tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104850467540824174.post2100254293104849855..comments2023-05-21T02:58:49.753-07:00Comments on iPrepared: winter warmthWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09599912078704905243noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104850467540824174.post-35459762796237857612012-12-03T14:07:22.019-08:002012-12-03T14:07:22.019-08:00one experience we had with an ice storm was our ci...one experience we had with an ice storm was our city natural gas continued to run our hot water heater. The water came by gravity from a neighborhood Water tower. We filled 1 gallon plastic bottles with hot water and placed them in at the foot of our bed. <br /> Also sitting in a Slepping bad with the hot water bottle bewtween your feet (advise heavy socks or shoes on) while fully dressed, keeps a person warm. Good time to play board games,read books aloud, ect, ect.<br /> In the same ice storm we had a small toyota pickup parked facing the sun. It was a treat to go out there and "Warm up" for awhile. The sun warmed it initially then running it to charge a cell phone and the heater. Afterwards enjoying the glide back down to cooler temps.<br /> It's interesting to find out how many things are available when you are pressed into the situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104850467540824174.post-72018633743445157902009-01-18T11:52:00.000-08:002009-01-18T11:52:00.000-08:00Thanks for the reminder to not use air mattresses ...Thanks for the reminder to not use air mattresses in this situation. Also, Jen - Thanks for the kind words.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09599912078704905243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104850467540824174.post-4653028842402699692009-01-17T22:26:00.000-08:002009-01-17T22:26:00.000-08:00I just wanted to stop in a say thankyou for the bl...I just wanted to stop in a say thankyou for the blog you have put up here on being prepared. I've always struggled with knowing how to start our food storage and what I should store (how much..etc..etc) and your examples have helped me tremedously! Thankyou for being so willing to share this with others!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858289863031779685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104850467540824174.post-10019249746281465032009-01-16T08:21:00.000-08:002009-01-16T08:21:00.000-08:00I've learned that air mattress lesson too. Brrr.I've learned that air mattress lesson too. Brrr.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920326845870515381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104850467540824174.post-72312077811018417762009-01-16T07:40:00.000-08:002009-01-16T07:40:00.000-08:00A helpful lesson that I've learned over many campi...A helpful lesson that I've learned over many camping trips: it's not wise to use an inflatable air mattress when it is cold. The air inside the mattress will get cold, and you will be surrounded by cold. It works much the same way as a bridge: bridges get icier than roads because there is cold air above and beneath it. If you can't move real mattresses, it is better to sleep on the floor than on an air mattress in cold weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com