TBD2024-03-28T20:43:08ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtnerhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1767024711?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://teebeedee.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=boomerville-friends&user=2yqzux3g99mqq&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNow that was coldtag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-01-14:1991841:Topic:20197682024-01-14T18:25:31.906ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>It was minus 32 night before last...coldest in my 29 years here in NWMT. Last winter it went to minus 30 and froze a water line. This year I remembered the "7 P's"...Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance, and <em>I emerged unscathed. I had electric heaters in strategic places, all faucets dripping, and all cabinets open. Prior to that, on Thursday there was a blizzard with 4" of snow. It's still -4, and when it gets above zero and NO wind, I'll get out and start cleaning up…</em></p>
<p>It was minus 32 night before last...coldest in my 29 years here in NWMT. Last winter it went to minus 30 and froze a water line. This year I remembered the "7 P's"...Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance, and <em>I emerged unscathed. I had electric heaters in strategic places, all faucets dripping, and all cabinets open. Prior to that, on Thursday there was a blizzard with 4" of snow. It's still -4, and when it gets above zero and NO wind, I'll get out and start cleaning up the snow...maybe tomorrow.</em></p> Goalstag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-12-28:1991841:Topic:20180102023-12-28T20:12:18.197ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>What are some of your goals for the coming new year? </p>
<p>What are some of your goals for the coming new year? </p> A "green Christmas" in NW Montana?tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-12-12:1991841:Topic:20176522023-12-12T17:01:01.678ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>Could be. The long range forecast shows daily highs above freezing and nothing in the forecast. This is my 29th Christmas here and only recall maybe once without snow. After last year, I'll be shedding no tears if I see grass. There is just a dusting out there and plenty of bare spots.</p>
<p>Could be. The long range forecast shows daily highs above freezing and nothing in the forecast. This is my 29th Christmas here and only recall maybe once without snow. After last year, I'll be shedding no tears if I see grass. There is just a dusting out there and plenty of bare spots.</p> Goodbye Autumn, Hello Wintertag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-10-25:1991841:Topic:20163362023-10-25T15:44:07.123ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>So it begins. Started snowing yesterday afternoon, with temps in the 20's, though it was sunny and 70 on Saturday, and still snowing. Should be about 3" when it stops around noon. I did take the precaution of putting the snow pusher and snow shovel just outside the back door, but have to get my cold weather gear out, so I can get out there after lunch and clean it up. Don't think I'll get my electric snowblower out and just shovel...not that much. The ground is still warm, so when this…</p>
<p>So it begins. Started snowing yesterday afternoon, with temps in the 20's, though it was sunny and 70 on Saturday, and still snowing. Should be about 3" when it stops around noon. I did take the precaution of putting the snow pusher and snow shovel just outside the back door, but have to get my cold weather gear out, so I can get out there after lunch and clean it up. Don't think I'll get my electric snowblower out and just shovel...not that much. The ground is still warm, so when this melts, and it will, it should soak in...we need the moisture.</p> Prepping for wintertag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-10-08:1991841:Topic:20152062023-10-08T17:37:35.305ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>Nights in the 30's, but no hard freeze yet. Painted the porch...will not procrastinate again so I won't have to pressure wash and scrape before painting. Washed windows, washed and waxed the car, got my flu and covid shots (no reactions). Leaves are falling, but will wait until most are down before raking, but I have pulled out most of the poorly producing garden, and picked the apples. For the sake of neatness, I should have mowed, but not getting on that tractor again until spring,…</p>
<p>Nights in the 30's, but no hard freeze yet. Painted the porch...will not procrastinate again so I won't have to pressure wash and scrape before painting. Washed windows, washed and waxed the car, got my flu and covid shots (no reactions). Leaves are falling, but will wait until most are down before raking, but I have pulled out most of the poorly producing garden, and picked the apples. For the sake of neatness, I should have mowed, but not getting on that tractor again until spring, besides, everything will be covered in leaves before long and then snow. Just need to get the car serviced and be sure the block heater works. The Old Farmer's Almanac says a cold and snowy winter, but NOAA says warmer and drier...hope NOAA is right.</p> Good riddance to Summer...tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-09-05:1991841:Topic:20147312023-09-05T14:28:42.067ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>Too hot, too dry, too smoky, but no fires within 30 miles. Garden a bust. But...no wasps, hornets or yellow jackets. Guess there's an upside to anything. Hope yours was better.</p>
<p>Too hot, too dry, too smoky, but no fires within 30 miles. Garden a bust. But...no wasps, hornets or yellow jackets. Guess there's an upside to anything. Hope yours was better.</p> A Wordtag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-06-17:1991841:Topic:20128672023-06-17T20:37:03.676ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>Name a word that doesn't mean what it used too.</p>
<p>Name a word that doesn't mean what it used too.</p> Hard Truthstag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-03-26:1991841:Topic:20110852023-03-26T12:48:28.804ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>What is the hardest truth you've learned?</p>
<p>What is the hardest truth you've learned?</p> Nicknametag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-03-03:1991841:Topic:20099652023-03-03T16:50:51.045ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>Have you ever had a nickname? If so, what is it?</p>
<p>Have you ever had a nickname? If so, what is it?</p> Looking Forwardtag:teebeedee.ning.com,2023-02-03:1991841:Topic:20091722023-02-03T00:30:07.777ZKarin M Fichtnerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/KarinMFichtner
<p>What are you looking forward to this Spring?</p>
<p>What are you looking forward to this Spring?</p>