Collapsed Roof, No Power, more Snow on the Way

Bluerauder

Bluerauder

CAMaraudin' in Virginia
I have NEVER seen a mess like this. Thousands of people in this area have been without electrical power since Saturday's storm. Powerlines are down in areas where they still run above ground. The roof of the Prince William Ice Center collapsed on Sunday as they were getting ready of the US Speedskating championships. Fortunately, some of the skaters heard the groaning and creaking ... then saw the beams and roof trusses begin to buckle. Everyone was able to get out before it crashed to the ground. Other reports of the collapsed roofs on one of the fire stations and at a church.

Many of the main roads and lots of the secondary roads are still a major mess. Very interesting that my street is down to bare asphalt so I can go about 300 feet without any problem at all. ;)

If that isn't bad enough ..... another 12-18 inches is predicted for today. :( Time to put this one into the history books.
 
So much for all the crying wolf about global warming.
I hope everybody there pulls through it all okay.
 
CBT said:
WOW! Did you stock up on food and frosty beverages before all this?
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We are all set for food and beverages. Unfortunately, I probably can't eat half of it on my new "heart healthy" diet. ;) Stocked up with milk and toilet paper yesterday (these are the "official supplies" in this area). In a pinch, I can walk to the Giant Food store that is only about 1/4 mile away. The wife and I went there yesterday and their stocks are starting to thin out because they haven't received a delivery since last Friday. Very unlikely that they will get one today before "Snowmageddon - Part 2" begins.

Don't think that I can take much more of this Global Warming crap. :P

P.S. --- where the H3LL are all those kids trying to make money shovelling snow. I've got $50 burning a hole in my pocket for some kid to come dig me out from the next storm. :D
 
I hear we are going to get wacked here in NY with 12-16" The first storm missed us so of course it turned around to finish the job.
 
Last storm completely missed north Jersey, but we're not going to be so lucky this time.

Working along the Hudson River for ten years was a real pain. The only way out was uphill. Luckily, most companies released their workers early when things started to get rough, but, I did come close to sleeping in my cubicle during one storm.

But, those days are gone forever, unfortunately.
 
I had the MM out yesterday for the first time since Thursday evening - yes it is my daily driver! I have the stock tires which are not good for the snow. Normally in this area we can get by easily with regular tires except for the handful of days with snow. This year I've recorded over 60 in and more coming tonight. I almost stuck her on some neighborhood streets. Without proper tires and added weight in the back this car is NO fun in the snow. I'm trying to stay put today - may walk to the grocery store.
 
Stay safe down there Charlie! That has happened up here to WalMarts that were not built for snow loads like we get. I have a snow rake and when it gets to two feet I start raking, just in case. 160 year house...
 
Global BS!!

So much for all of this complete stupidity on Global warming :bs:.

Just another excuse for liberal activists to control our lives and tell us what to do as they continue to fly in their jets, drive their big cars and heat and cool all of their homes and vacation houses. :eek:

Glenn Ford
 
Bluerauder said:
P.S. --- where the H3LL are all those kids trying to make money shovelling snow. I've got $50 burning a hole in my pocket for some kid to come dig me out from the next storm. :D
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I'll pay someone, anyone $50 to shovel my driveway....:rofl:

I'm serious.
 
CBT said:
When the Dalmations go outside, do you just see little black spots jumping around in the snow?
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Ohhhhhhhh, where to start. 1.) Dalmatian. 2.) My Dals are LIVER spotted (that's brown). 3.) Go outside? "Are you insane ???" That's the look on their faces anyway. I must be the only person that shovels a path to the fire hydrant I placed in the yard for my dogs. The only "jumping" these dogs do is to jump back up on the couch when the come in, or on the bed, so.....................................no. Sorry.
 
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knine said:
Ohhhhhhhh, where to start. 1.) Dalmatian. 2.) My Dals are LIVER spotted (that's brown). 3.) Go outside? "Are you insane ???" That's the look on their faces anyway. I must be the only person that shovels a path to the fire hydrant I placed in the yard for my dogs. The only "jumping" these dogs do is to jump back up on the couch when the come in, or on the bed, so.....................................no. Sorry.
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Lol, sounds like they have you trained pretty good :)
 
Blown3.8 said:
Charlie, did u get by to see the ice rink? It's nasty! Glad everyone got out of it before it caved.
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I went over there with my son, daughter and grandson the week after Christmas to go skating with the kids. Haven't ventured over to Dale Boulevard since the snowstorm. Will have to wait 'til next weekend to look at the roof collapse. Most of the secondary streets in this area are a mess. Our main street to get to Old Bridge Road looks like a war zone with ruts and snow piles and no pavement showing.
 
Haggis said:
I'll pay someone, anyone $50 to shovel my driveway....:rofl:

I'm serious.
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That's probably not enough. I paid more and was glad to do it when some kids finally showed up Sunday evening to finish my driveway and blow a path from driveway to the rutted center pathway in the street - no plows at all yet. I have back problems and I'm glad to see the kids come around. These 3 8th graders did a great job.
 
Bluerauder said:
I The roof of the Prince William Ice Center collapsed on Sunday .......
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That sucks. :(

We use roof rakes around here...and when it's really bad, we drag the small snow blower up to the roof.

They had to know it too much weight...no????
 
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