A few days without power (knew nothing) and a few truckloads loaded of broken branches and debris. No trees down (costly) . . . yet, ground is still wet.
No school for two days. ds was delighted.
Cell phones were not working well during all of this.
At least it was 60-65 degrees F out, quite comfortable compared to last year's Halloween Blizzard and how cold it was brrrrrr.
UNH cancelled classes for two days.
We drove dd back to her university Sunday and we went through low dark black clouds and rain only to find the sun shining bright 2 hours away north.
Later, dd said one of the high rise dorms at her university lost power Monday but then the entire campus lost power 12 am Tuesday. Classes were cancelled on Monday.
Trick or Treat was moved to Sunday night than Tuesday but no trick or treaters here due to the whipping winds. First year we did not put out decorations because of the storm.
Hoping every thing is ok with everyone.
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11/1/12
11/2/11
Halloween Northeaster Blizzard
We went to the town Halloween party on the Main Street.
Since our daughter is away, we did not participate in the family costume contest as we usually have done, I am hoping I am retired from that now.
I did do my son's "Loki -- The Magical Detective" costume and he won (by default, only entry in his age group) a gift certificate to the pizza house.
It was extremely cold for October though and just as we were leaving, it started to snow. Later on back at home, about 8 pm, our power went off, as usual, dh was NOT home again for a power outage.
And it stayed off for 4 days! We also had about 8 inches of snow also.
There was no school on Monday (like there was no school after Hurricane Irene, late August). It was great that there was school on Tuesday where at least my son would be warm. We went out in the am and saw the utility trucks nearby. The utility company said we would be without power for a week! I cried.
Our neighbors across the ways had power and heat BUT the lady neighbor was really mad because she has Comcast Triple Play and had no TV, computer, or phone. Gee, I would do anything for heat and light!
We don't have a fireplace here or any sort of stove.
I texted a message to dd's Google address (first time I ever did that) and told her no power for a week. She later said, yes she did get it. I tried to email my account (for fun, something to do) but it did not work. My phone died on me later.
On Tuesday afternoon, it was sunny and warmer out. We had used the car so it was warm in there. I decided to stay in the car in the sun and eat my lunch. A while later, dh opened the front door and said the power was back on.
I was thinking, maybe, if we had known, we should have gone to Ireland to visit dd this week.
I really hate the inconvenience these freak New England storms create.
Santa better bring me a generator this year.
Since our daughter is away, we did not participate in the family costume contest as we usually have done, I am hoping I am retired from that now.
I did do my son's "Loki -- The Magical Detective" costume and he won (by default, only entry in his age group) a gift certificate to the pizza house.
It was extremely cold for October though and just as we were leaving, it started to snow. Later on back at home, about 8 pm, our power went off, as usual, dh was NOT home again for a power outage.
And it stayed off for 4 days! We also had about 8 inches of snow also.
There was no school on Monday (like there was no school after Hurricane Irene, late August). It was great that there was school on Tuesday where at least my son would be warm. We went out in the am and saw the utility trucks nearby. The utility company said we would be without power for a week! I cried.
Our neighbors across the ways had power and heat BUT the lady neighbor was really mad because she has Comcast Triple Play and had no TV, computer, or phone. Gee, I would do anything for heat and light!
We don't have a fireplace here or any sort of stove.
I texted a message to dd's Google address (first time I ever did that) and told her no power for a week. She later said, yes she did get it. I tried to email my account (for fun, something to do) but it did not work. My phone died on me later.
On Tuesday afternoon, it was sunny and warmer out. We had used the car so it was warm in there. I decided to stay in the car in the sun and eat my lunch. A while later, dh opened the front door and said the power was back on.
I was thinking, maybe, if we had known, we should have gone to Ireland to visit dd this week.
I really hate the inconvenience these freak New England storms create.
Santa better bring me a generator this year.
4/1/11
Snow Storm
Happy April Fool's Day!
Unfortunately here in New England we are getting 12 inches of snow.
It is a no school day, and it looks like we shall be going to school till the end of June or the 4th of July.
The last time we had a snow storm April 1st was 1997 or 1998.
Unfortunately here in New England we are getting 12 inches of snow.
It is a no school day, and it looks like we shall be going to school till the end of June or the 4th of July.
The last time we had a snow storm April 1st was 1997 or 1998.
9/4/10
Yard Sailing
For the past month, we have not gone to any yard sales. We have been too busy and sales have dwindled due to most people in this area on vacation.
Last weekend I did sell a few things off Craigslist so I was rich, until we finally got the new TV (Vizio flat screen 37 inch/1080p full HD on sale at Target for $469.) The Sony Bravia went up $50 at Best Buy so we settled for the Vizio, which Ellen gives away frequently on her show. Trade off there.
On Friday's weather report it was uncertain if Hurricane Earl would swing on by.
Light sprinkles overnight, but lots of wind with the sun shining and 80 degrees. In this case, most people who planned sales, would likely cancel and not organize the night before. So we just decided to stay home and I am blogging.
Next weekend are the huge sales in the next town so I guess, we can spend a little money then. I have my list ready. It is a short list indeed!
Last weekend I did sell a few things off Craigslist so I was rich, until we finally got the new TV (Vizio flat screen 37 inch/1080p full HD on sale at Target for $469.) The Sony Bravia went up $50 at Best Buy so we settled for the Vizio, which Ellen gives away frequently on her show. Trade off there.
On Friday's weather report it was uncertain if Hurricane Earl would swing on by.
Light sprinkles overnight, but lots of wind with the sun shining and 80 degrees. In this case, most people who planned sales, would likely cancel and not organize the night before. So we just decided to stay home and I am blogging.
Next weekend are the huge sales in the next town so I guess, we can spend a little money then. I have my list ready. It is a short list indeed!
3/1/10
Storm
It was lights out for us. I missed the Olympics Thursday through Saturday.
The high winds knocked down so many trees and wires we lost power.
At least the temps were in the 40's, than the Ice Storm of Dec 08 where it was in the teens.
Our backyard is a mess with fallen trees and branches.
My husband's truck just missed being hit by a pine tree.
The neighbors yards all look normal, untouched.
We spent most of the time cleaning up when the power was out.
No school today, still too many trees and wires down on the back roads so the buses can't run nor can people get out.
The high winds knocked down so many trees and wires we lost power.
At least the temps were in the 40's, than the Ice Storm of Dec 08 where it was in the teens.
Our backyard is a mess with fallen trees and branches.
My husband's truck just missed being hit by a pine tree.
The neighbors yards all look normal, untouched.
We spent most of the time cleaning up when the power was out.
No school today, still too many trees and wires down on the back roads so the buses can't run nor can people get out.
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