We returned to the farm this afternoon and, after almost an hour of shoveling to get within walking distance of the garage (over 2' of snow on the ground), we entered the house to discover that the power still is not on (now we're in day #5). The downstairs temp was 45, the upstairs 38. Cripes.
So I need you all to send some nice warm thoughts to my chilly house so the pipes do not freeze! The electricity is supposed to be restored by midnight on Thursday, and I can't believe that all of the faucets are still working (we can't let them drip because we have spring water and the water pump is electric).
I cleaned out the 2 refrigerator/ freezers this afternoon, but think that the big freezer may make it until tomorrow afternoon. At that point, I may have to box everything that is still salvageable and put it on the porch (the daily highs are to be in the mid 20's, so it should work...)
We are at my MIL's apartment (lots of heat! lots of electricity! it's like Christmas!!!) but plan to go to the farm a few times tomorrow to turn on the gas fireplaces (alas, only in 2 of the main-floor rooms).
Of course, we've received another 3" of snow tonight, with an additional 5-10" forecast for tomorrow.
Hey Labs, can I come and visit NOW?!?!?!?
Oh, and the lake house? We can't even get there for a few more days, but a neighbor with binoculars has told us to bring a chain saw and plan to spend the day. She also saw that the weight of the snow has collapsed the boat cover and it's now a "snow-filled boat". I want summer!!!!
Warm thoughts , please!
So I need you all to send some nice warm thoughts to my chilly house so the pipes do not freeze! The electricity is supposed to be restored by midnight on Thursday, and I can't believe that all of the faucets are still working (we can't let them drip because we have spring water and the water pump is electric).
I cleaned out the 2 refrigerator/ freezers this afternoon, but think that the big freezer may make it until tomorrow afternoon. At that point, I may have to box everything that is still salvageable and put it on the porch (the daily highs are to be in the mid 20's, so it should work...)
We are at my MIL's apartment (lots of heat! lots of electricity! it's like Christmas!!!) but plan to go to the farm a few times tomorrow to turn on the gas fireplaces (alas, only in 2 of the main-floor rooms).
Of course, we've received another 3" of snow tonight, with an additional 5-10" forecast for tomorrow.
Hey Labs, can I come and visit NOW?!?!?!?
Oh, and the lake house? We can't even get there for a few more days, but a neighbor with binoculars has told us to bring a chain saw and plan to spend the day. She also saw that the weight of the snow has collapsed the boat cover and it's now a "snow-filled boat". I want summer!!!!
Warm thoughts , please!