Fast forward and we didn’t know for sure our diesel sedan would start for his 12/27 dental appointment despite us having an attached garage. However, we comfortably hunkered in ‘til then and our hybrid electric car started just fine last Tuesday morning.
On a foodie note, I lovingly blame Pam for making me crave party snacks. We already had tasty vegetables and dipping sauces. Then I found the following marked down item just this morning.
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| I do not want to admit how many nuts & sweets comprised my so-called dinner this evening... |
Can you believe the store priced that party tray at $14.95 (US)? Did I not score big paying less than $5.00 for over a pound of treats?
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Oh gosh, kerosene heaters. We had one for heating in about 1980, before installing an gas fired space heater in the fireplace. Lighting up and shutting down they did stink but if properly burning, they were ok.
ReplyDeleteIn Russia during the winter, they just leave unused trains idling overnight as if they turn them off, the trains are so hard to start next morning because of the cold.
Our cooling is also a heat pump and I thought I understood that they don't really work below 0C/32F At 4C/40F in winter, ours will shut down a couple of times early morning to de-ice.
How cold countries deal with cold always fascinates me, from driving to heating to snow clearing. I recall R telling me in England they used to leave taps dripping or trickling to stop pipes icing up.
Interesting! Come to think on it, we used to let the tap drip at night early on.
DeleteThank goodness that deep freeze is finally over!
ReplyDeleteWe really didn't need Winter to take hold like that...why not ease us into it, huh?
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DeleteI remember my dad's kerosine heater that he used in his shop. I thought it would gas him out for sure, it stunk so badly. Awesome your car started without issue. I did let my kitchen faucet drip two nights when it was low 20's, not wanting the nightmare of frozen or ruptured pipes. My neighbor ruptured her pipes during the extreme freeze out nearly a decade ago, so I gave her extra gallons of water I had on hand and let her use my shower til her pipes got fixed. I wondered about electric cars in cold weather, since batteries are known to drain in cold.
ReplyDeleteWe actually keep that car hooked up to a charging station whenever home. It was a great investment. I'm not at all surprised that you helped out your neighbor. ~hugs~
DeleteIt's amazing what needs doing to keep things in good working order. We just wrap our pipes, but we don't get many freezes and nothing like you get.
ReplyDeleteI love those treats and wow on the price. You didn't get two?
Have a fabulous day and weekend, Darla. Big hug. Happy New Year. ♥
I imagine boat care is even more intense. ~nods~ I shouldn't have gotten *one* of those party trays but now wish I'd grabbed two. lol Happy New Year! ~hugs~
DeleteThose treats are making me hungry...
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DeleteBlame me.....lol. Was it good? Then by all means, blame me!! I know, I put on 3 lbs cause I have been enjoying the TREATS! As for pipes freezing, I count myself lucky cause I know so many were not so lucky. Mom had the garage and basement pipes (water comes in there from the street) wrapped as well as insulation installed on the ceiling of each/floor from above. I made sure that the faucets dripped and the cabinet doors opened when it was so freak'n cold, we don't normally have temps like we had last week. Not sure if my car would have started or not, but as it was the tank started right up. Tanks are good for somethings I guess.
ReplyDeleteIt *is* good. My husband will miss out if he waits another few days. lol Your mother was wise. ~hugs~
DeleteYUM!!!!
DeleteThat was a cool snack find and it's hard to find anything that inexpensive these days!
ReplyDeleteSo true!
DeleteI love a bargain- especially a tasty one. :) XO
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DeleteOh! Nuts! I LOVE nuts, but my son has allergies...so no nuts for me. And what a deal! Christmas has involved lots of chocolate though!
ReplyDeleteA new year means a new chapter. I hope 2023 is an incredible part of your story.
Wishing you 12 months of success, 52 weeks of laughter, 365 days of fun, 8,760 hours of joy, 525,600 minutes of good luck, and 31,536,000 seconds of happiness.
Purrs Mave and Barb
Thank you! ~hugs~ What a delightful New Years wish.
DeleteThose extreme weather conditions would be quite challenging. I can't even imagine. Here, for us, temperature doesn't dip that far. The most it comes to is around 15 C (about 60 F).
ReplyDeleteYou have your own challenges, for sure. We deal with what we're dealt. Blessings to you and yours.
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DeleteI stand and consider things before I buy. It costs even more sometimes to make it myself. Eggs are over 6$ a dozen here...and the EB eggs I buy are close to 8$. I prefer those because they truly taste better but 8$ a doz. I may give up eggs.
ReplyDeletePrices are crazy all over the world, if you can even find eggs. ~hugs~ I'm considering getting some hens if allowed within city limits.
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