severe ice threat

[irishfan]

I went out to look for my propane heater and.... it's down at the trailer I have in Brown County. I bought another one and some propane tanks today at Menards. IF it looks like we are going to be hit with the ice, I will get more propane tomorrow. We will have to hang a blanket over the dooorway into the family room we added on, and ride this out out there. Wife is out loading up on groceries as I type. The Jeep has over a half a tank of gas, so I'm good on that end.

Wish I had a generator... I have about 100lbs or so of deer meat in the freezer in the garage!

IF we end up with what "they" are forecasting, we are in BIG Dodo!

If it gets that cold out and an ice storm then you can just take the meat out of the freezer or even leave the freezer door open to keep meat frozen. Also, you will have a nice stash of snow and ice to keep your freezer cold...no worries.

 

[iamaclone45]

Here are some updated forecast maps from our local WLFI weatherman.

 

[redpitbull44]

YAAY!!! I get 1.25" of ice and 3-4" of snow!!!!

Thats it, I'm moving to Corpus.

 

[JDonhardt]

http://images0.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/3819194/GET-CAUGHT-IN-SNOWSTORM-DRINK-****.jpg?imageSize=Medium&generatorName=bear-grylls

 

[toddk]

No Ice, but 16-18 inches of snow...Wohoo!!! I'd rather have the snow that the ice!!!

Good luck all, be safe!

 

[irishfan]

Who knows...maybe everybody with their ACU tac vests will get to wear them on patrol of the hood I am right on that border where it could be nasty to bad depending how much we really get.

 

[trad78]

Wife's leaving soon to pick up more water. Good on food and heat. 16-18 inches...nice. Maybe I'll do my first snow shelter!

 

[Panama]

Got out earlier this morning and finally bought that generator I have been planning to buy for months, filled up both vehicles, and (5) 5 gallon gas jugs, and a bought a 50 lbs bag of rock salt.

Tomorrow plan on picking up another propane refill and sayin' quite a few prayers.

God I hope it isn't as bad as they are saying it could be.

The manager at Orschelin in Elletsville was more than generous, he knocked off $130.00 from the price of a sweet Honeywell generator when he sure as heck didn't have to. I highly recommend shopping there if you are close to them.

This is what I picked up;

• Honeywell Brand
• 7500 Watt portable generator 7500 continuous watts
• 9375 maximum watts
• 62.5A @ 120 volts, 31.3 A @ 240 voIts
• Big-Bore 420cc 15 HP OHV engine
• 6.5 gallon fuel tank
• 8 hour run time at 50% load 205 lb.

 

[firehawk1]

Damn.... This looks like it just might REALLY S U C K!

BTW, Panama, NICE generator! Can't believe in a situation like this someone would actually discount a generator. One heck of a deal!

 

[DocBoCook]

4" of snow, 1" of Ice, 3-4" of sleet. Sounds like fun commuting to school on T and W

 

[Panama]

BTW, Panama, NICE generator! Can't believe in a situation like this someone would actually discount a generator. One heck of a deal!

Thanks, I thought the same thing!
He sure didn't have to, and all it took was for the wife to ask, "is that the best price you can do" he went to his office came back in less than 2 minutes and the price went from 1079.00 to 949.00.

That is still a lot of money, but if SHTF weather wise, it will be worth ever penny!

EVERYBODY CHECK ON YOUR OLDER RELATIVES & NEIGHBORS.

 

[Mr.Lubie]

Dear Old Man Winter,

Go to hell

 

[firehawk1]

Dear Old Man Winter,

Go to hell

THIS looks to be the "quote of the week!"

Yes Mister Winter, Go to Hell! Had enough!!!

 

[philo]

Damn, I was hoping to test out my new snowshoes, guess I should have gotten ice skates instead.

 

[LEaSH]

HAARP!!!

 

[JJGatesE30]

wow, spent $400 today and it all started with "lets get a few things in case we get snowed in".

lots of water
firewood
lots of food
batteries
more flashlights

the only thing we are lacking is beer...but we still have at least 24 hours right?

 

[jeremy]

Dear Old Man Winter,

Go to hell

THIS looks to be the "quote of the week!"

Yes Mister Winter, Go to Hell! Had enough!!!

You know you both can go suck on an egg...

After spending Several Winters in the Deserts I am really looking forward to being Snowed in...

So Jack Frost quit being a Nancy Boy and Bring It!!!

 

[U.S. Patriot]

It would be awesome though if my classes got canceled on Thursday and Friday.

 

[firehawk1]

You know you both can go suck on an egg...

After spending Several Winters in the Deserts I am really looking forward to being Snowed in...

So Jack Frost quit being a Nancy Boy and Bring It!!!

Ok, Mister Winter, "go to Hell" EXCEPT for jeremy's place. It's ok for you to HAMMER him!

'zat better?

 

[jeremy]

Ok, Mister Winter, "go to Hell" EXCEPT for jeremy's place. It's ok for you to HAMMER him!

'zat better?

I can take it either way...

As long as I am not looking at sand...