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Hellooooo - did everyone survive the storms, so far?
By: gillumhouse Date: January 18, 2024, 3:28 pm
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1-9 I left for a Conference in Delaware. I-68 across Maryland
was %^&*()_ (I managed to get stuck on a hill going to a rest
area (halfway UP the hill), called for help but after about 15
minutes (knew it might be hours) I tried again and managed to
back down, called and cancelled the call for help, and went on.
WIND, RAIN, 4-way flashers on and wipers on max @ 2- to 30 mph
(semis going between 30 & 40 mph), barely able to see my lane
markers, got rerouted to I-695 to I-95 north - they closed the
Bay Bridge. The supposed 5+ hour trip ended up about 9 hours.
Delaware had WIND & RAIN with flood warnings (hotel closed the
parking garage). Friday Delaware was gorgeous and sunny, crossed
Bay Bridge (wow!), got to Hancock, MD and back to WIND & rain
all the way home.
Saturday & Sunday we had a couple inches of snow - no big deal
except Sunday night it went down to +7 degrees (waterline watch
got this house). Faucets on drip and I have the cleanest
bathroom rugs in WV after 2 separate cycles in the washer to
keep lines open. Looks as if I will be repeating Saturday &
Monday nights - those rugs will be TOTALLY clean!
I hope the rest of you are OK and thawed out.
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Re: Hellooooo - did everyone survive the storms, so far?
By: JimBoone Date: January 19, 2024, 5:23 am
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Survived the weather, nothing as exciting as your adventure
fortunately. 4 degrees and snow/ice mostly in parking areas
going to doctors Wednesday morning. Warmer yesterday for
Maxine's visits.
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Re: Hellooooo - did everyone survive the storms, so far?
By: Arks Date: January 19, 2024, 9:29 am
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We got 6" snow but it had been 3 degrees F for a full day before
the snow, so, unlike our usual snows, the ground was frozen and
there was no melting of the first layer of snow, so no ice layer
formed. In other words, it was a dry powder snow that wasn't at
all slick to drive on.
We were below freezing point for 5 days, but all my plumbing is
inside the heated area so no need to leave water dripping.
Of course, ALL reservations canceled for the week.
80% chance of freezing rain Monday, so here we go again!
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Re: Hellooooo - did everyone survive the storms, so far?
By: gillumhouse Date: January 19, 2024, 10:46 am
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A kid came over yesterday asking about shoveling so he shoveled
the couple inches we had. Overnight we got at least 3 inches. No
sign of him yet today. I WILL pay him again if he comes. The
flute player is coming this afternoon - we have a wake to attend
tonight & funeral tomorrow. Then I am in for the duration - at
least until Wednesday (NBRTF Board meeting and get home for
Chapel duty).
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Re: Hellooooo - did everyone survive the storms, so far?
By: Yellowbird Date: January 19, 2024, 11:09 am
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Here, sticking out into the Atlantic, we have had lots of wind
and rain. When I say wind I mean gust up to 70 mph and rain
coming down in buckets! No snow that "stuck" so far but
expecting a few inches with this next storm since the temps are
falling below freezing. We are no strangers to these winter
Nor'easter storms but the coastal flooding and wind damage gets
worse each year. Hope you all stay safe and warm!
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Re: Hellooooo - did everyone survive the storms, so far?
By: gillumhouse Date: January 19, 2024, 1:41 pm
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I do not travel - I have adventures.
I said 3 inches looking out the window. The kid DID show up and
made another chunk of cash - since I was expecting the flute
player I had him shovel a path for her to get to the passenger
side of my car. I was more like 6 inches here. She just called -
they have 8+ inches in the mountains (where she lives - about 70
miles from me), she called her friend who works the State Roads
& he told her they cannot keep up, more snow is coming (we are
talking US Routes highways, not the backroads), so he advised
stay home (which I had already told her). She is staying home.
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Re: Hellooooo - did everyone survive the storms, so far?
By: Thebeachhouse Date: January 20, 2024, 7:37 am
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That ‘adventure’ sounds daunting and frustrating. We do our
best to stay home during the storms if at all possible. We got
about two inches of snow which was mostly washed away by rain
and is now a sheet of ice. I HATE ice!
One reason we decided to be closed in the winter is the ice.
Our front steps get almost no sun, so they are difficult to keep
ice-free. We just don’t need the liability.
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