tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post4985020765423179297..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: Artic blast... Texas styleRianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-15948402707807253772015-03-01T16:17:34.451-08:002015-03-01T16:17:34.451-08:00No, generally one thinks of Texas heat... which go...No, generally one thinks of Texas heat... which goes into triple digits in July and August. But these last 2 winters have been cold with below freezing temps... and snow and ice. Of course it's nothing like they're having up in the north east, but for us (who aren't use to it) it's miserable... and dangerous (although I imagine it's dangerous for everyone no matter where you live). I hope you don't get too much snow tonight in your area... although it's not generally the snow that's the problem, it's the ice. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-79504799421262661032015-03-01T14:04:01.021-08:002015-03-01T14:04:01.021-08:00Somehow I never associate Texas with snow and ice,...Somehow I never associate Texas with snow and ice, but the last couple of winters have been extraordinary in the USA. Over here we haven't had much snow or ice this winter in our area, though we have some forecast for overnight as it happens.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-58286169086079795792015-02-27T10:30:30.046-08:002015-02-27T10:30:30.046-08:00I'll take that warm fireplace and my cats any ...I'll take that warm fireplace and my cats any day...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-62806107816715571442015-02-27T10:29:43.480-08:002015-02-27T10:29:43.480-08:00Texas does have some equipment to deal with the sn...Texas does have some equipment to deal with the snow and ice... but probably not enough as its not needed too often. But you can bet that DH and I stay off the roads as much as possible during this weather. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-34976196127626147932015-02-26T14:30:19.939-08:002015-02-26T14:30:19.939-08:00It is good to stay off the roads if your not use t...It is good to stay off the roads if your not use to driving on the snow in ice. Crazy weather lately. It is nice to have a warm fireplace and kittys to relaxat home.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615619898193867797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-14951860542306315142015-02-25T09:51:59.024-08:002015-02-25T09:51:59.024-08:00YOU stay warm and stay safe! At least here we'...YOU stay warm and stay safe! At least here we're used to dealing with treacherous winter weather, even if we (I) loathe it. But even here, black ice has caused a fatality either last night or this morning, just west of the city. I guess we just missed being hit by another 8 inches of snow--we got maybe an inch or two, that's all. Anyway, you're wise to stay off the roads and let road crews do their work, if your region even has any equipment to deal with this kind of weather.Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-53261723872770878922015-02-25T07:15:47.213-08:002015-02-25T07:15:47.213-08:00Nora, I expect that you are used to the cold up th...Nora, I expect that you are used to the cold up there in Vancouver. If you stayed inside due to the weather, I imagine it would be for more than just a few days.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-82651145648774684452015-02-25T07:10:20.141-08:002015-02-25T07:10:20.141-08:00Yep! I agree, Diana.Yep! I agree, Diana.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-44841812869277437892015-02-25T07:09:36.863-08:002015-02-25T07:09:36.863-08:00We have those who ignore the ice and drive too fas...We have those who ignore the ice and drive too fast... and those who crawl along or stop and can't get traction to start again. It's best (safer anyway) here to just close things down for a few days.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-52133973920676874422015-02-25T07:05:20.911-08:002015-02-25T07:05:20.911-08:00We love America's Test Kitchen too. I got my ...We love America's Test Kitchen too. I got my home-made granola recipe from them that we love... and DH's flan was really good too. And I'm with you, Olga... love the old reruns (watched I Love Lucy the other day).Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-17901428786205448392015-02-25T07:03:03.863-08:002015-02-25T07:03:03.863-08:00Yes, the cats love the heat lamps... and occasiona...Yes, the cats love the heat lamps... and occasionally we get a raccoon sharing the heat with them.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-84713490302071629002015-02-24T19:54:55.045-08:002015-02-24T19:54:55.045-08:00It all sounds good to me. The staying inside, that...It all sounds good to me. The staying inside, that is!<br /><br />Dianadoodles n daydreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489851609110132969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-79264520535825927982015-02-24T18:08:41.550-08:002015-02-24T18:08:41.550-08:00I wish I could stay home when the weather is miser...I wish I could stay home when the weather is miserable, unfortunately I still have to go to work. However, we're more prepared for snow, cold and ice simply because it's normal weather for our winters. I feel sorry for those who don't normally bad weather and end up getting hurt or in accidents because of it.<br /><br />Relaxing by the fireplace with a couple of cats, sounds fantastic. Enjoy!Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-1555974060582932502015-02-24T17:00:29.368-08:002015-02-24T17:00:29.368-08:00I love America's Test Kitchen, but I don't...I love America's Test Kitchen, but I don't have that on my Florida cable line-up. Lawrence Welk, Golden Girls, Hazel. WKRP in Cincinnati--all those old reruns are on though.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-81206308500141675072015-02-24T16:35:30.003-08:002015-02-24T16:35:30.003-08:00It sounds perfect to stay inside and enjoy the war...It sounds perfect to stay inside and enjoy the warm cozy hearth in your home. And all those heat lamps you provide are must appreciated. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com