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Weather Watchers

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2. During the Massachusetts ice storm of 2008

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 06:15 PM

Monday

we lost power for over a week.

It was a nightmare, but we made it through heating the kitchen with our old gas stove, and the den with the fireplace

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Something overlooked during long power outages for a little extra warmth [View all] 3825-87867 Monday OP

Another tip for those of us with gas water heaters synni Monday #1

During the Massachusetts ice storm of 2008 Coldwater Monday #2

a heavy weighted blanket is very nice to have Skittles Monday #3

You can also heat bricks in the oven. intheflow Tuesday #4