Post Blizzard Report - Hi PT!

[Freedom]

Well it sure has been an eventful 48 hours!

Lost power for 22 hours, worst of that was no heat. Glad that came back on. I tend to be a problem solver, so it is frustrating to have an issue and not be able to WORK ON IT! I put coats on the dogs and we frequently got in the bed to snuggle. Lacey was shivering and NOT PLEASED. The other 3 did alright, and the cats alternated snuggling in the bed with me or snuggling in pet beds together.

I have a gas range so could use the stove top for cooking, which was great. I need to find out how to light my oven for heat so I know for next time.

Now for the outstanding issue: I have no TV, phone or computer service. I use Verizon FIOS. My transmitter box in the cellar got zapped! I have a technician appt. the earliest they had was Friday afternoon. So I will not be on here often, till this gets fixed. Having to use my cellphone is a riot as I am not normally a cell user. I spent half an hour this morning just figuring out features, setting up a few contacts, some speed dials (Mary Ellen is part of both of those ha haa). At one point I deleted the 2 I had set up and had to start over GAH! Minor inconvenience, not complaining AT ALL as having no heat was a huge deal and helps put things in perspective.

I do have home delivery of the newspaper so I will have some news coming in, thank goodness!

I have some photos but can't share them till the computer is back. I am currently using one of the computers at the nursing home where my Dad is, in their Internet cafe. Not sure how often I will get online till things get fixed at home.

[Randi]

Oh dear, that IS a nuisance! In a case like this, it's probably good your dad is in a nursing home - older people freeze more. Glad your crew found a way to snuggle up and keep warm. But poor Lacey.

Please be careful with that gas oven, it uses all the oxygen in the house and can be dangerous. Hope you won't need to do that.

[lizbud]

Wow, 22 hours without heat. I'm with Lacey on that one. Brrrr. Makes you wonder how the pioneers made it doesn't it?
Please be careful with leaving the stove on for heat( I know you will). We had a news story a few weeks ago where a lady did
just that & burnt the house down. Hope you get it all sorted out soon.

[Karen]

Our sympathies, hope you get everything straightened out soon! Thank goodness your Dad was safe and warm at the Nursing home!

[chocolatepuppy]

Good to hear from you Sandie, glad you're all ok. I hope you're back up and running soon.

[kaycountrygal]

Relieved to see your post. I've been wondering how you (and others in the path) did during the blizzard. 22 hours without heat is not good but it sounds as if you did the best you could with the babies. Glad the heat come back on. Being without power is terrible... happens often here even with a rainstorm sometimes Please be careful and I do know how frustrating it can be without computer or tv. I dont know how I used to get along without computer... always had tv. We look forward to photos when everything is up and running. Take care of yourself and I know you'll take good care of the babies.