OT Sounds like we could get some snow later this week with some possible freezing rain

That’s tough. I know exactly how that goes

 

https://www.kgw.com/amp/article/wea...rown/283-5c3f4cd9-579b-4e7a-a140-2a85ba92a669

Oregon Gov. Brown declares state of emergency for 9 counties due to severe winter storm

There's been 6-10 inches of snow in the North Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington since Thursday. In Marion County, there's been an inch of ice accumulation.

 

Oregon City had at least an inch of ice, and a TON of down trees and powerlines.

 

My wife has been out in the Toyota Highlander and it is fantastic. Just as dependable as her old 4-Runner!
I’ve had my German tank out and it has VERY little clearance, but just doesn’t stop! Charging everywhere, even in the deep stuff here around the house!!! #QuattroLifeFAMS

 

Still no power. Generator went down last night. Cant get it started. Poser not predicted to be on until at least tomorrow.
Gonna see if i cant get out to a store that is open who has a generator in stock i can go pick up. Exhaling frost right now in the house.

Probably gonna have to treck down to home depot in salem or something. dont think we can go another night without heat.

 

Yep, our ‘hood is a mess. Large tree branches down everywhere. Several streets are at least partially blocked. We had such a nice tree lined street prior to this but it’s gonna take a long time, if ever before it recovers. But at least we have a gas H2O heater, gas fireplace and gas stove. It may be dark but we’re warm, clean and fed......it’s interesting to wander the hood and see all the garage doors (manually) open, with people running their vehicles just so they can recharge all their electronic devices. We’ve gone from the 21st century to the 19th century in one storm. Good thing books don’t need a recharge.....

 

Unfortunately, my mother-in-law has an electric range so cooking is not happening right now. Her neighbors have been nice enough to bring her a dinner and hot water in a thermos. How are the roads looking over there?

 

I got a trusty old Coleman campstove for Xmas and picked up a couple of cannisters of fuel in case of a storm but we have power still...hope y'all get power back soon! We cook on our woodstove usually during storms and it has a glass door which is nice for light

 

While they look better than they did, they are apparently slicker than yesterday. Gonna give them a try when it (hopefully) warms up a little more. But they’re still icy at the moment.

 

Just let him bunk with you while we wait this out

 

I just slipped and fell in my lawn... Lol. Not hurt. Just a bit surprised.

Still icey out there...

 

Well than use the S2 company credit card to help out our friend in need.

Denny can write it off

 

We have a large, 82-year old oak tree in our back yard. Had it trimmed up mid-Fall. I was a little shocked by how much the arborist removed, but I’ve never been more grateful. We only had a few small twigs. Meanwhile, trees all over the neighborhood completely fell, lost major branches, and/or split enough that the entire tree will need to be removed.

We lost power twice, but not more than 20 minutes either time. It pays to be on the same small grid as fire and police.

Some friends on the outskirts of town are f’d, though. Trees fallen over long driveways, some with sections .50-.75 miles long covered in trees and no power. Too much for us to even try to bring in food or other supplies.