HelgaGPataki
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posted on January 4, 2005 07:29:42 PM
I live in PA and we are looking head on at an ice storm so they say. They've been flashing warnings on TV (and overtop of my TV shows!) since last night. It's supposed to last tomorrow through tomorrow night starting at 3 a.m. (6 hours from now).
That means probably no school tomorrow which in turn means no work tomorrow (that sucks, I just had 2 weeks off, I dont want another day off!) which could mean time to work on eBay stuff 
I hope my mailman can make it through though
Anyone else live in the areas about to be hit tonight?
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sparkz
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posted on January 4, 2005 07:36:04 PM
What part of PA do you live in?
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on January 4, 2005 07:52:45 PM
Near Johnstown
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stonecold613
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posted on January 4, 2005 08:05:10 PM
And the problem is?
Here in paradise, we live with that type of stuff most of the winter.
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Alive in 2005
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sparkz
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posted on January 4, 2005 08:08:52 PM
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/forecasts/PAZ024.php
Be sure to click on the red link that says "winter storm warning" and heed their advice, especially about travel. The forecast discussion link will give more details, but some of the terms they use may seem like a foreign language. You're right, tomorrow will be a great day to stay inside and list on Ebay.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on January 4, 2005 08:16:57 PM
Stonecold I think I must have done something to offend you because your posts always seem very condescending towards me.
I didn't say there was a problem. No where in my post did I say it was a problem. I'm not happy about possibly missing a day of work but hey I get to stay home with my kid and do eBay stuff.
I've lived in this town my entire life. I know what winters are like. This ain't my first rodeo.
But this will be our first big event this season that could cancel school.
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blueyes29
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posted on January 4, 2005 08:52:20 PM
We're expecting the same thing here in Oklahoma...already iced over the north west part of the state. However, I would WELCOME a day off work...hoping to hear that schools are closed because I'm behind in my eBay-ing!
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Libra63
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posted on January 4, 2005 08:53:06 PM
I think he sleeps on the wrong side of the bed because he answers mine that way also. You know those people from Minnesota. Well consider the source.
Helga we had those warnings also. I live in S.E.Wisconsin. They told us rain with severe icing but it wasn't much. But now we are getting our first major snow of the year and they said about a foot of snow. So following your ice you can probably expect snow.
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sparkz
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posted on January 4, 2005 09:06:42 PM
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/
Blueyes...You can use the arrows in the blue box on the right to navigate to your part of the state. Before you do, click on Enid and then on the link for the ice storm warning. They mention this is a life threatening storm for anyone dumb enough to go outside, and to expect widespread power outages.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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neglus
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posted on January 4, 2005 09:08:12 PM
You know those people from Minnesota...HEY!!! Not EVERYONE FROM MINNESOTA is grouchy!
We may talk like we're tough, but this year has been a wuss of a winter so far - least amt of snow in recorded history ( 2.8"!!!)
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"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh@#...what a ride!"
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on January 4, 2005 09:09:59 PM
Every 5 minutes they are flashing watches on the TV! They interviewed the school superintendant who does the school cancelling from my town! He said (duh) ice is more dangerous than a snow storm and that they dont take any chances (duh again) with the children being on the road.
I think if there is even a slick of ice in the a.m. we are off for the day.
And no it's not a problem.
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on January 4, 2005 09:11:13 PM
Nevermind...
[ edited by HelgaGPataki on Jan 4, 2005 09:11 PM ]
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mcjane
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posted on January 4, 2005 09:43:37 PM
HGP, I live in PA, Glen Mills, about 25 miles from Philadelphia & right next to Delaware...home of tax free shopping...
We're having rain, but haven't heard much about an ice storm in this area. It will mostly be in Lehigh Valley & in the Poconos.
Then it will start to warm up again.
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sanmar
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posted on January 4, 2005 09:55:50 PM
Gosh Darn Golly Gee Whiz!! It is really cold out here down in the low 40's. We have 5 inches of rain in the past 8 days & more coming. The only recorded snowfall in Santa Maria was on Dec. 19th, 1991. I know what cold & snow is, I lived in IA< SD< & Mn for over 40 yrs.
Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine
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sparkz
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posted on January 4, 2005 10:05:10 PM
Sanmar...Just wait till the next storm hits this Thursday. We'll all grow web feet.
McJane...I just checked the weather forcast for your area. I'd sure hate to be in your shoes for the next couple of days
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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Roadsmith
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posted on January 4, 2005 11:03:49 PM
Well, in the So. Calif. mountains, WE have had several feet of snow, more today, and more coming the next three days. Snowbound a couple of days. I think we've gotten the weather that was supposed to go north and east.
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Libra63
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posted on January 4, 2005 11:26:52 PM
Sorry neglus. I should have excluded you as I find you never grouchy in asking or answering someone.
Looked up your card and I bet that was an exciting auction to watch. Good for you!!!!!
Question for you? How old are au gras cards. I might have spelled it wrong so I hope you can understand it.
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jackswebb
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posted on January 5, 2005 12:16:24 AM
The SUN was too Bright here Today! Sun Blinding Warnings were posted! dust off yer Sunglasses,,,Take off more clothes to defeat Heat Exhaution......Get to the Beach ASAP for cooler weather....Bikini's are in...the Suns reflection on the rain soaked ground was blinding,,,,It's misserable here in Southern California! Horrible! More Ice! for the Margarettas! O'leh!
and the Beat Goes On,,,,,,
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classicrock000
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posted on January 5, 2005 02:20:29 AM
Helga-are you a teacher?
My wifes a Specieal Ed teacher-her mom comes from Johnstown and told us about the great floods out there.
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toolhound
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posted on January 5, 2005 02:37:28 AM
Down here in Florida it is going to be 76 today and sunny but tonight it is going down to 60 BRRRrrr. I just checked the 10 day forecast and it looks like we are stuck with this weather for the next 10 days.
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CBlev65252
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posted on January 5, 2005 04:35:16 AM
We've already had school close three days this year. That's two more than the entire year last year. Stone, I don't think it's so much the ice and such that we're getting, it's that everytime it's happened here this year it's been a major event. We hit snowfall records for December in NE Ohio. Of course, we are subjected to lake effect and the lake can raise h@ll. We're perfectly aware that winter is more severe in other parts of the country. Guess it all depends on what you're used to.
All I can say is thank goodness for the 4-wheel drive! The last snow storm was nothing it couldn't handle. It even got over the three feet of snow sitting at the end of the driveway.
Cheryl
"Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders."
-Sloan Wilson
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chuckatcdcards
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posted on January 5, 2005 05:58:26 AM
Helga,
You are correct to worry about an Ice Storm. I am originally form SW Pa and understand the concern,especially given the hills and winding roads. I live along Lake Ontario where 150 inches of snow is common but It can and is easily plowed off the roads and life goes on. Only twice in my 33 years of working was work cancelled due to snow problems. But we have had a couple severe ice storms that have cut power for up to two weeks. I now have a generator for these emergencies. In the North East Ice Storms are my greatest weather fear. Chuck
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on January 5, 2005 06:22:51 AM
Snow day! It's supposed to get progressively worse throughout the day today. I have to go to the bank so I'm gonna have to go before it gets much worse than this.
I'm a teacher sort of ~ I work in a YMCA. My schedule works off of the school schedules. No school for them no work for me.
I'm scanning all day today. Memories of preparing for the "FLD".
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cyberageart
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posted on January 5, 2005 06:49:13 AM
Hey, all you guys and gals complaining about your weather. Can you spell "TSUNAMI". Just think about what those folks are going through. That should put everything in perspective for you. I for one lost all of my material things and my home in two successive hurricanes in Florida just a few months ago. Yet I consider myself lucky compared to Asia. I still have my family and my life. So, insted of worrying about your ice storm, why don't you spend some time and make a contribution to your favorite charities and just maybe it will help someone over there.
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cyberageart
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posted on January 5, 2005 06:49:25 AM
Hey, all you guys and gals complaining about your weather. Can you spell "TSUNAMI". Just think about what those folks are going through. That should put everything in perspective for you.
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neglus
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posted on January 5, 2005 06:52:12 AM
I love snow days!! Makes me feel cozy somehow!
Libra - did you mean "gruss aus" postcards? They typically would date from late 1890's - 1910S (the kind with multi views of a few buildings in a village and a flower etc). They can be very desirable in good condition!
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"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh@#...what a ride!"
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on January 5, 2005 06:52:58 AM
um, cyberageart
Clean off your eyeglasses and read my post. I AM NOT COMPLAINING.
I am also not some stupid person who can't tell the difference between a tsunami and an ice storm. I've lived in this city for 33 years and I would rather it snow and be icy than it be 100 degrees out. I AM NOT COMPLAINING.
I feel like I'm on the very unfriendly and attack happy eBay sellers board. 
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rivki
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posted on January 5, 2005 08:02:28 AM
Helen, I'm from Altoona, lived there over 20 years. (don't live there anymore) Went to Altoona Area High School home of the Lady Lions! My mom still lives in Altoona.
It was so neat to read one of your posts where you mention Sheetz's.
Stay warm and dry and I wish all the best to you.
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meowmix71
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posted on January 5, 2005 07:31:04 PM
blueyes--What part of OK do you live in? I'm here in Tulsa.
We got some sleet and freezing rain but the roads were pretty good as of 5 pm. It's supposed to get cold cold cold here tonight so all wet streets will be a solid sheet of ice.
If I get to work tomorrow I am so glad I won't have to drive. My fiance will take me. I wish we could've just gotten snow and not this other junk. Western, North Central and Central OK were getting it bad yesterday and today.
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on January 5, 2005 08:23:43 PM
We are now under inches of ice. It's really bad!
The warnings are strong until 10 a.m. tomorrow so I dont know if there is going to be school tomorrow or not! My daughter wants a double (2 in a row!) but I don't!
It's oddly quiet outside because there are no cars out at all!
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