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Snowmaggeddon in Seattle
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Just saw NW cable news reporter doing a bit by the side of the road in Seattle and you could fire a cannon off without hitting anything. Roads were empty except for one UPS truck. Guess they train those guys how to drive in snow? Probably just chain em up.
Pete
Pete
I mean no offense to our long-lived members here, but I find it interesting when they quote statistics that state the older drivers are involved in fewer accidents. That may well be true. But they don't mention the CAUSE of the accident was the blue-hair changing lanes into another car that swerved to avoid them and hit a third car. They are the textbook definition of a catalyst. Something that causes a change or reaction in others while itself remaining unchanged.
I understand the freedom and self-reliance aspect. But we had to pry the keys out of dad's hands. He scared my step-mom to death to the point where she finally refused to get in the car with him. He could hardly walk and no almost no leg strength. He could barely press the brake pedal hard enough to do a regular stop, let alone a panic stop, even with the power brakes.
I know someday I will be in the same position, and I hope I am smart enough to take my mom's example and give the keys up voluntarily.
sqhead
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i see this one guy all the time ,uses a cane,takes those"tim conway steps" has to hold on to the wall or anything he can grab to stay verticle.Takes 10 min to get in the car,another 5 min to make a right at the light (doesn't wanna go to fast,or no strengh for the gas peddle,not sure) think i'm gonna sell my harley!!!
Redmond
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Been a day. All of the members that live with real winter weather can very appropriately laugh hysterically at the antics seen in W WA today. People abandoning their car in the middle lane of a freeway, spinning out on 1/4" of snow, freaking out that 4" fell in Seattle. Oh My.
I work in healthcare and getting critical 24/7 staff in today for 4 hospitals took up most of the day. I do want to pass on that the people that drove the farthest, through the most difficult terrain, were a 60 year old chemo patient who worked graveyard shift and then came for her treatment; and one of our 70+ yr old employees - lady weighs about 70lb - who drove her 72 LTD in.
About the time the latter lady came to work, another employee (25 yr old male) called in and said he just didn't feel comfortable driving (lives 8 miles from the hospital). Our dear little old lady grabbed the phone and told him - "Get in here you wimp." He showed up about 30 min later.
I work in healthcare and getting critical 24/7 staff in today for 4 hospitals took up most of the day. I do want to pass on that the people that drove the farthest, through the most difficult terrain, were a 60 year old chemo patient who worked graveyard shift and then came for her treatment; and one of our 70+ yr old employees - lady weighs about 70lb - who drove her 72 LTD in.
About the time the latter lady came to work, another employee (25 yr old male) called in and said he just didn't feel comfortable driving (lives 8 miles from the hospital). Our dear little old lady grabbed the phone and told him - "Get in here you wimp." He showed up about 30 min later.
jlrhiner
US Veteran
I wonder how many of those youngsters victimized by the old dodgers changing lanes were late, driving too fast, talking on their cells or likewise distracted. As far as the snow, I'm still amused.
OP
Thanks for doing what you do. Oncology has to pretty much suck. My honey finished up her treatments in September, except for the hormone treatments. She rocks! An incredibly strong lady.
By the way, please tell your patient she has at least one fan here on the forum.
sqhead
US Veteran
i havta agree,youngsters,oldsters,cell phones users,me in a hurry,theres plenty of people who could be a little wiser.
quneur
Member
I hate this snow because I live at the bottom of a steep hill. If I need groceries (ran out of soda & cookies, hrmmf) its a nice trek to the store.
OP
Snowmaggeddon Now Icemaggeddon
Freezing rain overnight, and about 100,000 folks out of power. Now the fun begins! Don't care who you are or where you live, freezing rain sucks!
Freezing rain overnight, and about 100,000 folks out of power. Now the fun begins! Don't care who you are or where you live, freezing rain sucks!
OP
Well, we lost power about two hours ago with no estimate on when it will be back. Got the fireplace going, we have a gas range so breakfast was no problem, got a manual coffee grinder, and the critters are all curled up on us. Got an iPhone for updates on stuff, so we're good to go!
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Bob Smalser
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Seattle-area types forget that they only have to travel a short way to experience dramatically different weather than they receive.
Less than 25 miles away as the crow flies, central and southern Hood Canal get twice as much rain as our self-absorbed urban corridor on the other side of the Sound, and in turn, our neighbors on the other side of the Olympics get a third or more yet. And at 500 feet and higher, which in this area is common, a healthy percentage of that is snow.
Less than 25 miles away as the crow flies, central and southern Hood Canal get twice as much rain as our self-absorbed urban corridor on the other side of the Sound, and in turn, our neighbors on the other side of the Olympics get a third or more yet. And at 500 feet and higher, which in this area is common, a healthy percentage of that is snow.
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BaldEagle,
I lived in Seattle (North City, 185th and 16th) from '62 through '71, so I remember how everything shut down at the first sign of snow. We then moved to Spokane where, as you probably know, there is much more snow but they have the equipment to handle it, most of the time. I feel for you, man!
I lived in Seattle (North City, 185th and 16th) from '62 through '71, so I remember how everything shut down at the first sign of snow. We then moved to Spokane where, as you probably know, there is much more snow but they have the equipment to handle it, most of the time. I feel for you, man!
Spokane does have the equipment to handle the snow - just that the folks running the show are a bit slow to react most of the time! Once everyone drives on it - it gets packed down nice and solid (becomes packed snow/ice) then the snow removal equipment can't do anything with it. I will give them credit this time around - they seem to be on top of this one over here.
West side of the state has a miserable mess to deal with unless it warms up quick. These ice storms really make a mess of the power lines. Grab a glass of wine, some cheese and a couple of good apples A10 and make a party of it!!
Pete
quneur
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Here in Texas we do not get deep snow, we get ICE.
The thing about ICE is it does not matter if it is 1/4" thick or 3 feet thick, it is SLICK. And people cannot drive on it...
Last time I was in Idaho the snow was 8 feet thick...
Last time I was in Alaska, 100 miles from Nome, the snow was 35 feet thick...
It is all a matter of Relativility... According to Albert E...
The thing about ICE is it does not matter if it is 1/4" thick or 3 feet thick, it is SLICK. And people cannot drive on it...
Last time I was in Idaho the snow was 8 feet thick...
Last time I was in Alaska, 100 miles from Nome, the snow was 35 feet thick...
It is all a matter of Relativility... According to Albert E...
OP
I managed to sneak my honey's iPhone from her for a quick update. Lots of folks without power right now and a lot of trees are coming down. The wet weather up here makes for shallow roots and once the snowload makes the tree top-heavy they come down. PSE is flying the main transmission lines looking for damage, which leads me to believe power will be out for a while. My stock of Pinot Noir is good, have some nice sharp cheddar and a good Stilton in the fridge, but will have to settle for canned pears, no apples in the house! And me having lived in Wenatchee for years....just guess I'll have to
Make do. Oops, here comes the wife!
Make do. Oops, here comes the wife!
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