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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Just looking out the window

I just called into work, as the weather is about to get messy here. A big dose of snow would be a lot better than what we're getting.

I sit here looking out the window, watching the rain fall. It's 32*F on the nose, and I watch as the raindrop slowly makes its way to the bottom of the window screen. Then, about half way down, it stops. They're creeping to a slow stop and just crystalizing. It's really kind of neat.

I figure we'll see some snow start falling after this freezing rain stuff quits. Gosh, freezing rain is dangerous. You can learn to drive on snow relatively safely, but don't even think about trying to make ice work.

Anyway, just thought I'd ask if anyone else is doing the same thing I am.

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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We get Frizzle (as we call it) all the time.

Best thing to do is what you are doing...right now.

Too many idiots on the road these days....and we're allowed to stud our tires
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by FghtinIrshNvrDie
...Anyway, just thought I'd ask if anyone else is doing the same thing I am.
Close...trouble is that I'm at work and will have to drive home thru it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Hopefully it stops before THIS happens.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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I am just watching it thru the window also while the wife is having fun cooking but I see lots of cars going by. It is just starting to accumulate on the trees. Good old KC ice storm... Nothing unusual here. Happens every year with a real bad one every few years. Lost three trees and two vehicles damaged in the last one where we had 2 inches of ice. Most people have aux heaters or generators etc etc. We don't get written up for it because it is normal here.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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H-mmmmm--staring out the window at snowflakes---FightnIrsh--I could probably do that if you'd send me some of what you're smoking!!!---Jeesssttt Kiidddiiinnnggg
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Yeah we are supposed to get some of that yet tonight, not totally abnormal around here either. I can drive on snow ok, but I had driving on ice, funny thing is my job is driving, and I haven't not made it in the past 3 yrs, but if it's too bad I can stop.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Snow? Frizzle? Ice? What are these magical things you speak of??

Corpus Christi International Airport
Last Update on Nov 29, 3:51 pm CST

Mostly Cloudy and Windy
79°F
(26°C) Humidity: 69 %
Wind Speed: SE 29 G 36 MPH
Barometer: 29.76" (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint: 68°F (20°C)
Heat Index: 81°F (27°C)
Visibility: 10.00 mi.

Ohh but we've got it coming tomorrow. Lows expected down to 37 and highs in the 60's!! We'd better have the trucks with road salt on standby!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by monsterbaby
...if it's too bad I can stop.
I define the ice as being "too bad" when I CAN'T stop...
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Okay,

This is the only way I can share Alberta's dilemma with you all ...without you actually feeling it.

There is a punchline at the end of the video you have to watch close for it.

Also, Have empathy for us,


http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...ceScraping.flv
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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That is awesome, Dennis.

Ryan
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
Okay,

This is the only way I can share Alberta's dilemma with you all ...without you actually feeling it.

There is a punchline at the end of the video you have to watch close for it.

Also, Have empathy for us,


http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...ceScraping.flv

do what i do.. start the car, turn the heater on full blast, go have breakfast
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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AHAHAHA! That is funny...and realistic!

-Matt
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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It was about 70 degrees here today. I do wish we would get some snow. Just no ICE.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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The weather here is terrible...

82 and sunny

for thursday 82 and sunny

friday 83 and sunny

same for the weekend...

It's going to go down to 55 monday night....

I guess I'll fire up the heat...

Here's a picture of today's conditions...
 
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