tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post2115875324746215724..comments2023-12-23T02:16:43.463-08:00Comments on "Rational Preparedness" : The Blog: A Late Season SnowstormJaneofVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-83195955068517184282013-05-18T20:54:13.446-07:002013-05-18T20:54:13.446-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-23062722455572971492013-03-11T14:49:54.133-07:002013-03-11T14:49:54.133-07:00The pump is a Godsend ! We are very pleased with ...The pump is a Godsend ! We are very pleased with it. We would send the weather back if we could, even though we know it recharges the aquifer. Thanks for your post.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-64104361187085358002013-03-07T17:35:14.373-08:002013-03-07T17:35:14.373-08:00Richmond got almost nothing, but the rural areas w...Richmond got almost nothing, but the rural areas within commuting distance to Charlottesville were hammered. We are still without power and may not have it back until the weekend. Our daughter's house has no power either. She headed to Richmond to a hotel to be showered for her cutthroat corporate job. LOLJaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-7977642975518194202013-03-07T16:01:31.639-08:002013-03-07T16:01:31.639-08:00You guys got a lot more than the little dusting th...You guys got a lot more than the little dusting that we got south of Roanoke, my mom got about 7 inches at Lexington. I am kind of glad not to have any snow.Sunnybrook Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135224259672444423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-76205637746741502922013-03-07T14:45:36.157-08:002013-03-07T14:45:36.157-08:00I would happily have sent it all to him ! This is...I would happily have sent it all to him ! This is very unusual weather for this time of year.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-56928157658615854042013-03-07T14:44:55.298-08:002013-03-07T14:44:55.298-08:00Lotta Joy,
Being the eternal softie that I am, ...Lotta Joy,<br /> Being the eternal softie that I am, all the animals have excellent housing and are very comfortable. They all have indoor insulated structures. In fact, that barn in the picture, is nice enough inside for me to live in, in fact, as crias (baby alpacas) have been born, I have. It has a flat screen tv, phones, heat and water and an inverter system, for their enjoyment ! In fact, I thought about going down to them !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-1930728975864344042013-03-07T14:41:20.472-08:002013-03-07T14:41:20.472-08:00We were conserving fuel and turned the power off o...We were conserving fuel and turned the power off overnight. All the chickens here are fine. Funny how they tolerate cold far better than extreme heat, which is usually the problem here.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-80974821841314840662013-03-07T14:40:00.556-08:002013-03-07T14:40:00.556-08:00Glad you like them. I may post more later.Glad you like them. I may post more later.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-1046811937491056572013-03-07T14:39:38.340-08:002013-03-07T14:39:38.340-08:00The news says that we may reach 60 on the weekend....The news says that we may reach 60 on the weekend. Of course, we still don't have the phone back, and there is a lot of damage. <br /> We started with gas generators, and we had three. We went crazy changing the oil and filters as often as the manufacturers said we needed to. Eventually, we bought army surplus diesel village generators online, and had them transported here. They require less maintenance, and are mounted on a trailer. They can stay in a garage and then be moved to the building where we need to power for welding, heating, or anything else. The maintenance is easier on a diesel, but it is harder to get diesel fuel out here.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-41444343795625117592013-03-07T14:36:10.352-08:002013-03-07T14:36:10.352-08:00Hi Sandy, So far, too many trees grace the mounta...Hi Sandy, So far, too many trees grace the mountain road to permit plowing. My husband went out a back way, and helped clear trees from the road with a chainsaw to get out. More trees fell on the way home.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-45988554088711898072013-03-07T14:34:48.971-08:002013-03-07T14:34:48.971-08:00This is going to be an expensive couple of days. I...This is going to be an expensive couple of days. I am glad you were spared this, Gorges.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-68044226894679501352013-03-07T14:34:06.405-08:002013-03-07T14:34:06.405-08:00Thanks Dani, We're working on it.Thanks Dani, We're working on it.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-48768637857825413032013-03-07T09:34:19.301-08:002013-03-07T09:34:19.301-08:00My son (9) would be so jealous of you! We had som...My son (9) would be so jealous of you! We had some very high gusts of wind yesterday, but it is just too warm for snow.russell1200https://www.blogger.com/profile/16258915475311426433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-38569841782039511072013-03-07T07:56:30.976-08:002013-03-07T07:56:30.976-08:00Our last winter in Indiana was spent hearing what ...Our last winter in Indiana was spent hearing what sounded like gunfire when huge limbs would snap from the weight of ice and snow. It was a heavy, wet snow. The worst kind. Are the dogs warm? I'd be trying to get them inside...including the livestock. LOL<br /><br />And this is the WORST time to have the flu or to be physically down in any way. I imagine you have a fireplace in case you run out of diesel. I hope so. lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-17792134276478505782013-03-07T01:07:52.362-08:002013-03-07T01:07:52.362-08:00Your place is lovely with snow. But, I know it is ...Your place is lovely with snow. But, I know it is horrible when trees break. My hens decided to let me carry them through two inches of snow several years ago when they spent the night in the house every night. I hope you get your electricity back soon or get fuel for the generator. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-82621239478976877012013-03-06T20:03:24.292-08:002013-03-06T20:03:24.292-08:00Take care! Thanks for the update and the great pho...Take care! Thanks for the update and the great photos!Monsoon Matriarchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476615206392489371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-70888774644767171022013-03-06T19:04:49.996-08:002013-03-06T19:04:49.996-08:00Jane...I love the pictures. They would make beaut...Jane...I love the pictures. They would make beautiful cards. Glad you have generator power. We have some gas powered ones. I wish they were diesel.<br /><br />The weather here has been totally crazy. 70's one day and freezing the next. All of our pears, blueberries and plums had put out their blooms only to freeze the other night. I fear we will not have any fresh fruit from our trees and bushes this year. Good thing I have lots canned from previous years.<br /><br />Stay warm and safe!Mamma Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781533611079940480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-67305235614479073362013-03-06T18:26:51.349-08:002013-03-06T18:26:51.349-08:00Jane,
The pictures of the snow moving into your a...Jane,<br /><br />The pictures of the snow moving into your area are beautiful. Be safe, keep warm and dry.<br /><br />I used to live up in the Fairfax area and hated when it snowed. Because I would have to go into work at 330AM and the roads hadn't been plowed. Lucky for me my drive was only 15 minutes.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-16821205356942448012013-03-06T14:16:12.755-08:002013-03-06T14:16:12.755-08:00Only had about an inch here in the Ohio Valley ove...Only had about an inch here in the Ohio Valley overnight. We went to town in the PM and when we came back, the snow was all gone except for the top 100 feet or so of elevation on our hill. We've been lucky this year.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-63540990646187260602013-03-06T11:33:45.673-08:002013-03-06T11:33:45.673-08:00Looks lovely, but I know that's because I'...Looks lovely, but I know that's because I'm not in any danger. Stay safe and warm :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-7962861361282178592013-03-06T09:54:03.394-08:002013-03-06T09:54:03.394-08:00Interesting pump and yecht to the weather!Interesting pump and yecht to the weather!IanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874490886311041312noreply@blogger.com