This Is NOT Snow - The Firearms Forum

SixTGunr · 01-13-2007, 09:17 AM

We got hammered starting yesterday afternoon. Power was out for approximately 11 hours last night starting at about 9:15 PM. The interior of the house was 70 degrees at the time it went out and 11 hours later it was 59 degrees and you could definitely tell the difference. Lisa and Sam thought we were camped at the North Pole ...

While the photos show white I can guarantee you that none of what we got was snow. All ICE ...

And we're expecting more yet ...GI4

Last Night ...

Six Out!

SouthernMoss · 01-13-2007, 09:46 AM

Marlin · 01-13-2007, 10:02 AM

Unfortunately, there is NOTHING worse than ICE.....

Hope it melts FAST, Six.

Pistolenschutze · 01-13-2007, 10:08 AM

That looks bad, Six! Stay off the roads!! Here in Colorado, we ended up so far with about 5-6 inches of snow, but relatively little ice. Look on the bright side, Six, you could be in VN where it's 90 degrees and 90% humidity instead!

pickenup · 01-13-2007, 11:20 AM

I'd rather have the snow.

idocdave · 01-13-2007, 11:27 AM

59 degrees almost time to turn off the air cond.

Pistolenschutze · 01-13-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pickenup

I'd rather have the snow.

Me too, Pick, any day of the week!

berto64 · 01-13-2007, 07:20 PM

And don't forget the SMELL!

Thomas_1 · 01-13-2007, 07:37 PM

Hey SixTGunr, we got ice too, but not nearly like what you got. The power has been flickering off and on most of the night. I’m in Fenton about 20 miles outside of St. Louis. The news has been jumping back and forth between the ice storm and the two boys that were kidnapped and found Friday.

Pistolenschutze · 01-13-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by berto64

And don't forget the SMELL!

Berto, you just had to remind me of that, right?

As I recall somewhere between a backed-up sewer and a Texas stock yard after a rain.

berto64 · 01-14-2007, 02:37 AM

Sounds 'bout right! lolol

rooter · 01-14-2007, 03:49 AM

Most of yesterday was gloomy and rain was predicted---if it did arrive, it was in some other area of the Valley of the Sun....late yesterday afternoon the sun did come out and then the 'weather guessers' said it was going to be the coldest night of the year...During the night I kept hearing the heat-pump cycle on and off so at 2AM I ventured out doors to check---yeah, it was cold so I turned the pool filter on just in case the freeze is low enough. Last evening the weather was in readings in readings I don't ever recall seeing.....ambient temp was 68, relative humidity was 4%, and the dew point only 2 degrees----yup, the air is dirty, and the skin does itch. Folks who have breathing problems do not venture out doors and they best keep a pan of boiling water on the stove for creature comfort....the big college game that was played here in Glendale last week---Florida and Ohio I think it was---those folks claim they sure like this Arizona weather...Berto, you gotta remember the wide ranges---even more pronounced variations up north in Prescott and Flagstaff.....Stay healthy all of you hell-raisers---button up and wear your hob-nail boots for traction----please don't forget during those spiritual times, to say some prayers for the troops and their families---it's gotta be tough turkey for all involved...Chief

01-13-2007, 09:17 AM	#1
SixTGunr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 1,541	This Is NOT Snow We got hammered starting yesterday afternoon. Power was out for approximately 11 hours last night starting at about 9:15 PM. The interior of the house was 70 degrees at the time it went out and 11 hours later it was 59 degrees and you could definitely tell the difference. Lisa and Sam thought we were camped at the North Pole ... While the photos show white I can guarantee you that none of what we got was snow. All ICE ... And we're expecting more yet ...GI4 Last Night ... Six Out! __________________ -->

01-13-2007, 09:46 AM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: This Is NOT Snow __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

01-13-2007, 10:02 AM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: This Is NOT Snow Unfortunately, there is NOTHING worse than ICE..... Hope it melts FAST, Six. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-13-2007, 10:08 AM	#4
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: This Is NOT Snow That looks bad, Six! Stay off the roads!! Here in Colorado, we ended up so far with about 5-6 inches of snow, but relatively little ice. Look on the bright side, Six, you could be in VN where it's 90 degrees and 90% humidity instead! __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

01-13-2007, 11:20 AM	#5
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: This Is NOT Snow I'd rather have the snow. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

01-13-2007, 11:27 AM	#6
idocdave V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 62	Re: This Is NOT Snow 59 degrees almost time to turn off the air cond.

01-13-2007, 07:20 PM	#8
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,385	Re: This Is NOT Snow And don't forget the SMELL! __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

01-13-2007, 07:37 PM	#9
Thomas_1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 271	Re: This Is NOT Snow Hey SixTGunr, we got ice too, but not nearly like what you got. The power has been flickering off and on most of the night. I’m in Fenton about 20 miles outside of St. Louis. The news has been jumping back and forth between the ice storm and the two boys that were kidnapped and found Friday.

01-14-2007, 02:37 AM	#11
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,385	Re: This Is NOT Snow Sounds 'bout right! lolol __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

01-14-2007, 03:49 AM	#12
rooter VMBB Senior Chief Of Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Marty Robbins old hometown, Glendale Arizona--a suburb of Phoenix. Contributor Posts: 9,267	Re: This Is NOT Snow Most of yesterday was gloomy and rain was predicted---if it did arrive, it was in some other area of the Valley of the Sun....late yesterday afternoon the sun did come out and then the 'weather guessers' said it was going to be the coldest night of the year...During the night I kept hearing the heat-pump cycle on and off so at 2AM I ventured out doors to check---yeah, it was cold so I turned the pool filter on just in case the freeze is low enough. Last evening the weather was in readings in readings I don't ever recall seeing.....ambient temp was 68, relative humidity was 4%, and the dew point only 2 degrees----yup, the air is dirty, and the skin does itch. Folks who have breathing problems do not venture out doors and they best keep a pan of boiling water on the stove for creature comfort....the big college game that was played here in Glendale last week---Florida and Ohio I think it was---those folks claim they sure like this Arizona weather...Berto, you gotta remember the wide ranges---even more pronounced variations up north in Prescott and Flagstaff.....Stay healthy all of you hell-raisers---button up and wear your hob-nail boots for traction----please don't forget during those spiritual times, to say some prayers for the troops and their families---it's gotta be tough turkey for all involved...Chief __________________