!
Oh no ... I hope the weather forecasters down there in your neck of the woods are as unreliable as the ones up here, Nightwind! Fingers crossed it turns out to be not as bad as they're predicting. Only what, four more months of winter down there for you to worry about? Six, if you live up here ...
ReplyDeleteCheck in when you can so we don't worry. :o)
This really is a difficult area for them to make accurate forecasts because the weather here can change radically within hours this time of the year. Today it's very warm but by Thursday it should be brutally cold. Thanks for your concern and if I can, I'll post something by Friday or Saturday.
DeleteI remember reading your Blog last year about the ice storm that was the first that I had heard about them. I truly hope it misses you this, and every year. Last year winter here went on till the third week in April, that meant I was not earning much, and consequently did not take any holidays till October to catch-up, then it`s winter again.
ReplyDeleteWinters are usually short here and generally statt winding down in mid February. Still, the warmer Gulf air makes us prone to ice storms instead of snow. Ice is much more destructive and frightening. You're right about last year. That one missed us by just a few miles. Hopefully, it will miss us this time as well.
DeleteGood luck, Nightwind!! I've never had the dubious pleasure of being in an ice storm (I don't think we have them in CA), but it sounds horrible. May your home and those around you be safe from trees, downed power lines, and other nasty things. And may the gods stand between you and harm in all the empty places where you must walk. (That's my favorite ancient Egyptian blessing; I figure it can't hurt to send it!)
ReplyDeleteI really love that Egyptian saying, Lucretia! I'll hold onto it over the next few days; and thank you!
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