Woke up early to ice falling, which it is still doing as I type this. It is suppose to "rain" ice all day and then turn to snow. So far we have a lot but not as bad as some areas in Missouri and other states. There is a dusting of snow on top of the thick ice.
I wanted to feed the birds seed and their suet but the screen door is iced shut.
I took a couple of the flag-frozen straight
Early this morning I started filling up big pots with water-just in case. This is the first home in over 40 years that we don't have a back up. This is an all electric house-ugh. We always had woodstoves for heat and for cooking if needed. and my 10 burner wolf was an old one so did not need electric to turn the gas on. So I am staying hopeful we do not lose our electric. I think we are in the middle path of this storm-much worse above and below us. The big cities in Missouri are getting hammered with more ice and lots of snow.
I got out all of my hand dyes and the gifted ones from my friend, and ironed them all-so will be ready to use on the next bags. This photo is a bit dark as it is a dark room. And I have not taken the time to figure out settings for better photos. (These will enlarge for better viewing)
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Stay safe all of you in the path of this arctic storm
I do fear the ice -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
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DeleteI hope you don't lose power. It's scary not having any heat or cooking back up. Ice is the worst, isn't it? hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYes ice is really bad-being retired I don't go out at all in bad weather any more. we had a lot of wind this evening so far no power loss thankfully we are in for inches of snow tonight.
DeleteI see some ice fishing in your future! Not really, but those frozen flags certainly are one for the books! Good luck and stay warm!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping our lake does not freeze so far it has not where we are but the shallow coves will freeze. yes my frozen flag was something else haha thanks
DeleteYIKES, I hope you do not lose power. So scary. Was just telling my mom I would rather have snow than ice anytime. The frozen flag however will be one to remember. Janice
ReplyDeleteI agree ice is very bad-I was a phone operator back in the day when they needed us-and we had to come to work no matter what back then when the weather was really bad I just stayed and worked overtime instead of tackling icy roads I had a long drive to work too.
DeleteYes the frozen flag was epic this is moving east hope you are not in its path
The wind has been so strong here today. We had snow flurries but, thankfully, no ice, which I agree with others, is the worst. Fingers crossed that you won't lose your electric power. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteglad you didn't get the ice-I just looked out the window looks like maybe 4 inches or more of snow on top of the ice now. bitter cold here til thursday when we will get out of the single digits. and sooo thankful the electric is still on you and yours stay safe-hugs
DeleteYou stay safe too my friend... we are getting low 20's for temps and some snow and ice predicted for Wed-Fri... not supposed to be much... just the coldest temps of the season so always a shock.. stay warm and those bags will keep you busy. Hugs! deb
ReplyDeletewow I did not know your area would get that cold you stay warm and safe as well hugs
DeleteI shudder with ice. You all be super careful (and I know I don't have to tell you that but it just seems prudent!). It's very cold here, but dryish, barely any snow, which is fine with me. I have to load my feeders, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year friend. It does sound like you are getting some bad weather. Pray your electric stays on. That is always something that is concerning when everything turns cold. So good to see your creative endeavors...I think you will be very busy. Got your lovely letter and mailed you one today. Take care and be safe. Hugs!
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