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Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 461
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 11:44 am: |     |
It's started... |
Dave
Moderator
Username: Dave
Post Number: 5054
Registered: 4-1998
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 11:56 am: | |
Still snowing here. |
emmie
Supporter
Username: Emmie
Post Number: 418
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 12:11 pm: | |
Here too. Kings was a mess, the village was in gridlock. Sidewalk and driveway already coated. Nothing more exciting than the first big snowstorm, until its time to shovel! |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 462
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 12:20 pm: | |
emmie-
You're kidding? Gridlock already? My sister and mom are nuts. They left a little while ago for East Hanover. Me, I'm staying put. |
Carrie Avery
Citizen
Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 12:38 pm: | |
It will be a "Winter Wonderland" I feel bad for the people in Boston who will get almost 2 feet, so I hear, though the news can be wrong, of course. My friend has family there, and they tell her that most people stock up on food and essentials, with lines in supermarkets that are terribly long. As if they are surprised with their winter fare, and as if they think they will never get out. Why are they so surprised and unprepared? Shouldn't they start with stocking up in Sept?? haha |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 4771
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 1:08 pm: | |
We were in the village at about 11:45 when the snow started. Motorists were in such a hurry to get home that several ignored the yield to pedestrians in crosswalks policy and pulled around the car which had stopped to let us cross Maplewood Avenue. Once we were in our car (we parked by the train station) there was a long wait before we could pull onto Baker Street and head for home. It looked as if everyone was trying to leave the village area at the same time.
Roads by me are already covered in white, even Prospect which gets so much traffic it usually stays clear of snow for a while. |
Carrie Avery
Citizen
Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 5
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 1:17 pm: | |
I went out shopping today, and I stopped at every pedestrian walkway, and let others go before me., who wanted to pull out. I can't believe some people can be so rude., and not do this. For one, they are already in their car, and the people walking have it at a disadvantage. Please tell others, or show them, that kindness is contagious.It only takes a few to amend many. |
emmie
Supporter
Username: Emmie
Post Number: 419
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 1:39 pm: | |
Joan,
We were in the village at the same time you were, at the liquor store, lol, stocking up after Kings. We were parked on one of the side streets beyond Baker. No other place to be found. You are right about the great exodus. |
buzzsaw
Citizen
Username: Buzzsaw
Post Number: 1580
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 1:46 pm: | |
It's still snowing 1.45
I went to the shop rite at 8am and it was jammed. Low on milk and bread there. I got a bunch of twix bars.
Any predictions on total amount. I am going for 14 inches. |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 4546
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 1:53 pm: | |
18 |
emmie
Supporter
Username: Emmie
Post Number: 421
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 1:54 pm: | |
22 |
Albatross
Citizen
Username: Albatross
Post Number: 450
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:00 pm: | |
Anything over 4 is too much for me; I didn't bring my boots back to school...  |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 4772
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:11 pm: | |
20 inches.
Buzzsaw:
We entered the Shoprite at about 9AM. Cars were already lined up to exit the parking lot and there was a line of persons with shopping carts waiting to enter the store. Milk had been restocked but I think I got the 2nd to last loaf of whole wheat bread. Didn't check on twix bars though.
Amazingly check out was pretty speedy. My impression was that most peole were doing small orders, just stocking up on the essentials, so as to get as many things taken care of as possible before the big snow started.
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Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 463
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:17 pm: | |
Nice and warm inside my house! I'm staying put. for now...
I do NOT like snow! UG |
Debby
Citizen
Username: Debby
Post Number: 1603
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:22 pm: | |
Do you like it in your house?
Do you like it with a mouse? |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 465
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:25 pm: | |
I do no like it in my house.
I do not like it with a mouse.
I do not like it while in my car,
especially when I'm driving far... |
Debby
Citizen
Username: Debby
Post Number: 1605
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:41 pm: | |
Escape! Escape! Dear frozen Aunt,
and do not tell me that you can't.
The weather here is nice and balmy,
and sitting by my Lady Palm, we
will talk and laugh and have some drinks
Who worries what the neighbor thinks!
I'll raise a toast to Maplewood
remembering good times, like I should,
until it's time for you to go
back up to the land of snow.
(With sincerest apologies to Dr. Seuss - may he rest in peace) |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 3718
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:54 pm: | |
Laugh if you like,
you southern nut.
However, there's a great big "but"
For while hurricanes blow
inside you'll wait
But, at least we can sit and watch our snow
You cover your windows and sit in the dark.
How much does that blow?
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greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 3719
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:58 pm: | |
Ok, I know that was really, really, really bad. But, there is justice in this world.
You see, we have cats who do not need to be walked. And I hit the grocery store on Thursday, before the crowds. TS is making a chicken, rice & veggie dish which smells delightful. We are sitting here, toasty warm, by the kitchen fireplace, watching it snow out the big picture window.
Except that we are babysitting our foster dog this weekend and I have to go walk her now....
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Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 467
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:59 pm: | |
LOL Deb and Green! My niece who lives in Florida just sent me an IM saying she wishes she was up here for the snow! Told her I'd rather be down there!
Snow's up to the crub in the Montrose area of South Orange. Not sign of letting up. |
Debby
Citizen
Username: Debby
Post Number: 1608
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 3:06 pm: | |
Greenie - walking her now is a piece of cake - it's tomorrow morning that's really gonna blow!
The last big snowfall when we lived there (I think it was President's day, 2003) was 29", and when I took the Greyhound out in the morning she sank in the snow up to her kishkes, peed, and slogged back to the house - where she promptly took a dump on the floor! |
Debby
Citizen
Username: Debby
Post Number: 1609
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 3:07 pm: | |
BTW - simmering chicken stew in front of the fireplace sounds AMAZING. You're a very lucky woman. |
Crazyguggenheim
Citizen
Username: Crazyguggenheim
Post Number: 751
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 3:30 pm: | |
Call me crazy, but red wine flowing since noon
guac cheese chips turns me into a loon
Nap later and maybe a tub
think that after 8 it will be time for a walk to the pub.
tomorrow will be welcomed with glee
I'll happily put a bit o' rum in my tea
6 hours of football starting at three
o miss!? Coffee? Tea? or Me?! |
Carrie Avery
Citizen
Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 11
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 3:36 pm: | |
With the snow, as it falls,
My family awaits to make the snowballs,
I cook them dinner and make them pie,
My honey looks at me and * sighs*
"Dear, he says, time for their bed?"
"Yes, my sweet, I trully love to be wed"
We slip comfortable under the covers,
Forgetting about all the others
It is only a matter of time,} when it seems
The best in life is in our dreams |
jamie
Moderator
Username: Jamie
Post Number: 756
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 4:30 pm: | |
Looks like most of stores in Maplewood Village are closed. |
sac
Supporter
Username: Sac
Post Number: 1788
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 6:36 pm: | |
I'd be surprised if ANY of them were open. Are there any that aren't closed at this point? |
jamie
Moderator
Username: Jamie
Post Number: 757
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 6:52 pm: | |
I just looked out and saw a number of people walking into the Pub. There's only a handful of cars parked on the Avenue. |
Debby
Citizen
Username: Debby
Post Number: 1613
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 7:18 pm: | |
So...how much snow so far? |
tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 1972
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 8:22 am: | |
24 inches so far out here by the Delaware at the Warren/Hunterdon border. |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 4795
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 10:00 am: | |
Looks like about half that so far around here. We are just waiting for the final flakes to fall and the wind to die down enough so that we can do an efficient job of shoveling.
Young people with snow shovels are already going door to door in our neighborhood offering to do the job. From what I can see, the snow looks pretty easy to move but there sure is a lot of it. |
Bobkat
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 7317
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 10:33 am: | |
My best estimate based on a sheltered place on our deck is 15 inches. Maplewood Stationers is open, as is Drug Fair, although the latter has limited staffing. Picked up my heart medication after spending two hours shoveling out. 
Roads are passable, even with a front wheel drive vehicle I think. Watch out for some SUV crazies, who never slow down. |
tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 1973
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 10:54 am: | |
Out here the sun just came out, and everyone's shoveling and plowing each other's driveways. Very neighborly here. We went for a long walk, husband and son alternately trying out some snowshoes. Really serene and quiet around here in the snow. We are right by the Musconetcong River, which has chunks of ice on it and is swiftly moving down to the Delaware. We hope this doesn't melt all at once, of course, but it doesn't look like it's going to do so.
Stay warm and cozy, everyone!!
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C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 1828
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 11:27 am: | |
Tulip, are there still small houses available for sale near the Delaware? What's the low end of the market like? My older brother is hoping to eventually retire there. He doesn't need or want much, just to be able to fish any old time, and be near wildlife in general.
Cathy
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tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 1974
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 11:52 am: | |
Cathy,
Yes. Lots. The low end is about $150,000, even lower. The high end is like Maplewood. If you want a well maintained "turnkey" with finished basement and.or garage, you pay about $180,000. We do have older houses as this was a canal area. We have lots of stone houses and older Victorians, out by the rivers.
Of course, you have your own well, no town water or sewerage out away from the town, and you have garbage pick up once a week, by a private company, and you are very much in a rural area and on your own, but people are generally friendly, helpful and generous.
If you want to be out by streams and fields, and you want an older house, it depends upon the condition and the amount of acreage, and the county. In Warren, if you have $200,000 to spend, and you look in local papers and drive around and look for signs of people selling their own houses, you can get something pretty nice.
Sussex still has some small, older houses in the country. If you obtain a copy of the Herald newspaper, you have to read between the lines and go out looking to find smaller, older houses.
Hunterdon is very much more expensive. Bloomsbury, right by 78, is quaint, and you can find something for about $180,000, but really not as nice as areas closer to the Delaware.
You don't want to be right next to the Delaware, because it floods. If you want to be near a stream or river, be sure you are up on a high bank.
In the towns around here, Alpha and Phillipsburg, you have an old time, small town atmosphere. There are still factories and farms on the outskirts. Because P'burg is an Urban Enterprise Zone, there are still bargains in town. Areas of the town are really picking up, and the economic base is changing from manufacturing to retail and service. Our schools are bootstrapping, Abbott schools, but we lobbied hard and built a beautiful new k-8 in Pohatcong Township. We are planning to build a new high school, but I would conservatively guess that's two years away.
I recommend obtaining a copy of the Hunterdon Democrat for rural properties, and check them out with a home inspection as you find good
prospects. For more urban housing, still a half hour or less from the Delaware and the Musconetcong (big fishing areas for shad, trout, etc.) you should get a copy of the Express-Times.
We found our little country house in the Hunterdon Democrat. It was a fixer-upper, but it's pretty cozy now, even after the big flood invaded our basement.
I have a co-worker who moved to Branchville in Sussex County about ten years ago to a 250 year old house. Her husband is a builder, and he renovated the structure, and it's very livable now.
You have to move fast, though, because these little older houses are going fast. Newton in Sussex County also has some nice older victorians.
You just have to come out and see!! |
tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 1975
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 12:05 pm: | |
Cathy
If he's thinking of Lambertville or Frenchtown, it's getting expensive. We still have bargains around here, and on the Pennsylvania side in Northampton and upper Bucks (costing less bucks than lower Bucks) County...towns like Riegelsville, Upper Black Eddy, Kintnersville. |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 1830
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 12:18 pm: | |
Thanks for your detailed response, Tulip. I've private-lined you.
Cathy
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