Valentines and a Sweetheart of a Storm? UGH!!!

So, I decided to start with the pleasant things.

I have been working on Shepherds Bush Valentine Trifles and have my first one finished.  

What a fun, quick stitch.

These will be a nice addition to my Valentine Smalls Basket

A close up so you can see the buttons better.  

The next one says "Cutie Pie" and is like a conversation heart.  

I think the next project after these are done is a Drawn Thread Easter.

I did break down and ordered the silk thread for it.

I think I will make a bell pull out of it.  

When I get the thread, expect a post. 

 Now, for the same old lament....the weather.

We are in the midst of Storm Seneca.

It started snowing about 70 minutes ago and we have at least a half inch.

The wind is wailing 23-36 miles an hour.

We are suppose to get between 4 and 8 inches of snow.

That should pose a significant problem for the Shih Tzu. covering his butt if we get 8.

Then the Polar Vortex returns and temperatures drop.

Below 0 at night and the highs if we are lucky in the teens.

The biggest problem now is frozen pipes.

Many smaller communities have "run orders".

That means you keep a tap open so the water is running the size of a pencil all the time to keep the water moving.

They will average because that can be a lot of water and a sizeable water bill.

So if your pipes freeze what do you do until the city comes and thaws you out?

I have filled some buckets and garbage cans in case our pipes succumb.

What a nightmare that would be.  

Wise to be prepared.    

Made a pot of chili because that sounded like a good idea.  

Chances are the weather is crazy where you are.

What an insane storm.

Hope you are warm, dry and safe.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Thanks for stopping.

Keep on stitching 

Monica