The Sausage King of Chicago ([info]banshee) wrote,
@ 2008-03-04 16:27:00
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So, the powers that be are still predicting an ice storm, starting tonight (why did I hibernate today, then?). I'm preparing for a massive power outage like any smart frontierswoman would: charge the iPod! The DS! The portable DVD player! The Blackberry! The laptops!

We may not have heat, but I'll be damned if we'll be unplugged.

To be fair, I'm also doing sensible things like making bread and doing laundry. Owen is sacked out asleep, fighting a cold, the poor thing. I'm eating a clementine. How are you?

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[info]butterflyv
2008-03-04 09:38 pm UTC (link)
we got halfway your weather from yesterday. 50 degrees, sunny in the AM and now rainy. Kids got to ride bikes for 15 mins flat before it rained on our heads. I've hit rock botton, any further snow or ice or below freezing temps will result in me running away to the bay area. It's been 3 straight months of this ( All of dec, jan and feb. AND I even got away for a week in Mexico) and I am done, done done. wishing I lived in NYC where the temps are simply critically warmer at times. Doesn't help taht I've been buying spring dresses that I can't wear. I did wear my New old navy jean jacket ( nice old sckool boxy cut in dark wash for 29.99 btw...)

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[info]banshee
2008-03-04 10:15 pm UTC (link)
I completely agree with you on all counts.

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[info]majorweather
2008-03-04 10:00 pm UTC (link)
Heh, I did the same thing before Hurricane Rita. There wasn't much to eat in the house other than Balance Bars and trail mix, but every device in the house was charged.

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[info]banshee
2008-03-04 10:11 pm UTC (link)
Priorities! Gotta have 'em. :)

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[info]glimmerysea
2008-03-04 10:03 pm UTC (link)
I'm 'working' - waiting for a few meetings & the election results!!! :)

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Big night!
[info]banshee
2008-03-04 10:08 pm UTC (link)
Oh, yeah - that's another thing - I hope we don't lose power before the results come in! Eek!

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Re: Big night!
[info]glimmerysea
2008-03-04 10:09 pm UTC (link)
it's gonna be good - one benefit of living on the West Coast!

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[info]lakme
2008-03-04 10:16 pm UTC (link)
I am about to be arrested for murdering a radiologist in cold blood. I'm looking forward to the ice storm, it might delay the cops a titch.

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[info]banshee
2008-03-04 10:39 pm UTC (link)
Step away from the Power Bar! ;)

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[info]aquagirl
2008-03-04 10:31 pm UTC (link)
Fine, thanks for asking.

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[info]banshee
2008-03-04 10:38 pm UTC (link)
Are you going to Mom and Dad's?

I'm sorry Mr. McPuppersons didn't work out...you will find a doggie!

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[info]aquagirl
2008-03-04 11:00 pm UTC (link)
Not to my knowledge? Some time this week I'm headed over for computer diagnosis and crab cake-making.

It sounded to me like you might be the one wants a dog--just a bit? ;) Though I think you have enough critters in the household to take care of already.

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[info]buscemi
2008-03-04 10:44 pm UTC (link)
I'm preparing for a massive power outage like any smart frontierswoman would: charge the iPod! The DS! The portable DVD player! The Blackberry! The laptops!

>>If there was a musical about you, would it be called, "Melissa, Get Your Laptop"? ;)

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[info]pageeater
2008-03-05 12:50 am UTC (link)
Working - getting ready to fly down to SF and Marin next week to act all corporate. Broke down and bought a new suit so I don't look like the Oregon sloth I am. The sun is showing herself today, but it's cold again.

Your storm preparations hold me in awe, you magnificent woman!

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[info]vomitola
2008-03-05 02:35 am UTC (link)
And um...fill the bath tub up with water. I don't know why, but my mother always used to do that before a storm. I think we had a well. That's got to be it. Or she was crazy.

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[info]candybimbo
2008-03-05 07:01 am UTC (link)
:D

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[info]surlyride
2008-03-05 03:03 am UTC (link)
How am I? Remarkably calm for a woman who is getting married in 11 days.

And my city is on CNN... because of a murder case where five dead people were found in a house. Whoa!

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[info]girlreinvented
2008-03-05 03:25 pm UTC (link)
Awwww, you are so sweet and so funny. I wish we lived closer so I could meet you. I think I would love to camp out on your couch just to hear your ongoing thoughts. :)

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[info]sigilgirl
2008-03-05 08:13 pm UTC (link)
we had some really unusual weather here yesterday (check my lj for a link to photos). makes one really feel the shift of seasons. i'm eagerly anticipating my very own lusting-for-spring activity this weekend of planting some seeds in cute little window greenhouses. i am hoping my will is strong enough to inspire the onset of warmer weather.

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