Had a little set back with ice storm sat/sunday. Lost phone/cable/internet.
Finally 5 am Monday, lost power. More than 400,000 in Mich lost power as of Sunday. My wood stove in living room fireplace kept me cozy. Lost 2 river birch (15-16" diameter) trees, (may wait for the trunk to spalt!!!!) and a bunch of limbs from various pines and hardwoods. Had a few photo ops, but haven't looked at them blown up yet. Couldn't break up the monotony of wrapping xmas presents with turning, so decided to visit Harbor Freight last nite. (yes, I bought myself some presents!!!)
I was outside Sunday am, perusing the possible horse pasture fence damage, and heard 15 branches/trees go down around me and the neighbors. I was judicious where I walked!!!!!!
Power back on at 9 am today. Was worrying at 6 am that I'd have to haul water from neighbor to the 2 horses, and take many woodshaving plastic bags of freezer stuff from basement into the unattached garage to stay frozen. Some people will be without til Saturday (which was predicted for my area) . My daughter and family and I usually go to church tonite and then pizza and gift exchanging. However , the church is without power and heat. The one Pizza place does. My daughter does. Ace hardware waited on me Monday with flashlights!!!!
At least I don't have to do those back breaking chores and I'll be able to cook xmas dinner tomorrow for my daughter and family-unless more devastation-the ice hasn't melted and more damage could come,-and sneak in a little wood turning. Too tired this afternoon to start any project.
May you all have a healthy and prosperous New year!!!!! Gretch
Finally 5 am Monday, lost power. More than 400,000 in Mich lost power as of Sunday. My wood stove in living room fireplace kept me cozy. Lost 2 river birch (15-16" diameter) trees, (may wait for the trunk to spalt!!!!) and a bunch of limbs from various pines and hardwoods. Had a few photo ops, but haven't looked at them blown up yet. Couldn't break up the monotony of wrapping xmas presents with turning, so decided to visit Harbor Freight last nite. (yes, I bought myself some presents!!!)
I was outside Sunday am, perusing the possible horse pasture fence damage, and heard 15 branches/trees go down around me and the neighbors. I was judicious where I walked!!!!!!
Power back on at 9 am today. Was worrying at 6 am that I'd have to haul water from neighbor to the 2 horses, and take many woodshaving plastic bags of freezer stuff from basement into the unattached garage to stay frozen. Some people will be without til Saturday (which was predicted for my area) . My daughter and family and I usually go to church tonite and then pizza and gift exchanging. However , the church is without power and heat. The one Pizza place does. My daughter does. Ace hardware waited on me Monday with flashlights!!!!
At least I don't have to do those back breaking chores and I'll be able to cook xmas dinner tomorrow for my daughter and family-unless more devastation-the ice hasn't melted and more damage could come,-and sneak in a little wood turning. Too tired this afternoon to start any project.
May you all have a healthy and prosperous New year!!!!! Gretch
