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adnohr
You're a swell neighbour, maybe you could move up here and be our neighbour and stuff. That generator is a good idea I haven't sprung for yet but we are less far from a city. I was driving from Montreal to NY during that ice storm but I stopped off at my sister's in Ile Bigras for a visit and she too had no power so we sat in front of the fireplace and drank coffee before I left again.
posted by
WileyJohn
on January 12, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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I bet you set the generator up! lol This is so engaging! I am sorry I got so far behind, but I have been battling my clinical depression! Just overwhelming some days! But I do appreciate our visits, my friend, they make me smile! It helps pull me out too, slow, I am ever so slow coming out, but I make it! sam
posted by
sam444
on January 10, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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So right, TAPS
But the one learning the hard way seems to forget others suffer right along beside them. I think pride does have alot to do with it. Happy you like my stories - the feeling is VERY mutual!
posted by
adnohr
on January 10, 2010 at 6:20 AM
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We learn to make do out here, Elinjo
But one quickly gets used to it, and the rewards are worth it. Am working on next installment, LOL!
posted by
adnohr
on January 10, 2010 at 6:18 AM
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Some people just have to learn the hard way--which is very hard on the rest of the family.
I love your stories.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 9, 2010 at 6:14 PM
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Your descriptions of life in the outback of Quebec are fascinating. It sounds as though if you are not tough to start with you either learn to be or go back to city life. 2/3 of your new neighbors seem really nice, but the last 1/3 remains an unknown quantity and you cleverly keep us on tenterhooks......I look forward to the next installment.
posted by
elinjo
on January 8, 2010 at 6:47 AM
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Thanks, Elyse.
I actually love winter, and the wintering down. Especially now that we are prepared. But the Ice storm was something else...all my beautiful birch trees broken, among other things - it tore my heart! I had a waterbed at the time. It was donated immediately when the storm was over, LOL!
posted by
adnohr
on January 8, 2010 at 5:00 AM
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Will strive to please, Auslander! Thanks!
posted by
adnohr
on January 8, 2010 at 4:56 AM
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Well now...that was short and sweet by him... I guess he's with a 'pride' there. Oh dear, I think of those cold nights and just shiver with you. Oh, that must have been horrendously hard on all. I was there in Maine for a great melt in 1989 or 90 - and all I remember were these huge ice breakers floating down the river and breaking bridges, tumbling homes and uhhh --- I have it on film for posterity. I was amazed. I lived in Maine 1984-1991 and I recall some mighty strong blizzards - it can get cold and wild and even dangerous. The white-out blizzards - so scarey. But, I guess if you're used to it you learn how to winter down so to speak. (I don't think I ever really got used to it) I'm liking your story - it's so interesting I can't wait for the next chapter. Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on January 7, 2010 at 8:46 PM
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And very interesting indeed....keep the stores coming....I want more!
posted by
auslander
on January 7, 2010 at 7:33 PM
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