Weather in the Ozarks can be crazy at times, odd lately. In just a mere few hours we could be under a ice storm that is predicted to bring up to a inch of ice, sleet and maybe some snow. Give me snow anytime over the ice. Just the thought of ice coming has me in a panic, being the first bad storm of the winter in our new house, surrounded by big, beautiful, old trees. I've got us as prepared as we can be, and we will be just fine as long as we don't lose power, if that happens, you won't be seeing me for awhile, I'll be buried under blankets! We have dodged all the bad ice storms in the last few years, the photo above was taken (not by me) up north in the ice storm of 2006, that was bad and just 2 hours away from us. Cities looked like bombs had exploded, all the trees down, it was a huge mess. I'm praying that doesn't happen here. We are under a ice storm warming for the next 18 hours, so wish us luck and if you're in the path of this monster storm too, stay safe and warm! Is it spring yet?
Do you have a woodstove for heat? They are great all winter but especially when the power goes out. Try to stay warm and be safe. Let us know what's going on.
ReplyDeleteStay warm!!
ReplyDeletewe are in for about 3-6 inches of snow starting tonight and tomorrow brings the ice, all of this while DH is away on a business trip!
Heather
oh, stay safe Sue!!!! I hope the ice doesn't do any damage!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI hope the ice storm misses you! They are always a mess. Stay safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteCathy
I will say a prayer that the storm misses you, or isn't as bad as it might be. We are under a storm watch for tomorrow. Stay warm, my friend, and ride that storm out. Spring is not far behind. xxoo
ReplyDeleteI'm with you I would rather have a snow storm over an ice storm.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and warm.
Hi Sue!
ReplyDeleteWe're under an ice warning too and I'm so nervous. We live right in the middle of a forest of 70 foot trees. You can be sure we'll be staying in the middle of the house.
You stay safe & warm, my friend. You'll be in my thoughts.
Blessings,
Lea
I'm sorry Friend Sue. I guess I'm the guilty party for wishing for a little white stuff. I should have been a little more specific. I've got ice here too. I was out in it when it started. I was trying to get to the hospital to pick up my mother in law who was being discharged. I couldn't even make it there. I made it to within half a mile, then it got too slick and the road was blocked.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, she could stay where she was. My husband will try to get her later today.
Blessings to you. I obviously still have power. How about you?
Laura
whose feet are quite cold.
I'll be praying you dont have any trees down or power outages. Stay warm and safe. Blessings, Karen
ReplyDeleteHope the storm isn't so bad, Sue! Also hope you still have power! We had sleet and now snow. I don't think it's to be very much, but you just never know...it seems weather forcasting is a big guessing game.
ReplyDeleteHope the storm isn't so bad, Sue! Also hope you still have power! We had sleet and now snow. I don't think it's to be very much, but you just never know...it seems weather forcasting is a big guessing game.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya, sista! It's coming by here tomorrow morning. I also have the same concerns about having power and staying warm. I managed to get out and get a few things at the store and get the mail from the post office. (I just hope DH works locally tomorrow instead of driving to Philly.)
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I hope your power stays on! Maybe there won't be too much ice. Wishful thinking for you! I'm waiting for our 3-5 inches of snow here. Ice is worse, so more prayers are coming your way!
ReplyDeleteTake it easy,
Julie :)
Living in the Northeast, we have had our share of icestorms. A really bad one in the 90's where we lost power for 9 days !! (after that we bought a generator!!)
ReplyDeleteGood luck !
Hope that your ok over there, let me know and hey I got the tickets for my plane flight. More details later. Love ya
ReplyDeleteSue - I hope all of your ice melts soon and you don't have a loss of power! Keep warm! Hopefully Spring will be here ASAP!
ReplyDeleteNicole