Blizzard Preparations. I'M ALIVE! LOL

[Camilla and Darwin]

From 5:30 tonight until afternoon tomorrow, there is a blizzard warning for my city. Everyone is closing businesses and being sent home from work early. All college classes are cancelled, etc. DH is being sent home by his employer at 3pm. Power outages are expected, and could last hours into the night. The power company issued a warning saying that everyone should have food prepared or can openers, as well as matches and a lot of blankets. I have gathered some flashlights, candles, matches, blankets, etc. I am planning on taking Darwin out as late as possible so he won't have to go out during the blizzard.

When the power went out on Sunday the house got VERY cold very quickly, and that was in the daytime. I am planning on letting Darwin hop in the bed with us to stay warm. We won't be able to drive anywhere. I think I'll feed him early, to reduce the chance that he'll have to go to the bathroom. Apparently this is going to be worse than any blizzard we've experienced for at least 3 or 4 years. It's also expected that there will be damage due to strong winds. I haven't experienced anything like this since I lived at my parents, so I'm a little at a loss for what else I can do to prepare. Darwin's food isn't an issue at least. This should be an adventure!

UPDATE:

Well, true to what the news said, there were many power outages and very bad roads. All of the colleges have closed early for Thanksgiving break, businesses closed down, and Tuesday the airport cancelled a lot of flights, as visibility was so low. apparently there were hundreds of power outages in SLC. The roads are going to be horribly slick this morning until about 12 because it's so cold that the salt can't melt the ice.

No power outages for us though! I have no idea how, because our power goes out so often, but we had solid power all night. Darwin, true to his mischievous self, wanted to go out to pee every 10 minutes. It was extremely frightful outside. That is all we really experienced of the storm though. In fact it was so NOT dramatic that DH and I felt silly. We briefly considered turning off the power ourselves so we could utilize all of the flashlights and snacks we bought... LOL We ended up having a Harry Potter movie marathon and pigged out on crackers and cheese. (I NEVER want to see a ritz cracker again.)

Thanks everyone for your concerns and great advice!

[Belinda Jones]

Glad you're safe and sound. I thought it was cold in our neck of the woods, (UK) with temperatures as low as -8C, but I''ve still not seen the snow!

[Susan and Sasha]

Soooooooooooo Thankful that you and your family are safe and sound Darwin!!
I wasn't able to check in before this...and...I've been concerned!!
I guess our prayers worked...and...I'm so thankful for that!!
You can Always Count On Me...
Your Friend...Sasha...

[Carol and Banjo]

Happy Thanksgiving Camilla! Glad all is well.

[Linda and Murphy]

Glad you are all okay. Happy Thanksgiving

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

I am glad you are okl!! I was just looking at photos on MSNBC - I couldn't believe it!! I think Ohio winter's are bad - I just cannot imagine! I am very glad you are all ok and Darwin kept you on your toes going out to pee every 10 minutes LOL

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am glad you're all OK and I did hear some were not so lucky.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

We are so glad things didn't get awful for you. It sounds like you made it into a fun mini-vacation adventure. Way to go!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Harry Potter! Yeah. My Hero. He kept you warm. Thanks for letting us know. It is going to be a very LONG winter.

[Ann Kendig]

Glad to hear you are doing OK! Ugh, snow...If it would stay off the sidewalks and roads I have no problem with it! It is fun to ski in, pretty to look at and I LOVE to watch my dogs play in it. We hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving, Camilla. Love your profile picture of your handsome guy!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm so glad that everything turned out okay, and you didn't lose power. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!