The snow has stopped but we got over 14" and there is ice under that. And more ice is expected to coat power lines. No outages here yet but I wouldn’t be surprised. I have a flashlight and candles ready, just in case.
It’s Monday but I have a loaf of bread in the oven. I meant to bake later in the day, but as I said I don’t want to be half baked. Uh huh.
Wednesday I have a doctor’s appointment but I think I’ll call in to postpone it. Bet I won’t be the only one.
First!
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 1c/34f with a predicted high of 3c/38f, and cloudy. Weather app says “Sure, there are fucking clouds in the sky, but they are just shit clouds”. It is definitely cloudy out there, we had more snow overnight but only a light covering and that’s starting to melt now. There’s a weather alert for moderate to heavy rain, but that doesn’t bother me too much.
'im indoors left for Brizzle yesterday evening, good thing he went when he did as the three direct trains from here to there scheduled to leave after the one he caught, were all cancelled. He messaged to say that he’d arrived safely so that’s good news. I had a very quiet evening with just me and the cats.
Back to irk today, fortunately I have two days at home although I think today I should go and do the grocery run as I’m down to my last carton of lactose-free milk. I’ve got one in the freezer but no point getting it out if I can get to the supermarket instead. I need to work out this week’s meals too, and then I can get on with making my list.
JtC good to see you back again, I hope the digital detox helped!
Does anybody know of a company that makes a gluten-free version? Lady SCAdian loves them, but can’t eat them. 
Second!
The biiiiiig trash can is safely out at the curb, and some buttery kielbasa-augmented pierogi are being absorbed.
I made the cuppa soouuuuup too, and now I’m glad I did it at home - much doctoring was needed.
Was convinced it had mushrooms (ewww!) but no fungus was among us in the ingredients list.
Upon closer reading, the dehydrated cabbage and broccoli would definitely account for the funk (and the “it’s sooooo totally healthy!” vibe on the label) but nothing some cilantro, green onion, a bit of orzo pasta, and a very healthy dollop of hoisin couldn’t mend.
On the other hand, I’m glad I didn’t try having it at work! I’d have been so sad, without access to all my favorite add-ins.
Must bring the other one back home so it can get a proper fix-up.
Plus remember to bring a replacement → work, probably one of those trusty 29c $1.00 (damn inflation!) ramen cups, that are perfectly horrible for your health just as delicious as they were when I was a broke-ass college student.
ETA: too long-winded & take forever to copy-edit my own typos, so … THIRD!!!
I would humbly request that posters mention where they are, so I know whether 14 inches of snow is an apocalyptic event, or just Monday.
When I was in NH, a foot of snow was “meh”
I’m at home!
At 6AM here in Southern Merrylande:
Out the front door
Out the back door
I’m guessing about 3" so far based on the back railings. Weather-guessers are saying 8" or 10" total by tomorrow, depending on which site you choose. In a bit, I’ll don appropriate attire and clear the driveway. There’s little enough that I should be able to just push it to the sides. Hope it’s not icy under. Maybe I’ll check before clearing the whole thing - snow will permit better grippage than ice.
We have an appointment at 9:30 at the credit union - I’ll call when they open to be sure it hasn’t been canceled. The county gummint is closed as are the schools. Who knows what else will be closed…
Looking at my email list, I see that neither of the companies I called about re-doing the back deck have provided an estimate yet. Nor have we gotten an email saying when we might hear something or “Sorry, not interested.” Not impressed. One came Dec 19 and the other on Dec 23. Even with the holidays, one would think they could figure a 10X16 deck, some steps, and a ramp fairly quickly. Next, I think we’ll contact an Amish guy on Loveville Road, and maybe I’ll do another search.
Following on from the last MMP - another vote for Nutty Buddy or its generic equivalents. Those things are dangerous and I 
them very hard. So I can’t buy them.
I took a snort of generic NyQuil last night and slept like the dead for almost 8 hours straight - no coughing, no congestion, and just enough alcohol to knock me out. But now that I’m up and about again, the drippy nose has made itself known. Guess I need to wear long sleeves today… 
Yes, I do use tissues. Fret not.
I’m about to enter WW2 in the series I’m reading. The last 2 books were “before US enters WW1” and “after US enters…” I’ll assume the final 2 will be done the same only with the next war. Since she wrote these in the late 40s and everything takes place in Europe or the eastern US, I’m pretty sure she couldn’t contrive to fit Korea into the mix. All the characters are either from Williamsburg, VA, or various places in England or France, plus 1 German. And I am glad each volume contains a family tree - since it stretches back to the Revolutionary War, I lose track of the various relationships. Altho in the volume I just started, the tree contained a major spoiler and I now know who will get married in this one. As if I wouldn’t have figured it out in the first chapter.
And so it begins. The grands and Trevor will frolic and drag wet into Daughter’s house. Daughter (as of last night) was undecided about working at home - at the very least, I hope she would go into the office that’s a quarter mile from her house rather than driving out to the boonies 20 miles away. She hasn’t much experience driving in snow. And before anyone asks - the programs she supports are at the base out in the boonies and she needs to be there most of the time. But occasionally, she can get away with WFH or going to the local office.
And assuming our trek to the credit union happens, I may make a quick run to Food Lion since it’s next door - or not, depends on how I feel at the time. I’m not worried about FCD managing the snow - he learned to drive in Detroit, so he has far more experience than I do. But it’s the rest of the loonies on the road that scare me. No, having a 4WD doesn’t protect you from slipping, sliding, or crashing into other vehicles. The Laws of Physics still apply!
For now, I sit in my fuzzy robe beside the pellet stove, enjoying the warmth.
Happy Moanday!!
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 63 Amurrkin out which is also the predicted high. Rain has started and will be here until noonish and then cloudy for the rest of the day. RDOS inactivities are the plan of the day. Sup shall be my world renown Eyetalian chickin, peas ‘n carrots, wild rice and rolls.
Be safe all you snowed in Mumpers!
JtC glad you checked in. I can understand the need to take a break. GG and Jolene look so happy together! Glad you’re enjoyin’ the snow. Not a fan here, so I look at the pics and think “ICK!”
Now I need more caffeine and to feed rumbly tummy. Then, onward into the day! Rah.
Happy Moanday Y’all!
Good morning from chilly Elkhart, in NW Indiana. We’re close enough to Michigan to call it Michiana. 22 F out there, headed for a high of balmy 26 F. Most of yesterday’s snow fell south of here. We have a couple inches at most.
With that in mind, we have furnace folks coming any minute now to tear out the old furnace and put in a new one.
Pretty much everything has missed us so far this winter. Cold temps (1F this morning), but no ground cover since the last warmup melted everything. I’d rather have snow on the ground, honestly, but then I don’t have to drive in it.
Grocery run today and exercise. That’s about it. Tomorrow we un-decorate and tuck it all back into storage for a year, except for the gigantic poinsettia that the wife got at Costco. I’m guessing if we put it outside in the spring it wouldn’t survive the next winter.
Onward to breakfast!
Annie and I are going to try to find something very involved to get into so we’re not sitting and worrying about MusicMan out there driving around in this stuff.
We’ve rescheduled our credit union appt for tomorrow. No need to go out in this mess today. FCD doesn’t want me to shovel - I think I should, but I’m not going to fight him. I was just going to push the snow to the sides. I think it’s partly because he doesn’t want to do it and he’ll feel guilty if I’m out there by myself. Whatevs - it’s not worth the battle.
Anyway, we’re both showered and dressed. He’s back in his office and I’m thinking I need to read some more because, well, why not?
Up here in Lake effect snow land, it missed us. The storm is south. It looks like half an inch in the parking lot.
I need to go to a library as I’m getting low on reading material.
Also I have Chex on my mind so grocery store too.
Back in my young and foolish days (early 30s) I used to use Bacardi 151 and Jolt to make rum & Coke.
Strawberry Shortcake rolls for me, followed by Zebra cake rolls.
Have you read any of R F Delderfield’s books?
Morning all. Up about 6 am to start the Big Laundry Day, first load is in the dryer and second load is on the rinse cycle, so a good start. Dishwasher is doing it’s thing, so should also clean around the house while I’m at it (nah, don’t overdo it) It’s 35F outside so no snow here but we did get a lot of rain last night. Best of wishes to all the snowbound. Swimming and sauna are planned, but we’ll see how the laundry goes. Weather pretty much mirrors boo fae’s, above freezing and dry but we won’t see 40F.
Piker, I have 5 
(1 for underwear, 1 for polo shirts, 1 for tee shirts, 1 for jeans, and one for sweatshirts/sweatpants). Of course, I had to go through them this morning to pick put the stuff I threw in the wrong basket…
Cupcakes, sounds like you were ready for the storm, hope your neighbors are too.
FCM, kinda hope they reschedule that appointment (and I see that you have), weather is not promising there. Hope daughter doesn’t have to make the snow trek…
No Answer, I visit the Elkhart camera on Virtual Railfan often to check out the trains (I’ve been a train geek since I was 4 years old). Hope the furnace folks get it nice and toasty there quickly.
{Sticky Buns}, will cross and appendage or two for Music Man.
And need to unload the dryer and get load #3 (polo shirts) in the washer. Have a good week all.
Same.
Same here; weather guessers just said that we may only see a few flakes this afternoon. Seems that this snowmagedon is kinda like a belt across the middle of the country.
perhaps I missed it, but how did she do on your recent trip to visit family. How is the recovery going?
Was very glad to read that JtC’s recent missing week from the MMP was due to needing a detox from the internet and nothing worse. I totally understand that as I occasionally need to take some time off.
Haven’t been to the Fitness Center in over a year. Last time was between Christmas 2023 and New Years 2024. I have an annual membership so I recently contacted the membership clerk and requested that my membership be rolled to 2025 since I didn’t use it at all in 2024. Luckily, she was amenable to doing so. So, I’m going to go later today to start getting back in shape. (and yes, I know round is a shape).
No, haven’t. FWIW, I’m not reading this series because I’m interested in stories set around wars. At the time it was recommended to me (55+ years ago) I enjoyed series stories, and I’m rereading it because I vaguely remember it from way back then. But I may see if my library has anything by Delderfield in the e-book collection.
Dang - we have 2 upstairs - one for each of us. In the laundry room, I have 3 - unders, shirts, pants. Towels and sheets are either dropped on the floor or tossed directly in the washer when I bring our baskets downstairs. OK, so technically, we have 5.
She just took the day off. Good move, I’d say. She’ll frolic in the snow with her spawn.
And big news on the spawn front - Tobias awoke with dry pull-ups!!! And the crowd rejoiced!!! His daytime toilet use has been really good, and this is a definite step in the right direction. Huzzah!!
I think it’s time for a mug of tea and reading in the recliner. Off I go!!
IDK, but if they made them sugar free, they would be my go-to sweet.
Up, caffeinating, breakfasted and fixing to do KP.
It was a very windy 33F here in middle TN when I walked Nelson this morning. It has since dropped below freezing. We’re supposed to get hit with the wintery crap tonight.
Stay safe and healthy y’all!
You too!
Day 16. I am fine. Why coughs linger on is beyond me.
Off to meet with Housing.
The Avenue is two of my favourite books – The Dreaming Suburb (1919-1940) and The Avenue Goes to War (1940-1947). It’s about five families who live on an avenue in London, beginning the day Jim Carver comes home the day after his wife dies of the Spanish flu, leaving him a single parent with seven children. You can read samples on Amazon.