Blizzard of 2016 - What to do? New post 84!
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MasterTech1960
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We are pushing 2 feet of the fluffy white stuff and it is still coming down hard and fast. News said we may still get another foot. We are setting in the middle of the "sweet" spot of this storm. Lucky I guess ... Not.
Bill Bates
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It is weather, you can't change it so you might as well enjoy it and have fun.
I say embrace your inner child. Remember when you were ten or twelve; this would be a time to play, build a snow fort and throw snowballs at the neighbors. Build a snowman. Get good and cold then come in and make hot chocolate or better hot cider with a little cinnamon and whiskey.
For sure grab a camera and take some photos to share.
Storms past
I say embrace your inner child. Remember when you were ten or twelve; this would be a time to play, build a snow fort and throw snowballs at the neighbors. Build a snowman. Get good and cold then come in and make hot chocolate or better hot cider with a little cinnamon and whiskey.
For sure grab a camera and take some photos to share.
Storms past
Looks like it's just about over here in the "northern burbs of the Burgh".
Last night fire in the fireplace an a good single malt..... and book.
This am ...... fire in the fireplace and mug of coffee
This afternoon ...... snowblower .....followed by a fire in the fireplace and a large single malt...... follow by a pot of homemade three meat/2bean chile......
Last night fire in the fireplace an a good single malt..... and book.
This am ...... fire in the fireplace and mug of coffee
This afternoon ...... snowblower .....followed by a fire in the fireplace and a large single malt...... follow by a pot of homemade three meat/2bean chile......
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OFT II
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It sounds like it's time for some homemade snow ice cream. I haven't had any in years.
Back when I sold Toyota Parts, I'd tell people that snow flakes were little dollar signs.
After every snow the body shops'd start ordering replacement body panels.
We got a good coupla feet out there.
I took this picture at 10am.
Tomorrow we're gonna go out and dig the truck out.
I took this picture at 10am.
Tomorrow we're gonna go out and dig the truck out.
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Arik
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Well it went above and beyond expectations here. They called for 12 - 24 from Friday night to late Saturday. Saturday morning. At 10 am it was already at 20 inches and no signs of slowing down.
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We got a good coupla feet out there.
I took this picture as 10am.
Tomorrow we're gonna go out and dig the truck out.
Maybe shovel off the roof.
Wee Hooker
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The Maine State battle cry comes to mind:
"Hold my beer and watch this!"
"Hold my beer and watch this!"
In my area, the "official" snow totals are measured at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, which is a 40 mile drive southwest of here. While that official total is about 20" right now, in my condo community, the snow on our roads is between knee-high and waist-high to me, and I'm 6'3" tall.
I went out earlier today to clear my heat pump and make sure our emergency exit doors were clear, but now I'm in for the day. My county government has issued a press release advising that there have been 4 cardiac arrests today in the county due to snow shoveling, and they are suggesting people be careful. I think that's good advice, and I intend to follow it.
Although the fatal shootings that have been plaguing Baltimore are on hold for the moment, police have made several arrests today of people breaking into pharmacies to steal drugs...some things never change. There was also a fatal fire in Baltimore this morning, and I am reminded of all the times over the years that we responded to fires and other emergencies in weather like this...it's sure good to be retired now!
It ain't over yet, folks...we are supposed to get about another 2" per hour for the next eight hours, before the snow tapers off tonight. Wish us luck!
I went out earlier today to clear my heat pump and make sure our emergency exit doors were clear, but now I'm in for the day. My county government has issued a press release advising that there have been 4 cardiac arrests today in the county due to snow shoveling, and they are suggesting people be careful. I think that's good advice, and I intend to follow it.
Although the fatal shootings that have been plaguing Baltimore are on hold for the moment, police have made several arrests today of people breaking into pharmacies to steal drugs...some things never change. There was also a fatal fire in Baltimore this morning, and I am reminded of all the times over the years that we responded to fires and other emergencies in weather like this...it's sure good to be retired now!
It ain't over yet, folks...we are supposed to get about another 2" per hour for the next eight hours, before the snow tapers off tonight. Wish us luck!
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I am reminded of all the times over the years that we responded to fires and other emergencies in weather like this...it's sure good to be retired now!
It ain't over yet, folks...we are supposed to get about another 2" per hour for the next eight hours, before the snow tapers off tonight. Wish us luck!
Ain't it the truth. Not having to go out in this is great. Luckily where I live now(we get less rain than some deserts) we get little snow. But what we have is here from when it falls till usually April or so. Now up in the mountains where I hunt elk..20 ft is not unusual. Beemer...is the wind blowing yet? My daughter lives across the pond at the edge of Delaware. She told me that it may be quitting over there but they have a couple of feet easily.
Bill Bates
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Thanks, I don't shovel snow. I run the snow blower and Wanda shovels. Some days it does suck when you get to do it over and over again during the storm. Oh and then plow comes by and you get to shovel out the driveway all over again because they pushed the snow back into the drive way.
Thanks, I don't shovel snow. I run the snow blower and Wanda shovels. Some days it does suck when you get to do it over and over again during the storm. Oh and then plow comes by and you get to shovel out the driveway all over again because they pushed the snow back into the drive way.
Can I borrow Wanda for the weekend?
I think Natayo's got the right idea.
labworm
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Snubby, before you go out and shovel.
A little advice, two quarts and you'll be good for 2 hours.
A little advice, two quarts and you'll be good for 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, my wife's keeping busy.
I just finished this'n and it's off to the next project.
Just took another picture.
Normally we go to the Y on Sunday for a good workout.You may also want to play a little music while shoveling, no vodka drinking, you may forget why your out there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDL2cgCINxE
Tomorrow, I think we'll be getting plenty of exercise shoveling out.
Afterwards we're planning on hot chocolate in our basement jacuzzi.
HOUSTON RICK
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I find that living south of I-10 takes the bite out of winter.
What do you do at a time like this, you ask?
Why, you run to the store and buy all the milk, bread, and toilet paper you can carry, of course!
Sorry, it's an old Northeast PA joke.
And 2 weeks later you throw them out...... OK we keep the TP!!
Fire in the fireplace a Mitch Rapp novel....... and ........6 qts of chili simmering here.........
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Woke up to 14"-16", hard to tell exactly, winds pretty stout and
Snow is drifting. Some hill tops I can see from house are bare
from being wind swept. I plodded 1/4 mi up to highway and
bummed ride into town with neighbor on his tractor. One store
town, bread& milk - gone. Wouldn't have bothered to go but
wanted to make it to PO. They are in a tizzy, a lot of the holler
roads are drifted in deep. We are suppose to be back up in 40's
Mon. That will probably cause all the creeks to flood. So might
be catching up on loading for a few days. Spring is around the
corner!!
Snow is drifting. Some hill tops I can see from house are bare
from being wind swept. I plodded 1/4 mi up to highway and
bummed ride into town with neighbor on his tractor. One store
town, bread& milk - gone. Wouldn't have bothered to go but
wanted to make it to PO. They are in a tizzy, a lot of the holler
roads are drifted in deep. We are suppose to be back up in 40's
Mon. That will probably cause all the creeks to flood. So might
be catching up on loading for a few days. Spring is around the
corner!!
For those who think this storm is no big deal, or wouldn't be a big deal in some other part of the country...
The mid-Atlantic coastline is being hammered...there is no more beach in Bethany Beach, Delaware... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=33360b045957f04d9b925636b23b0234&oe=5743DED8
The fishing pier in Ocean City, Maryland, has been destroyed... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=74f327ad2891aad2712110835de58335&oe=5748907C
Here is what that fishing pier looked like before this storm... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=c94a53ec48dcac660c0b5fd28cf0c32c&oe=5730E39F
It's easy to get rid of several feet of snow when you live in open country; what do you do with it on a residential street in Baltimore? An old BCFD friend of mine, who is still on the job, lives here...https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=55371ea5627e89ba229afa249ba1df39&oe=573ECC5A
Another photo of my friend's street... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=334b39ab75e994c87976766456afdf39&oe=5744D3E8
WBAL television in Baltimore just announced that the roof of the Safeway grocery store in my town has collapsed...and there have been 4 cardiac arrests in my county today from people trying to shovel this heavy, wet, deep snow...
I love winter and I love snow...but this is no fun at all.
The mid-Atlantic coastline is being hammered...there is no more beach in Bethany Beach, Delaware... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=33360b045957f04d9b925636b23b0234&oe=5743DED8
The fishing pier in Ocean City, Maryland, has been destroyed... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=74f327ad2891aad2712110835de58335&oe=5748907C
Here is what that fishing pier looked like before this storm... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=c94a53ec48dcac660c0b5fd28cf0c32c&oe=5730E39F
It's easy to get rid of several feet of snow when you live in open country; what do you do with it on a residential street in Baltimore? An old BCFD friend of mine, who is still on the job, lives here...https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=55371ea5627e89ba229afa249ba1df39&oe=573ECC5A
Another photo of my friend's street... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=334b39ab75e994c87976766456afdf39&oe=5744D3E8
WBAL television in Baltimore just announced that the roof of the Safeway grocery store in my town has collapsed...and there have been 4 cardiac arrests in my county today from people trying to shovel this heavy, wet, deep snow...
I love winter and I love snow...but this is no fun at all.
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No joke!
This storm is for real.
More than 2' in my 'hood. Way more. . Now wind is picking up. 27F. Overnight will be 12F
Many roads yet to be plowed. And they are NOT secondary streets.
No worries for me but others seriously affected.
This storm is for real.
More than 2' in my 'hood. Way more. . Now wind is picking up. 27F. Overnight will be 12F
Many roads yet to be plowed. And they are NOT secondary streets.
No worries for me but others seriously affected.
