jetsfan Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Beast of a thunder storm rolling through Houston this morning. Standing at the bus-stop is going to be hella-fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Snow is coming now. Predicting at least a foot today with 30-40mph wind gusts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Snow is coming now. Predicting at least a foot today with 30-40mph wind gusts. Got a 9:00 inspection, the winds are here and they say the windchill is between -20 ta-30 i haven't had to use the fullface Carhartt yet but today looks like the day, plus the clients husband wants to follow every inch :evillaugh: i will go into polarbear mode i'll bring a hair dryer ta plug in outside to keep my camera workin pu$$y equiptment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Got a 9:00 inspection, the winds are here and they say the windchill is between -20 ta-30 i haven't had to use the fullface Carhartt yet but today looks like the day, plus the clients husband wants to follow every inch :evillaugh: i will go into polarbear mode i'll bring a hair dryer ta plug in outside to keep my camera workin pu$$y equiptment I don't get out of bed if it is under 19 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My aunt lives in Philly, I am sad to say we lost her last night. She turned on the weather channel, and saw a radar pic of the massive nationwide snow onslaught, she had an immediate bowel evacuation, followed by grade 2 cardiac arrest. She was deceased before the remote hit the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My aunt lives in Philly, I am sad to say we lost her last night. She turned on the weather channel, and saw a radar pic of the massive nationwide snow onslaught, she had an immediate bowel evacuation, followed by grade 2 cardiac arrest. She was deceased before the remote hit the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't let the troll fool you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yes, as is typical for Philadelphia residents, the thought of snow scared the schit out of her. So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yes, as is typical for Philadelphia residents, the thought of snow scared the schit out of her. So sad. OK. I fell for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 For people like me this crazy weather we are having is a fantastic learning tool. I've been volunteering time with data collecting and I am somewhat floored at some of what I am discovering. Most of the affected states went through their salt & sand reserves. It is anticipated that the states will need somewhere between 1.1 to 1.5 billion dollars to refill and/or pay off the additional salt & sand needed. The roads in the affected states will see significant damaged from water freezing & re-freezing in cracks. It is anticipated that the states will shell out somewhere between 2.2 to 4 billion dollars to repair the damage. The water mains are the biggest threat. It is anticipated that states will have to spend up to 4 billion dollars in primary water main pipe repairs and an additional 900 million to 1.2 billion in property repair (both private & public). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I don't get out of bed if it is under 19 degrees. I'm under the bed with my iPhone, listening to bad 70's pop and weeping quietly to myself, just praying for the 1/16" sheet of ice to melt. My weather app says we're up to 31 degrees, so shouldn't be too much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 A Rovers Ice Storm Weather Tip: Using a very large garbage bag, preferably 55 gallon, drape it over the top and aft side of the driver's side door on your vehicle. Try to prevent it from wrinkling, and close the door. Either have someone else inside (who obviously exits from the passenger side) or a little tape will do in preventing the bag from bunching up. The bag will help to prevent any large ice buildup, and whatever ice does form will crack right off when you pull on the bag. It works. Then you can at least get inside and start running the defrosters. I've never tried this with a half inch of ice, but it has worked for about 1/4 inch before. The bag tends to blow around a little, which also prevents ice from forming very thickly. Don't use any kind of weights on the roof to hold the bag in place, that's asking for a broken window. Close the door right on the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) OK. I fell for it. Don't feel too bad, there were a lot of people who got fooled a few years ago when he claimed his daughter was sick at Christmas. Edited February 1, 2011 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 A Rovers Ice Storm Weather Tip: Using a very large garbage bag, preferably 55 gallon, drape it over the top and aft side of the driver's side door on your vehicle. Try to prevent it from wrinkling, and close the door. Either have someone else inside (who obviously exits from the passenger side) or a little tape will do in preventing the bag from bunching up. The bag will help to prevent any large ice buildup, and whatever ice does form will crack right off when you pull on the bag. It works. Then you can at least get inside and start running the defrosters. I've never tried this with a half inch of ice, but it has worked for about 1/4 inch before. The bag tends to blow around a little, which also prevents ice from forming very thickly. Don't use any kind of weights on the roof to hold the bag in place, that's asking for a broken window. Close the door right on the bag. I always laugh when I see someone with trash bags on their car. Dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 What 'guys'? You ever split a cord of pecan with an 8# maul? Not oak, not hickory, ash or hackberry. PECAN BISHES! TRY IRON WOOD...... Speaking of pecan any chance you can send me some? That shart turns into some cool looking bowls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 For people like me this crazy weather we are having is a fantastic learning tool. I've been volunteering time with data collecting and I am somewhat floored at some of what I am discovering. Most of the affected states went through their salt & sand reserves. It is anticipated that the states will need somewhere between 1.1 to 1.5 billion dollars to refill and/or pay off the additional salt & sand needed. The roads in the affected states will see significant damaged from water freezing & re-freezing in cracks. It is anticipated that the states will shell out somewhere between 2.2 to 4 billion dollars to repair the damage. The water mains are the biggest threat. It is anticipated that states will have to spend up to 4 billion dollars in primary water main pipe repairs and an additional 900 million to 1.2 billion in property repair (both private & public). weather NAZI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) TRY IRON WOOD...... Speaking of pecan any chance you can send me some? That shart turns into some cool looking bowls. Meh, I was splitting red oak a couple weeks ago with a 3 pound felling axe, and got two truck bed loads, no need for a maul. And the logs are 36" in length... B!TCHES!!!! Actually, after the second weekend of that I went to the Dr. because I thought I had a kidney stone... CT scan and 750 dollars later it turns out that I had strained the hell out of my lower back and abdomen on my left side. Time to start paying for fire wood again. At this point I'll gladly trade in my man card so long as I get to keep my AmEx.... Edited February 1, 2011 by SEC=UGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yes, as is typical for Philadelphia residents, the thought of snow scared the schit out of her. So sad. So wrong on so many levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 It's appears clubfootbutt is all bark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Meh, I was splitting red oak a couple weeks ago with a 3 pound felling axe, and got two truck bed loads, no need for a maul. And the logs are 36" in length... B!TCHES!!!! Actually, after the second weekend of that I went to the Dr. because I thought I had a kidney stone... CT scan and 750 dollars later it turns out that I had strained the hell out of my lower back and abdomen on my left side. Time to start paying for fire wood again. At this point I'll gladly trade in my man card so long as I get to keep my AmEx.... red oak is nothing......... we just let it freeze and it splits like 2 year old pine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Red oak is a pleasure to deal with, splits nice. Halve a 30" diameter log with your little axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I always laugh when I see someone with trash bags on their car. Dumb. and dumber... I suppose a pick axe would work too... sounds like that would be your preferred method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 If you can't open your door, just poor some water on the seal, it will pop right open. Once the car is started, the ice comes off. Wrapping trash bags over your windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 If you can't open your door, just poor some water on the seal, it will pop right open. Once the car is started, the ice comes off. Wrapping trash bags over your windows? You would not want to try that on a half inch of ice, or you will need a garbage bag to drive to the glazier's shop. Stick with your axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yeah, I know ice. I don't have roads that get plowed, or take out chinese. Jan. 12-15, 2007: This storm caused catastrophic damage to the power systems in the eastern one-third Oklahoma, where ice accumulations were more than three inches in localized areas. Thirty-two deaths were linked to this storm: 19 perished in traffic accidents, eight succumbed to hypothermia, and three died due to accidental falls on the ice. I was without power for 10 days. I know ice. Next time you're wrapping a trash bag over your car, just know somewhere I am laughing at you. Read more: http://newsok.com/oklahoma-ice-storms-2000...5#ixzz1CkCmnHHt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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