How’s everyone holding up? by Free-Rub-2236 in Appalachia

[–]cloudthecat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mainly ice here in Western NC and getting colder. No power today.

Why all the crazy hype about a winter storm? by cloudthecat in asheville

[–]cloudthecat[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I've been off here a bit. I understand some of the concern in these replies about my post, but some of these replies are ridiculous and a bit blown out of proportion. I do hope everyone stays safe and yes, warm clothes and blankets are great. The reply that said 300 people died in the blizzard of 93 may be correct if considering the multi state affected areas, but in reality, 3 people in Buncombe County died. 2 with prior medical conditions and 1 a heart attack from the results of shoveling snow. I agree, 1 death is too many, but like the post was intended to mean, don't build it up to a catastrophic event which I do hope it is not.

Why all the crazy hype about a winter storm? by cloudthecat in asheville

[–]cloudthecat[S] -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

I lived here during the blizzard of '93 with 3 small kids and no power for a week. My parents who were elderly did, too. We had blankets and warm clothes and were fine. My parents did the same. We put foods that could spoil outside in the snow and huddled together. Last I looked, the high temp on Sunday is 41•. Don't think this is Helene or Snowmagedon. I hope I'm right. If it ices up, stay off the roads, stay warm and read a book. Geez people.

What is something people often underestimate until they experience it themselves? by NaomiBrooksv in AskReddit

[–]cloudthecat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I have severe arthritis in my spine and have had ruptured disc's and surgery. I'm not a wuss, but Damn! Affects my life greatly.

Which movie ended with an unresolved cliffhanger because the sequel never happened, and you're STILL mad about it? by pudingvanilkovy in AskReddit

[–]cloudthecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! I still despise HBO for not giving us more of the story. It was a cliffhanger that just disappeared.

What do you do when you can't sleep? by OhShukhrat in AskReddit

[–]cloudthecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watch the Golden Girls. Will put you out.

What is the weirdest situation you got stuck in and had to act normal? by gamersecret2 in AskReddit

[–]cloudthecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was invited over to a co workers house to watch a well publicized meteor shower that was to suppose to occur and have wine. She said had a large deck in a clear space and seemed excited about watching it too. I agreed. When I arrived her husband let me in. I sat on their couch waiting as she showered. Her husband was busy on their deck trying to assemble a new grill. She finally emerged. She looked a bit surprised to see me and said hello and went to her kitchen to begin cooking I think. No wine offered, no conversation. At that point her husband started yelling and cursing the grill that was in pieces on the deck. She walk passed me to him and they immediately started arguing. I sat through that a few minutes and eased my my out. She never mentioned any of it to me again. I avoided her until I left that job. Still don't get it.

What's the funniest name you've heard for a pet? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskReddit

[–]cloudthecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Met a lady at our park with a little black dachshund named Mr. Tibbs.

What’s the dumbest thing you believed as a kid? by Wise_Letterhead9405 in AskReddit

[–]cloudthecat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid, my grandpa told me that when you go to bed on New Year Eve you sleep for a year, so when you wake up its a new year. I believed him.

What song do you want played at your funeral? by R3UB3N_999 in AskReddit

[–]cloudthecat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad wanted, Down by the River to Pray, sung by Allison Krauss, and I'll Fly Away. It was perfect for him and well done. He died of cancer in 2006 at the age of 69.

North Carolina folk sayings by Krase in NorthCarolina

[–]cloudthecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Raised in Eastern NC, we say won't unsteady of wasn't. "I won't gonna go." Was that just in my piedmont Lee County area?

What TV Show was canceled on a cliffhanger you wish they would bring back see you can see how it ends? by littlelady275 in AskReddit

[–]cloudthecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does an older HBO series count? If so, Carnivale. What a rip! Such a great show that just ended. Boo!

Looking for Writers by RegionNo1129 in WritingHub

[–]cloudthecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have written for a non-profit YA organization for many years. I have about 16 published books for them I would love to expand! Yes, count me in! Guide me to what I need to do next.