Stormy Weather

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

well i trust you are well catered for in the Great Dry Off Caliban ....

[mangerton]

It's been dry for the last two days here, and the sun has put in quite a few appearances. Off work tomorrow and working Sat., so that means it'll be a lovely weekend!

[marthe]

Truly stormy weather headed our way with 2 feet of snow predicted by the time this nor'easter has blown through New England. The weather service has named this storm "Nemo." Folks who remember the great Blizzard of '78 (1978) are busy stocking up on supplies and hunkering down for the duration. Yours truly was in the green and pleasant land at the time and missed that epic storm.

[Anna]

Marthe, I've just been reading about your projected major blizzard and snowfall. Stay safe!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9856701/US-bracing-for-historic-blizzard.html

[marthe]

Thanks, Anna. We've made our "bread and milk" run to the supermarket, stacked up firewood near the fireplaces, and are now hunkering down for the duration. I'm keeping fingers crossed that we don't lose power. I'm going down to the kitchen to make a big pot of chili and a banana-blueberry cake so that we'll have something comforting to eat later on. G. is heading out to make one last run to the package store (off-licence) for a bottle of wine. If the pub down the street is open later on, we'll bundle up, walk down the street, and go out for a pint. The snow is falling steadily now but the wind has not yet picked up. I'll keep you posted as things progress.

[mangerton]

Good luck, marthe. I hope it all goes well. Just to be on the safe side, I think I'd be getting in more than one bottle of wine.

[eighthobstruction]

Good Luck Marthe....

[BBMmk2]

Hope everything is ok Marthe! Our thoughts are with you!

Our weather people, i dont think know whats going to happen?

[french frank]

A window on the world, this thread - good luck, Marthe.

[eighthobstruction]

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>>>Thousands of flights in the area have already been cancelled, and people have been stocking up on food and supplies.<<<<

Goodness, they should have efficient snow clearing facilities like we do !!!....

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Goodness, they should have efficient snow clearing facilities like we do !!!....

Best Wishes to Marthe!

[marthe]

marthe here checking in! The wind has picked up now that the storm is intensifying. G. has lit fires in all three fire places, comfort food, chocolate, and wine are at the ready. We're just keeping fingers crossed that the power stays on. Thank you all for your good wishes. I'll keep you posted.

[BBMmk2]

Thank you Marthe. It doesnt look good, from watching BBC News today, certainly in NY City.

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

best wishes in the storm Marthe .... a chowder perhaps to warm yourselves



just above freezing here, just as well because it is exceeding wet!

[Anna]

My delayed drive to Nottingham (postponed due to the snow the other week) is due to take place on Monday!!
We watch and wait....

There's still a high degree of uncertainty about the snow from the Met Office, however this morning Brummie Simon gives just a 40% probability of 0-2cm for where you are heading Cali and predicts significant snow will only affect high ground so I reckon you'll be ok to sally forth (but do chuck a warm coat, something to drink and some emergency gingernuts in the boot!)

Still no sign of S_A since 30th January .... But it seems the US snow storm has passed and the clearing up has begun.

Grey and rainy here, not cold, sorted out two bags for British Heart collection tomorrow, added sweet potato to and reheating remains of tagine for lunch, intend to get fed and watered before settling down to watch Ireland v England at 3.00, then finish reading yesterday's paper, start the jumbo crossword and then Brian Cox, lazy Sunday .... perfect!