*** Quoting Richard Webb from a message to Mike Roberts ***

Hi Richard,

 RW> That's what we do, those and milk jugs.  USually the bags are for
 RW> ice, and we get them from the icemaker in the regular refrigerator's
 RW> freezer, bag 'em, tie thebags, put 'em in the chest freezer.

Woulda and shoulda done it that way, but never really thought of this type of 
thing before, so I went along and did what they suggested on the Weather 
Channel. I did not read Your post until over half of the deed was done :-( I 
do appreciate it though and will remember it next time.

 RW> ON the sump pump and its pit and other gear ... a good idea to check
 RW> that every once in awhile.  One place I lived with one, I used to
 RW> fill the sump pit every now and then from jugs just to make the pump
 RW> run and make sure it *was* working correctly.

 RW> But then, they call me MR. paranoid .

That also is a great idea, Should have done that and will on a regular basis 
now. It took that mini backup to make me check it and I am glad It worked out 
well. Cellar was mostly dry this morning. If we can keep power, I should be 
just fine in that regard. If those north winds don't blow the Pine trees on 
the house, we should be in good shape. I only worry about the pines as they 
say most trees in our area are not adapted for the north winds. And Lost one 
of the three we had in the front to a west wind several years ago. Lucky it 
did not come toward the house. Checked on getting rid of the trees and it was 
over 3 grand a piece to have it done. So there they sit. I love em, but don't 
trust them.

Take Care Richard

Have a Good One!
Mike

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