The snow hasn’t stopped falling and we’ve already gotten over an inch… close to 3″ maybe? We have 3 here at the barndo on “team snow” — Hugo, Dharma and Me. And we have 3 on “team no” — Perry, Ben and Merida.
Birds gotta’ eat!
The birds here evidently knew about the forecast because they hit the feeder extra hard yesterday. Perry filled the one on the deck with the help of Merida and Hugo.
The temp right now isn’t awful. It’s currently a relatively comfortable 25°. If this keeps up until tomorrow morning, we may all be “team no”.
And we’re off! So far, it’s not horribly cold outside, there’s no wind whipping around, and the snow is beginning to softly fall. It’s BEAUTIFUL!
I’ve already been outside with the doggos because Dharma has to have an escort off the porch. Yup! In my shortie pajamas, I brave every element just so she can pee outside.
Hugo’s first “real” snow…
Cold temps make all 3 dogs frisky. It moves Dharma to almost normal activity mode and the other 2 into hyper-holy shit activity levels. If we lose power, Merida’s shock collar will be one of the priority charges made from the generator.
The snow is steadily falling and our landscape will be changing rapidly if forecasters are right. Stay tuned for updates… especially if you’re out of range of snowmaggedon January, 2025.
Now you know: Beginning Wednesday January 25, 1978, Indiana was paralyzed by a snow storm that came to be known as the Blizzard of ’78, the worst blizzard on record for the Hoosier state.
Of course, I’m not a meteorologist so this post isn’t a forecast or what you should expect in the coming hours. I’d love to know the answer to what to expect… you probably would too. Around here, it appears I’m the only one concerned so far though…
I’ve got plenty of food, coffee and toilet paper in the house so the essentials are in place. We have gas for the generator, too. While that won’t power a whole bunch of stuff if the electric goes off, it will allow for the iHeater, Keurig machine, and at least 1 computer. (mine) With unlimited phone data, we should at least be able to buddy up to stay warm and watch a movie even without power.
Ice is the biggest concern.
Losing power is the worst for most everyone, I think. While our heat requires electricity to power the hot water into the floors for radiant heat, it will stay warm longer in the barndo than other homes that heat with total electric. The pesky neighbors have alternate gas heat so I don’t need to worry about them. I do worry about others that don’t have any backup plan.
And, I worry about animals left outside — unlike Hugo who hasn’t a care in the world. At least not anymore. 😌
I’m team “foot of snow!” Perry is team “miss us altogether.“
From all indications so far, we’re right on the line between significant snowfall and horrific ice storm. Even a little ice is dangerous for travel — add 1/4 inch and it’s dangerous for trees and power lines.
Stay safe wherever you are!
I’ll share photos of whatever we get whenever we get it.
Now you know: In the 1980s, tobacco giants Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds acquired the major food companies Kraft, General Foods and Nabisco, allowing tobacco firms to dominate America’s food supply and reap billions in sales from popular brands such as Oreo cookies, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and Lunchables.
I know what you’re thinking. “Winter? Outdoor space? Are you crazy?” But hear me out. With a little creativity and the right gear, you can transform your deck into a cozy winter retreat.
But NOT when it’s windy!
There’s nothing quite like soaking in a hot tub on a snowy day. The contrast of the warm water and the cold air is pure bliss. With string lights and a few lit candles, you have a magical atmosphere to enjoy the winter scenery. But again, NOT when it’s windy.
When the wind blows, the spray from the hot tub’s jets sprinkle your face — and that moisture is insta-frozen. No cozy vibes or winter wonderland feels, y’all.
I’ll be staying inside with a cup of coffee and a stack of soft blankets for this snow. ⛄️
Now you know: A team of researchers at UC Irvine found that the average attention span in 2004 was 150 seconds. In 2012 it was found to be 75 seconds, and recently was found to be 47 seconds.
FINALLY, we’ve eaten the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers. The only thing we didn’t finish off was the mashed potatoes and those went in the trash this evening.
We had a little help…
All the puppies had their fair share of noodles, ham and turkey. And they took more than their fair share of naps. 🙂
Katie had leftovers once and Ben came home at lunch to eat a turkey salad sandwich twice. I’ve eaten something almost every waking hour since Thanksgiving. It’s not the holiday meal that devastates a diet — it’s getting rid of all those darned leftovers that get you.
Tomorrow is Monday and I’m back to Weight Watchers to get the 3-5 pounds I’ve gained back off.
I hope it disappears just as quickly as yesterday’s snow…
Now you know: In 1984, 13-year-old Andy Smith wrote to President Reagan asking for funds to clean his bedroom after his mom called it a “disaster area”. Raegan sent a tongue-in-cheek reply saying his funds were “dangerously low” and suggested he practice volunteerism instead to solve local problems.
