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Safety First - Stay Informed
11/30/16
The National Weather Service (NWS) issues winter storm warnings and watches. Here’s what they mean and what you should do.
Winter Weather AdvisoryThere is a high confidence that a hazardous winter event will occur over a 12 hour period (e.g., 3 to 5 inches of snow) but should not become -
Are You Ready for Winter?
11/28/16
Information from Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and the National Weather Service (NWS)
Make sure you have an emergency supply kit in your car - If you slide off into a ditch and are stranded during a storm, food and other items in yo -
Are You Ready for Winter?
11/26/16
More information from ready.gov
911 tips:
* If possible, call 911 on your cell phone. Provide your location, condition of everyone in the vehicle and the problem you're experiencing.
* Follow instructions: you may be told to stay where you are until help arrives.
* Do -
Happy Thanksgiving!
11/24/16
Happy Thanksgiving!
To all the stores open today. Phooey on you. If you're out shopping today, don't pout when your family has moved on.
Be thankful for today, everyday.
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Backup Forgetfullness
11/23/16
I am so far behind on my backups. Having lost two drives in a year, you would think I would know better.
Too much going on and not enough time. I forget how important backups are unless I do not have them and a hard drive fails.
So, my word of the day is : backup. -
Travel Winter Emergency Kit
11/23/16
Keep a Winter Emergency Kit in Your Vehicle
Carry a winter storm survival kit in the back seat of your vehicle (in case your trunk jams or is frozen shut) that includes:
* Blankets or sleeping bags
* Extra hats, socks and mittens
* Flashlight with extra batteries
* Fir -
Snow Rain Snow Rain Slush
11/22/16
I enjoy winter. Christina really enjoys winter. We don't mind the snow or cold. I really dislike the slushy wintery mix.
Ho Hum. I do enjoy being outdoors though. Better outside in the cold slushy than inside in the recliner.
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School Pictures
11/10/16
Ordered school pictures today. Holy Crap prices are outrageous.
Not sure how a company can have a photographer with a high school diploma taking pictures and then charge more than a professional studio for prints. -
More Yardwork
11/09/16
It seems there is always something that needs to get done outside this time of year.
Leaves are done. I have been pondering cleaning out beneath the lilacs. I have done so since I moved here. After working my way between the4 lilacs and the fence I found various odd items including what l
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