Wow, what a storm. The window were awful, so many trees came down. I was without power most of Monday and part of Tuesday. Thank goodness for the wood stove. I spent most of yesterday and today doing clean-up.
@cinnamon granny. Happy to hear I am not the only one not going to the stores. I go about every two weeks for mostly fresh fruits and vegetables plus some milk. I am with your hubby on no chickens. I get my eggs from one of my neighbors. Nothing like fresh eggs, but I will leave the raising of the chickens to someone else. Sounds like your garden is really coming along. I just recently started my seeds. It will be a bit before anything can be planted outside — it just snowed today.
Just taking it one day at a time now. Like most of the posters, I am working on my garden. I also was able to score some extra canning jars for later.
I have decided to take it weekly in the decision on when to go back to my PA house to get it ready for the mid May listing date. If things get bad in PA while I am there, I am fairly confident on my ability to bug out and get back to my NY house. A year or two ago, I practiced a quick bug out (out of the house in about 20 minutes) and I navigated my route using maps and compass as to stay off the major highways. I even did the exercise again, but the next time I did it at night. I am really glad I did it as I know I can do it.
I don’t think it will get bad that quick but I want to ready just in case. It should only take about 2 weeks to get the house ready to sell. As soon as I list the PA house, I am heading back North. Real estate agent thinks it will sell quickly. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
@corsaire Thanks for reminding to check the sealer. I checked and I have plenty of bags. My dear stepmother gave me the whole setup a few years ago and included lots of extra bags. Nice to know that you can use a flatiron as a backup sealer.
Everyone take care, stay safe, and stay sane!