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Posted by Murphy Siding on Friday, March 14, 2014 11:36 AM

     Are there any geese left in Nebraska?  Mookie has been sending us snow geese by the thousands.  They're heading north, and I'm sure that's a sign of something good.

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Posted by Deggesty on Friday, March 14, 2014 10:05 AM

No, the switch is not on the dashboard; it's in the brain.

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, March 14, 2014 6:54 AM

We have had almost no snow, but a lot of the SUV's here have landed on their tops.  Must be a new switch on the dashboard?

Going out to frolick in the sun.  Need to find my freckles. 

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, March 13, 2014 11:20 AM

Our snowfall didn't live up to forecasts, but it was hard to tell as the wind drifted it all up.  My driveway remained clear (except the ends, which did drift).

A young driver encountered something he hadn't encountered before this morning - hard packed snow on the road.  Ended up off the road with his car on its roof.  

Time to go buy the supplies for the chicken barbeque.

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Posted by Deggesty on Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:44 AM

"Byron got  a foot"--my first thought, thinking of George Gordon, Lord Byron, was, "Was this replacing his club foot?" No, I never read any of his poetry; I simply knew of him.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Thursday, March 13, 2014 5:26 AM

rvos1979

Mookie
Randy - how awful.  Drivin' along, minding your own business...

Mookie:  In a situation like that, I hope it was a quick death, would not want to suffer through something like that.......

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Good Morning....well....sort of....Huh?

Right now we are at the lonely 1F out here...going for a high near 20F later on....with about 10"  on the ground here...then this part of London seems to get more than some other parts.....Byron got a foot....

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Posted by rvos1979 on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:09 PM

Mookie
Randy - how awful.  Drivin' along, minding your own business...

Mookie:  In a situation like that, I hope it was a quick death, would not want to suffer through something like that.......

Randy Vos

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 6:49 PM

Mookie
And did anyone see the big 5 alarm in NYC? 

An advantage of subscribing to several fire service sites - near instantaneous notification of big events.

The blast leveled two buildings.  Several fatalities and a number of injuries.  

San Francisco had a five alarmer Tuesday.

Round two on the driveway - even if it is just the drifts at the ends - the middle is still bare pavement....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 5:00 PM

send the 53 our way.quite the storm today. 8 inches of wet snow.people had there ditchfinders on.plow driver decided it was okay to put extra snow in my drive.mother nature put a 3 ft drift on top of my truck too.done shoveling.going to get supper and relax.

stay safe

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 3:29 PM

Randy - how awful.  Drivin' along, minding your own business...

Cannonball - we can't get any moisture.  We are having a lot of grass fires all around the city. 

And did anyone see the big 5 alarm in NYC? 

Sunny and a little windy - but 53 makes it very spring-like. 

 

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Posted by rvos1979 on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 1:25 PM

Getting things done around the house today, first coat of polyurethane on all the trim and the new door for our extra bedroom.  Next time I come home, the door, trim, and paneling on the walls come out, closet gets refinished, and new door and trim gets installed, along with new paint and a new light fixture.....

Annual doctor's appointment is this afternoon, followed by another tomorrow with DOT doctor to get medical card renewed.  Hopefully, no issues.....

Company had a bad wreck this morning in Atlanta, one of our drivers missed the curve at the end of a ramp and shot out in front of a JB Hunt truck, which promptly cut the trailer in half.  JB didn't make it, they had to send the whole cab to the coroner, it was that mangled........

later.....

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 1:20 PM

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Tree:  More worry for you is someone having a fire place that causes embers to be blown around causing a house fire or other kind.

Not a common occurrence hereabouts.  In fact, we were discussing here the other day that most of the houses here in the hamlet have metal roofs.

Chimney fires are still a problem - we were out on one just a few weeks ago.

The number of folks burning wood has tapered off since the heyday of wood stoves.  That's not to say that you don't see piles of firewood, but the pellet folks are doing a booming business these days.  The outdoor furnaces are also becoming common - and they have to have a fair sized chimney, per state code.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:34 PM

Deggestry :  If you return to Bristol let me know when

Tree:  More worry for you is someone having a fire place that causes embers to be blown around causing a house fire or other kind.

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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:51 AM

We had a little more snow yesterday afternoon--while the sun was shining! Many, many, years ago, I was told that the significance of rain and sunshine at the same time is that it will rain again at the same time the next day. Will it snow again this afternoon? Snowbird (ski resort) received about six feet yesterday; Alta, which is higher, received about five feet. Snow in the mountains--water for bathing in the valley, come summer!

At last, Blownout Cylinder has returned to our threads; he responded to the thread sponsored by our new moderators. Welcome back, BOCWelcome! I trust you are in better health now.

As for me, I had to cancel a trip I had planned to start Sunday night, taking #5 to Sacramento--The surgery which I endured three weeks ago has certain followups which I hope will end soon. It is hoped that the procedure has reduced the probability of recurring infection in my pelvic region (avoid radiation if it is at all possible; damage can come years later). About ten minutes before #5 was to come in, Amtrak sent me an email note advising me that the train was running late--and I would have already been at the station by then if I had not checked, either through Julie or the website, for the latest information. Also, since I had planned to take #14 from San Jose to Portland last night, I received another note, a few minutes before #14 was due, that that train was running late. Apparently, it is supposed that I have a smartphone which keeps me up on such matters.

I may have to cancel my visit to my college alumni gathering, also, for further surgery is in the offing. I am hoping to see my oldest brother's wife (she will be 94 this coming May) on that trip. But, we shall see.

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Posted by switch7frg on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:26 AM

Ms. Mookie,  spring and nice weather is forthcoming soon in your area. The weather here in the mtns. just over the ridgeline is sunny and clear.  This makes me not miss cold winters from my past when slush splashes over your boot tops as a car sprays  the slush on you .  Cold wind don't help matters much either.  Stand closer to the stove to help warm you. Just kidding you. Smile

 

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:18 AM

We got maybe three inches of very heavy snow overnight.  Now we're getting glimpses of sun.  Shoveling of sidewalks and driveway will take place after lunch.

Tonight we are expected to descend to the low teens again, which will make things a little more solid before a couple of days with thawing temperatures.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:15 AM

It started spitting snow here right on schedule (0800).  And has gotten progressively worse.  

They promise us that it will continue to do so.  The band of snow runs clear back to Indianapolis and is "training" over us.  We may just see that 18" + inches yet, but the way the wind is blowing, that'll probably mean 3-4' drifts next to bare surfaces....

As long as they let me stay home and not have to deal with folks who don't have the sense to stay home, all will be good.  The snowblower is fueled and ready to go.

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 9:45 PM

Enoch, Ferd, Gus, Hank, Iggy....

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 8:39 PM

Murphy Siding
So, how 'bout next year, they use all nicknames?  Winter storm Lefty, Red, Doc, Junior, Spud, Yumpy, Lucky, Stinky, Lumpy,  Buzz and Dogfart?

Gotta be in alphabetical order....

Abe, Bubba, Cissy, Doc, ...   Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 7:41 PM

tree68

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I see the weather dorks named the latest *weather event*. 

I kinda like the naming thing.  It helps separate the weather systems, rather than "the next system," and after that "another system."  It's got more personality than "storm 14-0123."

Besides, we can always look back and say, "Well, [storm name] sure was a bust."

Of course, TWC's stock in trade is bad weather.  At least a significant storm system gets that other dorky programming off the air for a while.

  So, how 'bout next year, they use all nicknames?  Winter storm Lefty, Red, Doc, Junior, Spud, Yumpy, Lucky, Stinky, Lumpy,  Buzz and Dogfart?

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 7:35 PM

It will be interesting to see what we wake up to here.  I'm ready to go nowhere (my volunteer chore was deferred already; maybe the Senior Breakfast will be next and we'll be home free.  Shopping was done today.  

Forecasters say the projected totals are changing by the hour as the storm closes in...then they tell us that it could be anywhere from one to nine inches of snow.  I'm rooting for a strong north wind to keep the worst of it south of us (as long as my buddy in Decatur is home on "spring" break!).  Of course, a northerly wind means that Gary and Michigan City will be hit again.  And they're saying that by tomorrow afternoon the sun will be shining again!


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Posted by zugmann on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 7:25 PM

tree68
Of course, TWC's stock in trade is bad weather.  At least a significant storm system gets that other dorky programming off the air for a while.

They took that dorky programming off the air.  Kind of sucks because I was really getting into that "Highway thru Hell" show. Looks like it is on Hulu, though. 

It's been fun.  But it isn't much fun anymore.   Signing off for now. 


  

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 7:22 PM

Murphy Siding
I see the weather dorks named the latest *weather event*. 

I kinda like the naming thing.  It helps separate the weather systems, rather than "the next system," and after that "another system."  It's got more personality than "storm 14-0123."

Besides, we can always look back and say, "Well, [storm name] sure was a bust."

Of course, TWC's stock in trade is bad weather.  At least a significant storm system gets that other dorky programming off the air for a while.

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 6:58 PM

Murphy Siding

      I see the weather dorks named the latest *weather event*.  I won't mention the name, but it reminds me of a line out of a Star Trek movie.    Captain says to Mr. Spock:  "Are you out of your Vulcan mind?".

      The comics yesterday had a panel about a weatherman in a 12-Step program for people who use the term *weather event* too often.

     Mother Nature is washing all the gunk off our cars today- free of charge!

Hey - got a bone to pick with you!  You got moisture?  We got your wind (north) and dry as the bone I want to pick!  Last chance.  Will warm up here for a few days - send rain!  Otherwise I will send you red dirt from OK!  (Wow - either way - we are going to have chapped...lips from all the wind!)

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:43 PM

      I see the weather dorks named the latest *weather event*.  I won't mention the name, but it reminds me of a line out of a Star Trek movie.    Captain says to Mr. Spock:  "Are you out of your Vulcan mind?".

      The comics yesterday had a panel about a weatherman in a 12-Step program for people who use the term *weather event* too often.

     Mother Nature is washing all the gunk off our cars today- free of charge!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:26 PM

rain then ice then snow overnight and tomorrow yuk.Ran errands in town quick after work.Ns local was picking up empties.Saw a couple NS trains waiting when I came home too. Going to check on Matts homework.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Deggesty on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 1:50 PM

MC, you missed the snow here. I am not sure as to when it started, but was after my paper was delivered, which is usually before six on weekday mornings (I slept late today, having neglected telling my clock to wake me), and my paper was covered. Except for a narrow band against the back fence, it seems to be all melted now.

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Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 12:26 PM

Denver is now under a heavy slush attack - Oughta-be fun on the roads after it freezes.

Got here early from Utah. (Our high for the day was at midnite)

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, March 10, 2014 10:07 PM

I received an interesting email note from Amtrak seven minutes before #5 was due to arrive here (I had planned to start a trip last night, but I had to cancel it because of medical problems). I was told that the train was running about an hour late. If it had been that I had not canceled the trip, I would already have been at the station if I had not already checked on the progress of the train, and would not have gotten the note until the next afternoon, when I again had access to the internet.

Yesterday was a nice day--good weather, and the new pastor whom we had called to serve my church was installed by five other pastors from the area (three of whom I knew). We are expecting rain and some snow in the valley--and a few feet of snow in the mountains tomorrow--excellent!

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, March 10, 2014 8:17 PM

Mookie
The one thing that amazed/irritated me - I saw two mature houseflies!  Wonder where the mosquitoes are?

I've had a couple come to life here in the house - along with the box elder bugs that found their way into the house.  The box elder bugs are slow enough that I can usually get them on a piece of paper and shoo them outside - which is probably a bit of a shock to them if it's all of +5F...

No mosquito problems here - although we do have rain in the forecast tonight.  I'm sure that the big winter storm we're supposed to see Wednesday and Thursday would put the kibosh on any skeeters, though.  

One woman here is luck to be alive today.  For reasons as yet undetermined, she was found lying in a snowbank on a back road this morning around seven by a snowplow crew.  Her tracks lead me to believe she was laying out there for upwards of two to four hours, and had been outdoors for much longer.  She fell at least once before she got where we found her.

She was soaked and significantly hypothermic.  Had the snow not stopped falling around 4AM, it's possible that she would have been covered with a fair blanket of it and would have gone undiscovered until that snow melted, by which time it would have been too late.

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