I'm so jealous...... can you send some of that snow over here???
I'm getting the feeling you guys are hogging all my winter snow time!
I've even phoned the Canadian Meteorological Bureau and registered a formal
complaint about the USA stealing our snow!!!

CM

"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Mooron,

That's enough!! Take your Canadian NE Wind out of the Fraser Valley and
stop with the Cold Air over our mild, damp air from the Pacific.

I won't go sailing.

That's a picture of my Dog's run taken at Dawn, this morning She's
****ed off about this snow and its MY FAULT

Note the arrows missing from the photo. The number is in the right hand
corner because I'm capturing the picture from the camera's "Slide Show"
That's the # in memory and I don't mind it

Thought I show you. Now I'll try to stop being a pest with my new toy
AND:"I'LL DRINK TO THAT"

Ole Thom




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CM,

We get a snow like that in the picture about maybe every five years.
That 5" just about snow bounds the NW. It's more than the fat kid with
the cardboard can handle.

We're supposed to get another 4" tonight and again on Sat Nite. When
that Canadian Northeaster blows out of the Fraser River Valley, it
creates havoc with our mild, humid weather

Dog and I are trying to decide on Shoo-Fly or Raisin Pie for tomorrow

Boat will have to take care of itself

Ole Thom

You can't do anything about it Thom... you might as well assume a positive
outlook and enjoy winter time activities.... hot chocolate and a nice
window to look out and see the kids playing is fun.... my favourite is to
get a nice spot near a slippery intersection and have a good laugh at the
accidents when the cars slide into each other. You can make some extra money
as an eye witness as well!

CM

"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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CM,

We get a snow like that in the picture about maybe every five years.
That 5" just about snow bounds the NW. It's more than the fat kid with
the cardboard can handle.

We're supposed to get another 4" tonight and again on Sat Nite. When
that Canadian Northeaster blows out of the Fraser River Valley, it
creates havoc with our mild, humid weather

Dog and I are trying to decide on Shoo-Fly or Raisin Pie for tomorrow

Boat will have to take care of itself

Ole Thom

JUST had A Hell of a power outage. Right in the middle of writing a
reply to Jeff.

Now I have to re-set all the AC Timers in the house

Thom Stewart wrote:
JUST had A Hell of a power outage. Right in the middle of writing a
reply to Jeff.
I have that effect on some people ...

Lucky Dawg!! .... I luv it when that happens!!
[Well okay not the computer stuff...]

I decided long ago that as a sailor it would be smart to be as prepared on
the hard as I would be on the water......

Great Chance to check out the Oil Lamps and hand crank Radio. Light up the
fireplace or wood stove and sit back smug that you've placed a fresh water
supply away just for such an occasion.
We've got 8 brass oil lamps... paraffin oil and 6 battery operated hand and
table lights. Kindlin' and split dry logs are always near the fireplace. We
have 6 months supply of canned food and basic like flour, rice, potatoes etc
in the cold room. I've got 4 cords of wood split and tarped outside. The
Chook Coop is insulted and has a small woodstove in it.

You know Thom... I can find any flashlight in the house in total darkness by
memory. I know how many steps to take and when to turn and how many stairs
there are. Same as my boat. I can make it from my basement bedroom or den to
the main floor entrance in 11 seconds in total darkness. Same goes for my
weapons and gear.

You know..... that would be a good topic to present.... as sailors... how
many of us take what we've learned from sailing ashore and incorporate it at
home to allow self sufficiency in case of an emergency?

CM


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
...
JUST had A Hell of a power outage. Right in the middle of writing a
reply to Jeff.

Now I have to re-set all the AC Timers in the house

Cm,

I'm with you on that EMC
I took a different route in some places.
I had a 3000 watt Gasoline Generator but as the years roll by, I had to
much trouble starting it. That use to give me heat, a couple of lights
and the TV.

I replaced the Big Generator with a small 300 watt, wired into the
breaker box a stand by line into the heater circuit and my den outlets,
( That is where my fire place is) If I don't get power back in a couple
of hours, I pull the main breaker and back feed the circuit box. I use
6 volt lanterns (3) for the house. Kitchen (Gas Stove) Bathroom, and
Den. Can walk them around easy. Battery operated Multi band radio and
flashlights in every room.

Get about 8 to 10 hours running time on the Genny. I let it cool well
before re-filling it and start it again with all the load removed, It
beats the hell out of Fireplace and oil lamps but that is my opinion.

Ole Thom

"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
Get about 8 to 10 hours running time on the Genny. I let it cool well
before re-filling it and start it again with all the load removed, It
beats the hell out of Fireplace and oil lamps but that is my opinion.

Sounds like you got a handle on it Thom.... I'm one that loves the ambiance
of Oil Lamps.... not to mention they last for weeks. When we had the
hurricane Juan last year... no power for 13 days... we had no problems at
all. Can't say the same for a lot of my neighbours. We brought a few of my
Mom & Dad's elderly friends over to the house. They stayed here until their
power was restored. One of them brought one of those old crank music
boxes... you set the drum in and crank the handle... it's like a metal drum
with tabs on it. Really neat ... this lady had about ten different drums.
Mr. Zinc brought his fiddle and Mrs. Dow played the spoons. We listened to
some old fashioned reels and jigs. Lots of old stories told while seated in
comfy chairs, cuddled up under blankets, next to the fireplace. Everyone had
a good time.

CM

On Sat, 08 Jan 2005 03:21:07 GMT, "Overproof"
wrote this crap:


You know Thom... I can find any flashlight in the house in total darkness by
memory. I know how many steps to take and when to turn and how many stairs
there are. Same as my boat. I can make it from my basement bedroom or den to
the main floor entrance in 11 seconds in total darkness. Same goes for my
weapons and gear.


I'll bet you know exactly how to get to the rum locker in total
darkness.





Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

"Horvath" wrote in message

I'll bet you know exactly how to get to the rum locker in total
darkness.

Yeah.. I just reach under the pillow... it's right beside my .44 Mag.


CM