Nemo- Historical NE Storm

jac · 02-07-2013, 09:27 PM

I mentioned in another thread a week or so ago that I was wanting to hang with a friend who lived out in a cabin in the country... well, she is a true Mainer that's lived here all her life. This woman is older than me by a few years and although not worldly as far as travels go... she has much wisdom to share.

Anyway, she use to tell me stories of when she lived in the nrothern part of Maine and what would happen when a good nor'easter would come through. She said she remembered the snowfalls being so high parents had to teach the children the importance of not touching powerlines. These were not powerlines that had fallen or sagged, these were powerlines still at the tops of the poles. THAT's how high it would pile up back in the 70s and 80s here in Maine.

It reminded me of the scene from Little House on the Prarie where paw had to snowshoe from the second story window of the house to the loft of the barn to get the Christmas presents.

Now that's some snowfall....

Corkey · 02-08-2013, 12:09 AM

My dad's memories of climbing out the second floor window to walk to school comes to mind. Up State NY.

Mtn · 02-08-2013, 12:47 AM

Sylvie lives in the path of the storm, supposed to get 35-45 cm. Prayers to everyone that could be affected. Be safe!

Teddybear · 02-08-2013, 03:17 AM

I'm out trying to find nemo. My company has us working. Not sure what sams club needs that couldn't b rescheduled.

Right now the sky is clear and so r the roads. I'm hoping to b done and home before it gets too bad

LoyalWolfsBlade · 02-08-2013, 03:50 AM

Times like this is when I wish my non-tech savvy ex was part of this site so I can get updates on her and the rest of the family. Since I lived there once I am aware that it can be hit or miss but this storm has me concerned for her and my friends on here that are in the area.

So sending positive thoughts and energy to all those in the path....may it turn out to be nothing and if not may you all be safe.

spritzerJ · 02-08-2013, 07:59 AM

Portsmouth NH checking in...

We have snow. Steady snow coming down. It is the fluffy light blows easily type. Winds aren't up yet (not that we expect that until later in the day). Temp at 18.

The General doesn't want to play in it (too cold). And our schedules have been cleared. Ready to relax and drive each other nuts indoors.

Sachita · 02-08-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by spritzerJ

Portsmouth NH checking in...

We have snow. Steady snow coming down. It is the fluffy light blows easily type. Winds aren't up yet (not that we expect that until later in the day). Temp at 18.

The General doesn't want to play in it (too cold). And our schedules have been cleared. Ready to relax and drive each other nuts indoors.

Thanks for checking it. What does the daytime forecast look like for you?

02-07-2013, 09:27 PM	#1
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02-08-2013, 07:59 AM	#6
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