tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post6915275847407313961..comments2023-09-27T07:22:09.728-04:00Comments on Melissa's Meanderings: It's Snowing To Beat Hell!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600684740584460891noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-530214737573861922009-12-20T18:55:31.688-05:002009-12-20T18:55:31.688-05:00It sounds like you are well prepared. I think you ...It sounds like you are well prepared. I think you would be someone it would be good to be with in an emergency!<br />Take care and I hope the weather doesent get any worse.<br />xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-74072681038930374922009-12-20T18:44:45.044-05:002009-12-20T18:44:45.044-05:00You can save yourself a small fortune on a generat...You can save yourself a small fortune on a generator by putting an inverter in your truck.<br /><br />Back in the day when Earl was still alive and we were living in NH, the snow and power outages could become a slight problem. Having grown up in New England it never phased me, but Earl a Jersey boy if ever there was one, didn't really handle it well. He was stunned one winter when the power went out and I went right on with life. Cooked dinner in the fireplace like I'd been doing it my whole life.<br /><br />When his kidneys failed and we start doing dialysis at home, the reality of extended power failures became more pressing. While I toyed with a generator, I wanted something a bit more cost effective. I dropped a couple of deep cycle marine batters and a 1750 watt since wave inverter into the car, put a covered outlet into the bumper and the next time the power went out I plugged the house, the entire house, into the car and kept going like nothing had happened. Power was out for several days and we didn't even notice.<br /><br />Well except of course when neighbors came by wondering why we had power and no-one else did. If I had a house like you, I'd have long since wired it with a large reserve and solar power. One day, when I buy a house, the first thing I'm going to do is install full solar and save myself a fortune in electric bills.Samantha Shantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586759980410037672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-26133491897264065752009-12-19T23:36:49.394-05:002009-12-19T23:36:49.394-05:00@ Leslie Ann
Peeing on the deck? Bite your tongue...@ Leslie Ann<br /><br />Peeing on the deck? Bite your tongue, girl! I always sit down to pee, and dragging one's cheeks in high snow, is rather unladylike, not to mention very chilling! ;-)<br /><br />Melissa XX<br /><br />@ Sophie<br /><br />I bought a big Coleman 5,000 watt generator in 1996, and haven't used it once since, not even after Isabel, when I lost power for a week. Like Calie's, generator, it probably won't start when I need it anyway. I did fill the spare whirlpool tub with water, just in case the power went out. So far so good. <br /><br />Melissa XX<br /><br />@ Calie<br /><br />It's uncanny. I instantly knew she was trans. I've been in this situation several times before. I hate to stare, but I'm drawn to other trans women like a moth to a flame. I wish I could flash them a wink, or a quick smile to reassure them, but in male mode, anything I could do, could be taken the wrong way. It's so frustrating to not have a way to communicate with our natural sisters! <br /><br />I haven't forgotten about your offer of help. Keep on the lookout for an email follow up to your email to me.<br /><br />Melissa XX<br /><br />@ Caroline<br /><br />Yes Caroline, soon my neighbors can expect to see me felling trees, in my panties, suspenders and bra! Won't I be the talk of the neighborhood! LOL!<br /><br />Melissa XXOO<br /><br />@ Chrissie<br /><br />A bit of snow, especially at Christmas time is lovely, but this may be a bit much! Freezing temperatures will insure if stays for the next week, and then we have another winter weather threat, for Christmas Eve and Christmas! Not looking forward to that, considering I have a 45 mile drive into town, to see the family. <br /><br />I hope the Diva is enjoying the white stuff!<br /><br />Melissa XXOOMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600684740584460891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-9964554343154154492009-12-19T18:04:32.115-05:002009-12-19T18:04:32.115-05:00My fingers are crossed for you, Melissa...!!
Ther...My fingers are crossed for you, Melissa...!!<br /><br />There IS such a thing as too much snow!!<br /><br />Hugs<br />chrissie<br />xxxxxchrissieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495222190059079697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-11033364698971297602009-12-19T11:30:06.958-05:002009-12-19T11:30:06.958-05:00You have all those trees to burn if necessary so w...You have all those trees to burn if necessary so we know you shall probably survive. I can just picture you out there humming the Monty Python lumberjack song as you fell your firewood!<br /><br />Hope you got good tyres for that truck.<br /><br />Caroline xxxCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133031265351841626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-69856186507376606642009-12-19T10:42:52.313-05:002009-12-19T10:42:52.313-05:00Funny how we can pick each other out in the crowd....Funny how we can pick each other out in the crowd. I was on BART (subway) the other day, going into San Francisco. There was a tall, gorgeous blonde who entered after I did. I just knew she was trans. She sat next to me. I was trying to subtly steal looks...her makeup, heels, etc. Then, she got up and moved to another seat. Really, I was quite subtle about it. I did take a shower and I did look acceptable, albeit male. I probably made her feel awful and I felt so bad about it. Later, I saw her behind the makeup counter at Macy's. She stood out, like a beautiful lighthouse, attracting customers.<br /><br />I bought a generator once, Melissa. It was well after a storm that caused us to lose power for several days. I didn't need it again for 10 years. When I did need it, it didn't start.<br /><br />I hope you survive the storm. I know you will. You're a survivor.<br /><br />@Keri - "Aerobic drill" Must not have a snow blower?<br /><br />Calie xxxCaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280127011882954777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-39085775539220388412009-12-19T10:04:37.342-05:002009-12-19T10:04:37.342-05:00Okay, the my first aerobic drill is done. I expec...Okay, the my first aerobic drill is done. I expect 3 more before it's done. About 7-8" cleared at 10am. Whew! The winds are whipping it everywhere. The doomsday forecast is for 20" plus. Time for a cup of coffee and some Christmas music.Keri Renaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266950034193837561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-65227275495218099922009-12-19T07:04:22.695-05:002009-12-19T07:04:22.695-05:00The weather here actually started out as snow! I w...The weather here actually started out as snow! I was surprised. It didn't take it long to turn into rain though. I bought a generator right after Isabel went through in 2003 (we didn't have power for 11 days). It has been used one time since then. I drag it out each summer before hurricane season, put fresh gasoline in it, power it up and run my big upright freezer off it for an hour or so. It is comforting to know that it is there though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117237397242817491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791633210661845991.post-43319979365498519212009-12-19T04:24:52.173-05:002009-12-19T04:24:52.173-05:00You're peeing on the deck? Keep that up and y...You're peeing on the deck? Keep that up and you won't need to be flushing toilets. Don't eat the yellow snow!<br /><br />Started snowing here at 11:30. They've upped us to 3-5". I'll believe it when I see it. They always get alarmist and give us the worst case scenario.<br /><br />Just say a few Hail Epis and no sacrifice will be required.Leslie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373261212549008939noreply@blogger.com