Storm Prep

The storm that dumped heavy rains on the West Coast and heavy snow across the middle of the country, is making it's way to the East Coast. We had done some shopping earlier in the week so we were all set for supplies. Himself went to run an errand so I tagged along to pick up some milk.

Saturday, 19. January sunrise.

Along with some heavy snow, this storm brings the threat of sleet, freezing rain, and ice. My worry is losing electricity. Because we have our own well, when we lose electricity, we also lose water. No electricity to run the pump so not being able to flush the toilet. On Friday, I filled my water buckets so we would have water to pour into the toilet tank to flush. I also placed a lantern on the vanity so we can find the bathroom.

I did some baking. Not Keto, but gluten and sugar free. I used Pamela's Pancake and Baking Mix to make a quick bread and some chocolate chip cookies. For the chocolate chips, I chopped up a bar of Lily's Milk Chocolate which is sweetened with Stevia. The bar has a total of 10 Net Carbs, so is an acceptable Keto treat.

Other supplies: another lantern for the kitchen. Peanut butter and tuna fish went on sale so we bought a ton for food that doesn't require cooking. The can opener so we can find it. The grey and green felt pouch holds the LePow Moonstone a portable charger for the phones and iPad. There are enough Lily's chocolate bars in assorted flavors (I only like the milk chocolate. The others are dark chocolate which I find too bitter, but Himself likes the dark. MiniMoos, half and half creamers that don't need refrigeration. Though I don't have a way of heating water for tea.

I moved the garden flag into the front porch.

Filled the bird feeder with the fruit and nut blend. I haven't seen many birds around and/or they don't like the cheap millet seed I had picked up for Timex and decided to put in the feeder. Sometimes the birds flock to the feeder during really bad weather.

Hard to believe a storm was coming. Though it was very cold, the skies were blue and sunny.

My car in the middle of the driveway in storm position with the windshield wipers raised. If we do get the ice storm, the wiper blades won't be frozen to the windshield. In the background by the stair rails you can see the post lantern that got blown over. I tried to lift it, but it was frozen to the ground. Hopefully, it will survive the heavy, wet snow and ice.

I baked some Keto hamburger buns. Himself doesn't mind putting things like chicken or tuna in a salad, or eating peanut butter on celery sticks. Me, I need bread or a bread like substance.

The errand Himself ran was to buy a little red wagon. Radio Flyer doesn't make the nice metal wagons we had as a kid and Grandpa bought for the girlies. Their wagon is long gone. He ended up with this canvas thing, but sufficient to help him roll the battery backups around. We were hoping one unit would power the microwave, but it wasn't strong enough. It does however work to power his CPAP machine. He can't sleep without it.

There's another wagon in the garage with the backup which will hopefully keep the sump pump humming.

We've done about all we could do to prepare for the storm. Now just have to watch the milky white sky and wait for the snow and Monday to find out if this storm was the blockbuster as predicted or just bust.

I hope all those in the path of the storm, ride through it safe and warm.