Texas

[drumstick diva]

Sorry for all the folks suffering from the cold weather, power out etc...I'm in Illinois and pay plenty to have Chicago water but it's reliable - now that I said that hope I haven't jinxed anything.

Had septic tank, well water - awful with tons of iron in it. If it set in a glass for a few minutes all the water looked like rust. Taking a shower with rusty looking water - seemed ridiculous.
Had a kennel of dogs and they refused to drink the water after smelling it. Had to fill clean/empty milk jugs at a relative's house to bring in good water.

In early 1980's set state record for 32 BELOW ZERO. Thank the Lord, the furnace didn't give out.

We got spoiled by 3 very mild winters in a row and very little snow. But, winter is back with a vengeance, blustery winds and dangerous wind chills.

As bad as the cold etc. is when you live here you get used to it. I imagine Texans say the same about the heat. Face masks - real ones, fleece or neoprene make a huge difference in keeping you warm. Had to walk nearly everywhere for many years, no car, couldn't drive anyway. Walking with face mask on I'd overheat and pull it off - only to get freezing cold in an instant. Showed me just how protective masks can be.

I wish Texans would give me advice on surviving heat & humidity- we get both in late spring and summer. Makes me really ill and can't handle most foods till the weather cools. Been like this since I was a young child. Doesn't bother anyone else in my family. Just lucky I guess - Asi es la vida.

 

[007Sean]

As if the weather isn't enough to contend with and the well freezing up, now the power has gone off too! Luckily, I have alternate heating sources for the house.
4+ inches and still coming down.

 

[Matejka]

Have not stuck nose outside. Temp under porch is 16 its generally 3-4 degrees warmer but. Whatever. It's cold
Now news discussing "rolling" blackouts due to cold.
This too shall pass

 

[007Sean]

Have not stuck nose outside. Temp under porch is 16 its generally 3-4 degrees warmer but. Whatever. It's cold
Now news discussing "rolling" blackouts due to cold.
This too shall pass

Yep, right now were having our 2nd outtage, first was at 3:40am - 4:11am, this one started at 6:24am.
it's 8°F here with a windchill of -8°F

 

[Matejka]

10 here. Our electric is holding. Water good, well must be warm enuff. We keep electric heater in pumphouse. I should go check temp in there and fine tune-but it's cold. Storeroom is unheated, hot water heater, washer, sink, all on north side of house, also main entry point for water. Got heater in there also, cabinet doors open under sink.
Don't wanna jinx myself-im as prepared as I can be

 

[Matejka]

Sorry for all the folks suffering from the cold weather, power out etc...I'm in Illinois and pay plenty to have Chicago water but it's reliable - now that I said that hope I haven't jinxed anything.

Had septic tank, well water - awful with tons of iron in it. If it set in a glass for a few minutes all the water looked like rust. Taking a shower with rusty looking water - seemed ridiculous.
Had a kennel of dogs and they refused to drink the water after smelling it. Had to fill clean/empty milk jugs at a relative's house to bring in good water.

In early 1980's set state record for 32 BELOW ZERO. Thank the Lord, the furnace didn't give out.

We got spoiled by 3 very mild winters in a row and very little snow. But, winter is back with a vengeance, blustery winds and dangerous wind chills.

As bad as the cold etc. is when you live here you get used to it. I imagine Texans say the same about the heat. Face masks - real ones, fleece or neoprene make a huge difference in keeping you warm. Had to walk nearly everywhere for many years, no car, couldn't drive anyway. Walking with face mask on I'd overheat and pull it off - only to get freezing cold in an instant. Showed me just how protective masks can be.

I wish Texans would give me advice on surviving heat & humidity- we get both in late spring and summer. Makes me really ill and can't handle most foods till the weather cools. Been like this since I was a young child. Doesn't bother anyone else in my family. Just lucky I guess - Asi es la vida.

I am close to bryan college station Somerville. If you draw straight lines from Houston to Austin to dallas/ft worth, I am almost dead center of triangle, slightly south. 200 miles to Dallas 130 to Austin 150 to Houston.
We get coastal humidity, but not the coastal breezes. So hot and humid.
WE DO NOT USE A/C AT ALL.
Light clothes and fans.
I hate hot and don't do well.

 

[Matejka]

Went to coop. Girls are fine. I did tarp run, it helped. Got an egg...

 

[007Sean]

Winter Wonderland!

 

[Matejka]

Winter miserableland

 

[007Sean]

That last pic is of deer tracks, they walked all around the yard and all around every pen...I guess they could smell the bird feed and where trying to find a way into the pens.