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Post by TooOld on Dec 9, 2019 8:42:09 GMT -5
I know that most of you have probably already been hit by Old Man Winter but I'm curious how you prepare for it ? I've never lived in a winter climate and can't imagine what it's really like . In west central Florida we catch the tail end of most cold fronts and they're pretty mild but it does get cold , for us anyway . We're already having early morning temps in the 40's and by January they'll drop into the 30's , but they rebound by mid day since the sun is almost always shining . Needless to say we don't prepare for winter , I don't even own any winter coats ! Here's a pic from over the weekend , it was a balmy 75 degrees when I took this around 11am ! Post your winter photos here if you have them .   |
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Post by Starryeyes on Dec 9, 2019 21:11:06 GMT -5
Here’s the protocol I use here In illinois .. always make sure the power generator is serviced and ready in case of a power outage . We have 2 free standing fireplaces and 4 loads of seasoned firewood neatly stacked and tarped ... we do have a couple snow shovels , and a paddle-type snow blower to clean sidewalks before spreading snow melt .. my main driveway is always plowed by a good friend in the event we get a heavy snow .. we always make sure to top off the deep freeze and have plenty of pre-made soups in the freezer as well .. we also have 4 / 5 gallon gas cans full on stand-by and 2 external phone batteries for charging .. and lastly ...ALWAYS HAVE PLENTY OF TOON KITS , glue and paint on hand !!
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Post by TooOld on Dec 10, 2019 18:55:49 GMT -5
Replace the firewood and snow shovels with tarps and a chainsaw and that's almost exactly how we prepare for hurricane season ! The chainsaw is for debris removal (fallen trees etc .) and the tarps are to cover storm damaged windows and roofs , hopefully the tarps never get used . Add to that lots of canned goods , dry foods , and of course water-water-water . I guess except for it being a different season we all do pretty much the same thing every year .  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Dec 10, 2019 19:30:13 GMT -5
Replace the firewood and snow shovels with tarps and a chainsaw and that's almost exactly how we prepare for hurricane season ! The chainsaw is for debris removal (fallen trees etc .) and the tarps are to cover storm damaged windows and roofs , hopefully the tarps never get used . Add to that lots of canned goods , dry foods , and of course water-water-water . I guess except for it being a different season we all do pretty much the same thing every year . Yep pretty much sounds the same ! Always something - somewhere seems like |
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Post by modelcarfan on Dec 11, 2019 9:23:46 GMT -5
As for living in northern va.... They have weird weather.. sometimes its warm... sometimes its not... and even more with a hit of blizzard unexpectedly.. ugh ! I usually prepare two bags full of salt in basement. I have an oil heating system which is an old way and when you turn it on, it shots up the heat and gets house warm in maybe two minutes, very quick. Have to admit its better than natural gas.. The worst part here in DC area and north va... is ICE! I grew up in southern Virginia and am so used to hectic snow storms and stuff... but up here Ice is something I have to really deal with. Believe it or not, if the ice is called for maybe a quarter of inch on road.. WHOLE DC is closed! thats how bad the traffic is.. I live in the suburbs so usually have oil heat ready, naturally extra clothes... and a couple of logs in back of the house for emergency as we have a fireplace. We stock up with water, canned foods, and meats... if the power went out, we put em outside for a while till it gets warm or until power comes back  and of course... DEALS WHEELS KITS STOCKED UP ! |
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Post by Fletch on Dec 13, 2019 13:53:51 GMT -5
After living in Lake Tahoe for over 40 years I now have no snow shovels, no snow blowers and no slipping on the ice. No more stacking wood either. This new place in the foothills is a whole different winter. We have an arroyo across the front of our property that I have to completely clear right before the rains start as it is roaring rapids once they do and it will flood big time if I don't. Have to clear all the roof gutters of leaves which is something new to me also. Never had roof gutters or leaves before. What a pain. Just rain - no snow. So it is easier in the long run I guess.
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Post by TooOld on Dec 14, 2019 6:35:02 GMT -5
Have to clear all the roof gutters of leaves which is something new to me also. Never had roof gutters or leaves before. What a pain. Just rain - no snow. So it is easier in the long run I guess. ARRRRGH I HATE LEAVES !! I have several Oak trees around my house and the leaves are definitely a PITA . Two years ago I tore down all of the gutters on my house . . . best thing I ever did ! |
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Post by Fletch on Dec 14, 2019 15:41:35 GMT -5
Yea Bob, I now hate leaves also. The gutter was so full it was 4 inches above the top just jam packed. Everyone tells me to get the kind of gutter that has leaf guards on it bit I can't afford thousands of dollars. I like your idea of taking them off. I just don't see any use for them so far. They certainly are not protecting anything underneath them. I am way too old to be playing on ladders.
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Post by Starryeyes on Dec 18, 2019 21:30:33 GMT -5
Yea Bob, I now hate leaves also. The gutter was so full it was 4 inches above the top just jam packed. Everyone tells me to get the kind of gutter that has leaf guards on it bit I can't afford thousands of dollars. I like your idea of taking them off. I just don't see any use for them so far. They certainly are not protecting anything underneath them. I am way too old to be playing on ladders. I am reaching the same era Fletch .. as an ex-weight lifter my 65 year old bones and 280 pounds are beginning to hate ladders ! I have 2 garages built together , one is taller with a gutter and I have to climb onto the roof of the shorter garage and clean the gutter on the adjoining garage .. no fun ! I hate it !! |
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