Major snow/ice storm

[332_RC]

Was born in MD, and been all over. People down here seem to live in a bubble as far as being aware of what happens further North.

Last time we got whacked with any real accumulation to speak of (which still wasn’t much ), they closed the plant early due to weather conditions-but being maintenance; of course I worked through the end of my shift, and even did the gap (another 1:45 until B-squad showed up so I could do the changeover). I then hopped in my 680rwhp 2001 Camaro SS on Toyo R888R roadrace tires, and drove north for 35mi in the “blizzard”… I cannot count how many Jeeps, 4-Runner’s, Explorer’s and Tahoe’s I passed sitting on the shoulder of US1.. it just boggles my mind what goes on down here during the winter..

Yeah but you know how to drive. Like anything. Front wheel drive bicycle with a round steering wheel? No problem. These F freaks around here can't drive a TV remote. I've driven everything that has wheels & tracks & hulls. I just hate the ice. Snaps power lines. I went 4 days w/o power couple years ago.

 

[Xraycer]

That explains why you're crazy

I still say its because of old bay.

 

[Littlemotor]

Yeah but you know how to drive. Like anything. Front wheel drive bicycle with a round steering wheel? No problem. These F freaks around here can't drive a TV remote. I've driven everything that has wheels & tracks & hulls. I just hate the ice. Snaps power lines. I went 4 days w/o power couple years ago.

Yessir-I’m right there with ya. We live in BFE/East Jahbib, and know all about it too unfortunately. Logs in the fire, and a few rounds of Parcheezy and we are good to go..

 

[Littlemotor]

I still say its because of old bay.

I literally just smashed (4) hard boiled eggs dusted in the stuff a few minutes ago.. All I use it for is that (deviled eggs with bacon too), crabs, and my Krab salad..

 

[332_RC]

Yessir-I’m right there with ya. We live in BFE/East Jahbib, and know all about it too unfortunately. Logs in the fire, and a few rounds of Parcheezy and we are good to go..

I just got through doing ice maintenance outside on the condenser. Can't let it freeze over. Got it cleared & made a makeshift plywood lean-to over it right quick. Fan can still blow out, but water & ice are blocked, diverted. Gutters are puking water. Drinking coffee & eating pizza in front of the fireplace now.

 

[Xraycer]

I still say its because of old bay.

I literally just smashed (4) hard boiled eggs dusted in the stuff a few minutes ago.. All I use it for is that (deviled eggs with bacon too), crabs, and my Krab salad..

The Devil's Dust

 

[Ritz413]

Just inside from clearing the roof with a leaf blower. Looks like we're at the halfway point in the storm according to the forecast.

A solid 10 on the picnic table.

 

[Ritz413]

The upside is from clearing the driveway ....eventually ...I am probably gonna wind up with 6-8 ft wind/privacy screen/wall we can sit behind and bbq on the weber

 

[Xraycer]

 

[sylentk]

Funny you should mention that... the gray Jeep you can see the front of on the left... belongs to the lesbian couple who live next door.

Wait, what? Around here they're in Subarus. Someone getting in the way of anything? "It's always a freakin Subaru". That's not me. That's the wife saying that. HA.

 

[Xraycer]

Wait, what? Around here they're in Subarus. Someone getting in the way of anything? "It's always a freakin Subaru". That's not me. That's the wife saying that. HA.

@9x19 drives the lesbian marketed Crostrek. I drive the economical, but cool (and straight) Impreza.

 

[sylentk]

Was born in MD, and been all over. People down here seem to live in a bubble as far as being aware of what happens further North.

Last time we got whacked with any real accumulation to speak of (which still wasn’t much ), they closed the plant early due to weather conditions-but being maintenance; of course I worked through the end of my shift, and even did the gap (another 1:45 until B-squad showed up so I could do the changeover). I then hopped in my 680rwhp 2001 Camaro SS on Toyo R888R roadrace tires, and drove north for 35mi in the “blizzard”… I cannot count how many Jeeps, 4-Runner’s, Explorer’s and Tahoe’s I passed sitting on the shoulder of US1.. it just boggles my mind what goes on down here during the winter..

Dude. You drove your bitchin camero with road tires through said blizzard, and a bunch of the "blizzard" vehicles were sidelined? HAHAHAHA Good on ya!

At least someone knows how to drive

 

[Ritz413]

 

[Guest D]

I had a wrx......it had a stick

 

[9x19]

Too much ice for the car port at my sister in law's place.

 

[sylentk]

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That reminds me. I need to invent a wing for a pickup truck. You know, to increase down forces. For the environment, obviously. HA

 

[DavidB1126]

Too much ice for the car port at my sister in law's place.

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I don't think that truck can park there now

 

[Ritz413]

Slowed down dramatically overnight. Maybe another inch or 2 since I measured it. Supposed to get some light stuff throughout the day. Hoping it's not enough to have to do the roof again...we shall see

 

[332_RC]

25° & everything is frozen solid. The temps got to 39° overnight & it all re-froze into slick sheets of ice. Roads are not passable.

 

[Xraycer]

25° & everything is frozen solid. The temps got to 39° overnight & it all re-froze into slick sheets of ice. Roads are not passable.

I'm guessing they probably only have enough salt for the major roads and highways. Refreeze are the worst!