Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:02 AM
98 replies, 14070 views
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Author | Time | Post |
 This is bad. UPDATE 02-16-21 (Original post) |
Laelth | Feb 2021 | OP |
| blm | Feb 2021 | #1 | |
| Irish_Dem | Feb 2021 | #2 | |
| dixiechiken1 | Feb 2021 | #3 | |
| FM123 | Feb 2021 | #4 | |
| HUAJIAO | Feb 2021 | #5 | |
| Walleye | Feb 2021 | #6 | |
| abqtommy | Feb 2021 | #7 | |
| UpInArms | Feb 2021 | #8 | |
| niyad | Feb 2021 | #9 | |
| Hela | Feb 2021 | #10 | |
| TryLogic | Feb 2021 | #14 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #40 | |
| world wide wally | Feb 2021 | #11 | |
| kag | Feb 2021 | #59 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #61 | |
| Wounded Bear | Feb 2021 | #12 | |
| Silver Gaia | Feb 2021 | #13 | |
| Lonestarblue | Feb 2021 | #15 | |
| Ferrets are Cool | Feb 2021 | #16 | |
| ancianita | Feb 2021 | #17 | |
| judesedit | Feb 2021 | #18 | |
| Tumbulu | Feb 2021 | #19 | |
| gademocrat7 | Feb 2021 | #20 | |
| gademocrat7 | Feb 2021 | #21 | |
| CaptainTruth | Feb 2021 | #22 | |
| Stuart G | Feb 2021 | #23 | |
| jmbar2 | Feb 2021 | #24 | |
| mountain grammy | Feb 2021 | #25 | |
| mzmolly | Feb 2021 | #26 | |
| Laura PourMeADrink | Feb 2021 | #27 | |
| Lithos | Feb 2021 | #45 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #46 | |
| Lithos | Feb 2021 | #47 | |
| mzmolly | Feb 2021 | #73 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #76 | |
| mzmolly | Feb 2021 | #82 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #97 | |
| mzmolly | Feb 2021 | #98 | |
| wnylib | Feb 2021 | #77 | |
| mzmolly | Feb 2021 | #84 | |
| wnylib | Feb 2021 | #91 | |
| Clearly fogged in | Feb 2021 | #81 | |
| mzmolly | Feb 2021 | #86 | |
| Mersky | Feb 2021 | #49 | |
| Laura PourMeADrink | Feb 2021 | #53 | |
| Mersky | Feb 2021 | #58 | |
| IaDemInTN | Feb 2021 | #28 | |
| niyad | Feb 2021 | #41 | |
| IaDemInTN | Feb 2021 | #95 | |
| Delphinus | Feb 2021 | #93 | |
| IaDemInTN | Feb 2021 | #96 | |
| Karadeniz | Feb 2021 | #29 | |
| summer_in_TX | Feb 2021 | #34 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #48 | |
| Rorey | Feb 2021 | #66 | |
| Peacetrain | Feb 2021 | #30 | |
| Fla Dem | Feb 2021 | #31 | |
| Greybnk48 | Feb 2021 | #32 | |
| BobTheSubgenius | Feb 2021 | #33 | |
| cate94 | Feb 2021 | #35 | |
| liberalla | Feb 2021 | #36 | |
| summer_in_TX | Feb 2021 | #37 | |
| FailureToCommunicate | Feb 2021 | #38 | |
| Solly Mack | Feb 2021 | #39 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #54 | |
| LuvNewcastle | Feb 2021 | #42 | |
| TheBlackAdder | Feb 2021 | #43 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #51 | |
| TheBlackAdder | Feb 2021 | #55 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #57 | |
| marlakay | Feb 2021 | #44 | |
| pandr32 | Feb 2021 | #50 | |
| Mersky | Feb 2021 | #52 | |
| matt819 | Feb 2021 | #56 | |
| Mr.Bill | Feb 2021 | #60 | |
| Joinfortmill | Feb 2021 | #62 | |
| c-rational | Feb 2021 | #63 | |
| BelieveCassandra | Feb 2021 | #64 | |
| lunatica | Feb 2021 | #65 | |
| JackHughes | Feb 2021 | #67 | |
| wnylib | Feb 2021 | #78 | |
| Mersky | Feb 2021 | #68 | |
| malaise | Feb 2021 | #69 | |
| SheltieLover | Feb 2021 | #70 | |
| MustLoveBeagles | Feb 2021 | #71 | |
| Bayard | Feb 2021 | #72 | |
| Generic Brad | Feb 2021 | #74 | |
| GeorgeGist | Feb 2021 | #75 | |
| smirkymonkey | Feb 2021 | #79 | |
| TigressDem | Feb 2021 | #80 | |
| marble falls | Feb 2021 | #83 | |
| mzmolly | Feb 2021 | #85 | |
| nocoincidences | Feb 2021 | #87 | |
| Clearly fogged in | Feb 2021 | #88 | |
| JudyM | Feb 2021 | #89 | |
| Aussie105 | Feb 2021 | #90 | |
| yokbizzi | Feb 2021 | #92 | |
| marmar | Feb 2021 | #94 |
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:04 AM
Irish_Dem (25,238 posts)
2. Thank God you made it through the night!
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:05 AM
dixiechiken1 (2,002 posts)
3. Thanks for the update.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:07 AM
4. Laeith, so relieved to hear from you.
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Please know that we are thinking of you and sending positive vibes your way. Sending you hugs too
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:07 AM
HUAJIAO (2,093 posts)
5. Glad you are safe. Hope you stay that way.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:10 AM
Walleye (15,668 posts)
6. Very good. Hang in there. It's all about survival
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:13 AM
abqtommy (14,118 posts)
7. Glad to hear you're safe. Your DU family is concerned for you.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:13 AM
UpInArms (50,279 posts)
8. Hang in there
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Wish I could send you some warmth.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:16 AM
niyad (88,210 posts)
9. Thank goodness!! We have all been so worried. Continuing vibes for your continuing safety.
Response to Hela (Reply #10)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:33 AM
14. And, of course, don't run it in the garage.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:17 AM
world wide wally (21,023 posts)
11. I hope your daughter is ok.
Response to world wide wally (Reply #11)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:24 PM
kag (3,802 posts)
59. If I'm remembering right...
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:22 AM
Wounded Bear (51,325 posts)
12. Good to hear from you! Best of luck!
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:24 AM
Silver Gaia (4,185 posts)
13. Happy you are safe!
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:37 AM
ancianita (27,295 posts)
17. Glad you're okay. The days will drag, but it will be over so you can finally rest.
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We're pulling for you both. |
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:39 AM
judesedit (2,789 posts)
18. God bless you, Laelth. Yay, mini van! I'm worried about my neice and family in Austin
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Literally just moved there last week from Florida. They have no vehicle. SO's 2019 Toyota Tacoma wouldn't start, so they had it towed to shop. ??? New house. Contractor told them not to worry about pipes, they were insulated. Guess what? They have a burst pipe. They even have a generator. It worked for 20 minutes and died. They have a 5 year old. They have a grill and little food. I'm informed they were hunkered down last night. More precipitation anticipated over the next 2 days. I hope their new neigbbors, Sheriff's Office, FEMA, someone can help them get warmed up, get enough food and charge their phones, so they can let us know they're ok.
  I am praying for you all. The elderly and infirm need much help, too. I feel so helpless. |
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:41 AM
Tumbulu (5,868 posts)
19. Wishing you safety and warmth
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:45 AM
gademocrat7 (9,317 posts)
20. Glad to know you and your daughter are ok.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:47 AM
CaptainTruth (4,732 posts)
22. Glad to hear you're ok!!! I'm sending warmth from Florida.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:48 AM
Stuart G (34,429 posts)
23. Thanks for the update.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:56 AM
jmbar2 (3,487 posts)
24. Thanks for the update
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:56 AM
mountain grammy (24,466 posts)
25. Thanks for the update.. stay safe.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:58 AM
mzmolly (49,969 posts)
26. Thanks for checking in.
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I'm glad you're safe.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:00 PM
Laura PourMeADrink (38,701 posts)
27. Wow... We haven't lost power at all in central TX
Response to Laura PourMeADrink (Reply #27)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:44 PM
Lithos (25,942 posts)
45. Imposed
Response to Laura PourMeADrink (Reply #27)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:46 PM
46. State-mandated power allocation.
Response to Laelth (Reply #46)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:50 PM
Lithos (25,942 posts)
47. For explanation to those not in Austin
Response to Laelth (Reply #46)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 08:47 PM
mzmolly (49,969 posts)
73. That sounds criminal.
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Response to mzmolly (Reply #73)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 10:30 PM
76. Quite the contrary.
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It’s perfectly legal because it’s a state agency that is doing it.
-Laelth |
Response to Laelth (Reply #76)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:29 PM
mzmolly (49,969 posts)
82. Horrible. We have a cold weather
Response to mzmolly (Reply #82)
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 11:36 AM
97. I posted an update this morning.
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https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181471625
Thank you, so much, for checking up on us.
-Laelth |
Response to Laelth (Reply #97)
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 06:54 PM
mzmolly (49,969 posts)
98. Thanks for keeping
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us posted, Laelth.
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Response to mzmolly (Reply #73)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 10:46 PM
wnylib (13,151 posts)
77. It would be in NY. Here, even if
Response to wnylib (Reply #77)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:33 PM
mzmolly (49,969 posts)
84. Same in MN.
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I agree.
Granted before laws were written to protect Minnesotans - people did suffer and worse. |
Response to mzmolly (Reply #84)
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 04:23 AM
wnylib (13,151 posts)
91. That"s the reason for the law.
Response to mzmolly (Reply #73)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:29 PM
Clearly fogged in (1,656 posts)
81. Everything can gave a worse choice.
Response to Clearly fogged in (Reply #81)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:39 PM
mzmolly (49,969 posts)
86. Assholes.
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Response to Laura PourMeADrink (Reply #27)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:58 PM
Mersky (4,903 posts)
49. Am curious. Where are you in central Texas?
Response to Mersky (Reply #49)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:03 PM
Laura PourMeADrink (38,701 posts)
53. In Waco. Yes, read how Austin screwed up and couldnt
Response to Laura PourMeADrink (Reply #53)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:13 PM
Mersky (4,903 posts)
58. It's more of a big fat FAIL from ERCOT allocations to municipalities
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:02 PM
28. Hello, Laelth, I am brand new here on DU as of today, but
Response to IaDemInTN (Reply #28)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:21 PM
niyad (88,210 posts)
41. Welcome to our DU family.
Response to IaDemInTN (Reply #28)
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 07:55 AM
Delphinus (9,842 posts)
93. Welcome to DU!
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What a lovely invitation you offered.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:03 PM
29. Laelth's life sounds like ours. We have several members in Texas. I'm sure we're all in the same
Response to Karadeniz (Reply #29)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:43 PM
summer_in_TX (1,617 posts)
34. Reports of rolling blackouts have been far too rosy.
Response to summer_in_TX (Reply #34)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:51 PM
48. Rolling blackouts started here, Van Zandt County, at 2AM yesterday.
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Response to Laelth (Reply #48)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 06:52 PM
Rorey (8,003 posts)
66. I'm SO relieved that you're okay
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This whole thing is just ridiculous! I wish there was something we could do to help.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:13 PM
Peacetrain (21,624 posts)
30. Dear Laelth.. just caught this.. had no idea you were in the middle of that mess
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I keep watching the TV and seeing all the stories about how hard Texas is hit.. Keeping all of you in our thoughts..
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:21 PM
Fla Dem (19,598 posts)
31. How absolutely terrifying for you.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:22 PM
Greybnk48 (9,606 posts)
32. I'm sending all the good vibes I have!
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:43 PM
cate94 (2,180 posts)
35. Glad that you are safe.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:44 PM
liberalla (7,339 posts)
36. Thanks for checking in. I've been thinking of you!
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:45 PM
summer_in_TX (1,617 posts)
37. Oh thank God!
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:03 PM
FailureToCommunicate (13,090 posts)
38. Hang in there. My son & fianc are near Dallas and they had to evacuate their apartment...
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:12 PM
Solly Mack (86,859 posts)
39. Keep us posted as much as possible.
Response to Solly Mack (Reply #39)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:03 PM
54. I will--internet permitting. n/t
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-Laelth |
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:25 PM
LuvNewcastle (15,384 posts)
42. I hope your fortunes change soon.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:29 PM
TheBlackAdder (23,751 posts)
43. Were you able to drain your pipes so they don't freeze?
Response to TheBlackAdder (Reply #43)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:01 PM
51. Yes. I got the trailer dry prior to the freeze.
Response to Laelth (Reply #51)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:05 PM
TheBlackAdder (23,751 posts)
55. The next thing is to keep snow and ice away so there isn't any heaving that could stress caulk.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:41 PM
marlakay (9,947 posts)
44. My daughter in San Antonio her husband
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 01:59 PM
pandr32 (9,046 posts)
50. Thanks for the update
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So glad you are okay, so far.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:02 PM
Mersky (4,903 posts)
52. Glad to hear y'all are making it through
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We’re in it with you and will keep making things work.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:33 PM
Mr.Bill (17,033 posts)
60. Glad to hear you're safe.
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Thanks for keeping us updated. Good thoughts are sent your way.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:50 PM
c-rational (2,160 posts)
63. More positive vibes to you and yours Laelth. You've got this. Stay positive.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:53 PM
64. Fingers crossed that the electricity stays on.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 05:43 PM
lunatica (53,098 posts)
65. Thanks really good news
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 06:56 PM
67. Over 36 Hours freezing in the dark in West Harris County (Houston)
Response to JackHughes (Reply #67)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:08 PM
wnylib (13,151 posts)
78. I just heard on NPR that body trucks
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 07:11 PM
Mersky (4,903 posts)
68. 39 hours in Austin without electricity
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 08:00 PM
SheltieLover (42,125 posts)
70. Good vibes on the way!
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Not sure where you are, but I sure hope things get fixed quickly!
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 08:15 PM
MustLoveBeagles (10,406 posts)
71. I'm glad you're both okay
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 08:53 PM
Generic Brad (13,738 posts)
74. Make sure your tailpipe doesn't get covered by snow
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 09:39 PM
GeorgeGist (24,678 posts)
75. So good to hear.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:15 PM
smirkymonkey (63,221 posts)
79. So sorry to hear of your difficulty Laelth.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:31 PM
marble falls (45,684 posts)
83. Where are you?
Response to marble falls (Reply #83)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:36 PM
mzmolly (49,969 posts)
85. Laelth is in Texas.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:43 PM
nocoincidences (1,681 posts)
87. One day/night at a time.
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Are there warming centers opening up near you? Use them as backup, respite to get through the next few days.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:47 PM
Clearly fogged in (1,656 posts)
88. Glad you're back up, per your reply 48
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 12:29 AM
JudyM (24,340 posts)
89. Hang in there, Laelth!
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Sending warm feelings, hope that helps a bit.
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Response to Laelth (Original post)
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 06:57 AM
92. Use candle(s) to help keep you warm in the van.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 09:50 AM
marmar (74,300 posts)
94. More good vibes Laelth.
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