I remember the blowing and drifting snow from the late 70's and early 80's were higher and more than now, the temps weren't always so brutal though. I remember sitting at the dining room table with old hurricane lanterns and playing board games... we were lucky and had natural gas space heaters (hooked up as perm. heaters) in the dining and living rooms, so heat was never a real issue. We learned to find something to do. We had battery operated radios for news... mine was a round yellow one from Panasonic... Loved that radio!
I found this photo of one just like mine on eBay.
oh, the good old days....
These conditions make me think back on the pioneers and those who had to live in these conditions without benefit of internet, tv, no indoor plumbing, no electricity, limited telephone (remember party lines??)... those were the days!
Over all... BE SAFE, take lots of photos to show your grandkids,,, and stay warm!
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