I am Alive Again!

hotreds · 01-29-2009, 02:03 PM

Just got through 24 hours without power. It was 47 degrees in the house this morning. My teeth were chattering! Hooked up the generator, at least I saved my food in the fridge, and had water.(I have a cistern with a pump for water; no electric, no water!)

The wife and I were about to spend the night in a motel when the power came back on. Hallelujah!

The ice really did a job here- many trees were severely damaged. Got some pix that I will share later. My Directv antenna is a sheet of ice, natch I have no reception. I tried to brush it off- but ice doesn't brush off. Will just have to wait for the weekend for temps to get above freezing and melt the ice!

And to think it will be single digits on Saturday am!

You know, if anyone has the nerve to mention "global warming" to me, they'll be minus some teeth. First one to get in line should be Algore.

Anyway, still planning to head to the herf, hope to see many friends and make many new ones!

Stay warm out there!

Prospector · 01-29-2009, 02:13 PM

Where you at?

I remember those ice storms from when I used to live in New England - unbelievably nasty! Thank goodness those days are behind me now. Best of luck with it.

Blueface · 01-29-2009, 02:16 PM

Wow!
Glad you got through it.
At least for me, whenever we have power failure, it is hot.
Can't imagine dealing with the cold that way.

Rockestone · 01-29-2009, 02:23 PM

Man, what a tough time to go through. I'm glad you're ok!

hotreds · 01-29-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Prospector

Where you at?

I remember those ice storms from when I used to live in New England - unbelievably nasty! Thank goodness those days are behind me now. Best of luck with it.

SW Ohio-Eastern Clermont County. Thanks for the good wishes. I am starting to thaw out!

newcigarz · 01-29-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

SW Ohio-Eastern Clermont County. Thanks for the good wishes. I am starting to thaw out!

Glad you are Ok Hugh.

JE3146 · 01-29-2009, 02:42 PM

Btw, a super soaker with hot water does the trick for the frozen Direct TV Dishes...

Glad you guys are ok!

hotreds · 01-29-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

Btw, a super soaker with hot water does the trick for the frozen Direct TV Dishes...

Glad you guys are ok!

Thanks x 2!

karmaz00 · 01-29-2009, 03:10 PM

wow crazy..glad you made it through

DocLogic77 · 01-29-2009, 03:14 PM

Good to hear...wish we were as lucky. Central KY got hit hard...and we are still without electricity. They are telling us 3-7 days.

hotreds · 01-29-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DocLogic77

Good to hear...wish we were as lucky. Central KY got hit hard...and we are still without electricity. They are telling us 3-7 days.

Can't imagine! You gonna hit a motel?

DocLogic77 · 01-29-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Can't imagine! You gonna hit a motel?

I'm working a 24 hour shift and will try to get some sleep tonight here...and the family is staying at a hotel in Lexington.

hotreds · 01-29-2009, 03:19 PM

Like I said, we were gonna do that as well if the power had not come back on! Still 12,000 w/o power in Clermont County- I feel bad for them!

01-29-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	I am Alive Again! Just got through 24 hours without power. It was 47 degrees in the house this morning. My teeth were chattering! Hooked up the generator, at least I saved my food in the fridge, and had water.(I have a cistern with a pump for water; no electric, no water!) The wife and I were about to spend the night in a motel when the power came back on. Hallelujah! The ice really did a job here- many trees were severely damaged. Got some pix that I will share later. My Directv antenna is a sheet of ice, natch I have no reception. I tried to brush it off- but ice doesn't brush off. Will just have to wait for the weekend for temps to get above freezing and melt the ice! And to think it will be single digits on Saturday am! You know, if anyone has the nerve to mention "global warming" to me, they'll be minus some teeth. First one to get in line should be Algore. Anyway, still planning to head to the herf, hope to see many friends and make many new ones! Stay warm out there! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

01-29-2009, 02:13 PM	#2
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: I am Alive Again! Where you at? I remember those ice storms from when I used to live in New England - unbelievably nasty! Thank goodness those days are behind me now. Best of luck with it.

01-29-2009, 02:16 PM	#3
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: I am Alive Again! Wow! Glad you got through it. At least for me, whenever we have power failure, it is hot. Can't imagine dealing with the cold that way. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-29-2009, 02:23 PM	#4
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: I am Alive Again! Man, what a tough time to go through. I'm glad you're ok! __________________

01-29-2009, 02:42 PM	#7
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: I am Alive Again! Btw, a super soaker with hot water does the trick for the frozen Direct TV Dishes... Glad you guys are ok!

01-29-2009, 03:10 PM	#9
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: I am Alive Again! wow crazy..glad you made it through

01-29-2009, 03:14 PM	#10
DocLogic77 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Shawn Location: Deliverance Country Posts: 504 Trading: (1)	Re: I am Alive Again! Good to hear...wish we were as lucky. Central KY got hit hard...and we are still without electricity. They are telling us 3-7 days. __________________ Talent wins games...heart wins championships. Go Steelers!

01-29-2009, 03:19 PM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: I am Alive Again! Like I said, we were gonna do that as well if the power had not come back on! Still 12,000 w/o power in Clermont County- I feel bad for them! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.