Quite a weekend!

BobbyG

BobbyG

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Hello Everyone!

I ended up with about 30+ inches of the white stuff. The snow started falling on Friday and we lost power early Friday evening. A foot of heavy snow came down in just 3 hours and the wind speed hit just under 50mph.

In the midst of this I cleared out a spot for my generator and got it hooked up so I had internal power only to predetermined circuits. Saturday morning was a real eye opener because even though I had cleared about a foot of snow the night before another 20 inches or snow fell over night. I had to force the door open just to get outside...

I'm glad I have a generator. Temps Sunday morning were at -2 when I got up so I can imagine there were a few chilly households over the weekend....

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The power came on late last night so things are nearing normal here.

I have some photos that I'll post later. You Florida folks might want to have a sweater or sweat-shirt handy. The photos you are about to see are disturbing and may not be suitable for younger viewers......:laughing:
 
Good preparation Bobby.

Makes me glad I live in Texas. I will take months of 100F+ days to not shovel my driveway once.
 
Bobby, first I am glad you are okay and the family is safe (and warm!)

I remember in '98 (what convinced by to move to Florida for college) we had an epic snow storm in Chicago that was very much the same. Luckily my house had power but many of our friends and family did not. The road ways looked like demilitarized zones. My thoughts are with those who are unfortunately freezing right now.
 
A bit more than a dusting.............

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My generator keep sanity within reach. Since the temp hit -2F Saturday night this kept the furnace running.

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1999 Dodge Dakota

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The Mrs. exhausted after all the shoveling she did......
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Out for a drive!


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After all the shoveling, blowing, and plowing I decided not to go to the gym....
 
I love snow! We got just over a Foot here and it was light fluffy stuff not terrible no wind either guess my experience was better than yours Bobby glad you are all okay just a few sore backs lol
 
Its so beautiful ! I wish it didnt have to be so cold to snow!

I would love to have snow and 80 degrees!:D

That also looks like a lot of work!Good thing your still young and fit.
 
ca.detailchick said:
Its so beautiful ! I wish it didnt have to be so cold to snow!

I would love to have snow and 80 degrees!:D

That also looks like a lot of work!Good thing your still young and fit.
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I have to agree! Snow is beautiful and as it falls there's a quiet silence that falls over the forest. The birds and animals sense a storms approach and as it arrives most have already found shelter until it ends.

Many take refuge in the dense pine and hemlocks as they're thick enough to keep out the majority of wind and show. Many times the deer will lay on the ground beneath the lower limbs not seeing even one flake.

Snow and 80 degrees....I like that idea! :)

It was a lot of work and staying in shape even at 60 years young makes a whole lot of difference......:bigups
 
Wow Bobby, that it an amazing amount of snow fall. that first picture is really quite beautiful. I love winter personally. (most people in this state think I am crazy haha)

Glad you guys made it through all okay!
 
That's a lot of work digging out. But I must say once all necessities are ok there is nothing more serene or beautiful. It is wild how quiet everything seems after a big snowfall.
 
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