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Bishop:
popped outside my door this morning and took a few snaps, snow is still falling buts its been a good 24hrs since i heard a tree fall... ;D



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Marc St Louis:
When power goes out in the north during the winter months you don't need to worry about food spoilage. Freezing to death on the other hand is a possibility especially with those that do not heat with wood. Takes about 5 days before temperatures start to drop below freezing inside an unheated house in temperatures around -20 even when it is insulated.

Otoe Bow:
Bishop:  I hope you got better weather today.  We actually saw the sun and temps got up into the mid 40's today.  Today was one of the first times I've gotten to drive around our town and country side in the daylight and it's devastating.  The bright colored wood visible where a limb snapped off or a trunk split really stand out in contrast to the gray of the leaf barren trees.  I'm sure after a summer or two the wood will turn a weathered gray and leaves will hide the damage, but right now it's pretty depressing. 

Otoe 

Sidewinder:
Bishop, glad to hear you guys are doing OK. Yeah, being prepared is a good thing. I have always said we are a power outage away from being primitive. The simpler times is what I think we long for. There are alot of skills that are being lost because things are so much more convenient. Thats what appeals to me about the things and people that are on this site. We share a common awareness that most people in society don't even know they are missing. I look forward to seeing you in the spring.   Danny

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