The first snowfall that arrived on Sunday night was timid and the photos that I put on my previous post are completely uninspiring, to say the least.
Last night (Monday) it snowed heavily and the temp. was 3 degrees (Fahrenheit).
This morning, as I write, it has "warmed" up to 9 degrees. Thank goodness I still have heat and water. Tonight the temperature is supposed to drop below zero.
Me and my walker wandered out on the front porch (again) to take a few more snow pictures. Unfortunately the limited view is boring - - and my old cell phone takes lousy pictures. The lens kept fogging up from the bitter cold and my fingers were too numb to function.
A nurse from Home Health Care called this morning to check up on me and to say that no one can come out until Saturday because the roads are impassable.
I have another shipment of food which is supposed to arrive Thursday via UPS, but I doubt if it will get here. A sturdy sled and a team of Siberian Huskies would be required.
My entire body is still aching from the horrible fall I had on Saturday.
But enough complaints.
How about some more boring snow photos?
The first photo (top) is my bedroom window taken about an hour ago. I'm sure your excitement has no bounds.
More breathtaking views from my front porch......
Jon
Your porch is nice! Just glad you can post and update us, Jon. Glad you are still with us. Keep in mind if you suddenly decide to jet off to Aruba and stop posting, let us know or we will worry.
ReplyDeleteDo you know the trick of dripping your faucets at night so they don't freeze? You probably do. I grew up in Michigan and we did that often.
I won't jet off to Aruba, but I might hitchike to Mexico.
DeleteI know about the dripping faucets. Last winter it was frigid for several days. Instead of dripping, I foolishly kept the faucets running - - and my water bill was $200!!!
I'm glad the nurse called but don't those guys have snowmobiles for weather like this, especially for a patient in your situation? Around here, police snowmobiles transport urgent carers to hospitals and patients in severe road closings.
ReplyDeleteWell, you're more rural, so anyway, eat well, don't take any more swan dives, and keep warm. Are there any birds and animals out? Maybe still sheltering.
Unfortunately, this is such a poor rural area that there aren't any snowmobiles. I don't know what they'd do for emergencies.
DeleteI hsven't seen any animals around but there are some birds. This morning I heard a woodpecker!
I plan to avoid swan dives.....*smile*
If the UPS truck can't get there they should let you know. They usually have tracking online. Wherever you order groceries from should be aware of whether their deliveries are possible, also--especially if it is fresh food. Dry goods are easier to deal with in bad weather--hot or cold. I hope it gets there okay.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! As long as you have heat and water you'll be okay. SOOO glad you got that taken care of before you got back home. :)
UPS and FedEx do have tracking. I doubt if there will be any deliveries this week. My Thursday shipment is all frozen food - - so at least it won't spoil.
DeleteI'm SO glad the furnace is working - - but I'm worried about power outages.
Beautiful pictures Jon, here in Tennessee we are not really set-up to deal with lingering snowfall and bitter cold, so as you already probably know, they roll up the roads when it gets bad 😊
ReplyDeleteI agree with Rita, stock up on dried beans and lots of canned goods, at least you won't have to worry about them spoiling on someone's doorstep if they are misdelivered. Powdered milk or evaporated milk will get you through the weather.
If all fails try calling your local Emergency Management association, they will help.
Thank you for sharing your bedroom view with us, not too many weeks away, and everything will be turning green !
Stay safe.
Jo
I always assumed Tennessee was a mild state, but some winter weather can be brutal. Fortunately, it (usually) doesn't last long.
DeleteKeeping canned goods on hand is a very good idea. I like evaporated milk. I also get Parmalat milk. It's real milk, but with a very high pasturization process. It stays fresh in a pantry for over six months - - but when it's opened it has to be refrigerated. It tadtes delicious....but is rather expensive.
(I'm counting the days 'till spring)
Pasteurization - - I am a poor speller!
DeleteHi Jon
ReplyDeleteMaybe you need a billboard
or at least a sign big enough
to wake up the losers
who can’t follow directions
People put out signs saying
fresh eggs & firewood
You could add free kittens welcome
when you’re ready...
I know a lot of people have
been pushing the cat thing
It’s a big responsibility
I think you need to be able
to take care of yourself first
Lisa❄️Posh❄️Whiteface (salemslot9)
I'll have to put out a huge billboard with my address and pointing to my house for FedEx.
DeleteThis rotten Arctic weather would be a bad time to get a cat. Spring, perhaps?
Since power outages are somewhat common in your area you may want to look into a generator. We have one, we have a well and without electricity we don't have water. It also keeps lights on and the furnace going. The suggestion of pantry goods is a good one, you'll not go hungry. I lived in Atlanta in the mid-eighties. They didn't understand winter at all! As a Minnesotan it was surprising to me how swiftly everything shut down, but when it's occasional I get it is not a normal part of everyday life..
ReplyDeleteWhen the weather is this cold, I really worry about power outages. Generators are a good idea. I was raised in Southern California, where people think 60 degrees is winter. It's a rude awakening to find out what real winter is like!
DeleteJon, Jon, Jon ... didn't I tell you to stay inside? (*grin*)
ReplyDeleteHow disappointing that Home Healthcare lady. Seriously? What do they do if someone's bleeding out? Before I go corkscrewing myself into the ceiling ...
Have you considered tying a mylar balloon (or several) to a post at your driveway -- or paint the mailbox a fluorescent orange? I really thought better of UPS.
Thank you for checking in; we'll be complaining about the heat before long.
Well, I was only out for three minutes - - and I hung onto the walker for dear life.
DeleteHome Care does have an emergency number.....but you'd probably die waiting....
I'm tempted to put a huge sign out with my address.
For bad deliveries, FedEx wins over UPS.
I'm just happy you are staying in touch with us.
ReplyDeleteWell I'm truly grateful that good people like yourself care about me and appreciate my updates.
DeleteThanks, Donna.
Hi Jon
ReplyDeleteJust got back and caught up on your blog. Wow, quite the time you've had! Glad you weren't injured badly in your fall.
Cold it has been in Montana too....it was below zero, one day down to -41 here, glad I missed it. It's a balmy 15 as I write.
Take care, enjoy your photo's and posts.
Let me know if I can help with anything.
Mike
My horrible fall was caused solely because of my carelessness. I definitely need to be careful and not try to test my limits.
DeleteWow, minus 41 would probably give penguins frostbite *smile*. It will supposedly drop to minus 5 tonight, which is chilly for TN.
As always, many thanks for your concern, Mike. Take care.
thecontemplativecat here. Falling is one of the worst accidents for people who have fallen. I swear I am the falling queen . I hear you. My son live near Chicago, and the temp was -2 at night and 24 during the day. I grew up in Illinois. I know about snow.
ReplyDeleteI have serious spinal injuries from falls that I had long ago. My worst falls happened because of my own carelessness.
ReplyDeleteThe fridgid temperatures here in Tennessee are rather rare. The daytime "high" today was 9 degrees and it's supposed to be below zero tonight.
I grew up in Southern California, where winter doesn't exist *smile*
Looks like your snowfall beat us in Nashua, NH, Jon as we only had a paltry 3+ inches after an all day snow event Tuesday. Glad to hear that your venturing out with the walker was not disastrous like the recent fall and sorry to read that you are still aching and healing will take awhile that's for sure. I do hope the upcoming UPS delivery makes it to your place later this week. Thanks for the blog anniversary well wishes as we really appreciate our blog friends.
ReplyDeleteThis winter storm really pelted Tennessee. Last night the temperature dropped to minus 8!! Thankfully I still have heat and water, but more frigid weather is on the way. I'm really hoping that the UPS truck will be able to deliver tomorrow - - but I have my doubts.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is always interesting, honest, and a pleasure to read. I appreciate your friendship, Dorothy.
It's pretty, though.
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing, Jon?
It can also be pretty annoying. One of my water pipes under the house froze and broke. I'm presently without water - - and trying to find a plumber who can fix it. It's still snowing......
DeleteOh no! I bet they are getting a lot of those repair calls. Do you have bottled water? Or at least something to drink?
DeleteWe're just having our first snowfall of the season here Jon. It's pretty but I dare not go out in it. Taking care of Bill, who is going downhill a little faster now, is my first priority. I can't afford to fall on black ice covered by snow (like my last disastrous fall where I tore my
ReplyDelete(continuing) leg muscle. You be very careful in your snow. No more falls! (Ron of Retired in Delaware
DeleteRon, we should both stay indoors when there's snow and ice. It's definitely not worth the risk. Stay safe and warm!
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