holy crap!
we got 5-6 inches of snow up here in Urbana, glad we didnt get that ice !
we got 5-6 inches of snow up here in Urbana, glad we didnt get that ice !
My SV Has Lucky Escape !
As you are probably aware a huge ice storm came through the region this week. Total was 1-1/4" I believe causing total devistation.
Anyway on Tuesday morning I go out the backyard and think tonight I'll move my bike over near the fence. Well I have 5 mins before I go to work so I'll do it now. So I move it and when I get home at 5:30pm there is a 6" diameter by 8' long branch loaded down with ice lying where my SV was.
You wont see my around here for a while ... Power probably down for 2-3 weeks and I live in town. Internet , who knows when. At present I have nothing except gas hot water. House at present is staying at around 35F so with all my goose down hunting clothes on I am staying warm at least and the grill still has propane so B-B-Qs every night and not to mention a 1/2 gallon of Jack
My SV sitting silently away from immediate danger ... I hope
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photo of downed trees from my backyard
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Anyway on Tuesday morning I go out the backyard and think tonight I'll move my bike over near the fence. Well I have 5 mins before I go to work so I'll do it now. So I move it and when I get home at 5:30pm there is a 6" diameter by 8' long branch loaded down with ice lying where my SV was.
You wont see my around here for a while ... Power probably down for 2-3 weeks and I live in town. Internet , who knows when. At present I have nothing except gas hot water. House at present is staying at around 35F so with all my goose down hunting clothes on I am staying warm at least and the grill still has propane so B-B-Qs every night and not to mention a 1/2 gallon of Jack
My SV sitting silently away from immediate danger ... I hope
photo of downed trees from my backyard
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We got a little rain, and it's dropped down to a frigid 52 degrees now
Got all the faucets hot and cold trickling water.
Some good news is its suppose to be in the mid 40s Saturday and 57F Sunday before another cold snap ... ALRIGHT
get rid of the ice anyways
I went through that in KCK in 1985?. I hung up blankets to close off rooms that didn't have doors. Just to keep heat in the main room.
Very risky walking outside for days,due to tree branches falling. ...Hang in there.
ps.. cracked three ribs on icey stairs. BE CAREFULL.!
Very risky walking outside for days,due to tree branches falling. ...Hang in there.
ps.. cracked three ribs on icey stairs.
BE CAREFULL.!
Wow...that's absolutely frigid! Glad you SV's okay...I do have to say...this is why I endure the 114 degree summer over here...just so right now I can be THAT guy that says, huh...freezing...odd...'cause it's a nice solid 70 here. Perfect riding weather! 'course...I'm working on both of my bikes so I can't enjoy it.
Well folks, I got my power on today after 8 days and its GOOOOD to be warm again. Monday I put in a 5000w generator so we have a bit of power.
Next time and there will be a next time living in tornado alley I will have a switch installed professionally to cut from mains to generator and never without power for such an extended time again.
Keep the rubber side down folks
Next time and there will be a next time living in tornado alley I will have a switch installed professionally to cut from mains to generator and never without power for such an extended time again.
Keep the rubber side down folks
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