[Altavia]

Didn't do anything to protect water lines, since they go under ground within a few feet, the water stays warm enough to not freeze.

No issues.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Some of the Florida orange grove owners used to like to spray water on the orange trees thinking that the ice coating PROTECTED them. I am NOT sure that it was a good idea?

Yeah, I mean why would people who have been growing oranges for 100 years have a clue as to what to do in a frost?

[tuccillo]

Apparently you are not familiar with the latent heat of phase change. Why am I not surprised?

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Some of the Florida orange grove owners used to like to spray water on the orange trees thinking that the ice coating PROTECTED them. I am NOT sure that it was a good idea?

[Deden]

Purple ones are called Salvia

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by Laker14

I have tripled my daily intake of alcohol.

So far I haven't frozen to death.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Unfortunately, that didn't seem to work for about 40 people that died from the cold up north. Some were found dead in cars and snowbanks. Pretty sad way to go. And with the advanced warning about the storm, it is a sad indictment on society and the local communication system as to where to shelter. Maybe cities should train rescue dogs like I read (a long time ago) that countries like Switzerland and Sweden do. I wonder how Canada handles those situations, they get even colder? And , of course, Alaska where it must be STAY INSIDE or die.

I read about the deaths in Upstate NY....I didn't read that they had tripled their alcohol intake.
Not too sure why you chose my tongue-in-cheek response as the one to quote to make your point.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Laker14

I read about the deaths in Upstate NY....I didn't read that they had tripled their alcohol intake.
Not too sure why you chose my tongue-in-cheek response as the one to quote to make your point.

To quote a scholar:

"I say, I say, that joke just flew right over your head son. Nice boy but he's as sharp as bowling ball"

- Foghorn leghorn

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

All perspective.

Called my brother today in northern MN. Turns out that up thataway this afternoon they were expecting 30-40 mph winds and temps around the -10 range. That on top of the two feet of snow they've already gotten before the official first day of winter.

I told him I had to cover my zucchini and tomato plants last night.

His response: "Don't take this personally but... go bleep yourself!"

Zucchini? Not here but, I grew zucchini once at my previous home. I put in 5-6 plants on a wooden frame and had tons of zucchini. I couldn't give them away fast enough.

My niece just bought a house in Buffalo. I've asked my sister WHY and there is no reply. Call her? Explain that a snow shovel is a manure shovel here. If, it snows, there are people here that do not know how to make a QUALITY snowball.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Unfortunately, that didn't seem to work for about 40 people that died from the cold up north. Some were found dead in cars and snowbanks. Pretty sad way to go. And with the advanced warning about the storm, it is a sad indictment on society and the local communication system as to where to shelter. Maybe cities should train rescue dogs like I read (a long time ago) that countries like Switzerland and Sweden do. I wonder how Canada handles those situations, they get even colder? And , of course, Alaska where it must be STAY INSIDE or die.

HUH? We've all made mistakes. Most mistakes are the fault of the person or people who made them, NOT OTHERS.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Here are some ugly blankets/sheets I came up with for my bushes. Sorry to all who have to see them for the next couple days!

I only use Sferra sheets to cover my shrubbery, but hey; you do you.

[Whitley]

In Boca Grande we have Iguanas falling from the trees.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Yeah, I mean why would people who have been growing oranges for 100 years have a clue as to what to do in a frost?

Don't we, I mean they still turn the sprinklers on and light smudge pots.?

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

See, just as I warned - another reason NOT to play Pickleball.

Another reason not to play, Some pickle ball players. They take it way too seriously. You are hitting a wiffle ball with a racquet ball racquet ball racquet on a tennis court. Lighten up.