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A cedar about 20 inches through in the back yard. It was a slight leaner because it grew in the shadow of another tree so the ice just uprooted and rode the whole tree down. My truck is parked even with and just on the other side of the red car. Fortunately I don't think there is any damage.  Collecting dust. | |||
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| Slayer of Agapanthus |
The temperature is 5' F. I was wondering if anyone still reads Solzeneitszen, now we are living it! Lord have mercy! "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye". The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, pilot and author, lost on mission, July 1944, Med Theatre. | |||
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-2 deg here in McKinney, just North of Dallas. One toilet input line frozen, all other interior lines running OK. Our electricity came on at 3:15 this morning after being off for almost 24 hours. No problem staying warm with clothes and blankets. The neighbors came over yesterday to make coffee (pour-over coffee maker works great) and cook food on our gas stove. They stayed most of the day with their 5-month old girl and 3-yr old boy. Many others n the street checking on each other. | |||
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Waiting for Hachiko |
Hoping all in Texas and the Midwest soon get relief from winter's onslaught. 美しい犬 | |||
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Interesting that you brought the question up. In my former life I was a crop entomologist and was working during the last bad cold snap pf '89 when it got to 2 degrees. The following growing year, we did not have much problem with the conventional pests as many of them were not able to overwinter successfully. However, the parasitic and predatory insects that kept other potential pests in check were also killed off. That year we had some of the most unusual insects that turned into pests of cotton, vegetables and fruit trees. Usually we never even noticed their presence. Just an observation. | |||
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I will bet Generac is going to make a killing down here the next year or two. We would be hosting several family members if they could only get here. Roads are horrible. | |||
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Generac will be busy for a long time. They got slammed with requests after Irma here and it took them awhile to meet the demand. | |||
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| in the end karma always catches up |
Not the Miata! " The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State" Art 1 Sec 32 Indiana State Constitution YAT-YAS | |||
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Just got work from neighbors that our power is back on. Confirmed by accessing the Ring doorbell & Ecobee thermostats. Currently 48* in the house. Will hang out at the in-laws a bit longer & let things warm up at home before we head back. Hoping the power stays up. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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 We've lost power 5-6 times usually lasting 2-4 hours over the last few days. One of the boys loved the white stuff, the other not so much. Making the best of it. | |||
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Funny Man |
^^^^^ Nice pair of chili dogs. ______________________________ “I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” ― John Wayne | |||
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ba dum dum....ching! | |||
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Go Vols! |
Dumped a solid 10-12” at our place way up here. Cleared it then went to work. I’m pooped! Hope everyone hammered by ice stays home. Not much you can do in that mess but wait until it melts - hopefully with power. | |||
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| Vote the BASTIDS OUT!  |
Might be good idea to head back sooner, just in case there is a water leak. John "Building a wall will violate the rights of millions of illegals." [Nancy Pelosi] | |||
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In McKinney also. Had our kitchen hot water and toilet freeze. Who'd of thought putting the water heater in an uninsulated garage then running PEX into an attic would work in 10 degree weather. I shot my IR thermometer into the attic this morning and the rafters were -16. Radiation heat transfer, you know. | |||
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PEX is pretty good about freeze/thaw with out rupturing. (not 100%) but pretty good. Is the line to your stool Pexed ? _______________________________________________________________ It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. Harry S. Truman www.CrossCountryQuilting.com "Deep in the heart of the Ozarks" | |||
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In my subdivision just west of Wimberley, Tx, I thought our water lines were freezing as our water pressure is decreasing. According to our neighbors who called the water mafia (a private water privateering firm) headquarters, there is no worry with our pressure. They have simply cut off the water to the subdivision. I sure hope it so they could fix a leak and plan to turn it back on soon. Not hopeful knowing how these water nazis operate. | |||
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| An investment in knowledge pays the best interest |
Looks like another 1 to 3 inches of snow tonight from Houston to Dallas. Stay safe & warm! | |||
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Legalize the Constitution |
This from my friend in San Antonio.
As I said earlier, I also have a friend in Bastrop. As I type this, we’re warmer than either of those places. _______________________________________________________ despite them | |||
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Now and Zen |
I have a cousin who lives in Austin, she told me earlier today that she has been without power for two days, fortunately she knows someone who does have power and room for an air mattress that she and her husband can sleep on. On the subject of power I received a missive from Evergy this morning telling me that we will be undergoing rolling blackouts lasting 30-60 minutes beginning Monday the 22nd. I’m thinking it won’t be for long, the forecast is for Sunday’s high to be about 39 and we will be seeing highs in the 40s and perhaps lower 50s after that. By the way, as I type this the temp is 10 above, which is the warmest it’s been for a few days. ___________________________________________________________________________ "....imitate the action of the Tiger." | |||
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