Weather at Your House?
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It's snowing here once again in southern New England. I'm thankful for that as the old snow was getting dirty. Tomorrow is supposed to be windy and the coldest day of the winter so far. That's nice as I'll be able to go outside without being bothered by the mosquitoes.
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"the old snow was getting dirty." Made me chuckle.
It just started fullering here (WNC) and suppose to continue until 6a.2ch rig: Speakers: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands Preamplifier: Parasound P5 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
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All our snow has melted now. Back to rollercoaster temps.
The wind is gusting pretty hard today.
Our electric bill only went up 7.00.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
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COLD!!!!!
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Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
FrigidPolitical Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Tuesday will be 34. That will feel like a heat wave.See my profile for list of gear.
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On my way to my daughter’s cheer competition at about 10:30 this morning.
Also had a few inches of snow overnight, makes me happy my snowblower has heated grips! -
This was Milwaukee 2 weeks ago I was there for work. I am not good driving on snow. lol
And this was home when I got back home. Ohhh.
HTAVR-Pioneer SC99XPA-DR3 Differential Reference AmpPolk R-700Rear- RT150Side- RT150Center-CSi5Sub-Rythmik audio F25Player- Panasonic DP-UB9000Projector- Optoma CinemaX P2Screen- Silver Ticket Products STR Series 6 120"Audio Room 2ch rig.Cary AE-3, Onkyo M-504, Marantz SA8005, Azur 851NWharfedale - Linton, SVS SB12-NSDMinis Forum PC (streamer) and Panamax MX5105Headphone rig;Schiit JOTUNHEIM and different headphones.Samsung 42" flat screen TV. -
Yeah, driving in the snow takes experience and practice!
I took the opportunity this morning to teach my older daughter about driving in the snow, as the roads were pretty messy and she will be driving in less than a year.
Talked about adjusting your driving to match road conditions, and not to trust roads covered in snow and ice...
I had some fun and showed her a bit of what I was talking about by goofing around a bit. It's always helpful when you have the twin turbo version of a vehicle that's RWD biased.
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It's stupid cold. We are in Lancaster for an overnight stay at the Eden Resorts. Went to diner at the Harvest farm to table.Dan
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Ain't any **** here about our weather, should be 0 and were gonna see 49 today.
It's been crazy warmer than it should be this winter in WY.
That's no reason for any Californians to be moving here either. -
You haven’t driven in the snow,until you drive an LLV in the snow. Worst vehicle EVER in bad weather! I don’t miss that even a little bit.See my profile for list of gear. -
Judging from our local LLV's I'd be afraid to drive one in perfect weather.
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You haven’t driven in the snow,until you drive an LLV in the snow. Worst vehicle EVER in bad weather! I don’t miss that even a little bit.Judging from our local LLV's I'd be afraid to drive one in perfect weather.
Yeah, LLV = Long Life Vehicle. And they have by far outlived their long lives lol. One of my positions in the PO was working the postal garage parts room. The number of engine and transmission replacements in those vehicles would astound any certified mechanic and IMO should all be permanently retired from service.
When I was a supervisor in various stations, I'd sometimes have to drive a "working" LLV out to swap with a carrier and wait for the tow truck to take me and the broken LLV either back to the station or garage. The vehicles are gutless with horrible suspensions and very poor handling. Basically, a sheet metal box on a chevy S10 drive train.
I was never a carrier, so I didn't have to contend with them on a daily but every carrier I spoke with hated them. Can't imagine trying to operate one on snowy roads..Set up: 11.2 HT + 2ch
AVP: Marantz AV8802A - Sources: BRP Panasonic UB9000/CDP Emotiva ERC 3 - DAC: Denafrips Venus - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-6, XPA-2 x 2 - Speakers: Focal/PolkAudio, Mains/2ch - Kanta No2, C - Sopra, SS - LSiM702, WS - RTiA9, RS - RTiA9, FH - RTiA3 - Subs: Epik Empires x 2
Cables: Mogami AES from CDP to DAC - AQ McKenzie XLR from DAC to AVP to amp for 2ch, Emotiva XLR's for the rest - Douglasconnection: Furutech Alpha 36 12g speaker wire for 2ch, Furez 10g speaker wire for the rest - AQ Forest48 HDMI for the display, AQ Carbon48 HDMI from BRP to AVP - VR3 filtered power cables for CDP, BRP and AVP, Emotiva power cables for the amps - AudioQuest 707 power conditioner.
EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman -
During the recent storms here parking is at a premium with no place left to put the snow. I always clear an extra spot in my driveway and told our mail carrier he's more than welcome to use it. He's used it daily ever since and has thanked me repeatedly. I didn't think it was big deal but I'm wondering if they're not supposed to park on private property without permission?
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Last push of the cold before we get on a warming trend this coming week:
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🥶Upstatemax wrote: »Last push of the cold before we get on a warming trend this coming week:
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motorstereo wrote: »During the recent storms here parking is at a premium with no place left to put the snow. I always clear an extra spot in my driveway and told our mail carrier he's more than welcome to use it. He's used it daily ever since and has thanked me repeatedly. I didn't think it was big deal but I'm wondering if they're not supposed to park on private property without permission?
That’s awesome of you. As long a he doesn’t hit any of your vehicles,he’s probably fine.See my profile for list of gear. -
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We Had Sun! Oh wait. It's gone.Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
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motorstereo wrote: »During the recent storms here parking is at a premium with no place left to put the snow. I always clear an extra spot in my driveway and told our mail carrier he's more than welcome to use it. He's used it daily ever since and has thanked me repeatedly. I didn't think it was big deal but I'm wondering if they're not supposed to park on private property without permission?
That’s awesome of you. As long a he doesn’t hit any of your vehicles,he’s probably fine.
He always backs in very carefully. No danger of hitting anything as he has 2 full parking spaces to do what he needs. Glad I'm able to help. -
We've been in a deep freeze for the past week. Usually when it's that cold it doesn't snow. But it's been snowing. Windy AF so snowblowing is a real treat. Can't feel the fingers, only one side of the yard where I can direct the snow and the wind blows most of it right back on the driveway and all over me.
We are expecting another 10-15 cms today but it's warming up at least. -
We Had Sun! Oh wait. It's gone.
Ahh yes! The northwest "liquid" sunshine. I remember it well. I can remember racing at PIR and watching the sun play peek-a-boo all day, and watching the downpours coming in waves. If you could time them correctly, you could make a decent tire choice: wet or dry tires. Choose wrong and it could cost you a lot of $$$Set up: 11.2 HT + 2ch
AVP: Marantz AV8802A - Sources: BRP Panasonic UB9000/CDP Emotiva ERC 3 - DAC: Denafrips Venus - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-6, XPA-2 x 2 - Speakers: Focal/PolkAudio, Mains/2ch - Kanta No2, C - Sopra, SS - LSiM702, WS - RTiA9, RS - RTiA9, FH - RTiA3 - Subs: Epik Empires x 2
Cables: Mogami AES from CDP to DAC - AQ McKenzie XLR from DAC to AVP to amp for 2ch, Emotiva XLR's for the rest - Douglasconnection: Furutech Alpha 36 12g speaker wire for 2ch, Furez 10g speaker wire for the rest - AQ Forest48 HDMI for the display, AQ Carbon48 HDMI from BRP to AVP - VR3 filtered power cables for CDP, BRP and AVP, Emotiva power cables for the amps - AudioQuest 707 power conditioner.
EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman -
It almost hit 60 today and sunny! I've been calling it "the great thaw" lol.2ch rig: Speakers: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands Preamplifier: Parasound P5 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
Standby: LSi9s with VR3's Fortress mods -
Good luck to you guys in the path of this blizzard.
I hope you don't lose power.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
Here is South Jersey we got dumped on...a good 24". Now the shoveling starts. Tons of fun!
My son & wife just moved into their new home in MD & they only got 2"... slackers.
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Hope everything goes well out there.
Friend of mine was called out for storm work in Jersey, he's out of Tennessee.
The Lineman will be working 100-150 hours per week during restoration... Please just drop them off some coffee to show appreciation, a horn honk also works to lift the spirits to keep them going.
They'll charge hell with a bucket off water for you's guys.
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skipshot12 wrote: »Hope everything goes well out there.
Friend of mine was called out for storm work in Jersey, he's out of Tennessee.
The Lineman will be working 100-150 hours per week during restoration... Please just drop them off some coffee to show appreciation, a horn honk also works to lift the spirits to keep them going.
They'll charge hell with a bucket off water for you's guys.
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That's awesome that these guys travel to other states to help total strangers!! Kudos to them!
I'll definitely keep my eye out for the work crews but I think they're probably needed more in North Jersey or some of the shore towns.
I've lived here since '92 & never had a power outage for more than 5 minutes & that was very rare...knock on wood the streak continues. -
This was my profession.
Always loved it when folks would just say thanks for what y'all are doing. Meant a lot to us.
Hurricane Andrew (1992) was my last real crazy massive power restoration that lasted over 3 months. Saw things people shouldn't ever have to see!
We were on min. 16 hrs a day 7 days a week for 3+ months with sometimes going 3 days @ 24 hours a day. Many 2 week pay periods were way over 300 hours. Ended up walking zombies after the first 3 weeks. 28 Lineman lost their lives on the Andrew restoration.
On pay day though... lifted our spirits to keep going, never went off double nickel the whole time.
Official records had 3 Lineman kiled during the restoration but, we know of 8. The others weren't "officially" considered as they were not on the books and were just walk ons.
From memory... 28 people lost their lives from Andrew, don't hold me to that exact number as it was many years ago.
However, when we got down to Homestead FL we saw rows upon rows of semi refrigeration trailers being loaded with bodies. All were migrant workers and, were not "OFFICIAL" U.S. deaths.
