Cuties, I can’t stay on bc I have no electricity, water is a trickle and very little battery life. I am asking prayer for all those in the grips of these winter storms and especially for our linemen. My grandsons name is Dalton. Pray for him, please and others working long hours in unsafe conditions and extreme weather trying to restore power. Love all of you-Toogie

by toogie 24 Feb 2021

I haven’t heard anything from either one but graceandham spoke with Mrs Lillian aka lbrow but I think it was before the storms. I’ve sent a pm and an email to Maria Hail but no response. She is around Katy, Texas I think.
Did Alabama get a lot of the storm? My electricity, internet all were out so I don’t know who all was affected. I’ll try to call Mrs Lillian tomorrow. I hope I remember and I’ll let you know.
Good to hear from you Kay so appreciate you checking in. Watch for a pm or your email.

by toogie 25 Feb 2021

I sent you an email and also put a post here on Cute. She got some snow, but never lost electricity. She has very poor phone and internet service, so it's hard for her to get online and stay on, without losing signal/service. Her last check up went well, considering. Check your email!

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

I agree!

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

He text his mom that night. His 42 hour workday ended at 2:40 and was on his way to the hotel. Arrived and no hot water for a shower. He said it was not fun. Thank you Chris. He works storm aftermaths a lot but somehow this one really worried me for him. Their baby is due next month , I hope he is home for the birth.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

Thank you!

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

We are almost thawed out, thanks.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

Thank you Shirley, we finally got some heat!

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

My daughter, grand daughter and I all had broke pipes.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

Then I know what a worry sometimes it is for you. Someone has to work these jobs so all of us can live comfortably but they are dangerous. Not only dangerous because you’re fooling with electricity but they could fall from heights. He knows I have a fear of heights and sometimes send me a video or picture 😳 All these guys need our prayers all the time, but more so when working storms and long hours.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

After 4 days/ nights we got electricity back on yesterday afternoon. Yea!!!

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

Thank you for remembering. Richard and Marsha made it to Ashley’s and helped pack up Avery’s necessary equipment and took her and the kids to their house. Although no one had power because lines were down here & at Ashley’s, Richard has fireplace. They were going to put Ashley and kids in pool house using one generator and they were going to stay in their large camper using other generator. However, when they got home, their electricity was on so they all stayed in the house until yesterday afternoon when mine & Ashleys power was restored. Thank you for thinking about and praying for our girl. They said she spent a lot of time by the fireplace. She probably likes to hear the crackle of the wood burning.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

Thank you Betsey and Dalton made it home. I spoke with him yesterday. He had called to see if we had power, his crew was on their way home. At that time we didn’t, but we told him the electric guy told us they would get us on before dark.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

You’re so right Jenne, thank you!

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

Amen again!
Thank you friend. He came home safe, him and the crew. They are some tough, hard working guys!
I’m not on Facebook but I was told some people were complaining about the service not being restored sooner. These same people wouldn’t work these hours, in terrible weather for other people if they can’t do whatever they can for their on family to survive without gripping. Linemen are only human and can only do what is humanly possible. I’m speaking about locals.
Now I’m not talking about the situation in Texas. That was out of the lineman’s control. My heart has ached for their situation and I am concerned for Nan aka mrskiki on here, Maria and other Cuties from Texas.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

So true Karen. No one down south was prepared for this. I know to northerners, some westerners, this is a way of life in winter and thus are expecting, equipped and prepared. A lot of people, especially new builds are all electric. If power goes off then no heat, no hot water, no cooking. They also can’t run to hardware stores and purchase portable heating if the roads are impassable. We heard people were burning personal belongings to try to warm up. Sad very sad. A homeless man in Shreveport,La froze to death. So so horrible. I am sure there are other stories so when someone has shelter and mental capacities, be thankful.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

Thanks, we are all ok.

by toogie 21 Feb 2021

Thanks Laura, our kids worried about us I believe and nights got awful cold, 12 degrees one night but we survived without heat at night. Just hope it doesn’t make us sick because we take our 2nd vaccine on the 8th.