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Title: Storm in the south
Post by: Sandyman on Wednesday,February 17, 2021, 04:34:22 PM

With the terrible weather related issues in Texas I hope that Chuck is ok. My thoughts and prayers are with all those effected by the winter weather.

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: BDA on Wednesday,February 17, 2021, 04:48:57 PM

Yes! Mine too! My sister in law’s family lives in Houston and they are without power and have been going on their second day.

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: dakazman on Thursday,February 18, 2021, 01:06:48 PM

Good friends of mine went to surprise a family member for her birthday.... they are stuck in Austin!

  Not a good situation.
Dakazman

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: Chuck Nukem on Monday,February 22, 2021, 09:15:56 AM

I got lucky. I was only down 10 hours...I am electric only so I was very dependent on the grid...

It was pretty wild...

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: Lou Drozdowski on Monday,February 22, 2021, 12:52:35 PM

Quote from: Chuck Nukem on Monday,February 22, 2021, 09:15:56 AM

I got lucky. I was only down 10 hours...I am electric only so I was very dependent on the grid...

It was pretty wild...

Glad to hear you made it through the storm...

I am on day 10 out of 14 with snow fall....
looking at you pics, in Pennsylvania we call that a "dusting".

 

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: Chuck Nukem on Tuesday,February 23, 2021, 07:34:41 AM

Oh yes it was! I don't know how you guys do it!! I called my friends in Eire and asked, "How do you snow?" The first day this started we had one of the worst massive car wrecks in our history...133 cars....

My M3 got stuck in the driveway...I couldn't even take it on the road if I'd wanted.

My boss was without power for over 48 hours straight. Some had been without for more than 72...

I was very lucky that all my pipes survived.

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: Sandyman on Tuesday,February 23, 2021, 08:09:41 AM

Snow and balled summer tires don't mix well. We the north do it every year. Water pipes are buried 4 feet under ground, home insulation is better. Those who are really prepared have wood or propane backup heating. I am glad you survived.

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: Chuck Nukem on Tuesday,February 23, 2021, 10:22:34 AM

Thanks guys! Sandy you are right...I am going to look in to getting a propane tank and a propane generator.

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: Sandyman on Tuesday,February 23, 2021, 01:37:15 PM

Chuck, as soon as you get the generator there will be no need for them.z

Title: Re: Storm in the south
Post by: Richard48Y on Tuesday,February 23, 2021, 11:07:49 PM

All sing together, ≈I want my global warming, and I want it NOW!≈