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Yep, they predicted snow so of course we’re being hit with some really nasty sleet.  It sounds like popping corn outside! Looks like a winter wonderland but it’s actually an icy wondermess.  I’m glad I went to the store while it was still just raining.  In a few short hours it will be *treacherous* out there.  Thank goodness it was warm yesterday; it will take the stuff a while to freeze solid on the ground. Persia has been chattering away at all the wild birds on the patio.  I went out to refill the wooden feeder; the top is frozen solid to the base.  I had to simply scatter some seed around until I can get the top pried off to refill it properly. I was hoping to get some photos because the bright red cardinals look so great against the white background.  But I couldn’t get close enough to the window without scaring them; forget about actually going outside *with* them LOL  There were dark-eyed juncos, tufted titmice, sparrows, cardinals (mostly male but a few female).  Carolina chickadees were zipping about and there were even a couple of American robins eating fallen seed along with the mourning doves. Jill

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rec.pets.cats.anecdotes Yep, they predicted snow so of course we’re being hit with some really nasty sleet.  It sounds like popping corn outside! <snip Gah, I hate ice storms! Be very careful, you. We had snow the other day (not much, just enough to be annoying, and it was very very cold so it all stuck) and I slipped on the ice of a parking lot when I went out shopping. Landed hard on my knee, enough to dent the bone and man o man did it hurt! It hurt so bad I thought I was going to vomit.

OUCH!  Purrs your knee feels better.  We got about 3 inches (literally) of sleet.  When I refilled the bird feeder this morning, well, I weigh 120 lbs. and didn’t leave a footprint.  It’s a real mess.  I’m sure glad I don’t have to leave the house. Jill

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rec.pets.cats.anecdotes Yep, they predicted snow so of course we’re being hit with some really nasty sleet.  It sounds like popping corn outside! <snip Gah, I hate ice storms! Be very careful, you. We had snow the other day (not much, just enough to be annoying, and it was very very cold so it all stuck) and I slipped on the ice of a parking lot when I went out shopping. Landed hard on my knee, enough to dent the bone and man o man did it hurt! It hurt so bad I thought I was going to vomit.

Ouch!! purrs for your poor knee. — Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat.

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Reminder to all to keep supplies in the home. I’m sure some of us know what it’s like to run out of food and can’t get to the store. Baha can tell us what it’s like to come home to a broken furnace. And not have a portable heater in the house to help at least keep one room fairly warm. Every year I hear of folks who get caught home without a bit to eat, when the storm hits. You got to buy food sooner or later, so do it sooner. And keep a kit in the car. Gloves, salt, sand, flash light, candles, matches, etc. — Christopher A. Young Keep Jesus Christ in CHRISTmas      www.lds.org      www.mormons.com

Yep, they predicted snow so of course we’re being hit with some really nasty sleet.  It sounds like popping corn outside! Looks like a winter wonderland but it’s actually an icy wondermess.  I’m glad I went to the store while it was still just raining.  In a few short hours it will be *treacherous* out there.  Thank goodness it was warm yesterday; it will take the stuff a while to freeze solid on the ground. Persia has been chattering away at all the wild birds on the patio.  I went out to refill the wooden feeder; the top is frozen solid to the base.  I had to simply scatter some seed around until I can get the top pried off to refill it properly. I was hoping to get some photos because the bright red cardinals look so great against the white background.  But I couldn’t get close enough to the window without scaring them; forget about actually going outside *with* them LOL  There were dark-eyed juncos, tufted titmice, sparrows, cardinals (mostly male but a few female).  Carolina chickadees were zipping about and there were even a couple of American robins eating fallen seed along with the mourning doves. Jill

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