Winter's Coming!

 

"Winter is Coming! - It's not just a "Game of Thrones" reference, but a Mountain one. I am going on my 13th Northern New England Mountain Winter and every year I prepare now before the snow starts in September (sometimes in October.) They are very harsh with temperatures down to -50 F and feet upon feet of snow.

I make sure my Jeep has emergency supplies (including Winter-related items), the Propane Tank is full, the Generator is serviced, there are bottled water, canned food (for humans and dogs), the heaters are working, there's back-up firewood, we have a large supply of de-icing salt (including pet friendly kinds) and a large supply of sand for all the ice we will get.

I also have an emergency bag that I take when I'm in other people’s car - just in case.

This year my Dad got me an electric snow shovel for the balcony and walkways so I will see how well that works.

This Tuesday our new snow blower will arrive. The old one was from 2009 and has been used a lot  - plus with my Sister working days and her Boyfriend working nights we will have a busy job keeping the walkways and driveway cleared.

We contacted the snow plow guy (who will also clear our leaves this Fall) to get on his route.