Oh my goodness Kate! I am speechless……hope you get through this with no more troubles and power is up soon. I have always thought ice is worse than snow, proof here.

sending positive vibes your way and some prayers.

Sherry

I am surprised that this is not better covered in the national news. There was a segment on one family in Nashville that had a pipe freeze. Then a brief reference to the fact that a number of power outages remain, mainly in the South. If this happens in the Northeast, I am sure it will be better covered.

Heating chili with a candle--that would make a good news segment. Also, the students pitching in. I was thinking the other day, while braving the cold during dog walks, that I should be glad that there aren't power disruptions.

Thanks for the update, Kate, and I hope that this news is soon dated and that you are in a better situation. I hope too that your knee issues are abating.

Thanks guys. Headed home now with more batteries and other supplies. Cleaned out my refrigerator yesterday and my freezer will go tomorrow. That makes me sad. And yes, Mantis, I too was shocked at how little coverage this got when I looked at news today. I am not exaggerating when I say this is devastating. It truly does look like tornado damage. The power company internet lines are twisted and tangled and all are down. Fortunately I do not use their internet and it will be weeks before they can address that. Keep us in your thoughts!! Until next update, bring on spring!!!

Goodness what a mess your dealing with Kate. I have heard on the news where people in the south are still dealing with the storm and getting power back on. Good to know your have line people from other areas to work on the lines.

We did get the ice/sleet mix for several hours after the snow came through. No power outage.This is the biggest storm we've encountered since moving here. I was use to these type of storms in NYS but not here.

Sending prayers your way that the situation gets resolved quickly. Take care of yourself.

Julia

So sorry, Kate. It needs more coverage and obviously you need more help.

Praying.

Brad

Kate - I feared that you might be in this situation. Friends in my old neighborhood in Nashville are going through the same thing. A couple got power restored late yesterday, but most still don't have electricity. The number of trees and power poles down is huge. Cooking with tea lights sounds stressful. I remember doing the same thing back in the ice storm of '94. I pray that you get lots of help dealing with the trees, and that your power will be back soon.

Debra

Update: Still no power. This is day 8.

Thanks for the positive thoughts. Looks like it be a while. Am posting pics of progress today-almost 31,000 customers and over 11,000 still without power. We now have a generator but came too late to save my freezer food. Still in survival mode!

As many of you know ice is the worst to deal with. Damage is so widespread. Pine trees are so prolific in our area and so quick to crack and tumble in ice. At a friend’s house in neighboring town getting a hot shower, the most highly sought after event!’

These are outages still around Oxford

And here is my area. I am in the top in the 351 area!!

A huge majestic pine along my drive hung on to some limbs!!

I will probably not be back on until we have power-hopefully before first bloom!! lol

I'm so sorry to hear you are still without power. My prayers continue to be with you and all the people who have suffered this winter. Be extra careful as the ice melts off trees and comes down............Maryl

Glad you got a generator, I am sure that helps a bit. Still sending prayers and positive vibes your way.

Sherry

So glad you got a generator! Still praying that your electricity comes back sooner rather than later!

Debra