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5. Glad to hear it. A few years back I was living in a similar place here but the power was out. It was

Fri Jan 3, 2014, 12:56 AM

Jan 2014

just getting miserable. The winter gales had taken out of lot of lines. I did what most people did, hit the shopping strip stores and stayed warm in my vehicle and the stores.

Since it was right before Xmas, it was somewhat enjoyable. Sort of one mass party of people who would have been home at night otherwise. I had to charge up my cellphone in the vehicle, and was I ever glad when the power came back on.

I live in a place now where the power is restored very quickly and most of it is underground. Still, things happen.

Best wishes to you.

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Northeastern BOGers Take Care! [View all] freshwest Jan 2014 OP

thanks for the warm fire....brrrr its cold here... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #1

You're welcome. Please stay indoors and warm if you can... n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #2

I will be fine...basement apartment partially underground... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #3

Glad to hear it. A few years back I was living in a similar place here but the power was out. It was freshwest Jan 2014 #5

That's one of the things I'm thankful for even here in very rural RedNeckLand - IrishAyes Jan 2014 #30

You are one busy lady! Congratulations on keeping all of that going. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #32

Gee, thanks! Perked me right up. I've been feeling like a lazy sluggard lately. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #34

I keep a propane heater I can use if the power goes out.... chillfactor Jan 2014 #11

ah....thats a good point..I need to get one of those VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #38

Baby it's coooooold outside! MADem Jan 2014 #4

It sure is cold! But tell me, do the dogs like it? Mine always did. But shoveling is bad for you! freshwest Jan 2014 #7

They are wimps...too cold even for them. MADem Jan 2014 #9

Aww! They sound like sweeties. I had big dogs who loved eating icicles. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #10

My 4 Newfoundlands would love it newfie11 Jan 2014 #23

Lucky you! Just keep 'em dry, wet puppies aren't much fun in bed! n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #35

Lol they drool but we're used to it. Nt newfie11 Jan 2014 #47

Do they snore, too? I've had big dogs that did that. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #49

Lol yes that too. Nt newfie11 Jan 2014 #52

Hear Hear! Grab a blanket, supplies, and someone you love... NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #6

That is some serious cold they're having. And it's their first this year. Hope it ends soon. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #8

Mahalo for the virtual Fire, freshwest! Cha Jan 2014 #12

Oh, wow, driving in that stuff! Good luck for sis! n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #14

Oh freshwest! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #13

Oh, warming your hands in the hot water after two pairs of gloves - brrrr! freshwest Jan 2014 #16

They closed down tonight at 5. sheshe2 Jan 2014 #19

Deval Patrick, according to link in OP, says entire state gov't. will be shut down Friday. freshwest Jan 2014 #20

If you're referring to our Governor... DonViejo Jan 2014 #26

Sorry, was going to sleep by then. freshwest Jan 2014 #27

Not a problem, freshwest; been there done that too! nt DonViejo Jan 2014 #29

How nice of you to provide a warm crackling fire for us. Marie Marie Jan 2014 #15

You're welcome. Stay home if you can. Look rough from the news. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #17

Wow.. just saw ths Tweet on TOD, fresh! Cha Jan 2014 #18

Yep. Check the OP links... There is a lot going on. Hoping for the best for all there. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #21

Thanks! Cha Jan 2014 #22

Hello & thank you from Winthrop, Maine! MarianJack Jan 2014 #24

You're welcome! Stay warm! And that cat is my way of saying enough is enough: freshwest Jan 2014 #33

Thank you freshwest! treestar Jan 2014 #25

Oh, noes! Good luck braving the chill and the roads! n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #36

It's just so cold JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #28

We only got down to 15 below last night, and we might hit a high of 6 above today. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #31

My mom is trapped here JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #39

My mom is trapped here JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #40

And you didn't save any for me? WELL !!!!! IrishAyes Jan 2014 #42

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I made it through the day! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #41

Glad you made it back home safe. Sorry aboui the delay. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #43

No problem, freshwest. sheshe2 Jan 2014 #45

My kitchen stove arrived, though! After using hot plates and toaster ovens for 8 years, IrishAyes Jan 2014 #44

A real stove after so many years! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #46

Spring is wonderful. So's autumn. Summer's hell. But at least I'll have more shade IrishAyes Jan 2014 #51

Good! Is it propane, natural gas or electic? I wish I'd been able to keep this one longer: freshwest Jan 2014 #48

What a gorgeous range! I'm jealous. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #50