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aeronca65t
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Yep. Thanks!
Already tested my sump pump and emergency generator.
We're traveling about 100 miles south this weekend (not a great idea but it's granddaughter's first birthday), so we're already extra wary. We'll be taking the Chevy Express van instead of the Accord (taller for deeper puddles) and we've booking a room for Sunday night in case we can't get home.
We just got a contingency plan from our college in case there's an emergency closing on Monday or Tuesday.
Be safe, everyone!
Already tested my sump pump and emergency generator.
We're traveling about 100 miles south this weekend (not a great idea but it's granddaughter's first birthday), so we're already extra wary. We'll be taking the Chevy Express van instead of the Accord (taller for deeper puddles) and we've booking a room for Sunday night in case we can't get home.
We just got a contingency plan from our college in case there's an emergency closing on Monday or Tuesday.
Be safe, everyone!
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I'm heading to Long Island on Sat and returning on Sun... the drive home should be interesting. Have to move all my deck furniture today or it might get blown away.
Stay safe everyone!
edit: figured I'd better add get the ladder out and check the gutters to make sure they're clear :eeek:
Stay safe everyone!
edit: figured I'd better add get the ladder out and check the gutters to make sure they're clear :eeek:
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Just came back from running a few errands. Went to Lowes and stopped at the super market... it's unbelievable that there is already a run on food and hardware. The guy at Lowes told me by mid morning they were already out of portable generators... sheeesh!
The supermarket was doing a brisk business- the storm is not supposed to hit here until Monday.
The supermarket was doing a brisk business- the storm is not supposed to hit here until Monday.
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They're talking 45 MPH winds at landfall. :smirk:
Fellas, this is a non event of bunny fart proportions.
Surge may be a problem but otherwise you guys shoud be fine. Not having power isn't gonna kill ya.
Hey Doc, your friend look for an inverter yet?
Fellas, this is a non event of bunny fart proportions.
Surge may be a problem but otherwise you guys shoud be fine. Not having power isn't gonna kill ya.
Hey Doc, your friend look for an inverter yet?
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They're NORTHERNERS, Billy!! Out of abundance of caution I suggested they fill the tub to flush th' necessity and get a couple 6 gallon plastic gas containers for water stowage... instead, they're gonna grab mom an' head inland to spend the time in a hotel.
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Winds where they are, are forecast to gust as high as 70MPH, WE consider it bunny farts, THEY haven't dealt with that in a decade or more.
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Winds where they are, are forecast to gust as high as 70MPH, WE consider it bunny farts, THEY haven't dealt with that in a decade or more.
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DrEntropy said:
Enlighten me, what exactly does that mean? 75 mph gusts here and folks get surfboards out.
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DrEntropy said:
How about i send for ya Doc, the next blizzard we get? I will allow you to shovel my driveway. See how you can handle the cold AND wind? 15°F and 30 mph winds will turn your southern cojones into ice cubes for our eggnog. :eeek:
This one has some possibilities for snow...
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All they know about in some parts is passing a law outlawing something...can't deal with something they cannot regulate!
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DrEntropy said:
Ahhhh, like us with snow.
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That's too funny! Definatly too many rules for me in some of them thsr parts.
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When you're sitting in a 100+ yr old frame home surrounded by trees of the same age, 50 mph winds w/significant rain can be a real threat. I can almost guarantee we will lose power, the only ?? will be for how long. Our driving club annual fall drive is scheduled for Sunday; 50 degrees and rain don't make for a fun day. I expect to see a 1 week postponement a/o tomorrow.
To keep from getting my keyboard slapped, I won't reply to some of the comments from the southern contingent.
To keep from getting my keyboard slapped, I won't reply to some of the comments from the southern contingent.
AND...from the Far North contingent. Carla and I lived in Alaska for 50 years. Normal winter weather for us was 0° to -45° with almost daily wind of 35-60mph. One March we had 2 1/2 weeks of 0° and sustained wind of 75-80mph then it peaked out at 115mph and died down over the next few days. It's rough everywhere. We live in Kentucky now and laugh at the Hazardous Weather forcasts for winds gusting to 28mph...BUT it cuts to the bone in this humdity when it's 40° and winds are 15mph...have to admit it .
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DART said:
Newer houses and less wind? You'll be fine. :wink:
Just whatever y'all do, PLEASE....for the love of GOD...
DON'T SEND ANY SNOW DOWN HERE !!!! :eeek:
Never seen the stuff, but I heard it'll melt yer flesh and inact unfavorable legislation.
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Worst thing around here is two weeks of monsoon...followed by 50MPH winds with gusts. Those big trees chop houses in half.
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TOC said:
Typical June-November down here.
That being said, no way, no how would I EVER live in a place where I may be iced or snowed in....possibly for WEEKS! :shocked:
And you yankees think us suthrin' boys are nuts!!!!
I'd take ten more Katrina before I'd allow Jack Frost to be nippin' at me chestnuts. :eeek:
I prefer them roasting. :thumbsup:
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I hope y'all make out alright.
Notice I didn't say "et al". I don't speak yankee.
I do use the phrase, although in other ways.
"Y'all et al dem crawfish yet brah?"
Notice I didn't say "et al". I don't speak yankee.
I do use the phrase, although in other ways.
"Y'all et al dem crawfish yet brah?"
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