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Storm Prep

bowhunter1023

bowhunter1023

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Anyone batten down the hatches yet?

I filled up the truck and got 5 gallons of gas this morning. Our Kroger just got a shipment of gas, so I should be able to swing by later and fill up some more cans. After last year, I am not getting fugged again!

Headed to Lowes to grab this in a few. I wasn't ready to pull the trigger on a generator as I wanted a Champion, but the Generac was next on the list and I could get it today...

http://www.lowes.com/pd_166734-2421...L=?Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=
 
Ohiosam

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I'm finishing spraying corn, field is almost too wet but I don't want to wait another week. Probably plant some more pumpkins this afternoon.
 
Diane

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Filled up the car, got several buckets of water out for the dogs (already had the people supply) and ran after straw this morning, for my "problem mud spots".
 
Johnch

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I put some more wood in the basement to burn this winter

I do plan on getting some gas for the truck this afrernoon



I know they call for thunderstorms , not sure how bad
But we can use some rain

John
 
Diane

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Dannmann801 said:
Storm? What storm?
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Seriously, you haven't heard? They are calling for a "derecho" this later afternoon/evening/overnight. This is the same type of storm system that came through last year and knocked out power for days on end.

I also remembered to charge my cell phone! I never use it, so I forget to charge it. Getting extra laundry done too, just in case.
 
bowhunter1023

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I now have a 5500 watt generator and 20 gallons of gas, with 30+ in the truck. After being unprepared last year, that ain't happening again! I'm equipped to hole up in the bedroom and ride out a week or so with no power. This winter I will wire things up so I can in the whole house via my generator. Having a kid shines a new light on taking these types of storms serious. I hope it's all for not and its just a normal chain of storms.
 
Diane

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I hope it's all for not and its just a normal chain of storms.
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Me TOO!

No generator here, but I've got what all I can get done, for just in case. Water is my main concern as I have a well. Been wanting to build a rain barrel, but am still trying to track down the container for it.
 
bowhunter1023

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Our local Ollie's had some rain barrels for cheap. Can't remember the size, but I was shocked how cheap they were. I almost bought one for the dog(s).
 
Diane

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We have an Ollie's. I'll have to check there then. I've got 8 big dogs. Water is definitely an issue!
 
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I bet it don't amount to shit .. Just like in the winter when they hype a snowstorm then we get 2" . I will make sure and get beer and 20# of ice later .
 
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