Road to town
@GardenGerty (169448)
United States
January 10, 2024 7:23pm CST
Bob had a doctor's appointment in Marion. The roads were okay. That is a good thing as I have work tomorrow.
Then we will have to go to Newton to pick up a new prescription for him. It is actually one my doctor talked about giving me, but we are waiting to see how I am doing in June.
Bob's heart failure is stable, not getting any worse. It will never get better.
National Weather Service has predicted extreme cold wind chills for our area until January 16. I did not notice any wind this afternoon, but I am doing extra to prepare.
I have added a change of warm clothes to the car, as well as Bob's Carhartt brand quilted coveralls. I will make sure to have snack food in the car. I also have water.
I need to get a metal can and a candle and lighter--That will heat an entire car if you get stuck somewhere.
We will not be going anywhere remote, though.
Years ago, before I met Bob, my aunt told me she was scared to drive in winter. She had brought my grandmother to my Sister's for Thanksgiving. I told her about these preparations. She laughed at me for doing it. She would rather worry, I guess.
None of them are with us now, not my sister, aunt, grandmother.
I think I like to be prepared.
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
12 Jan 24
Year around I have water in the car.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jan 24
@GardenGerty When I was a child we never had water-bottles with us but now no-one seems to move without them.
You never know!
Is YOUR heart doing okay? You mentioned Bob’s new medication was considered for you…@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
12 Jan 24
The medication actually is a diabetic medication, that is considered to be heart protective, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Neither of us need our BP lowered, though. Heart disease is often a complication of diabetes.
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@Juliaacv (56207)
• Canada
11 Jan 24
It is wise to be prepared, we never know what drifts lie ahead of us around the next bend in the road.
I remember being in the car for 4 long and exhausting hours trying to make the 20 minute drive home one winter's afternoon. I never made it, and became part of a convoy of stranded vehicles saved by the heroics of a kind tractor driver, who rescued each and every one of us, pulled us out of our snow drift and lead us back into town.
I was able to leave my car running for the majority of the time that I was in it, I had a full tank of gas and it didn't use much just sitting and running to keep the heat on.
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
12 Jan 24
"Love your neighbor" can involve some hard work.
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
12 Jan 24
January 16, 2023. Yes, she comes to mind often. We are due severe wind chills from now until Tuesday.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jan 24
@GardenGerty Just a year ago. I know you were close.
We'll have severe windchills next week.
@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
11 Jan 24
I'm glad Bob's health is stable. It's good to be prepared for the s**w and cold. Be safe and stay warm.
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
12 Jan 24
We both do pretty good for our ages.
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@BarBaraPrz (51819)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Jan 24
The candle in a can is an interesting idea.
It was snwing again this morning but has mostly disappeared now at 10:30 am, and the sun is making a valiant effort to come out from the clouds. It's supposed to get to 3°C.
@jstory07 (148730)
• Roseburg, Oregon
11 Jan 24
Being prepared is something that everyone should do.
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
11 Jan 24
It's always better to be prepared. I wish you a safe drive. Stay safe from the cold chills. Sending prayers and thoughts for Bob. May his condition stay stable. Take care 
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