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MANIC MECHANIC
02-05-2004, 04:54 PM
We are buried in ice here, cable's out now, and I am offline
off and on.
Can't get up the driveway, can't hardly walk on it.
Not that cold, 29* right now, BUT
About 1/4 inch of ice on everything now, and gonna get a lot worse overnite.
How's the weather in your area?
Tim
Checkmate
02-05-2004, 06:25 PM
Same ice crap on the ground here, but it's about 3/4" thick and now tonight it has started to snow so the snow on the ice is real fun. Supposed to turn to rain by morning. Just great, I get to work in this crap again. Temp has been pretty warm lately though, we have had highs in the 20's instead of single digits like last week or so.:eek:
shirkey4750
02-05-2004, 07:33 PM
Tim what is your forecast for Sat? Supposed to meet Sleekcraft76 in Wytheville Sat. morning, to deliver a boat. Keep me posted on turnpike conditions on your end if you would.
MANIC MECHANIC
02-06-2004, 06:07 AM
John,
our forcast,
Today:
44* and rain.
Tonight:
28* and scattered rain showers.
sat:
29* gusty winds and snow showers in the afternoon. 1-3 inches accumulation possible.
Sun:
29*/ partly sunny.
Let me know if and when you decide to go.
I'll ride down and back with you if you'd like the company.
Tim
MANIC MECHANIC
02-06-2004, 08:42 AM
The highways and main roads are in pretty good shape today.
I got up the driveway at lunchtime but it's still covered in ice.:mad:
That's I-77 you can see in the uppermost part of the pic.
Tim
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/11912003_0106Ice0001-med.JPG
skipr
02-06-2004, 08:48 AM
Snowing like crazy. Expecting 8-10" before it's over.
shirkey4750
02-06-2004, 02:13 PM
Cold rain drizzly rain right now, will watch the weather in a few minutes and then talk to sleekcraft 76 and make a decision on the trip. A friend is going down with me, I will get in touch with you later on this evening.
HammerDown
02-06-2004, 02:22 PM
Just great :frown: the first Winter I buy a new Snow Thrower...and all's I need is a friken Umbrella :rolleyes:
MANIC MECHANIC
02-06-2004, 02:33 PM
John, looks like it's gonna get pretty foggy tonight.
Give me a call, I'll PM you my #
Tim
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/11912003_0106fog0001-med.JPG
Took this pic at 5:30
fat rat
02-06-2004, 07:58 PM
Originally posted by HammerDown
Just great :frown: the first Winter I buy a new Snow Thrower...and all's I need is a friken Umbrella :rolleyes:
You could have brought it down here a week and a 1/2 ago..............I shoveled for two nites solid...............oh my aching back!:rolleyes: :wink: Oh ya.......my $10 buck kids moved on me........so i'm stuck doing it myself.:(
Wet Dream
02-06-2004, 08:47 PM
I've got a hell of a mess up here. :rolleyes: I'll take pics of the 20' icicles I've got hanging around tomorrow.
shirkey4750
02-07-2004, 12:48 PM
Made the trip to Wytheville and back without a problem, snowed pretty heay a couple of times, but the roads were clear. Got home just in time as the snow is really coming down now.
fat rat
02-07-2004, 12:56 PM
Sunny and high 40's here.:cool:
blown daytona
02-07-2004, 02:09 PM
Sunny and 70 here. I couldnt take it anymore (went south for the winter) well for one week anyway, and go to the Daytona 500 next sunday:) Hopefully the thaw will begin in time for me, when I return to reality next week:cool:
fat rat
02-07-2004, 07:18 PM
Originally posted by blown daytona
Sunny and 70 here. I couldnt take it anymore (went south for the winter) well for one week anyway, and go to the Daytona 500 next sunday:) Hopefully the thaw will begin in time for me, when I return to reality next week:cool:
Don't forget my picture of Suzie and Jeff.;)