tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post3712723647329340920..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Our Ice Storm 2/16/15 (Part 1 of a Weather Week to Remember)Betsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43465178385147666942015-03-01T12:42:25.975-06:002015-03-01T12:42:25.975-06:00Ice is so beautiful...yet so damaging, and can be ...Ice is so beautiful...yet so damaging, and can be so dangerous! I know you guys have been getting some really bad weather, as well as other further NE....I have been warning Mom to stay inside and stay warm & safe (though where she is, it isn't so bad) and I say the same to you two! Take care! Keep shooting from indoors! :-)A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-71939641702052553342015-02-23T17:58:51.250-06:002015-02-23T17:58:51.250-06:00We got the snow while you got the ice, I think. I&...We got the snow while you got the ice, I think. I'll be so glad when spring arrives. I hope your Rhododendron survives!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16442137125390777352015-02-22T19:16:13.708-06:002015-02-22T19:16:13.708-06:00Awe, I feel so bad for ya'll. It has been a we...Awe, I feel so bad for ya'll. It has been a week for the record books and I'm praying ya'll get ur power back on soon and things improve. God Bless you both and stay safe and warm. Hugs, xoSusie Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052734156809316397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-75950274803704668992015-02-22T13:46:29.979-06:002015-02-22T13:46:29.979-06:00I agree with George I would rather have snow anyti...I agree with George I would rather have snow anytime over ice! Ice can damage so much but it sure was pretty!! Love that big tree ice covered. Yes be careful with that kneeKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-45667185697020001292015-02-21T21:58:01.396-06:002015-02-21T21:58:01.396-06:00Oh my goodness you sure got hit there with ice. Th...Oh my goodness you sure got hit there with ice. That looked terrible. I am glad you are out of it and it is over. I do have to say now that it is over - there were some pretty shots.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16939519063330859882015-02-21T20:52:36.573-06:002015-02-21T20:52:36.573-06:00I used to like ice storms because they'd make ...I used to like ice storms because they'd make everything look like it was covered in crystal and when the sun hit it, it would glisten. Your photos are gorgeous, Betsy. However, if the ice storm was too heavy, it caused way too much damage and black ice. Please stay safe. I'm hoping for warmer weather for you.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-89182362076223959232015-02-21T19:09:40.937-06:002015-02-21T19:09:40.937-06:00Unbelievable! So many ice storms in one week!!! Y...Unbelievable! So many ice storms in one week!!! Yes, please stay safe and warm! I'm glad you have a fireplace and are coping reasonably well.<br /><br />Glad you can post on FB too - we care, Betsy!<br /><br />Sending prayers for your power to be restored soon. Oh, and your pics are lovely - too bad the ice causes so much damage. :-(<br />Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-47545624183661571452015-02-21T08:27:50.617-06:002015-02-21T08:27:50.617-06:00Ice like that is not good for anyone. You take ca...Ice like that is not good for anyone. You take care and I hope the big artic blast ends soon. We're colder this weekend and waiting for snow.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-70239011829016477192015-02-21T05:32:59.756-06:002015-02-21T05:32:59.756-06:00I agree with George. I would rather have the snow ...I agree with George. I would rather have the snow than the ice too. Ice storms can be so dangerous and it's scary having to drive on that. Around here they don't shut everything down when we get weather like thatAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-11600825730615703252015-02-21T00:16:54.682-06:002015-02-21T00:16:54.682-06:00I agree with George. I'd much rather have a f...I agree with George. I'd much rather have a foot of snow than any ice. I hate the stuff. Hope you stay inside where the walking is safe! We have had some sleet and now it is snowing. Sigh. I'm so ready for spring and I just can't imagine how folks out east are coping with all that snow! <br />I love your wintry photos, Betsy. Take care and stay safe and warm!Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-46929285163843531032015-02-20T21:57:33.322-06:002015-02-20T21:57:33.322-06:00Well, you certainly made the best out of a cold si...Well, you certainly made the best out of a cold situation, great pics! I'm so glad you are safe and you didn't lose power. We didn't lose power and just small branches fell. We had lots of hungry birds and squirrels visiting. :)<br />hugs,<br />MarieMarie https://www.blogger.com/profile/09889949311329427053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-72079095392109062742015-02-20T18:08:19.566-06:002015-02-20T18:08:19.566-06:00My dear friend, I know ice storms are no fun but w...My dear friend, I know ice storms are no fun but wow do they make for some incredible pictures! Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-76415432887513443202015-02-20T15:16:28.098-06:002015-02-20T15:16:28.098-06:00Those pictures are beautiful but I hate the ice.Those pictures are beautiful but I hate the ice.Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153009268038849033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-31298116330343851152015-02-20T15:11:30.977-06:002015-02-20T15:11:30.977-06:00Ach!!! I hate the ice. That's bad for trees ...Ach!!! I hate the ice. That's bad for trees and bushes. AND George is right....snow is better than ice. Be careful not to slip on that stuff. Nasty! However with that said, pretty pics:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16025697956078055672015-02-20T08:45:54.446-06:002015-02-20T08:45:54.446-06:00Whew....you all really were hit with an ice storm....Whew....you all really were hit with an ice storm. I love the snow, but the ice is way too scary. these photos of the trees are very pretty..Hoping that the ice does not do a lot of damage to any of them. This is a good time for you to rest and let that knee get some good healing time. Stay warm and be careful.. I always enjoy your gorgeous photos...<br />hugs to you...Shughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287830519297050445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-85121545729444409342015-02-20T06:44:43.853-06:002015-02-20T06:44:43.853-06:00It is crazy, crazy weather this season. It's a...It is crazy, crazy weather this season. It's all turned around. The southern states are freezing and we, here in Montana have been running around in tank tops and shorts for at least a month and half. Nature is lulled into thinking this will last and get a final cold zap in March and that means "no fruit on the trees" this season. My husband's father used to say that the time was coming when the baseball teams would be having their spring training in Canada and I wonder what made him say that because it looks as if he have have been right.<br /> <br />Although the ice is treacherous, it does make some sparkling photos. You show such compassion for the birds. I filled my feeders again yesterday and my chickens have been outdoors all day long.<br /><br />Goodness yes, be carefull with your knee. I fell on the ice last winter and my shoulder is still complaining. Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9900274117569385982015-02-20T04:05:50.203-06:002015-02-20T04:05:50.203-06:00Beautiful photos of the icy world where you are, b...Beautiful photos of the icy world where you are, but I'm glad you were able to stay safely indoors and you kept the power. I feel so sorry for the birds and you did good to keep them supplied with food and a little shelter. Take care both of you and I hope a thaw comes for your area and everyone experiencing extreme weather conditions.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-62421506377518831022015-02-19T21:38:35.646-06:002015-02-19T21:38:35.646-06:00I have to agree with George about the ice and snow...I have to agree with George about the ice and snow. Ice is beautiful, but it can be so deadly on the streets and walkways. It also can wreck so much havoc on power lines and water lines. <br /><br />Stay put girl until things thaw. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-30607711156294760382015-02-19T20:52:05.083-06:002015-02-19T20:52:05.083-06:00Glad to hear you all kept your electric. We did a...Glad to hear you all kept your electric. We did at our house too but many others faced this nasty cold ice without power or water.<br />I haven't noticed much damage to our bushes and trees around our yard yet and I like you hope this next storm won't be any worse than this one or maybe it will bring all snow.<br />Blessings, stay safe and warm<br />Marilyncarolina nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300773317928721703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83074009060141659292015-02-19T20:43:17.163-06:002015-02-19T20:43:17.163-06:00Hi Betsy, I am hoping all is well for you and for...Hi Betsy, I am hoping all is well for you and for the fine folks in the Glade and in Crossville. I have been monitoring the weather in your area as we still have a rental house and tenant there in FFG. I saw a temperature of 4 degrees a bit earlier this evening and forecast is for -2 degrees F. Yikes! Stay warm safe. I hope your plants do OK. Have a good day tomorrow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87891249512666947842015-02-19T17:50:44.808-06:002015-02-19T17:50:44.808-06:00Oh, ice is so much worse than snow. I love the sn...Oh, ice is so much worse than snow. I love the snow but ice is another matter.<br />It does make for nice pictures though.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-59348417026802990222015-02-19T16:06:34.094-06:002015-02-19T16:06:34.094-06:00Betsy, We still have a few folks in our village th...Betsy, We still have a few folks in our village that don't have power. Lots and lots of trees are down along the roads. They had to be totally blocked at times but of course, we just hunkered down. Record lows for you and us as well tonight. Take Care, DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-49335641398557145132015-02-19T15:37:28.016-06:002015-02-19T15:37:28.016-06:00Ooops sorry I am signed in as the camera club as I...Ooops sorry I am signed in as the camera club as I'm working on its blog at the same time. DianeU3A - Logan District https://www.blogger.com/profile/07465703967866363858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-58455150116483165282015-02-19T15:35:16.032-06:002015-02-19T15:35:16.032-06:00That is bad news to hear how cold and dangerous th...That is bad news to hear how cold and dangerous the ice storms are. Lucky you didn't lose power or have bad tree damage.<br />The weather sure is crazy. we have two cyclones raging at the moment. One on the north coast of Australia but the other is here on the south east coast of Queensland. The worst is a bit further north than us but we have had wind and rain all night. Luckily its not cold but cooler than usual.There is sure to be flooding somewhere but not near us as we are high.U3A - Logan District https://www.blogger.com/profile/07465703967866363858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-44091346169021463512015-02-19T15:03:18.826-06:002015-02-19T15:03:18.826-06:00Glad to hear though that both of you are ok. The p...Glad to hear though that both of you are ok. The pictures are wonderful though. <br />Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981880209018615300noreply@blogger.com