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Incogneeto

#60
February 15, 2021, 01:05 PM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Quote from: mowens post_id=6799 time=1613403983 user_id=74It was -8 this morning. My car started, barely. The wipers worked long enough to clear the snow off then quit even trying to work. The button panel for my garage door opener didn't work so I couldn't use the remote in my car. I had to use the one by the door leading into the kitchen.
As I write this I'm thinking of the lowest temperature ever recorded in Kansas. -40 was recorded, in 1905. I think what life must have been like in Northern Kansas in 1905 and realize what a little whiner I am.


My Hoopty a 2001 malibu actually had (option) a coolant heater that warmed and circulated the coolant prior to start up.
Better than a dipstick heater.

in 1905 i bet they just told the Boss they forgot to wind the alarm Clock.

Or the Rooster was sick.

Del.

#61
February 15, 2021, 04:54 PM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Still snowing here for another hour or two. Guessing 8 inches. Lot of wind and drifting.  Doubt you can see roads where it drifts. Took a joy ride with wife earlier.  Much worse conditions now.

Rstewart

#62
February 15, 2021, 05:04 PM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Just announced that our base is closed tomorrow.  Didn't really do much of anything IMHO.  Alabama + snow threat = EVERYTHING is CLOSED

Del.

#63
February 15, 2021, 05:17 PM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Pretty much everything closed here.

So not a Guru

#64
February 15, 2021, 05:21 PM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Yeah,watching the news is making me grateful I live in SE Georgia!

gcode

#65
February 15, 2021, 06:26 PM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
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gcode

#66
February 16, 2021, 02:52 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
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ghuns

#67
February 16, 2021, 02:57 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Pretty sporty drive in this morning. I'd guess we got almost a foot of snow, but the wind blew like hell out of the northeast all night so the drifts are pretty bad.

I can't get excited about plowing at 4AM so I busted down the driveway a couple times in my truck. Wife ain't going anywhere today so I commandeered her little Lexus SUV for the drive to work. Normally a half hour drive but today took an hour.

Jim at Gentex

#68
February 16, 2021, 04:21 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Quote from: ghuns post_id=6867 time=1613473038 user_id=75Pretty sporty drive in this morning. I'd guess we got almost a foot of snow, but the wind blew like hell out of the northeast all night so the drifts are pretty bad.

I can't get excited about plowing at 4AM so I busted down the driveway a couple times in my truck. Wife ain't going anywhere today so I commandeered her little Lexus SUV for the drive to work. Normally a half hour drive but today took an hour.


Well at least you got to work!  :cheers:
I think that same storm that dumped all that snow your way is headed our way.
We are expecting another 4-8 inches Wednesday night / Thursday morning here in PA.

Meh new snow blower is paying for itself already.  :w00t:  :_thumbup:
"Never argue with idiots.
They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

"Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

pmartin

#69
February 16, 2021, 05:22 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
And the 20-30MPH wind will make it extra fun. Gawd I miss my Audi. :cry:
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Gawd I love my Audi! :_thumbup:  :cheer:  :cheer:  :cheers:

mowens

#70
February 16, 2021, 09:35 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
The temperature has risen 14 degrees since this morning. It's now 3 degrees.
"I would gladly risk feeling bad at times if it also meant that I could taste my dessert." - Data

pmartin

#71
February 16, 2021, 09:46 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Our BIG Storm turned out to be a bust. Maybe three inches this morning. There is supposed to be another one coming our way Friday followed by a storm on Monday. We shall see.

ghuns

#72
February 16, 2021, 10:53 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Best way to plow snow? Watching the old man do it over the Ring doorbell. :lol:

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ghuns

#73
February 17, 2021, 04:00 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
My car was all out of Fs this morning... :lol:

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pmartin

#74
February 17, 2021, 04:40 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00 PM by Guest
Quote from: ghuns post_id=6926 time=1613563255 user_id=75My car was all out of Fs this morning... :lol:

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Too F'ing cold if you ask me.
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