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Claire · 01-15-2005, 08:07 PM

Portland was hit overnight by an ice storm....frozen rain and snow. We're not quite out of it yet....will stay frozen tonight before warming up tomorrow. About 200 flights were canceled, and I just read that there were 141 reported car accidents today.

We're stuck in our house....kept a fire going in the fireplace, watched movies, football, college basketball, caught up on email, played games and tried not to eat our young.

Our street is steep and icy in both directions. There's no good route to a main road....and the main road has been quiet today. Even if we did get out....there'd be no getting back home.....the street is too steep to walk up on the ice, so we couldn't even park a car at the bottom.

Of course, I've never wanted Starbucks so badly in my life.

And I was supposed to go see Hotel Rwanda with a friend tonight. AND we were supposed to be going to Mt. Hood tomorrow. Ugh.

Here are some pics:

http://www.katu.com/stories/74178.html

Sending out warm vibes to sleepyjeff/spree and wendybeth and maybe even CP and GD....the news keeps mentioning Eastern Washington's freezing temps, but haven't mention Seattle.

Not Afraid · 01-15-2005, 08:13 PM

Too bad you don't have a copy of the film, The Ice Storm to watch (after the kids went to bed, of course).

Take care, bundle up and hope for a thaw. You've had some pretty severe bouts of winter these past 2 years! Starbucks will still be there when you can get down the hill again.

And, if you can last together through the perilous part of your vacation, you will make it through this easily.

Take care!

Lisa

MerryPrankster · 01-16-2005, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Too bad you don't have a copy of the film, The Ice Storm to watch (after the kids went to bed, of course).

Wow...I was thinking about the movie The Ice Storm the entire time I was reading your post. And then I was wondering if you could get your hands on a copy. And of course, now I'm thinking about coming up to Portland to throw in our key. Just to let you know in advance, my husband is Uncle Topsy. (And I'm Auntie Tipsy.)

But seriously, I hope you are all doing okay and not driving each other crazy. My other main concern is that you have enough food in the house for a family of five. Everyone probably wants to eat out of boredom. That's always my main concern when I'm stuck anywhere without a car -- food!

wendybeth · 01-16-2005, 01:46 AM

Well, it's 12:39 and a balmy 14 degrees outside, but right now I'm feeling for Claire! We're used to snow and ice up here, but the conditions that cause an ice storm are not your normal ones. It's not like a snowstorm, where if you have good snowtires you can get around. An icestorm is just that- pure ice, everywhere, and there's no driving on that crap. Plus, it can down powerlines, take out old growth trees, and generally make life miserable. I'm thinking of you Claire- and remember, no matter how desperate things get- don't watch Regis!

Not Afraid · 01-16-2005, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MerryPrankster

Wow...I was thinking about the movie The Ice Storm the entire time I was reading your post. And then I was wondering if you could get your hands on a copy.

I have a copy! Borders had it for $9.00. Of course, Claire can't just run out to Borders.

The key scene is one that sticks.

sleepyjeff · 01-16-2005, 01:02 PM

I just love our weather forcasting out here.

Current conditions..........32 degrees

High today....................46 degrees

Low today....................40 degrees

How can the low be 8 degrees higher then the current?

Claire · 01-16-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

I just love our weather forcasting out here.

Current conditions..........32 degrees

High today....................46 degrees

Low today....................40 degrees

How can the low be 8 degrees higher then the current?

Yes, I'm still waiting to reach the low here!

It's still a sheet of ice on my street, but Capitol Highway sounds busy. A bus got stuck on it last night though....we could see it at the bottom of the hill.....with all the tree branches hanging feet lower than usual, we could actually see CH from our window! It's SO weird! Another bus came about 20 minutes later to pick up the passengers. I felt for them....the bus driver made them wait out of the bus....I'm assuming it was in case the bus got hit or something.....I don't know. We were just bored and made up scenarios.

Then we made apple martinis and watched SNL.

Today was supposed to be our day at Mt. Hood, too.

Figures.

€uroMeinke · 01-15-2005, 08:24 PM

Virtual toddy being sent your way to keep you cats warm and cozy.

Freaky Tiki · 01-15-2005, 08:26 PM

At least you still have power to watch tv and have heating, that would suck.

Gemini Cricket · 01-15-2005, 09:16 PM

Since Claire is trapped in her house, I decided to fly to Oregon and take some pictures and post it here show she can see what it looks like outside:

Here's a shot from outside your house, Claire. Your woodshed may need to be re-roofed.

Here's a shot of me, Ralphie, Ralphie's Aunt Gladys and Uncle Topsy. We thought we'd go into the icestorm and find the nearest Starbucks and grab some Frappucinos for Claire. No luck, I'm afraid.

We found this kid at the downtown Wal*Mart parking lot and checked to make sure it wasn't one of Claire's. She wasn't. She gave us the finger as we walked away from her.

Well, Claire, we didn't find you a Starbucks, but we did manage to find your Yugo in the snow.

Here's a picture of Uncle Topsy digging your driveway. He should be at your door at any time.

More to come, Claire. Hang in there.

01-15-2005, 08:07 PM	#1
Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	Housebound Portland was hit overnight by an ice storm....frozen rain and snow. We're not quite out of it yet....will stay frozen tonight before warming up tomorrow. About 200 flights were canceled, and I just read that there were 141 reported car accidents today. We're stuck in our house....kept a fire going in the fireplace, watched movies, football, college basketball, caught up on email, played games and tried not to eat our young. Our street is steep and icy in both directions. There's no good route to a main road....and the main road has been quiet today. Even if we did get out....there'd be no getting back home.....the street is too steep to walk up on the ice, so we couldn't even park a car at the bottom. Of course, I've never wanted Starbucks so badly in my life. And I was supposed to go see Hotel Rwanda with a friend tonight. AND we were supposed to be going to Mt. Hood tomorrow. Ugh. Here are some pics: http://www.katu.com/stories/74178.html Sending out warm vibes to sleepyjeff/spree and wendybeth and maybe even CP and GD....the news keeps mentioning Eastern Washington's freezing temps, but haven't mention Seattle. __________________ Miles: It tastes like the back of a fing L.A. school bus. Now they probably didn't de-stem, hoping for some semblance of concentration, crushed it up with leaves and mice, and then wound up with this rancid tar and turpentine bull**. Fin' Raid. Jack: Tastes pretty good to me.
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01-15-2005, 08:13 PM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Too bad you don't have a copy of the film, The Ice Storm to watch (after the kids went to bed, of course). Take care, bundle up and hope for a thaw. You've had some pretty severe bouts of winter these past 2 years! Starbucks will still be there when you can get down the hill again. And, if you can last together through the perilous part of your vacation, you will make it through this easily. Take care! Lisa
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01-16-2005, 01:46 AM	#4
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Well, it's 12:39 and a balmy 14 degrees outside, but right now I'm feeling for Claire! We're used to snow and ice up here, but the conditions that cause an ice storm are not your normal ones. It's not like a snowstorm, where if you have good snowtires you can get around. An icestorm is just that- pure ice, everywhere, and there's no driving on that crap. Plus, it can down powerlines, take out old growth trees, and generally make life miserable. I'm thinking of you Claire- and remember, no matter how desperate things get- don't watch Regis! __________________
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sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	I just love our weather forcasting out here. Current conditions..........32 degrees High today....................46 degrees Low today....................40 degrees How can the low be 8 degrees higher then the current? __________________ River Guardian-less
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Virtual toddy being sent your way to keep you cats warm and cozy. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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01-15-2005, 08:26 PM	#9
Freaky Tiki Super Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	At least you still have power to watch tv and have heating, that would suck.
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01-15-2005, 09:16 PM	#10
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Since Claire is trapped in her house, I decided to fly to Oregon and take some pictures and post it here show she can see what it looks like outside: Here's a shot from outside your house, Claire. Your woodshed may need to be re-roofed. Here's a shot of me, Ralphie, Ralphie's Aunt Gladys and Uncle Topsy. We thought we'd go into the icestorm and find the nearest Starbucks and grab some Frappucinos for Claire. No luck, I'm afraid. We found this kid at the downtown Wal*Mart parking lot and checked to make sure it wasn't one of Claire's. She wasn't. She gave us the finger as we walked away from her. Well, Claire, we didn't find you a Starbucks, but we did manage to find your Yugo in the snow. Here's a picture of Uncle Topsy digging your driveway. He should be at your door at any time. More to come, Claire. Hang in there.
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