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tommy:
You wouldn't think being hot in an emergency is such a bad thing but with 90+ humidity and temp it can also get very uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous stuck inside or out with nowhere to go and nothing cold to drink.

TOK:

--- Quote from: XyloSesame on December 12, 2007, 10:52:24 am ---This poll needs to have a few more options...

I pile on the blankets and extra socks
I freeze ---my bottom--- off

Most of the folks I know are either at a relative's house (with heat), or the two options above...

My family is mainly in the blankets-and-socks category; we've got a fireplace that effectively heats a two-foot radius directly in front of it. Not complaining, though. It's warm and is being shared by friends and family without anything.

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This was how I've always deal with stuff and it was no problem, but having a small kid really messes up the ability to rough it. I used to kind of like the big snows and thunderstorms, but having to deal with the mess or worrying about a freezing or heat-stroking kid has sapped my pioneer spirit.  :)

JackTucky:

--- Quote from: TOK on December 12, 2007, 10:28:03 am ---Sorry about your thread, Shardian.  ;)


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Yeah, Chad lives in the most dangerous place.  Don't you understand?  jeesh.

=J

shardian:

--- Quote from: TOK on December 12, 2007, 11:06:32 am ---This was how I've always deal with stuff and it was no problem, but having a small kid really messes up the ability to rough it. I used to kind of like the big snows and thunderstorms, but having to deal with the mess or worrying about a freezing or heat-stroking kid has sapped my pioneer spirit.  :)

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No doubt. I wished for blizzards when I was a youngster. Now, the first thing that pops in my mind is "what if Elizabeth gets sick? Will we be able to get her to a doctor?"

XyloSesame:

--- Quote from: ChadTower on December 12, 2007, 10:55:46 am ---When the fireplace is your main backup source you have to pretty much block off that room.  We had doors on all room doorways for that reason.

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We've got blankets in our doorways to block the room. Trouble is most folks we know live in drafty old houses built in the 20's; we could feel the breeze coming in, even with the drapes drawn. S'ok, though, it was still warmer than outside...


--- Quote from: ChadTower on December 12, 2007, 10:55:46 am ---... it gets real ugly at gas stations when people are dependent on gas in an emergency.  Keep that in mind.
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And dependent on coffee. There were mobs looking for both at the few stations that had power.


--- Quote from: shardian on December 12, 2007, 11:01:26 am ---That ain't gonna cut it with a baby in the house that HATES blankets. Hate simply isn't a strong enough word I think.
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Our three year has been sleeping with my wife and I. He has a blanket-hate as well.

The biggest problem is that he's been kicking the blankets off of us these nights (when he hasn't been kicking my nards). :timebomb: I think when he starts playing with matches, our blankets will be the first thing to burn. He and his 4 year old cousin (also at our fireplace-house) have been doing great; it's like a party for them. We've been grilling on our front porch to eat and they think it's just like camping...

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