Snow.......how much did you get???

Andrew, Jr. · 02-10-2010, 11:45 AM

This is the first time since the 1800's that we have had snow like this. The first storm dumped about 3 feet in some areas. Then yesterdays storm dumped another 20+ inches of snow.

The snow is so deep that the children can't play outside in it. It is above their heads.

Most major expressways are being snowplowed and salted. Minor roads/streets and side roads need back hoes to dig them out.

Most gas stations have pretty much run out of gas. Grocery stores have run out of food. Even Dollar Stores are out of stock.

One of the major problems we have now is where to put the snow. It is just such an overwhelming amount. People's roofs are caving in. The aluminum car covers and garage type of sheds are also collaping from the heaviness of the snow.

Power outages are common. Thank God I have power. If I didn't, I would have to walk to a hotel or some where else of the like. I just cannot imagine living for weeks on end without power. Even having a generator, and having to hook up all the electrical cords attached to that. Just too much.

Some folks are using their fireplaces around the clock, and forget about them, and then you see on the news how houses are being burnt to the ground from a spark or two. Fire hydrants are impossible to see. Even when digging them out, or with the metal flags on them, they are still buried in the snow or have broken off with the brutal wind gusts.

I have been trying to keep a small area for Dino to go to the bathroom. He has to see green grass to go. Well, I gave up on that after the 1st storm. Dino is bundled up in a thick sweater.

I have had enough of the snow. I hope and pray that this is it for us. It really has stopped everything here. Literally everything.

ruthie14 · 02-10-2010, 11:50 AM

Last time 28 inches... this time tbd... still going strong!

Jess · 02-10-2010, 12:14 PM

We've had three ( I think ) rounds of snow/ sleet/ ice/ freezing rain thus far. That's a lot for this area, which might typically get a good bout once a season.
That on top of the three or so weeks of sub zero temps here have made for a rather unpleasant Winter.

This is the South by golly! If I had wanted this I would be up North!!! LOL!

I'm not sure anymore what the totals are we have gotten here. I have been too bummed about it to keep up!

Andrew! Dude! Sounds really rough. You be careful and stay warm!

suebee · 02-10-2010, 01:19 PM

Last year this time all I could see out my front window was the snowbank. This year I haven't even worn boots yet. We get the odd couple of inches and then it rains or we have a warm day and it all goes away. No chance at all of ignoring all that dog poop out on the lawn.

Medusa · 02-10-2010, 01:23 PM

We got a foot of snow Sunday night and into Monday morning. It's barely starting to melt today. I've kinda been enjoying the time off of work

Semantics · 02-10-2010, 01:41 PM

We have 2-3 inches so far but it's just started.

02-10-2010, 02:09 PM

none - it's been like a crisp spring day here today.....thankfully.

In the town I live we had all our snow over the holiday period and haven't seen any since...that's not the case for other towns in the UK though.

View Poll Results: How much snow did you get?
None.......I live in a snow free wasteland	43	49.43%
1-3 inches a sad disapointment, no matter what you do with it	4	4.60%
4- 6 inches respectable, servicable, no need to be embarassed	8	9.20%
7 - 10 Wow, now we are talking!! This is enough to keep you going!	5	5.75%
11 - 13 More than enough, but still a good time to be had!	7	8.05%
14 - 18 Breathtaking.........not always in that good kind of way	5	5.75%
19 - 24 Too much! This is now more like work than a good time	2	2.30%
25 - 30 You've got to be kiddiing me!!!! What a painful experiance this is!	2	2.30%
31+ Even my snowblower can't handle this!	7	8.05%
Lost in a blizzard, can't see how much snow there is, send big dog with barrel tied to its neck!	8	9.20%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

02-10-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Blizzard This is the first time since the 1800's that we have had snow like this. The first storm dumped about 3 feet in some areas. Then yesterdays storm dumped another 20+ inches of snow. The snow is so deep that the children can't play outside in it. It is above their heads. Most major expressways are being snowplowed and salted. Minor roads/streets and side roads need back hoes to dig them out. Most gas stations have pretty much run out of gas. Grocery stores have run out of food. Even Dollar Stores are out of stock. One of the major problems we have now is where to put the snow. It is just such an overwhelming amount. People's roofs are caving in. The aluminum car covers and garage type of sheds are also collaping from the heaviness of the snow. Power outages are common. Thank God I have power. If I didn't, I would have to walk to a hotel or some where else of the like. I just cannot imagine living for weeks on end without power. Even having a generator, and having to hook up all the electrical cords attached to that. Just too much. Some folks are using their fireplaces around the clock, and forget about them, and then you see on the news how houses are being burnt to the ground from a spark or two. Fire hydrants are impossible to see. Even when digging them out, or with the metal flags on them, they are still buried in the snow or have broken off with the brutal wind gusts. I have been trying to keep a small area for Dino to go to the bathroom. He has to see green grass to go. Well, I gave up on that after the 1st storm. Dino is bundled up in a thick sweater. I have had enough of the snow. I hope and pray that this is it for us. It really has stopped everything here. Literally everything.

02-10-2010, 01:19 PM	#4
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02-10-2010, 11:50 AM	#2
ruthie14 Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 844 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,904 Thanked 1,245 Times in 461 Posts Rep Power: 5946335	Last time 28 inches... this time tbd... still going strong!

02-10-2010, 12:14 PM	#3
Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,700 Times in 1,682 Posts Rep Power: 0	We've had three ( I think ) rounds of snow/ sleet/ ice/ freezing rain thus far. That's a lot for this area, which might typically get a good bout once a season. That on top of the three or so weeks of sub zero temps here have made for a rather unpleasant Winter. This is the South by golly! If I had wanted this I would be up North!!! LOL! I'm not sure anymore what the totals are we have gotten here. I have been too bummed about it to keep up! Andrew! Dude! Sounds really rough. You be careful and stay warm!

02-10-2010, 01:41 PM	#6
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02-10-2010, 02:09 PM	#7
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	none - it's been like a crisp spring day here today.....thankfully. In the town I live we had all our snow over the holiday period and haven't seen any since...that's not the case for other towns in the UK though.