Coffee Chat: After the Storm
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Hi Friends! The storm is over and we didn’t lose power which was great. But the snow did cause some problems as I’ll share.
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Do they do much salt or sand maintenance for the snow/ice?
Hi Adelina and Sophie! I was inspired by you again recently and bought some gnocchi! Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, but it's there! 😂
Glad you are okay after the storm. Have a great week. x
I give my dog pure pumpkin everyday as well. She had a bad bout of gastroenteritis and is on a specialty food and the pumpkin just keeps her intestinal system humming along.
O, just found this video update.. wasn't showing up in my feed, & was kinda worried about YOU!
I'm on the Texas GulfCoast, & about 10 days ago, We were 14°F including the FIERCE Winds/windchill.. We were about 10 hrs without power.
I Lived off grid for 7+ years, so I have some Skills.. but Uri in 2021, & the recent, shorter, storm & power failure were ROUGH.
Please take Care. ✌🏼💙✊🏼💙🙏🏼💙🐾
Happy Sophie snuggles❣️
Nothing I love more than spending cold/rainy days snuggling with my dogs❣️❣️❣️
Who like Sophie – are always starving, and as they age = getting more vocal about telling me about it❣️
Hi Adelina:) I lived in central AB for 35+yrs and now on Sunshine Coast for 12yrs. Slimy is a good word to describe it and I had a few similar situations 💩I see now why all shuts down lol Also be careful in the winter walking as everything has a layer of slime on it and it’s literally more slippery than ice…especially anything wood,walking sticks help🥾🥾I enjoy your vids-going to try the bread soon🌞Stay safe✨🍄🐚🦦
Great video!
Very scary being on a hill and the car sliding backwards. Happen to me once, not as dangerous as your encounter, no cliff beside me, but very near slid into other cars.
Glad you did ok with your van.
I’m expecting some snow tonight (eastern Massachusetts US), so I made a quick grocery run this morning, but it seems everyone had the same idea+ the market was packed. I thankfully have no appointments this week, so I’m just going to enjoy staying home.
Glad you survived your short eventful ride. 😊
Glad you are warm and safe inside. The rain would make me sleepy..lol
Love watching your videos. It makes me feel like I’m spending time with a close friend or family member. ❤
I am glad you and Sophie are safe and warm. Here in East Tennessee, we received 8 to 10 inches. My Shih tzu and I stayed warm and cozy at home also. I love your channel, Adelina. Take care.
Whew! Glad you are safe and warm!😊
Wow! Good price for the peppers!
I love your vlogs. I find them to be so relaxing. Glad you made it through the storm.
Glad you made it through the storm okay & stayed on the road in a difficult situation! Thanks for sharing & have a great week! 🤗🇨🇦
Ty for sharing Adelina and I am glad that you made it home safely!
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Omg glad your ok i hate driving in wheather like that you braved that one we got through our freezing spell its now beautiful spring wheather! Thank goodness!
Glad storm was nott too bad but the road conditions are so different on the Island. Enjoy your day and stay safe!
Glad you are okay
Transplanted Albertan here- who lives on a mountain-side in the Lower Mainland: yes, the snow is quite different here isn’t it! The snow tires DO help, even in this snow, and the tire chains will help you get out of situations. I have had to use them numerous times and they have to be put on tight! To install them tight, I would lay the chains around a small piece of 2×4, then back the van on top of the wood piece- that way, the tire is up a little and it makes chaining much easier. You only use them at slow speed, then take them off once you are out of the tricky situation. As for the storm, it was quite wicked here- over 1 foot heavy snow and blizzard like. Everything in town was shut for 3 days. Because the roads are very steep here, we don’t even try to get out because coming down is the biggest problem: Either you are out of control, or someone else is. When you go uphill, go fairly fast to keep a grip.
That rain on the roof and yum on the recipes, as usual. Keep 'em coming, Adelina! Not to add to your fun YT workload, but do you think you could make a playlist of recipes that can be frozen?
I have a huge freezer that my partner insisted on getting. My caregiver when cooking or baking for me always makes extra to put in the freezer. It's truly been helpful. She says she was put on this earth to cook & bake; I can no longer do so bc of my illness so I truly appreciate her. And not an ounce of Portuguese in her–lol!
Idk if you could but maybe you could just put "ok to freeze" in the particular vids' titles in the playlist. Not sure if you can do that easy enough on YT to titles already created, but if so perhaps that's a work around from having to do another playlist.
Did I mention my Mum transitioned in the early morning hours of 26 December 2023? On 26 January 2024, I was crying left & right. Couldn't figure out why. Finally realized in the evening that it was the one month anniversary of her passing from complications of post-stroke vascular dementia. I miss her so much. The thing is, I super miss (& knew I would), that I can never ask her for one of her special recipes ever again. Seems so silly, but nurturing her family with good food made from scratch was one of her favorite things.
She was also an amazing pianist & organist. She used to lull us to sleep each night as children w/a mini-concert. Had to stop playing her piano after her stroke in late 2017. I'll miss her beautiful piano playing undoubtedly.
Yes, in a world where you can be anything, be kind–especially with yourself. Be gentle too. That's been my mantra lately.🖤🥗🎶
Love,~m
What happened to your head?
Did you hit it on something ?
Smart move…hunker down and stay safe. I don’t mind driving in snow ….done it all my life living in the NE U.S….but when I hear it’s going to be a wet mix and possibly ice…glad you are home safe and sound
I agree that PNW snow is different. I lived in Montana for 15 years so same climate as Alberta. Now I live on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state; again same climate as Vancouver Island. Funny parallel in our lives!
Adelina I made the noqui soup and love it I’m going to make the bread soon hugs from Dallas Texas ❤️
Lol, it sounds like you and I have both been having driving issues lately! I’m glad you kept your cool and got away from the drop off! ❤️
Love the ginger people throw so cute ❤
Have you ever connected with the Cat Van Lady? Love her & her kitty. She is on the Island now. You two might enjoy a hike together in spring. She is out there dealing with snow and slush…such a trooper.
I apologize if I already asked you this question..but I watched a movie on YT called The Baker's Son that was filmed on VIsland at Cowichan Bay, Brentwood Bay, and Chemainus. Have you been to any of these spots? Beautiful! (I think I did ask you..haven't check my comment respinses i a while). I spent 5 days on the Island mid 1990's. I stayed at a beautiful hotel on the river near Stanley Park. The rowing teams would be out before sunlight gliding along on glassy water. Loved watching them…out on the water even when the snow came.
Snow chains..been there done that. Even though I am in So.CA needed them when in the local mountains. Always had to get some help putting them on my jeep…required even when I had 4-wheel drive. Ugh! 😵💫
Stay cozy! ❤
Anytime you are expecting bad weather ice or snow. Back your car into driveway or garage.
If you have heavy cardboard, asphalt shingles, carpet etc. Put something under the rear wheels. Car is much easier to steer forward and you have visibility. Stay warm and safe.
Aside from that snow, how are you liking your new’ish community? Your neighbor sounds great! :). I love your tiny house! It seems so roomy to me. Plenty of space to move around your kitchen. The space that’s important:). Enjoy your Sunday!
I'm glad you are safe and didn't go off the edge.
How bad is the road in the TH park after a lot of rain?
Loved hearing the rain on your roof, good sleeping weather.
Happy Sunday, Adelina and Sophie. I love the sound of the rain on your roof. Is that a metal roof? And I wonder if that sound ever gets too annoying sometimes wuth all the rain we get on thr island? I've decided to do a little meal prep for the week for the 1st time. I'm sure I'll appreciate it after work. 😄
Thanks for sharing your ideas!!
Be carefull on your walk, don't slip and fall.
Holy smoke! Where in the world did you get those peppers for that price???
Good on ya!
Robin’s going to make some of your EZ bread. Yay for me – yum!!!!
Glad to see you “staying put”. I learned a similar lesson on the icy roads of Vermont 40+ years ago! Our friend Zia (and Charlie) just experienced getting stuck in desert sand in Arizona. “Tires and traction and mats, oh my!” 😄😄 Happy cooking! -V
I know the feeling when trying to drive on icy roads. It's like the vehicle has put on ice shakes or skis. Can't seem to get a handle of where it wants to go. I live on top of a ridge with winding road. An plenty of time when even got stuck in my front yard narrowing missing the trees. That's when you say my life is more important an if work what's you come in they can come get you and bring you back home.Which they did…though it only happen once. They saw where my car had put itself in the yard. Then they knew I wasn't kidding around. So stay safe and take care. Hugs to Sophie!
OMG, my heart was in my mouth picturing you sliding backwards down a hill in the snow. You're one cool customer!
🙂 GO Adelina! Great share and Video! I HAD to LOL, as YES, our snow is MESSY like driving on a SnoCone! Vancouver REALLY got hit and checked in with Little Sis and Brother.. they depend on public transit 🙁 They were OK, but had a lot of shoveling, its also VERY HEAVY when wet stuff:( Good investment with Chains, and in some places, required to have them in Vehicle during Winter (WA State). Stay warm, dry and well with Sophie and ALL the BEST! Cheers! 🙂
Take care of yourself and sofie. I tried the bread recipe and it turned out great. Thanks again.
There is a formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit but a simple way is to: multiply you Celsius temp. by 2 and add 30. You will be within a few degrees of the Fahrenheit temp. If you have a temp in Fahrenheit divide by 2 and subtract 30. Hope this helps!
Be careful walking. There are cleats for shoes that may be something you should look into if you don't already have them. They strap right over your shoes and are a real bonus if you are going to want to be out and about. We don't want you to fall.