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Hello from the SNOW JUNK!!!!!!!!!! w/ pics
aramisvi
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Hi Guys!!!!
I can only be on for a little. Using a Genny to power the fridge and my computer. Been without power since 2:30am. Snow is still falling. Powerlines down all over....trees aren't just falling, they are literally SPLITTING due to the weight of the snow. Road Crews are actually getting stuck attempting to clean the roads. No traffic allowed unless emergency, or get a ticket.
Snow is approx 20 inches deep at my place and we're expecting at least another 10-20 more.
If you feel inclinded, look up Richwood, WV and surrounding areas.. you'll get the idea.
OK.. just wanted to let ya'll know that we're fine. Just a little chilly.. lol
As for the radio show.. I doubt there will be a show this Thursday, unless power is restored. I'll keep ya'll iinformed.
Chris - out
I can only be on for a little. Using a Genny to power the fridge and my computer. Been without power since 2:30am. Snow is still falling. Powerlines down all over....trees aren't just falling, they are literally SPLITTING due to the weight of the snow. Road Crews are actually getting stuck attempting to clean the roads. No traffic allowed unless emergency, or get a ticket.
Snow is approx 20 inches deep at my place and we're expecting at least another 10-20 more.
If you feel inclinded, look up Richwood, WV and surrounding areas.. you'll get the idea.
OK.. just wanted to let ya'll know that we're fine. Just a little chilly.. lol
As for the radio show.. I doubt there will be a show this Thursday, unless power is restored. I'll keep ya'll iinformed.
Chris - out
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Stay safe... and warm. [;)]
I have more, but photobucket is being a *.
Including in the next set...provided I can keep power on the generator... fallen trees and stuff
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
As you can see by the pics, we dug out the street today.. took us 7 hours to do....so now mom and I can go to work. We'll be able to pick up groceries and the like tomorrow.
Trees are down everywhere. I think my neighbors across the street learned a valuable lesson: ALWAYS keep cash on hand. $1million bucks in the bank doesn't mean squat if you have no power to the atms to access it.
Glad to hear that you are all ok, be safe.
just 2 of the many trees that have fallen
Marc - yep.. The ski resorts are in heaven after this
Perfect - I know. crazy aren't they? we use our genny for about 4 hours out of the night. nothing during the day except a battery operated radio. boil down the snow to flush the toilets... no big deal. people have and had it worse than this back in the day.
fordsix: don't keep alot in the fridges. we learned that lesson after the big storm knocked out power in July.
toby - yeah...I used to get the lake effect stuff living in Ohio. people around here just don't know how to prepare. even with days of warning like we had with this one.
just 2 of the many trees that have fallen
That's what it looks like around here if we get a freak snow storm. Except they are Redwood trees. The two don't mix well![:D]
Stay safe and Warm! You too Woody!
Ya'll take care!
Thanks for the pics.
Stay warm!
We got that much snow in '93 down here. It was TERRIBLE!!! Alabama shuts down with 3 to 6 inches of snow.....imagine what happened when we were covered like that! I think we were without power for three weeks. The roads were closed everywhere because trees were down ALL OVER the place. It was a mess. I really feel for you guys!
Stay warm!
How well I remember that one Kasey!!! My brother was in the hospital. I had to feed his cattle. Also, had to drive to work. It was a mess. We cooked on the wood heater and propane cooker.
Now, my wife would like to see about 3 feet of snow. Not me.
Chris, stay safe.
Since I posted yesterday, The snow has started to relent. According to weather people, it's supposed to warm up a little.
But the snow has had some very ill effects.
The company for which I work had 2 locations shut down due to roof collapse. The weight of the snow was too much. As I type this, the owners are attempting to salvage inventory to bring to the other 2 locations in an attempt to lessen the loss. Many of the employees are asking if they are going to be laid off. Several private residences and an apartment complex have also had their rooves collapse.
Thousands more are still without power and running water. In the smaller communities, supplies are starting to see a huge hit as supply trucks have been delayed. Batteries are in short supply. But communities are holding. A local Foodland store also lost the snow/roof battle. Trees are still falling.
Everyone.. stay safe out there.
BB
Hope your area pulls thru ok.