[GeoStL] Re: Ice
- From: "Tim and Pam" <timpam2mocachers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:57:02 -0600
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We have about 3/4 inch of ice on the power lines and about 1/2 inch on the
trees. I guess the power lines get colder faster. We had our power flicker a
bunch of times but in never went out - reaching for some wood to knock on. I
have seen at least two transformers light up the night sky when they blew
up. It is really eerie outside after dark because there are no lights on
around us once you get away from the neighbors houses and you can hear all
of the limbs/trees crashing down out in the woods. I just went into
Washington (3 miles) and they don't have near the ice we have. Once you get
south of highway 100 the ice gets worse, I guess they stayed just one or two
degrees warmer. I have seen several generators going down the highway
looking for a new home. If we can make it through tonight and tomorrow it
looks like the worst of it will be over.
Tim
www.tueltzen.smugmug.com
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Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Ice
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Well,
I guess it's payback time.
We lost power In the summer storm for 5 days and lost all our food. Then in
the winter storm we were without power for 4 days and lost some of our food.
I was able to run the furnace with an inverter from the car battery after
day 3, so at least we were warm.
This time nothing but a flicker or two. I guess all the trees from the last
2 storms are down in this area (Crestwood), and there are no more to fall.
Any ice we did have on bushes and branches has all melted this morning, so
if we make it through tonight, I think we'll be OK.
I think the worst part of the winter storm is it being dark at 5PM so it
makes the nights very long. Also constantly turning on the light switches
every time you walk into a dark room.
Oh, and the pools are still open down here where it's warm :-)
Rich
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From: "Mike Griffin" <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 1:27 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Ice
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> From: "Susan Ring" <susanmring@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 12:48 PM
> Subject: [GeoStL] Ice
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> All right, I'll start the round of "how's it going so far?" while I
> still have power and internet access. Who knows how long that will be
> the case.
>
> Here in St. Peters it looks very bad-trees and limbs down all over the
> place. Scariest thing when you go out is all the trees hanging low
> over the streets. Lots are w/o power but I haven't checked the latest
> numbers. When the wind starts to blow I fear it's going to get ugly.
>
> On a brighter note: I'm stuck in my home town instead of Columbia :-)
> And by golly the ice is sure pretty in spots.
>
> Oh, I also managed to get the cookies baked for Cabin Fever last
> night as the lights were flickering and dimming every so often.
> They're stored safely in the freezer.
>
> Susan
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