Thread: What lousy weather!!!!!!

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You must have done something wrong Richard. I put in a back-up gen two years ago because we were getting 5-7 day power outages every second or third winter. As often happens, now that I'm prepared the outages aren't happening. Whatever it takes I guess.

Originally Posted by stovens

Richard that sounds pretty bad. How did the new tree fort/car port do?
I'm greatfull that all we get is rain, rain and more rain. It still seems to kill the power every other year or so. We definately need a small generator to run things like the furnace, fridge and on demand water heater. The stoves gas so we are good there! I wanted to get one this year, but just couldn't seem to do the 500.00 price tag! I wanted one with a Honda engine, that will work when ever wherever! My neighbor bought two less expensive types on line, but both arrived damaged, niether would start. His son in law bought one from the autozone, it too never worked, some voltage regulator problem, when it comes to needing it, I just want a good quality generator!
Sorry to hear about your troubles but sounds like you guys came thru ok! About 7 or 8 years ago we lost power for 5 days, since then we have kerosine lamps, and coleman stoves etc.., just need the generator!

Steve, I didn’t get to finish the tree house/carport yet but one car was safe. I had two others sitting under the trees, and got concerned. I was able to move them to a safe area.
It could have been a lot worst; some people have been without power for weeks. That would really be tough. We were lucky it was just for a couple of days.

I really like the sears generator that we bought last year under different conditions, extreme heat. We were able to get a window air unit hooked up plus we had a lot of berries in the freezer. I waited along time before buying one but I'm happy I got a good one. They really take a work out running constantly.

I’m like Bob, if I plan things out they usually don’t happen but since I had the generator a good distance away it figured I would need it.

The heat is number one then everything else is just a bonus when it’s so cold, I’m betting there are a lot of broken pipes since it was so cold for so long.

We take for granted the electricity, and complain about the high cost but feeding the generator puts that thought to rest. I’m happy gas was not $4 a gallon when we lost power.

Richard

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That sucks richard! at least when we lose power from hurricanes and bad rain storms its in the summer so it stays light out till 8 and its hot, definatly better than freezing. On a good note at least you dont have to worry about your food going bad.

A snow shovel this big is needed for a drive 1/4 mile long. Man I love winter

I grew up in Mn, I have been thru blizzards that were the snow was as high as the street name signs & -60 below winters, I had a blast growing up in it, now after 55 winters in Mn, we moved to Tn. Today we took down the rest of our Xmas lights, had to take a break to sit on the porch and have some ice tea, it was 68 and sunny all day, then at about 6:00pm we went back out and watched it rain & 57 degs. AHhhhhhhh! It was a Good move!

Pat

Boy, "68 and sunny all day",,,,,,,, I'd love that kind of weather for sure Pat.

Just as we are finally getting rid of the snow, the streets are all drivable again then it starts snowing again. Not a foot and a half like we had in Jan. but about 3 inches.

Told the wife I'll get the snow shovel out for her in the morning..... Don't think she appreciated that remark!
Larry M

Man, you guys are really catching it!!!!! Was almost nice today, made it to 20, supposed to be about the same tomorrow.....

I think I was in Boonies once. Is that just north of Williwags or maybe just West of Tulliess. Ont.?

That's the place.

Turned to rain overnight. At least the ice is off the trees & power lines now. 36.9°f. We'll see how long we get rain before the temps drop. Spoz. to get precip. until early evening.

maybe if we all invest in air conditioners presto no more al gore ...ted

Originally Posted by ted dehaan

maybe if we all invest in air conditioners presto no more al gore ...ted

If only it were that easy..............

No more Al Gore????? Who the heck would we have to pick on if 'ol dumb Al wasn't around??????

Yesterday it was a beautiful day with 60 degree temps. Today it was cold and snowed. Tomorrow is supposed to be 50. I don't care if it gets cold, but I'm tired of the temps going up and down like they have been.