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#1

jekjr

jekjr

You Northern guys can have your ice and snow. It would only hurt my feelings if I never see anymore for the rest of my life.


#2

Two-Stroke

Two-Stroke

The storm was epic here in Atlanta -- even though it was only 2" to 3". :laughing:

This city is just not set up for that kind of weather.


#3

R

Rivets

As for me, send it up. Any time it gets above 65 degrees I start to get miserable. You can only take off so many clothes and with my body that's not much. I understand your communities are not set up to handle it, but you would think that those drivers I see on the news would get off the road if they don't know how to drive in it. Would make it easier and safer on everyone down there.


#4

Carscw

Carscw

Two-Stroke said:
The storm was epic here in Atlanta -- even though it was only 2" to 3". :laughing: This city is just not set up for that kind of weather.
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We are set up to handle the snow we just had. IMO our elected officials let us down big time. They had no trucks standing by to sand and salt. They did not cancel school. And then all the dumb people driving. We had plenty of warning that we was getting up to 3 inches of snow. The salt should have been on the roads as soon as it started snowing.
But it was fun seeing all the rednecks with their 4wd trucks stuck in a ditch


#5

jekjr

jekjr

Rivets said:
As for me, send it up. Any time it gets above 65 degrees I start to get miserable. You can only take off so many clothes and with my body that's not much. I understand your communities are not set up to handle it, but you would think that those drivers I see on the news would get off the road if they don't know how to drive in it. Would make it easier and safer on everyone down there.
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Birmingham and Atlantawere decimated.the reason so many were on the road was because they were told that they were going to get a sprinkling of snow. Kids were in school. Businesses were open. Nobody had a clue what was coming. Then all of a sudden it started raining and sleeting. Within a very short time there was a 1/2" to 3/4" of smooth ice on the ground. The ice was the problem not snow. Even here where we live which is about 80 miles north of Pensacola, Fl it was extremely hard to just walk much less drive. We got a small amount of snow but the ice was a mess.


#6

Two-Stroke

Two-Stroke

Carscw said:
We are set up to handle the snow we just had. IMO our elected officials let us down big time. They had no trucks standing by to sand and salt. They did not cancel school. And then all the dumb people driving. We had plenty of warning that we was getting up to 3 inches of snow. The salt should have been on the roads as soon as it started snowing.
But it was fun seeing all the rednecks with their 4wd trucks stuck in a ditch
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I don't think we had plenty of warning. The way I remember it, the weather reports as of early Tuesday morning were predicting that the storm would stay pretty much south of the city -- the southern suburbs would get some but the storm would be more of a miss than a hit.

I don't know exactly when the forecast changed. Maybe they had time to get the salt trucks out... maybe not.

I didn't mean to imply that the city had no means to deal with this... they have the equipment that they (meaning me as a city taxpayer :laughing: ) purchased after the debacle three years ago. But it's hard to have the equipment on the roads at just the right time. Keep in mind that the traffic gets pretty bad at 7am (on a normal day) and stays bad until about 10pm.

Every time something like this hits, it's a huge disaster. I've been here 34 years and it's basically the same every time. :confused2:

If more people had the sense not to drive in it, the situation wouldn't be as bad. But most people think that the other guy should be the one not to drive. :laughing:

I hope you didn't get stuck in it. I didn't drive Tuesday or Wednesday even though I had some errands to do.


#7

Lawnboy18

Lawnboy18

Here in Nothern Canada we are always ready for snow! If the roads are cleared or not, I am out drifting my way to where I gotta go. I love it! Alltho, I can't wait to mow lawns!

Driving a light 2wd pick up in snow can be a handful!


#8

Carscw

Carscw

Two-Stroke said:
I don't think we had plenty of warning. The way I remember it, the weather reports as of early Tuesday morning were predicting that the storm would stay pretty much south of the city -- the southern suburbs would get some but the storm would be more of a miss than a hit. I don't know exactly when the forecast changed. Maybe they had time to get the salt trucks out... maybe not. I didn't mean to imply that the city had no means to deal with this... they have the equipment that they (meaning me as a city taxpayer :laughing: ) purchased after the debacle three years ago. But it's hard to have the equipment on the roads at just the right time. Keep in mind that the traffic gets pretty bad at 7am (on a normal day) and stays bad until about 10pm. Every time something like this hits, it's a huge disaster. I've been here 34 years and it's basically the same every time. :confused2: If more people had the sense not to drive in it, the situation wouldn't be as bad. But most people think that the other guy should be the one not to drive. :laughing: I hope you didn't get stuck in it. I didn't drive Tuesday or Wednesday even though I had some errands to do.
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The roads got covered fast up in dalton.
Went to the store when it first started snowing. 20 mins later almost did not get up the hill on my road. Now they saying we could get a few more inches next week or just rain


#9

reynoldston

reynoldston

Just part of life in upper NY state. Now that I am retired when we get snow and ice I just stay at home and put another log on the fire.


#10

jekjr

jekjr

reynoldston said:
Just part of life in upper NY state. Now that I am retired when we get snow and ice I just stay at home and put another log on the fire.
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Problem is down here it is not common. I will be 57 years old next month. I have seen several snow storms. I have had to drive in snow on several occasions. I have never seen ice as deep or accumulate that quick here. People did not have a clue what was coming or since they had never seen it did not comprehend what was coming.

There was so stinking slick here that it was tough to just get out to check on things in the yard and around the house.


#11

reynoldston

reynoldston

We have problems with it here also in NY. When we get a blinding snow storm and the road disappears because you can't see the road or know where its going or a ice storm that breaks the electrical wires and trees. Just snow or ice they salt the roads so our cars will rust out faster. Then most home owner need snow removal to keep there driveways, sidewalks, and mail boxes open.


#12

P

possum

The time for the salt or other chemical is before the snow or rain begins. The time for sand or sand and salt is right after the heavy portion of the snow is removed or packed by use. Folks from down south are a hoot to watch around here. They seem to think they can assault the snow with their car or truck. If they can get up to speed they seem to be very surprised if they slide off the road and crash or cannot stop at the first stop sign they encounter. Another one is if they can go downhill on ice they will always go uphill instead. They will burn rubber off for hours instead of backing up. None of them own a shovel. None of them seem to think the end of driveway pile should require some shoveling. All of them ask for help but seem bewildered if you hand them a shovel and shut the door. I have three couples on my street from North Carolina, Tenn, Georgia, and Texas. They all leave or try to leave for work at the same time as always after half a foot or more of snow. None of them can figure out the snowplow. In the same neighborhood a fellow from New York and his wife live and work at the same place. He owns several shovels, lots of salt, a salt spreader, tire chains, overshoes, a winter survival kit, extra gas in the garage, a toolkit, extra antifreeze, extra windshield antifreeze, jumper cables, a charger, a portable compressor, a portable battery booster, and some road flares. He has more than he needs and the other folks have nothing they need. I love the young folks from the South, but they sure can be hard to explain winter to.


#13

jekjr

jekjr

Well my problem is finally over. It hit 70 degrees or better this afternoon. Ice is gone. Just think we went from a low one morning this week of 8 degrees and today it went over 70 degrees. Gotta love living in LA. (Lower Alabama)


#14

Carscw

Carscw

jekjr said:
Well my problem is finally over. It hit 70 degrees or better this afternoon. Ice is gone. Just think we went from a low one morning this week of 8 degrees and today it went over 70 degrees. Gotta love living in LA. (Lower Alabama)
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Yes was a nice day we hit high 60s


#15

Carscw

Carscw

possum said:
The time for the salt or other chemical is before the snow or rain begins. The time for sand or sand and salt is right after the heavy portion of the snow is removed or packed by use. Folks from down south are a hoot to watch around here. They seem to think they can assault the snow with their car or truck. If they can get up to speed they seem to be very surprised if they slide off the road and crash or cannot stop at the first stop sign they encounter. Another one is if they can go downhill on ice they will always go uphill instead. They will burn rubber off for hours instead of backing up. None of them own a shovel. None of them seem to think the end of driveway pile should require some shoveling. All of them ask for help but seem bewildered if you hand them a shovel and shut the door. I have three couples on my street from North Carolina, Tenn, Georgia, and Texas. They all leave or try to leave for work at the same time as always after half a foot or more of snow. None of them can figure out the snowplow. In the same neighborhood a fellow from New York and his wife live and work at the same place. He owns several shovels, lots of salt, a salt spreader, tire chains, overshoes, a winter survival kit, extra gas in the garage, a toolkit, extra antifreeze, extra windshield antifreeze, jumper cables, a charger, a portable compressor, a portable battery booster, and some road flares. He has more than he needs and the other folks have nothing they need. I love the young folks from the South, but they sure can be hard to explain winter to.
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You forgot. As soon as they hear the word snow they buy 5 jugs of milk and 10 packs of bread and run off the road on the way home.


#16

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buzzzmeister

Carscw said:
You forgot. As soon as they hear the word snow they buy 5 jugs of milk and 10 packs of bread and run off the road on the way home.
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5 - 30 packs of PBR and 10 cartons of smokes, not bread & milk. Get yer facts straight. :laughing:


#17

R

Rivets

Sorry, you are both wrong. They don't make it to the store, that's why they get so upset.


#18

R

redfish9

I went to the beach,weather was wonderful


#19

wjjones

wjjones

I kept nagging my dad when I was 12 to let me learn how to drive so one day when there was several inches of snow on the road he said here you go. I had to learn to drive in a 1969 chevy 3 speed on the column I ended up in a field, and after him walking home to get the tractor to pull out the truck he still made me drive it the rest of the way home. I wouldnt say it taught me how to drive in severe weather but it did make me more aware of how much different it is.


#20

BWH

BWH

redfish9 said:
I went to the beach,weather was wonderful
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Nice!

When you get tired of all the sunshine and warm weather let me know I'll trade homes until spring.

P.S. my snow shovel has a cup holder and heated hand grips. :smile:


#21

midnite rider

midnite rider

This is why you don't want to drive around inexperienced drivers on ice. :laughing::laughing::laughing:


#22

Carscw

Carscw

midnite rider said:
This is why you don't want to drive around inexperienced drivers on ice. :laughing::laughing::laughing:
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I saw this on Facebook


#23

S

Stevie-Ray

To be honest, I feel sorry for people in the south when it gets like this. It's true, they're not generally prepared for this crap, but then generally, neither are we for the extended storms that seem to hit us at the same time. OP, console yourself with the fact that when you're having this, it is our normal. Also, when you're having this, we're likely having it 5 times worse.:confused2: And your piss-poor weather robs us of our possible sanctuaries for when we get sick and tired of the weather here. I'd have been really pissed if I'd gone to Miami for one of our cruises and it was 30 degrees there. Bad enough that on our first, in the Bahamas, it was only 60 in Freeport. Nassau made up for it the next day. I wanted to move out of Michigan for greener pastures in Southern Kentucky, citing better weather. Probably wouldn't have mattered this year.:rolleyes: Instead, I ended up moving further north.:eek:


#24

Carscw

Carscw

Stevie-Ray said:
To be honest, I feel sorry for people in the south when it gets like this. It's true, they're not generally prepared for this crap, but then generally, neither are we for the extended storms that seem to hit us at the same time. OP, console yourself with the fact that when you're having this, it is our normal. Also, when you're having this, we're likely having it 5 times worse.:confused2: And your piss-poor weather robs us of our possible sanctuaries for when we get sick and tired of the weather here. I'd have been really pissed if I'd gone to Miami for one of our cruises and it was 30 degrees there. Bad enough that on our first, in the Bahamas, it was only 60 in Freeport. Nassau made up for it the next day. I wanted to move out of Michigan for greener pastures in Southern Kentucky, citing better weather. Probably wouldn't have mattered this year.:rolleyes: Instead, I ended up moving further north.:eek:
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This winter has not really been that bad for us except for this snow.
Has not been to cold


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