Winter Storm Uri

Last night the snow began falling in earnest around 7:17 p.m. I could see it from the kitchen window as I glanced at the corner street light. Then the wind gusts began and the power spikes started that is when I retreated to my room to work on my blog.

If you read me regularly you know I sometimes tend to give long answers in particular if it has something to do with politics or a current national event. I lost my comment three times due to power spikes so I gave up. Then the Internet went out followed by the cable but I was able to use my cellphone to leave a comment not as MsBelinda but as TerlinguaDreams.

I was glad the power grid held up and that we had a toasty house to sleep in. Today I read that the power went out in South Del Rio and while we also live in the southern part of the county it is not within Del Rio city limits. That area has many old mansions including the Brinkley Mansion so their power outage was not long-lived.

Today was the first day that we finally saw the sun and I was able to charge my solar lights since it had not made an appearance in days. This morning the cable was messed up and the only channel I was able to get was Channel 1 which is Spectrum Texas News...hmmm...how convenient!!

This afternoon the only way I could watch television was through my computer.  If I tried to cast it to my Smart TV it would not let me. Did not want to call them as I know they were probably busy and was glad that at least I had access to TV channels.

I was disappointed that I did not know the actual temperatures recorded in Del Rio last night or the snow totals as it appears the local weather station was having issues and could not report them even this afternoon.

The strong winds blew snow up to the kitchen door an area where Bonnie Mae and Mauricio's cucha is located. I had to shovel snow so I would not slip and fall when I went outside to feed them. I will write more about that in Walter's blog when I have time.

My rain catchment tubs and containers were frozen solid but I have three other 32-gallon containers filled with Del Rio tap water.

Even the cars in the garage/carport were covered with snow due to the strong winds. This afternoon I started my car and let it warm up for a long while. The last thing I need is to have a dead battery though I have no plans to leave the house.

I hope all the people that are able to read me did not suffer too many inconveniences due to winter storm Uri.  It definitively was a PITA for us Texans.

Good night.  May you all have Terlingua Dreams.

Aunty Acid Saying of the Day

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Restless night / Unorganized / National Ice Cream Day

Friday I had such a restless night. I tried to go to bed early I usually leave the television on low to lull me to sleep. Briefly woke up and turned it off only to hear the music from the rowdy neighbor that the TV was masking.

That did it, woke me right up.  Fortunately, it did not go on for long.  I laid there for two hours before I gave up and got up.  Watched some shows I have recorded on my DVR but could still not fall asleep.

I have been looking for three documents for some time now.  I am sure they are here and not in Houston but just the thought of having to go through all my boxes is discouraging.  I remember when I was so organized while working a full-time job and frequently having to shuttle back and forth from Houston to Del Rio. What excuse do I have now?

Not surprisingly we have been having power spikes though they only last a few seconds they mess up the cable box and internet and it takes 9 minutes for them to boot back up.  Why does it take so long?  I got tired of resetting the clocks so I just disconnected them as well as the flashing microwave.

While it has been hotter than usual in all the nation it has been the same or near the same in Del Rio in the 102 to 104-degree range.  Not even an e-mail from Dairy Queen offering a free small cone today to celebrate National Ice Cream Day lured me to drive to town.  Already had my cone last week.

We are finally going to get a break on Tuesday as thunderstorms are forecasted that will lower the temperatures to the low 90's.  We need some rain as the ground is starting to show it.

Cracked ground

Hope my readers did not suffer too much under this heatwave, in particular, those that live in areas that do not normally need air conditioning during the summer months. Have an early appointment tomorrow so plan on going to bed at a reasonable hour and hopefully get a good nights rest.

Good night.  May you all have Terlingua Dreams.

Trip to Home Depot / Leslie H.

Have been working on several projects...NO, don't go thinking I am building stuff like Billy Bob (I wish)...perhaps I should say I am experimenting with a couple of things for my upcoming trip to the Chili Cook-off in Terlingua. Lest you forget, it is three and a half months away :)

This morning I was rudely awaken by the sounds of a mower and a weed eater. Unfortunately, it was NOT my tall weathered cowboy coming to my rescue but a man and his son mowing the corner lot. Since the weeds aren't going to mow themselves decided to get up and head on over to check out a more powerful weed eater than the one I currently have.

Went to several places but the one I need for the job will probably wind up killing my back from the weight.  Maybe I can kidnap Walter during the evening so he can help me by eating them up...then take him back before they wake up?

While at Home Depot decided to check other departments and came upon something I have been needing...a workshop power strip for all the electrical cables in the living room. It has room for 12 outlets and they are spaced just right.

I finally found the EasyKlip that I have heard so much about on YouTube videos. I am hoping to be able to set up some kind of shade structure with it but in reality it has hundreds of other uses. I bought out their inventory...well, actually they only had four left.

Gasoline prices seem to be holding steady.  I really really hate having to buy gift cards just to get .11 cents off per gallon.  However, in my book I'd much rather pay $3.28 versus $3.39 per gallon any day...so I guess I will keep on buying them :-(

I still do not know why we lost power for five hours the other day.  On my way back home I saw three trucks by the pole they replaced and was hoping the power had not gone out again.  We have only experienced a few spikes since then.  They can be annoying since I have to re-set the electrical clocks and answering machine.

Wanted to give a warm welcome to a new blog follower Leslie H. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and sign up.  Please feel free to comment any time you wish.

Good night.  May you all have Terlingua Dreams.