Icebox Texas

by Maddog Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:43 pm

Things are getting rough over here. Snow and ice has covered the state. Temps were 3° F this morning. My pipes in my building are frozen, but my power is still on. Pretty sure pipes are busting in the parking garage. About to move the truck I think. 20 percent of our energy is made by windmills. They are frozen. We take some systems off the grid for maintenance every winter because that's our "slow" time for power usage.

Now the grid is being overworked and folks are losing power and its only about 8°F out.

Anther storm is on its way Wednesday and temps will be below freezing until Friday.

Tonight's low may be below 0°F.

Two out of 3 of my daughters are without electricity right now.

by Syl Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:50 pm

Wow...that is seriously cold.
In the UK we have just come out of a cold spell, but it's been nowhere near as cold as that.

Take care.

by Guest Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:58 pm

Maddog wrote:Things are getting rough over here. Snow and ice has covered the state. Temps were 3° F this morning. My pipes in my building are frozen, but my power is still on. Pretty sure pipes are busting in the parking garage. About to move the truck I think. 20 percent of our energy is made by windmills. They are frozen. We take some systems off the grid for maintenance every winter because that's our "slow" time for power usage.

Now the grid is being overworked and folks are losing power and its only about 8°F out.

Anther storm is on its way Wednesday and temps will be below freezing until Friday.

Tonight's low may be below 0°F.

Two out of 3 of my daughters are without electricity right now.

Yea looks bad Texas is known for its sprawling deserts and excruciating heatwaves - but right now, it's blanketed in a thick layer of ice.

The state is seeing some of its coldest temperatures in more than 30 years, with some areas breaking records that are more than a century old.

~~2000~~ 3900 miles from the equator ...the day after tomorrow also known as Monday

by Maddog Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:02 pm

Syl wrote:Wow...that is seriously cold.
In the UK we have just come out of a cold spell, but it's been nowhere near as cold as that.

Take care.

I'm equipped because I hunt and camp. But this is going to kill people one way or another. Either freezing to death, carbon monoxide poisoning or fires trying to stay warm.

Just moved my truck to the ground floor. Elevators are out so I got some exercise in dark stairwells.

Uncle Joe has just declared us a state of emergency.

by Guest Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:07 pm

Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:Wow...that is seriously cold.
In the UK we have just come out of a cold spell, but it's been nowhere near as cold as that.

Take care.

I'm equipped because I hunt and camp. But this is going to kill people one way or another. Either freezing to death, carbon monoxide poisoning or fires trying to stay warm.

Just moved my truck to the ground floor. Elevators are out so I got some exercise in dark stairwells.

Uncle Joe has just declared us a state of emergency.

Stay safe dude

by Syl Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:32 pm

Korban wrote:
Maddog wrote:

I'm equipped because I hunt and camp. But this is going to kill people one way or another. Either freezing to death, carbon monoxide poisoning or fires trying to stay warm.

Just moved my truck to the ground floor. Elevators are out so I got some exercise in dark stairwells.

Uncle Joe has just declared us a state of emergency.
Stay safe dude

What Korban said.
I hope it doesn't last too long...wrap up warm. x

by Maddog Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:54 pm

Syl wrote:
Korban wrote:
Stay safe dude

What Korban said.
I hope it doesn't last too long...wrap up warm. x

Thanks.

We're not getting above freezing until Friday. Pretty sure that's going to be a record.

Pipes are already bursting in the floors below me and their power is out.

On the plus side it's pretty.

by Maddog Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:22 pm

I made a little video of my tooling around out in the country.

by Syl Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:57 pm

Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:

What Korban said.
I hope it doesn't last too long...wrap up warm. x

Thanks.

We're not getting above freezing until Friday. Pretty sure that's going to be a record.

Pipes are already bursting in the floors below me and their power is out.

On the plus side it's pretty.

It does look pretty.
Not so nice driving on untreated roads though.

by Maddog Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:37 am

Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:

Thanks.

We're not getting above freezing until Friday. Pretty sure that's going to be a record.

Pipes are already bursting in the floors below me and their power is out.

On the plus side it's pretty.
It does look pretty.
Not so nice driving on untreated roads though.

I don't mind driving on snow. I really don't mind any driving conditions. I just don't like being around others who don't know what they are doing.

by Guest Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:14 am

I know what you mean,we had about 18in of snow this week and the amount of people i have seen stepping on the gas hoping that this will somehow help them get up slight hills is laughable,when all it does is polish the ice under the wheels making in less likely to give any traction,or digging out a couple of inches of snow in front of the wheels,then gunning the engine in a forlorn hope of moving more than a foot.
Not one thinks about letting some air out if the tires to give a bigger foot print.or carrying some equipment like a shovel,or traction pads ,or carrying rope to tie around the wheels to make temporary snow-chains most dont even have the right clothing for the conditions

its like the are auditioning for the Darwin awards

by Maddog Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:03 pm

And just like that, it's 75 degrees and the AC came on in my truck.

I'm dressed like a freaking lumberjack and sweating my balls off.

by Tommy Monk Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:37 pm

by Ben Reilly Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:35 pm

And the flowers are blooming in England. This is what global warming looks like.

by Ben Reilly Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:38 pm

Also, I tried to kill and eddie shouted at a house fly yesterday. We both got bored pretty quickly and gave up.

Again, this is what global warming looks like.

by Maddog Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:44 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:And the flowers are blooming in England. This is what global warming looks like.

More flowers are better.

I know your brother lives here and I think your mom does.

Did they fare alright during snovid?

by Guest Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:58 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:Also, I tried to kill and eddie shouted at a house fly yesterday. We both got bored pretty quickly and gave up.

Again, this is what global warming looks like.

flys dont listen unlike bees, they do , i often tell them to vacate the premises or leave me alone when out side cutting the grass ,and after a bit of buzzing around they leave ....i like bees, wasps and flys not so much

by Maddog Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:07 pm

Korben wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:Also, I tried to kill and eddie shouted at a house fly yesterday. We both got bored pretty quickly and gave up.

Again, this is what global warming looks like.
flys dont listen unlike bees, they do , i often tell them to vacate the premises or leave me alone when out side cutting the grass ,and after a bit of buzzing around they leave ....i like bees, wasps and flys not so much

Let me know if you can get mosquitoes to listen.

And fire ants.

by Syl Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:32 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:And the flowers are blooming in England. This is what global warming looks like.

Spring flowers often bloom at this time of year. The crocuses and snowdrops are all out in the gardens now, I have a huge Magnolia at the back that looks like it's ready to pop....nothing unusual in that.

You know the nicer weather is coming when there are loads of bunches of daffodils for sale in every supermarket.

by Guest Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:49 pm

Maddog wrote:
Korben wrote:
flys dont listen unlike bees, they do , i often tell them to vacate the premises or leave me alone when out side cutting the grass ,and after a bit of buzzing around they leave ....i like bees, wasps and flys not so much

Let me know if you can get mosquitoes to listen.

And fire ants.

Ah the dreaded Midge yea the scotish midge is feared around the world LOL couple of tips is as much as i can offer Avon "so soft" is quite effective ,but eating Garlic regularly in food often is better

by Guest Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:51 pm

Syl wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:And the flowers are blooming in England. This is what global warming looks like.
Spring flowers often bloom at this time of year. The crocuses and snowdrops are all out in the gardens now, I have a huge Magnolia at the back that looks like it's ready to pop....nothing unusual in that.

You know the nicer weather is coming when there are loads of bunches of daffodils for sale in every supermarket.

Indeed we have daffodils blooming at the local church in my street

by Guest Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:54 pm

Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:

What Korban said.
I hope it doesn't last too long...wrap up warm. x

Thanks.

We're not getting above freezing until Friday. Pretty sure that's going to be a record.

Pipes are already bursting in the floors below me and their power is out.

On the plus side it's pretty.

Very pretty. in Scotland we might even put on a coat

by eddie Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:36 pm

Korben wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:Also, I tried to kill and eddie shouted at a house fly yesterday. We both got bored pretty quickly and gave up.

Again, this is what global warming looks like.
flys dont listen unlike bees, they do , i often tell them to vacate the premises or leave me alone when out side cutting the grass ,and after a bit of buzzing around they leave ....i like bees, wasps and flys not so much

I actually, physically, detest flies. They make my skin crawl.

by Maddog Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:42 pm

Today was 80 degrees warmer than a week ago.

We can get all of the seasons in a week.

by Guest Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:24 am

eddie wrote:
Korben wrote:
flys dont listen unlike bees, they do , i often tell them to vacate the premises or leave me alone when out side cutting the grass ,and after a bit of buzzing around they leave ....i like bees, wasps and flys not so much

I actually, physically, detest flies. They make my skin crawl.

me too

by Guest Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:26 am

Videos Claiming To “Prove” That Texas Snow Is “Fake” Proliferate On TikTok

https://god.dailydot.com/videos-texas-snow-fake/?fbclid=IwAR0lB473mc51U_5R-v7TE66ZbIFbK30YT6Mi_wi28bXfSHcpJnTFPfCjQEU

by Ben Reilly Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:26 am

Korben wrote: Videos Claiming To “Prove” That Texas Snow Is “Fake” Proliferate On TikTok

https://god.dailydot.com/videos-texas-snow-fake/?fbclid=IwAR0lB473mc51U_5R-v7TE66ZbIFbK30YT6Mi_wi28bXfSHcpJnTFPfCjQEU

Jesus Christ...

by Maddog Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:58 pm

Korben wrote: Videos Claiming To “Prove” That Texas Snow Is “Fake” Proliferate On TikTok

https://god.dailydot.com/videos-texas-snow-fake/?fbclid=IwAR0lB473mc51U_5R-v7TE66ZbIFbK30YT6Mi_wi28bXfSHcpJnTFPfCjQEU

I guess the government came and got all of the snow. Haven't seen any for several days.

by Guest Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:11 pm

Maddog wrote:
Korben wrote: Videos Claiming To “Prove” That Texas Snow Is “Fake” Proliferate On TikTok

https://god.dailydot.com/videos-texas-snow-fake/?fbclid=IwAR0lB473mc51U_5R-v7TE66ZbIFbK30YT6Mi_wi28bXfSHcpJnTFPfCjQEU

I guess the government came and got all of the snow. Haven't seen any for several days.

by Original Quill Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:44 pm

Korben wrote: Videos Claiming To “Prove” That Texas Snow Is “Fake” Proliferate On TikTok

https://god.dailydot.com/videos-texas-snow-fake/?fbclid=IwAR0lB473mc51U_5R-v7TE66ZbIFbK30YT6Mi_wi28bXfSHcpJnTFPfCjQEU

Denial is an important tool for southerners. Twisted Evil

by Guest Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:01 pm

Its a real pity they dont seem to teach a lot of science in the southern states, i learned about sublimation in high school

by Maddog Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:27 am

Korben wrote:Its a real pity they dont seem to teach a lot of science in the southern states, i learned about sublimation in high school

We are too busy marrying our cousins at 14 to waste time with that science stuff.

At least that's what I learned watching tik tok videos.

by Guest Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:28 am

Maddog wrote:
Korben wrote:Its a real pity they dont seem to teach a lot of science in the southern states, i learned about sublimation in high school

We are too busy marrying our cousins at 14 to waste time with that science stuff.

At least that's what I learned watching tik tok videos.

Ewwwww!

by Maddog Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:21 pm

Korben wrote:
Maddog wrote:

We are too busy marrying our cousins at 14 to waste time with that science stuff.

At least that's what I learned watching tik tok videos.
Ewwwww!

I also learned that Brits follow this guy named Icke that wears purple. That's a pity, but what are you going to do? Cool

by Syl Thu Feb 25, 2021 5:38 pm

Maddog wrote:
Korben wrote:
Ewwwww!

I also learned that Brits follow this guy named Icke that wears purple. That's a pity, but what are you going to do?

Most Brits think he is a crackpot. Rolling Eyes

by Guest Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:52 pm

Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:

I also learned that Brits follow this guy named Icke that wears purple. That's a pity, but what are you going to do?

Most Brits think he is a crackpot.

99.9% know he is a crack pot Laughing

by Andy Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:14 pm

Korben wrote:
Syl wrote:

Most Brits think he is a crackpot.
99.9% know he is a crack pot

That 0.1% that think he is correct resides on this forum, thinks 110% of the population have had covid, thinks climate change is a myth and goes by the name of Tommy.

by Maddog Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:39 pm

Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:

I also learned that Brits follow this guy named Icke that wears purple. That's a pity, but what are you going to do?

Most Brits think he is a crackpot.

No doubt.

How many Texans do you think really thought we had fake snow?

by Guest Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:47 pm

Andy wrote:
Korben wrote:
99.9% know he is a crack pot
That 0.1% that think he is correct resides on this forum, thinks 110% of the population have had covid, thinks climate change is a myth and goes by the name of Tommy.

. it is easier to bamboozle than to debamboozle.

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