Author Topic: It's So Cold... (Read 1404 times)

rpm · « **Reply #45 on:** November 30, 2006, 10:52:40 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Ripsnort
I realize Texans take a while to get caught up with the 20th century, now 21st century (in case you didn't know...) but they have had this new invention now for quite awhile, and quite affordable, its called a G-A-S G-E-N-E-R-A-T-O-R.

What it does is allows you to have electricity even when the power company doesn't have power! Its really neat! you should try it.

I guess you missed the thread where thieves stole his wiring. But, you have a point about a generator. I'm planning on installing a wind generator that and sell excess electricity to the power grid.

Skystream has developed a very quiet hi output wind generator. The Skystream 3.7 starts generating in 8 mph winds. Popular Science , Time and Inc magazines all give it rave reviews. Everyone should get one of these.

Airscrew · « **Reply #46 on:** November 30, 2006, 10:57:14 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Ripsnort
I realize Texans take a while to get caught up with the 20th century, now 21st century (in case you didn't know...) but they have had this new invention now for quite awhile, and quite affordable, its called a G-A-S G-E-N-E-R-A-T-O-R.

What it does is allows you to have electricity even when the power company doesn't have power! Its really neat! you should try it.

thanks Rip, I never would have thought of that

One of the guys offered me the use of one of his generaters but I dont think I'll need it. Electrician thinks he can get everything back up by tonight. if not my dad says we can stay at his place until its done.

Airscrew · « **Reply #47 on:** November 30, 2006, 10:58:52 AM »

Oh and I saw snow a few minutes ago, very slight, in Austin, corner of Metric and Braker. One of the guys went to the post office to pickup our mail and saw the snow mixed with sleet...gonna be a fun drive home...

Westy · « **Reply #48 on:** November 30, 2006, 11:07:39 AM »

"it will be in 20's + wind chill later"

Awright. Shorts weather!

Mark Luper · « **Reply #49 on:** November 30, 2006, 11:19:55 AM »

Currently here in Fort Worth it is 26 deg with a wind chill of 15 and freezing rain with snow following closely on it's heels. My patio is covered in ice as are the windows and patio door on the north side of the house ( the back of the house ).

I work the evening shift and we get off work at 00:15. I think I just might take a day of vacation today rather than take a chance on bending my new Mustang. It has traction control but until I have had a chance to experiment with that I may forgo the experience of driving to work on ice until a later time.

Seems this is a good opportunity to fry some chicken then play Aces High or I could just clean up around the house a bit...

Gunslinger · « **Reply #50 on:** November 30, 2006, 11:54:17 AM »

HOLEY CRAP!

Went to work this morning and the weather call at 4AM said "72, feels like 70"

Then the winds picked up and by 6am the temp had dropped over 30 degrees.

JB88 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 30, 2006, 11:57:40 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Gunslinger
HOLEY CRAP!

Went to work this morning and the weather call at 4AM said "72, feels like 70"

Then the winds picked up and by 6am the temp had dropped over 30 degrees.

did you forget to leave the rum and chicken bones at the altar again?

rpm · « **Reply #52 on:** November 30, 2006, 11:59:51 AM »

While your new Mustang has traction control, the '92 Chevy pickup that will plow into you, does'nt.

rpm · « **Reply #53 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:11:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Gunslinger
HOLEY CRAP!

Went to work this morning and the weather call at 4AM said "72, feels like 70"

Then the winds picked up and by 6am the temp had dropped over 30 degrees.

Congradulations Gunslinger! Your first Blue Norther.

Masherbrum · « **Reply #54 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:11:20 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by ByeBye
If you asked Masterbrum, he'd probably tell you that the whole song was out of tune, out of time and they didn't hold the guuitars correctly.

Of course, we really don't have any of his work to compair it with.

I can record a quick version right now and post it, for all to enjoy! God put me on this earth and gave me mad skilz.

I never mentioned anything about "holding your geetar" correctly. So please put someone elses words in their mouth.

I already told you I'm trying to get some of the DAT's. But that last one had horrific drumming.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #55 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:22:49 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by rpm
While your new Mustang has traction control, the '92 Chevy pickup that will plow into you, does'nt.

Incidently, for those of you that do have traction control...you never want to have your traction control engaged in snow. If you do, you won't be going anywhere.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #56 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:24:42 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Airscrew
thanks Rip, I never would have thought of that
One of the guys offered me the use of one of his generaters but I dont think I'll need it. Electrician thinks he can get everything back up by tonight. if not my dad says we can stay at his place until its done.

Oh, great, I didn't connect you with the stolen wiring. Sorry

I was just giving you a bad time, hope you didn't take it any other way (thus, the stick poking smilie)

Ripsnort · « **Reply #57 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:25:44 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Mark Luper
Currently here in Fort Worth it is 26 deg with a wind chill of 15 and freezing rain with snow following closely on it's heels. My patio is covered in ice as are the windows and patio door on the north side of the house ( the back of the house ).

I work the evening shift and we get off work at 00:15. I think I just might take a day of vacation today rather than take a chance on bending my new Mustang. It has traction control but until I have had a chance to experiment with that I may forgo the experience of driving to work on ice until a later time.

Seems this is a good opportunity to fry some chicken then play Aces High or I could just clean up around the house a bit...

Gonna drive the Harley to work tomorrow?

Airscrew · « **Reply #58 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:38:33 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Ripsnort
Oh, great, I didn't connect you with the stolen wiring. Sorry I was just giving you a bad time, hope you didn't take it any other way (thus, the stick poking smilie)

no harm, i knew you were kidding, hense the

winky smile instead of

mr rolleyes.

Hopefully all will be well by this evening, its really hard to use your pc by candlelight, the screen is so dark

Skuzzy · « **Reply #59 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:53:21 PM »

Geez Airscrew, put the candle away! You could set fire to your PC! Use a flashlight. You will be able to see better.

MarkAT, rpm is pretty much correct. No amount of traction control will save you from the local idiots in thier trucks. Was watching the news this morning and evey single vehicle losing control at an overpass was a pickup truck. Cars were just driving on by, except the ones that got hit by the trucks.