Snow Friends check in here

devotion10 said:

Hoping everyone is warm and safe today ...

we have made it through the night without losing power and I am very thankful for that. Too much snow for pup to get through so we did plow a pee-poop path this morning. I just read that Chicago is colder than the South Pole ... wowsa ... don't know if I should have another cup of hot chocolate or a couple of shots of tequila.

I am so glad folks checked in last night.

Tina: We are so close to one another ... I don't get out much because I care for our adult special needs son. My friends tease me and say that there are occasional sitings of me in the community, sort of like BigFoot or something lol. I vow to set this as a goal though ... that we do meet  I love that you are keeping your bird feeder full. Black-oiled sunflower seeds are much in demand here right now and I am keeping suet out also. Here's a trick: smear peanut butter on a tree trunk and poke peanuts in it, the squirrels love it.  Your story of the Rouge Park toboggan run sounded like so much fun and so wholesome. North Texas where I grew up did have snow, but not heavy every year. When it did snow we went nuts and stayed outside until they dragged us in.  My mother made snow ice cream with vanilla extract and condensed milk, so sweet tasting.  I don't know if I would feel comfortable using snow today ... is it even safe to ingest?

Cyn: I wondered what things were like up in your area. Have you had any more snow? The Blizzard of 1978 I missed entirely because I was in San Francisco where you only had to worry about the fog from the bay or the herb you were smoking ... oh and earthquakes. Hiking two miles with your dog and a sled to get food to a store that was closed, that's a kid with some spunk! But, even though you remember '78, you aren't a real ole timer yet Hope that beautiful kitty is helping keep you warm.

Ketziah35: You asked for pictures to use for relaxation exercises ... don't know if the wintry one enclosed with this message is comforting or not, you might want to stick with the fire in the fireplace image. Thanks for the brownies, hot chocolate and wine ... especially the wine.  How is the ice down south today? I do understand that the bitter cold is coming your way as well. Stay safe.

mukamom: Your family is so smart to have invested in a generator so that your electricity, heat, and especially your well will keep functioning. I am interested in what kind of solar energy you have intriguing. In my next life, I want to live totally off the grid and be some type of survivalist I think. It would be so nice to be totally self-sufficient. Stay warm.

hippiechicks: Your forum name has always intrigued me. My son always teases me and calls me an 'old hippie'. Skiing and ice-skating on old wooden sleds sounds like so much fun.  I guess young kids today do miss out on a great deal don't they? Maybe parents just don't encourage the old-fashioned things as much or say no enough, I don't know.  My son is almost 26 so it has been a long time since I had a little one around.

Mike: I bet those mountains in Arizona are beautiful snow or no snow, but if you really want some I am sending it your way.

AA: Yep, I am sending some your way too.  But remember; be careful what you asked for

Kim: I too hope your kids stay safe ... being a Mom means always being concerned doesn't it ... no matter how big they get. I also hope you stay safe.

Uncle Buddy: That high 40's-50's and then single digits can wreck havoc and create very icy road conditions ... does your brother have many doctor appointments this week? Can anything be postponed for a bit? Something to consider and driving could be dangerous.

One last thing folks: Remember that in very, very cold weather exposed skin can get frostbite in five minutes so be very careful.  Also, if you have pets that have to go outside be cautious as the pads of their feet and their noses can be damaged from exposure as well.

Peace. ~ Cynthia

 Hahaha ... my son calls me a hippie also ...