Guest guest Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Hi , I live about 25 miles from down town Cleveland and I think we got hit pretty hard. It is the keeping warm that is hard though it is easier to add clothes and keep warm than it is in the summer as only so much we can take off lol. Thanks for thinking of us I bet you guys got hit pretty good your selves take care. Donna K ---- dgregori@...> wrote: > > I hope everyone that got hit with all the cold and snow in the midwest > and eastern seaboard of the US is safe and warm. > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 12.1 inches at the airport, and that is only about 10 minutes west of me. My daughter got to spend an extra night at her girlfriends because we had snow emergencies all around us and weren't suppose to be on the roads. I was glad NOT to have to go out in it too! Laureta Fitzgerald wrote: >Donna K > >I'm not sure about . Our official snow fall was 10 east of me and 14 >west of me, so I'd say about a foot. It was very windy and this caused lots >of drifting. It is also very cold. I did venture out to go to the store. > >Take care, >laurie > > > >> >>Reply-To: >>Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 11:56:17 -0500 >>To: >>Subject: Re: Cold & Snow >> >>Hi , >>I live about 25 miles from down town Cleveland and I think we got hit pretty >>hard. It is the keeping warm that is hard though it is easier to add clothes >>and keep warm than it is in the summer as only so much we can take off lol. >>Thanks for thinking of us I bet you guys got hit pretty good your selves take >>care. >>Donna K >>---- dgregori@...> wrote: >> >> >>>I hope everyone that got hit with all the cold and snow in the midwest >>>and eastern seaboard of the US is safe and warm. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein >>>are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail >>>is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their >>>responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their >>>physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. >>> >>>Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is >>>automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Donna K I'm not sure about . Our official snow fall was 10 east of me and 14 west of me, so I'd say about a foot. It was very windy and this caused lots of drifting. It is also very cold. I did venture out to go to the store. Take care, laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 11:56:17 -0500 > To: > Subject: Re: Cold & Snow > > Hi , > I live about 25 miles from down town Cleveland and I think we got hit pretty > hard. It is the keeping warm that is hard though it is easier to add clothes > and keep warm than it is in the summer as only so much we can take off lol. > Thanks for thinking of us I bet you guys got hit pretty good your selves take > care. > Donna K > ---- dgregori@...> wrote: >> >> I hope everyone that got hit with all the cold and snow in the midwest >> and eastern seaboard of the US is safe and warm. >> >> >> >> >> >> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein >> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail >> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their >> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their >> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. >> >> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is >> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 et al Thanks for your kind thoughts, about the snow storm. I live with my wife in a wee house in Brewster, MA, which is on " Outer " Cape Cod. Just after Christmas, we got 18 inches of wet heavy snow, which is extremely odd for us (we normaly get a couple of inches tops, starting or ending with sleet and rain, much of the time washing away or melting off the next day). Just a couple of towns away in either direction, they only got 12 inches! Fortunately my stepdaughter and her boyfriend were here, to help my wife shovel out our buried driveway. I feel terrible not being able to help, but I know it would be very very bad for me to even try. I can barely manage to get out in the snow and maybe brush off a couple of cars. Anyway, last night and all today, we had the most amazing storm. The wind was steady at times about 50 mph, and gusting to 75, all kinds of damage in the neighborhood and some coastal flooding. We got an incredible 28 inches of snow, with some big drifts (up to the windowsill in a couple of places). Although about 1/3 of the homes on Cape Cod lost power, I was very grateful that we only had a couple of very short outages. Usually the ocean (that's within 2 miles of us in all directions except due west) moderates the temps. But this time, the temp stayed low, which I guess was a good thing because it never turned to heavy freezing ice. It's now almost dawn the second day, and some main roads are just beginning to be passable. The lesser but main road in front of our house is still plowed only one lane wide. Not that I've been out on the road though, as we're all alone this time and poor Gail has only had the strength to shovel a narrow walkway leading to the cars so far (through waist-high drifts). This was partly to walk the poor dog. What a funny sight, our black lab-pointer (Jasmine) wallowing on her belly in the snow (and sometimes sinking almost out of view) trying to find a place to poop! It's gusting very strong still, and now the temp is crashing lower. The snow plows have of course made a gigantic hump (4-5 feet high) of hard snow at the end of our driveway. No telling when we'll get " free " out to the road. Gail was supposed to leave yesterday, to drive about 6 hours (each way) up the coast to Maine and attend a three day " convocation " for her seminary school. Not only did she really want to hear the speakers (she's already done the reading) and connect with her fellow students, but this was going to be one hard-earned credit hour towards her M.Div. degree (she has 45 of 90 credits so far, in a part-time plan that seems to go on forever). So it looks like this won't be happening for her, and she is bummed (and has already paid for the hotel room). I feel wicked guilty because only five years ago I could have probably shoveled her out and then finished up on my own. I really hate being so dependent, especially when she works so hard. She is a saint for all the care and love she gives me, but sometimes my grief over lost energy is overwhelming, as I continue to sink. Well at least we got to enjoy together, the romp of our beloved New England Patriots on TV on their way to the Superbowl. I generally contribute " technically " rather than " emotionally " on this list. But I just want to say to everyone, that I truly appreciate the sense of belonging I feel, for being a part of this online community. What a great bunch! Love Steve D. > Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 05:12:42 -0800 > > Subject: Cold & Snow > > I hope everyone that got hit with all the cold and snow in the midwest > and eastern seaboard of the US is safe and warm. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Steve I am glad you are okay and still have power. It sounds like you really got slammed with this storm. I understand what you mean about shoveling. As a single parent, I remember trying to shovel out my drive (county drive) and only being able to do a few feet at a time. My wonderful neighbor cam over to help, but then I felt I like I had to work the entire time with him. I am glad you were able to stay inside and take care of yourself. As long as you have food and heat, just think of it as a mountain retreat for you and your wife. Thinking of you, laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 04:48:16 -0500 > To: > > Subject: Re: Cold & Snow > > et al > > Thanks for your kind thoughts, about the snow storm. > > I live with my wife in a wee house in Brewster, MA, which is on " Outer " Cape > Cod. Just after Christmas, we got 18 inches of wet heavy snow, which is > extremely odd for us (we normaly get a couple of inches tops, starting or > ending with sleet and rain, much of the time washing away or melting off the > next day). Just a couple of towns away in either direction, they only got 12 > inches! Fortunately my stepdaughter and her boyfriend were here, to help my > wife shovel out our buried driveway. I feel terrible not being able to help, > but I know it would be very very bad for me to even try. I can barely manage > to get out in the snow and maybe brush off a couple of cars. > > Anyway, last night and all today, we had the most amazing storm. The wind > was steady at times about 50 mph, and gusting to 75, all kinds of damage in > the neighborhood and some coastal flooding. We got an incredible 28 inches > of snow, with some big drifts (up to the windowsill in a couple of places). > Although about 1/3 of the homes on Cape Cod lost power, I was very grateful > that we only had a couple of very short outages. Usually the ocean (that's > within 2 miles of us in all directions except due west) moderates the temps. > But this time, the temp stayed low, which I guess was a good thing because > it never turned to heavy freezing ice. It's now almost dawn the second day, > and some main roads are just beginning to be passable. The lesser but main > road in front of our house is still plowed only one lane wide. Not that I've > been out on the road though, as we're all alone this time and poor Gail has > only had the strength to shovel a narrow walkway leading to the cars so far > (through waist-high drifts). This was partly to walk the poor dog. What a > funny sight, our black lab-pointer (Jasmine) wallowing on her belly in the > snow (and sometimes sinking almost out of view) trying to find a place to > poop! > > It's gusting very strong still, and now the temp is crashing lower. The snow > plows have of course made a gigantic hump (4-5 feet high) of hard snow at > the end of our driveway. No telling when we'll get " free " out to the road. > Gail was supposed to leave yesterday, to drive about 6 hours (each way) up > the coast to Maine and attend a three day " convocation " for her seminary > school. Not only did she really want to hear the speakers (she's already > done the reading) and connect with her fellow students, but this was going > to be one hard-earned credit hour towards her M.Div. degree (she has 45 of > 90 credits so far, in a part-time plan that seems to go on forever). So it > looks like this won't be happening for her, and she is bummed (and has > already paid for the hotel room). > > I feel wicked guilty because only five years ago I could have probably > shoveled her out and then finished up on my own. I really hate being so > dependent, especially when she works so hard. She is a saint for all the > care and love she gives me, but sometimes my grief over lost energy is > overwhelming, as I continue to sink. Well at least we got to enjoy together, > the romp of our beloved New England Patriots on TV on their way to the > Superbowl. > > I generally contribute " technically " rather than " emotionally " on this list. > But I just want to say to everyone, that I truly appreciate the sense of > belonging I feel, for being a part of this online community. What a great > bunch! > > Love > Steve D. > >> Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 05:12:42 -0800 >> >> Subject: Cold & Snow >> >> I hope everyone that got hit with all the cold and snow in the midwest >> and eastern seaboard of the US is safe and warm. >> >> > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is > entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their > physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Steve I am glad you are okay and still have power. It sounds like you really got slammed with this storm. I understand what you mean about shoveling. As a single parent, I remember trying to shovel out my drive (county drive) and only being able to do a few feet at a time. My wonderful neighbor cam over to help, but then I felt I like I had to work the entire time with him. I am glad you were able to stay inside and take care of yourself. As long as you have food and heat, just think of it as a mountain retreat for you and your wife. Thinking of you, laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 04:48:16 -0500 > To: > > Subject: Re: Cold & Snow > > et al > > Thanks for your kind thoughts, about the snow storm. > > I live with my wife in a wee house in Brewster, MA, which is on " Outer " Cape > Cod. Just after Christmas, we got 18 inches of wet heavy snow, which is > extremely odd for us (we normaly get a couple of inches tops, starting or > ending with sleet and rain, much of the time washing away or melting off the > next day). Just a couple of towns away in either direction, they only got 12 > inches! Fortunately my stepdaughter and her boyfriend were here, to help my > wife shovel out our buried driveway. I feel terrible not being able to help, > but I know it would be very very bad for me to even try. I can barely manage > to get out in the snow and maybe brush off a couple of cars. > > Anyway, last night and all today, we had the most amazing storm. The wind > was steady at times about 50 mph, and gusting to 75, all kinds of damage in > the neighborhood and some coastal flooding. We got an incredible 28 inches > of snow, with some big drifts (up to the windowsill in a couple of places). > Although about 1/3 of the homes on Cape Cod lost power, I was very grateful > that we only had a couple of very short outages. Usually the ocean (that's > within 2 miles of us in all directions except due west) moderates the temps. > But this time, the temp stayed low, which I guess was a good thing because > it never turned to heavy freezing ice. It's now almost dawn the second day, > and some main roads are just beginning to be passable. The lesser but main > road in front of our house is still plowed only one lane wide. Not that I've > been out on the road though, as we're all alone this time and poor Gail has > only had the strength to shovel a narrow walkway leading to the cars so far > (through waist-high drifts). This was partly to walk the poor dog. What a > funny sight, our black lab-pointer (Jasmine) wallowing on her belly in the > snow (and sometimes sinking almost out of view) trying to find a place to > poop! > > It's gusting very strong still, and now the temp is crashing lower. The snow > plows have of course made a gigantic hump (4-5 feet high) of hard snow at > the end of our driveway. No telling when we'll get " free " out to the road. > Gail was supposed to leave yesterday, to drive about 6 hours (each way) up > the coast to Maine and attend a three day " convocation " for her seminary > school. Not only did she really want to hear the speakers (she's already > done the reading) and connect with her fellow students, but this was going > to be one hard-earned credit hour towards her M.Div. degree (she has 45 of > 90 credits so far, in a part-time plan that seems to go on forever). So it > looks like this won't be happening for her, and she is bummed (and has > already paid for the hotel room). > > I feel wicked guilty because only five years ago I could have probably > shoveled her out and then finished up on my own. I really hate being so > dependent, especially when she works so hard. She is a saint for all the > care and love she gives me, but sometimes my grief over lost energy is > overwhelming, as I continue to sink. Well at least we got to enjoy together, > the romp of our beloved New England Patriots on TV on their way to the > Superbowl. > > I generally contribute " technically " rather than " emotionally " on this list. > But I just want to say to everyone, that I truly appreciate the sense of > belonging I feel, for being a part of this online community. What a great > bunch! > > Love > Steve D. > >> Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 05:12:42 -0800 >> >> Subject: Cold & Snow >> >> I hope everyone that got hit with all the cold and snow in the midwest >> and eastern seaboard of the US is safe and warm. >> >> > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is > entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their > physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Hi Steve, I like yourself am a New Englander. We got almost as much snow here in RI, although the Cape did get the worst brunt of it. We lost power for approximately 2 hours Saturday night. Not too bad considering. I also snuggled up on the couch and cheered on the Patriots! I was so happy to see them play such a great game against a great team. I was mostly happy that they won after most of the commentators stated they thought the Steelers had this game. Lesson learned.......don't underestimate the Patriots! ) My oldest son's birthday was also yesterday, in all the snow. He turned 17 and also got his license last Wednesday. It turned out that the blizzard made us have family time. No one rushing out to go anywhere. I cooked and puttered around the house and the kids played video games and actually got along! I didn't even have to go to work this morning, so I am loving it! Steve, is there anyone in your area that you can call that has a plow or a snow blower that you can hire? I have a large driveway, and I have a guy plow me, and for $25.00 it is sooooo worth it. Well, keep warm and keep your fingers crossed for the SuperBowl. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 I finally gave up this year and started paying a couple of neighbor boys to shovel us out, at least in the front yard since my husband works weird hours and can't allways do it himself. The younger the kids, the cheaper you might find the rate. Good luck! Steve wrote: > et al > >Thanks for your kind thoughts, about the snow storm. > >I live with my wife in a wee house in Brewster, MA, which is on " Outer " Cape >Cod. Just after Christmas, we got 18 inches of wet heavy snow, which is >extremely odd for us (we normaly get a couple of inches tops, starting or >ending with sleet and rain, much of the time washing away or melting off the >next day). Just a couple of towns away in either direction, they only got 12 >inches! Fortunately my stepdaughter and her boyfriend were here, to help my >wife shovel out our buried driveway. I feel terrible not being able to help, >but I know it would be very very bad for me to even try. I can barely manage >to get out in the snow and maybe brush off a couple of cars. > >Anyway, last night and all today, we had the most amazing storm. The wind >was steady at times about 50 mph, and gusting to 75, all kinds of damage in >the neighborhood and some coastal flooding. We got an incredible 28 inches >of snow, with some big drifts (up to the windowsill in a couple of places). >Although about 1/3 of the homes on Cape Cod lost power, I was very grateful >that we only had a couple of very short outages. Usually the ocean (that's >within 2 miles of us in all directions except due west) moderates the temps. >But this time, the temp stayed low, which I guess was a good thing because >it never turned to heavy freezing ice. It's now almost dawn the second day, >and some main roads are just beginning to be passable. The lesser but main >road in front of our house is still plowed only one lane wide. Not that I've >been out on the road though, as we're all alone this time and poor Gail has >only had the strength to shovel a narrow walkway leading to the cars so far >(through waist-high drifts). This was partly to walk the poor dog. What a >funny sight, our black lab-pointer (Jasmine) wallowing on her belly in the >snow (and sometimes sinking almost out of view) trying to find a place to >poop! > >It's gusting very strong still, and now the temp is crashing lower. The snow >plows have of course made a gigantic hump (4-5 feet high) of hard snow at >the end of our driveway. No telling when we'll get " free " out to the road. >Gail was supposed to leave yesterday, to drive about 6 hours (each way) up >the coast to Maine and attend a three day " convocation " for her seminary >school. Not only did she really want to hear the speakers (she's already >done the reading) and connect with her fellow students, but this was going >to be one hard-earned credit hour towards her M.Div. degree (she has 45 of >90 credits so far, in a part-time plan that seems to go on forever). So it >looks like this won't be happening for her, and she is bummed (and has >already paid for the hotel room). > >I feel wicked guilty because only five years ago I could have probably >shoveled her out and then finished up on my own. I really hate being so >dependent, especially when she works so hard. She is a saint for all the >care and love she gives me, but sometimes my grief over lost energy is >overwhelming, as I continue to sink. Well at least we got to enjoy together, >the romp of our beloved New England Patriots on TV on their way to the >Superbowl. > >I generally contribute " technically " rather than " emotionally " on this list. >But I just want to say to everyone, that I truly appreciate the sense of >belonging I feel, for being a part of this online community. What a great >bunch! > >Love >Steve D. > > > >> Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 05:12:42 -0800 >> >>Subject: Cold & Snow >> >>I hope everyone that got hit with all the cold and snow in the midwest >>and eastern seaboard of the US is safe and warm. >> >> >> >> > > > >Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > >Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 > Well, keep warm and keep your fingers crossed for the SuperBowl. > Sheila I am, but probably not the way you want GO EAGLES!! (yes, you guys will probably crush us Take care, RH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 LOL--too funny I don't know about crushing the Eagles. The Eagles played a very good game all year. This is going to be one tough game for both teams Good luck to both teams. I would like to see the Patriots win just to get the national recognition (dynasty status so to speak). We were such a horrible team for so many years. ) I'll be watching. Take care Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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