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Post by toomuchreality on Mar 4, 2022 19:58:55 GMT -5
Your weather prediction sounds VERY similar to ours, yet we are NOWHERE near each other. It was 71 degrees here, yesterday. Has been really nice weather for the past week. Was supposed to start raining at noon today then get cold and turn to snow tonight and through the weekend. Followed by nice weather next week, then snow/cold again. It hasn't started raining yet (6PM) and it's probably around 40 degrees out. I stopped and washed my car on my way home, so I have no doubt, the rain/snow is going to start before long.
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Post by busymom on Mar 5, 2022 10:38:38 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We made it to Saturday! Unfortunately, I had a bad bout of insomnia last night. And, I could hear the rain coming down, with the occasional sound of ice or whatever hitting the roof. It's supposed to be "weird weather weekend", where we can get anything from rain to ice to snow to tornadoes. So, we're mostly hunkering down (although DH has to work).
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Mar 5, 2022 10:38:43 GMT -5
Happy weekend, peeps! Mostly a rest day, though I did some yard work, mostly to stretch out (OK, and clear some weeds - planning on starting my garden next weekend). Picked up some hog snapper for dinner tonight; DH will have his with a baked potato, and I will have a salad.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 5, 2022 18:40:11 GMT -5
Made it home, fortunately traffic was really light once I got through the big city. Mom wasn't happy that I wasn't staying over until tomorrow, but I just have too much stuff that needs to get done.
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Post by ners on Mar 5, 2022 19:09:27 GMT -5
Made it home, fortunately traffic was really light once I got through the big city. Mom wasn't happy that I wasn't staying over until tomorrow, but I just have too much stuff that needs to get done. Glad you made it home and did not let your mom change your decision.
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Post by toomuchreality on Mar 5, 2022 20:08:45 GMT -5
Having a sleepover again, with 3yr old DGD. Her mom and dad are going to make breakfast for me in the morning.
My neck is out of place. I have a headache.
Currently we have sleet coming down. I'm not looking forward to driving 45 mins to DD2s, in this weather.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 5, 2022 20:15:26 GMT -5
Having a sleepover again, with 3yr old DGD. Her mom and dad are going to make breakfast for me in the morning. My neck is out of place. I have a headache. Currently we have sleet coming down. I'm not looking forward to driving 45 mins to DD2s, in this weather. Stay safe on your drive and enjoy your sleepover.
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Post by toomuchreality on Mar 5, 2022 20:18:36 GMT -5
Having a sleepover again, with 3yr old DGD. Her mom and dad are going to make breakfast for me in the morning. My neck is out of place. I have a headache. Currently we have sleet coming down. I'm not looking forward to driving 45 mins to DD2s, in this weather. Stay safe on your drive and enjoy your sleepover. Thanks! Anything new happening with your access road?
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Post by Sharon on Mar 5, 2022 20:22:03 GMT -5
Stay safe on your drive and enjoy your sleepover. Thanks! Anything new happening with your access road? No, they haven't closed the opening in my fence and I have just been keeping quiet about the whole thing. Hoping that maybe they will see that it is a non-issue. Depending on which grumpy old man I talk with they are okay with me having a gate but the "other guy" isn't. The one guy has cancer and I guess his wife also is need of open heart surgery so I don't want to press the issue too much at this time.
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Post by toomuchreality on Mar 5, 2022 22:58:41 GMT -5
So I started driving to my daughter's, for the sleep over. I didn't go far before I realized that the roads were really slippery and the snow falling was causing so much of a white out,I couldn't see the concrete barriers, as I went around a one lane curve on the freeway, going about 15 mph and couldn't see the lines either. I've never been so afraid as I was driving. Ever. So I came back home.
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Post by busymom on Mar 5, 2022 23:09:59 GMT -5
So I started driving to my daughter's, for the sleep over. I didn't go far before I realized that the roads were really slippery and the snow falling was causing so much of a white out,I couldn't see the concrete barriers, as I went around a one lane curve on the freeway, going about 15 mph and couldn't see the lines either. I've never been so afraid as I was driving. Ever. So I came back home. So glad you made it home safely. I hate driving when it's raining/snowing so hard that you can't see. How is your neck doing? Better, I hope. We're seriously considering staying home tomorrow, and watching church online, since we're getting rain now, and it's supposed to change to ice overnight, plus, we're supposed to get snow on top of that. Such crazy weather for March! I know we should be thankful, since normally we get blizzards in March, and this would be a LOT of snow if it all came down as snow. But still...
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Post by Sharon on Mar 5, 2022 23:10:44 GMT -5
So I started driving to my daughter's, for the sleep over. I didn't go far before I realized that the roads were really slippery and the snow falling was causing so much of a white out,I couldn't see the concrete barriers, as I went around a one lane curve on the freeway, going about 15 mph and couldn't see the lines either. I've never been so afraid as I was driving. Ever. So I came back home. I'm glad you are home safe.
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Post by toomuchreality on Mar 5, 2022 23:22:14 GMT -5
So I started driving to my daughter's, for the sleep over. I didn't go far before I realized that the roads were really slippery and the snow falling was causing so much of a white out,I couldn't see the concrete barriers, as I went around a one lane curve on the freeway, going about 15 mph and couldn't see the lines either. I've never been so afraid as I was driving. Ever. So I came back home. As I was walking from my garage to my apt, on the 3rd floor, I saw a man walking right behind me. He followed me up to the 2nd floor. I was so relieved when he stopped on the 2nd floor and I continued up to the 3rd. Such a stressful evening! Thankfully, everything is okay. Thanks, everyone!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 6, 2022 9:10:44 GMT -5
Apparently accumulating snow is on the agenda for today.
7 people died last night during an outbreak of tornadoes in Iowa. This is not normal in March.
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Post by Opti on Mar 6, 2022 9:41:01 GMT -5
Our rain is going to fall in a shorter timeframe late morning. Debating on whether to try in person church. Walking better, but muscle strain in my left thigh is still there. I need it to be better soon, as I have lots of laundry to do.
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Post by busymom on Mar 6, 2022 12:33:48 GMT -5
It is so sad to hear of the tornado deaths, TheOtherMe. We ended up getting a LOT of rain, then it did turn to ice, then we got about 3-4 inches of fresh snow on top of that. Yes, we stayed home this morning, and watched church online. Very strange weather for March.
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Post by Opti on Mar 6, 2022 12:41:48 GMT -5
Sounds awful busymom. The rain might end twoish pm. Doesn't look that bad, but I'll wait until it stops.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 6, 2022 15:22:25 GMT -5
Everyone stay warm and safe. I will send you some of our gorgeous weather. It is in the mid 50's with lots of sun. I'm just taking a break from working in the yard. Going to mix up a brownie mix before heading back out. The kids are coming over later this afternoon and will stay for dinner. We're going to have beef stroganoff with some brownies for dessert.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Mar 6, 2022 15:23:45 GMT -5
Apparently accumulating snow is on the agenda for today. 7 people died last night during an outbreak of tornadoes in Iowa. This is not normal in March. Just got back from the bike event and heard this. This is awful, and yes, not normal for this time of year.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Mar 6, 2022 15:30:12 GMT -5
Our weather here is very much summer -- temps too warm for March. The bike event went well, and thanks to ken a.k.a OMK for his support. About 2,000 families assisted by the hospital showed up for the day's events. Very awesome to see so many children get assistance over the years. We did have several cyclists injured, unfortunately. The 100K folks were supposed to go out in three groups, divided by MPH speed. But they pretty much all went at once, so there was a "pack" accident at the start. Then, close to mile 22, I came up on another accident. Not sure if this was pack-related or car vs bike (we were riding on a major highway, but our lane was closed to all vehicles except cyclists, SAG and emergency vehicles. There was a group of about 12 cyclists there, with one down.
All involved went to the hospital, so the injuries were significant. I plan to check the news later for an update; no one at the venue had one.
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Mar 6, 2022 15:42:39 GMT -5
Congrats NancysSummerSip. Sorry about the accidents and injuries. I've been in charge of ham radio communications (radios in sag vehicles and rest stops back to start/finish line) for many charity bike rides and we've never had anyone injured bad enough to go to the hospital. Mostly first aid, bike repair or transportation back. Also restock rest stops. Cell service is bad in a few spots.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Mar 6, 2022 18:31:33 GMT -5
Congrats NancysSummerSip . Sorry about the accidents and injuries. I've been in charge of ham radio communications (radios in sag vehicles and rest stops back to start/finish line) for many charity bike rides and we've never had anyone injured bad enough to go to the hospital. Mostly first aid, bike repair or transportation back. Also restock rest stops. Cell service is bad in a few spots. Thanks! And one of the accidents happened about as far west as the county line goes, so it was amazing that help arrived at that location as quick as it did. There's nothing out there but saw grass, marsh and crickets. Gators, too. Fortunately, the highway is heavily traveled by truckers, so if word needed to be passed, they are a valuable and dependable asset out there. ETA: just checked the local news in the event area -- nothing on the incidents, so I hope that is good news.
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Post by busymom on Mar 7, 2022 16:52:07 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! It's been a full day, and it's not even 4 pm. We got our legal paperwork signed off on, and since the appointment got completed early, DH took DD shopping for a lawn mower, since she had her tax refund money already. She came home with both a lawn mower, AND a snow blower. She does need both, and she got a discount. Plus, both were models she was researching online, and DH is pleased with her choices, so it's all good. NancysSummerSip, since it's warm early in your neck of the woods, what kind of hurricane season are they forecasting?
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Post by NoNamePerson on Mar 7, 2022 16:55:26 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! It's been a full day, and it's not even 4 pm. We got our legal paperwork signed off on, and since the appointment got completed early, DH took DD shopping for a lawn mower, since she had her tax refund money already. She came home with both a lawn mower, AND a snow blower. She does need both, and she got a discount. Plus, both were models she was researching online, and DH is pleased with her choices, so it's all good. NancysSummerSip , since it's warm early in your neck of the woods, what kind of hurricane season are they forecasting? SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Don't conjure up that word this early. I know this was for Nancy but I live in hurricane country too!! It's only 80 here right now
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Post by busymom on Mar 7, 2022 17:09:09 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! It's been a full day, and it's not even 4 pm. We got our legal paperwork signed off on, and since the appointment got completed early, DH took DD shopping for a lawn mower, since she had her tax refund money already. She came home with both a lawn mower, AND a snow blower. She does need both, and she got a discount. Plus, both were models she was researching online, and DH is pleased with her choices, so it's all good. NancysSummerSip , since it's warm early in your neck of the woods, what kind of hurricane season are they forecasting? SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Don't conjure up that word this early. I know this was for Nancy but I live in hurricane country too!! It's only 80 here right now Already? Isn't that a bit early for you, too? I may need to reserve DD's old bedroom for any of you hurricane refugees. Just give me a heads up if you decide to head North later this year.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Mar 7, 2022 17:13:48 GMT -5
SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Don't conjure up that word this early. I know this was for Nancy but I live in hurricane country too!! It's only 80 here right now Already? Isn't that a bit early for you, too? I may need to reserve DD's old bedroom for any of you hurricane refugees. Just give me a heads up if you decide to head North later this year. Thanks! Will keep that in mind if the need arises. This is our roller coaster weather time of the year. Up and down!!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 7, 2022 18:50:02 GMT -5
Woke up to about 5 inches of snow. I think the snow guy did plow me out last but that's fine. I had nowhere I had to go and have told him I was fine with being last.
When I went to the coffee shop, the roads were fine.
The deadly tornadoes that went through Iowa on Saturday killed 7 people. Tornadoes in March are not normal.
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Post by busymom on Mar 7, 2022 22:33:52 GMT -5
Well, THAT's annoying. I stopped at Wally World late today, and in the cereal aisle employees were putting up new price stickers. Of course, the prices are going up.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Mar 8, 2022 7:38:12 GMT -5
Well, THAT's annoying. I stopped at Wally World late today, and in the cereal aisle employees were putting up new price stickers. Of course, the prices are going up. At least they were putting up new stickers. Nothing like picking up something and getting to check out and have it ring up different from sticker on shelf. See a lot of that Guess due to covid employee shortage??
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Post by Sharon on Mar 8, 2022 8:56:42 GMT -5
This should be an interesting couple of weeks. My furnace was DOA yesterday morning. I had been in talks with a company to get it replaced but not sure the new one has been ordered yet, sales guy is OOO until either today or tomorrow. I could have had the old one repaired but it would have started at $600 and gone up from there. Since I have two gas fireplaces with blowers and a wall heater in the bathroom off my bedroom I chose to tough it out. I also have a space heater that I can move around as needed. The next two nights are going to be rather chilly but after that the temps seem to start to moderate and won't be too bad at night.
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