OFTEN AMAZED AT THE INGENUITY OF THE HUMAN SPECIES, this morning I amazed myself.
I was disappointed this a.m. to find that I HAD NO TELEVISION RECEPTION. It started to go out about 7:00 p.m. last evening. Not a problem. However, this morning I wanted to see what the area was like with such a massive snow storm and a snow accumulation of about 2 feet plus and still coming down.
Now I can be as rugged as anyone when it comes to rough weather and living conditions. I have tent camped in Yellowstone for weeks at a time in June when it gets down to 25 F. overnight with ice on the picnic table, all to catch a few Cutthroat Trout. I once hiked a total of 14 miles, 9 miles in and 5 miles out to catch a 6 inch trout in Lake Shoshone. I'm as tough as anyone. However, when I'm at home I want my TELEVISION TO WORK.
NO TELEVISION! . . . NOW THAT IS A TRUE CATASTROPHE!
We have a lot of snow, about 2 feet and still snowing in Lovettsville, Virginia.
The fence in this scene is about 3 feet tall. It appears that the snow is right up to the top level.
This is my deck. That's a lot of snow at 7:00 a.m.
I was glad to find my electricity still working this a.m. I fully expected it to be out and, in fact, still expect to lose electricity as soon as that branch on the tree across the road, laden with snow , to break off and fall on the line with expected results. It wouldn't be the first time, but, so far so good. When I realized that the television was out this a.m., I figured it would be that way until the snow stopped and the dish could get a signal. However, a light went on in my brain! Something told me this morning that perhaps all that snow on the dish could be part of the problem. At least it was worth a try.
Fortunately, the DirectTV dish is right outside one of the windows in my sunroom. So, after opening the window, taking the screen out, I could access the dish easily. Now what to do?? The dish is covered with packed snow, a good 6-8 inch layer all over it. I needed a tool to remove the snow. I wasn't really thinking high tech. I just wanted to get the snow off the dish without doing damage to the dish or the parts that made it work. I also didn't want to cause it to move. Why? I don't really know but it made sense at the time. When coming into contact with a TV Satellite dish, first do no harm.
EUREKA, I FOUND IT!
SUCCESS! About the second I brushed the snow off the dish, I could hear the TV in the Family Room.
So far, this is a mighty storm. However, with my electricity still on and the TV and computer working,
I CAN ROUGH IT!
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.
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