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In reply to the discussion: Blizzard Threatens NYC, New England; 2 Feet Feared [View all]Beacool
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Well,between the sleet, heavy snow, and possible 60 mph winds...loss of power is
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#3
That's planning ahead. But except for posting on DU, 'electronics' are over rated.
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#9
Actually yes, with TWO eight year olds (twins) They're off at college now, but
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#33
Thanks! Here's a Wobbly song for you from an old acquaintance of mine
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#34
I got called "callous" on another thread for saying that I had a generator (and two subarus, heh)
eggplant
Feb 2013
#12
We have a heavy-duty snow-blower with a cage, but even that may not be sufficient if the totals ...
MANative
Feb 2013
#56
How did I not know about these?!? I've owned nothing but Subarus since 1978...
MANative
Feb 2013
#55
Here in NW Pa. it never fails that people act like they have never driven on snow every year, and
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#13
I am convinced that half the problem is most people have never driven a stick shift
dixiegrrrrl
Feb 2013
#24
I agree on the torque. Grew up driving 'field cars' old coupes from the forties, iirc, and tractors.
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#35
You can have mine...come and get it! I'll probably have a good foot to share...and stil
Auntie Bush
Feb 2013
#20
I've lived in New England all my life and the blizzard of '78 was the worst storm...
Little Star
Feb 2013
#25
I had 4 school age kids of my own at the time. It was convenient but a lot of responsibility....
Little Star
Feb 2013
#74
In NW Pa that winter, we had many roads that were only one lane with cutouts every so far for
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#37
If the house goes out for just a day it's unlikely it'll drop enough to freeze.
NutmegYankee
Feb 2013
#52