Erika Ensign

Alarm set for extra early. Hoping the car starts to get me to the office. Supposed to be -30ish at that time. 🤞

I have 2 contingency plans, one of which is walking. Hope it doesn't come to that!

(Funnily enough, the cold is not my objection to walking. I can bundle just fine for -30. It's the *walking* that's the issue. Don't get COVID, folks. Your life may never be the same.)

Jan 15, 2024 at 4:28amWeb
Show threadErika EnsignJan 15, 2024
Update: In-office thing changed to virtual! No need to brave the cold! 🎉🎉
Show threadThe Skiffy and Fanty ShowJan 15, 2024
@HollyGoDarkly Huzzah!
Show threadStephen Michael KellatJan 15, 2024
@HollyGoDarkly Huzzah!
Show threadMomomotoJan 15, 2024
@HollyGoDarkly Whew! I’ve seen some covered parking areas have outlets, so that you can plug in your car’s block heater. Is that an option for you?
Show threadErika EnsignJan 15, 2024

@Momomoto
We did that with our previous car, but our new vehicle is a hybrid (not the plug-in kind), and they don't come with block heaters standard--even here in Edmonton! They claimed it wouldn't be necessary, but they were incorrect. lol

We're considering splashing out to get one installed, but it really isn't cheap!

Show threadMomomotoJan 15, 2024
@HollyGoDarkly Alas! I am always surprised at how they don’t come standard (they certainly weren’t in Ottawa either when we last bought).
Show threadErika EnsignJan 15, 2024
@Momomoto They're still standard on most vehicles, just not hybrids, apparently. I will say, the car did start in fairly cold temps, but below -30, and sometimes yes, sometimes no
Show threadErik JohnsonJan 15, 2024
@HollyGoDarkly Do you have the privilege of parking inside a garage? It was pretty stark, the difference moving into a real house made for me after many years of outdoor parking at apartments.
Show threadJuan SanmiguelJan 15, 2024

@terminalmage @HollyGoDarkly I do not mean to rub it in but many of us in Central FL use garages as storage areas.

I hope you are all good up there.

Show threadErika EnsignJan 15, 2024
@RainbowWar71
@terminalmage
Alas, our apartment building only has outdoor parking. We do have one of the coveted covered spots, which means we don't have to clear off snow, but it doesn't help in this cold!
Show threadErik JohnsonJan 15, 2024
@HollyGoDarkly @RainbowWar71 I hope everything worked out this morning, then.
Show threadErika EnsignJan 15, 2024
@terminalmage
@RainbowWar71
Thank you! Turned out it became a virtual meeting and I can do it from home!
Show threadCharles TanJan 15, 2024
@HollyGoDarkly Good morning, hope you didn't have to walk today
Show threadErika EnsignJan 15, 2024
@charlesatan
I didn't, thank you! Turned out it became a virtual meeting and I can do it from home!