hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 30, 2011 5:48pm
Shane Falco;658242 wrote:"OH NO ITS GOING TO SNOW!!!!..... WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!! QUICK RUN AND BUY EGGS AND MILK AND BREAD!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!"
Calling BS on all of this!!!!!!
Last summer the "experts" said during one storm we would have multiple tornadoes and "HEAVY, HEAVY" rain! Well....... the big storm finally hit, and............ The wind blew for 10 minutes and it rained for 30 seconds!!!!! These "experts" are wrong more times than the are right! All these guys are doing is hyping this thing to get ratings! I said it last summer and I'll say it again.... They cry wolf so many times that people are tuning it out!!!! Now run and get your groceries and panic! And when we get out 1" of snow you all will have been had again!
Or because it's better to prepare for the worst and get the best than it is to prepare for the best and get the worst?
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Shane Falco
Posts: 440
Jan 30, 2011 5:56pm
All I'm saying is these guys can be and have been wrong. Besides its Ohio, How long have you all lived here? If the "threat" of a storm makes you panic, then you aren't planning well enough to begin with! I don't need to get all worked up over this. If it happens so what..... Nobody with half a brain should die from it! I have no need to run around, like a chicken with its head cut off, thinking the world will end because of some snow, ice and wind! In case you all forget, it happens almost every year in this state, and some times more than once!
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jan 30, 2011 5:59pm
Shane Falco;658276 wrote:All I'm saying is these guys can be and have been wrong. Besides its Ohio, How long have you all lived here? If the "threat" of a storm makes you panic, then you aren't planning well enough to begin with! I don't need to get all worked up over this. If it happens so what..... Nobody with half a brain should die from it! I have no need to run around, like a chicken with its head cut off, thinking the world will end because of some snow, ice and wind! In case you all forget, it happens almost every year in this state, and some times more than once!
People are running around with their heads cut off in this thread? No, people are wanting to be informed.
You act like people are thinking its 2012.
I guess we all need to quit having a discussion, on a discussion based forum, because Shane is getting all worked up that we are talking about the storm.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jan 30, 2011 6:17pm
Id be happy with .25" of ice and a few inches of snow.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Jan 30, 2011 6:17pm
It's just something to talk about, world's not coming to an end. I think everyone knows this.
People that actually run to the store and stock up just don't want to deal with it later, I'm included in this. Just hate pissin' with it if I really don't have to. Others actually remember NOT being able to go get shit a la '78...I also remember this.
People that actually run to the store and stock up just don't want to deal with it later, I'm included in this. Just hate pissin' with it if I really don't have to. Others actually remember NOT being able to go get shit a la '78...I also remember this.
oberhaus
Posts: 868
Jan 30, 2011 6:21pm
Ice will suck as Im driving up from Kentucky to Fremont during the day Tuesday. My straight truck handles great in snow but ice sucks.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 30, 2011 6:25pm
Looks pretty bad, if I was in a rural area of northern Ohio or Indiana then I'd def be making preps.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jan 30, 2011 6:48pm
Shane Falco;658276 wrote:All I'm saying is these guys can be and have been wrong. Besides its Ohio, How long have you all lived here? If the "threat" of a storm makes you panic, then you aren't planning well enough to begin with! I don't need to get all worked up over this. If it happens so what..... Nobody with half a brain should die from it! I have no need to run around, like a chicken with its head cut off, thinking the world will end because of some snow, ice and wind! In case you all forget, it happens almost every year in this state, and some times more than once!
And you'll be the dumbass that doesn't prepare at all and get 2" of ice. Then I have to go in the big red truck and save your sorry ass.
You are right, a lot of times predictions are wrong and disappointing. This one is not. It's coming. I always make fun of people for going to the store before a 3" snow storm. But this time, it is warranted. Wife stocked up on staples, have gallons of water ready, generator ready, fresh batteries, etc. 1/2" of ice or more is nothing to mess with. No power and highs in the teens will teach you that lesson.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Jan 30, 2011 6:53pm
I always try to get a gameplan going on when the threat of bad weather comes. I have 2 old and sick people who depend on me to take care of them. Last Feb. I had to pack them up, clothes, medical supplies, 2 cats, 1 dog and 2 birds in my car and take them somewhere else for a week because our grid just happened to be the one that the snow and ice shredded. So, mock all you want to but some of us take it seriously.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jan 30, 2011 6:53pm
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jan 30, 2011 6:54pm
gerb131;658296 wrote:Looks pretty bad, if I was in a rural area of northern Ohio or Indiana then I'd def be making preps.
Yeah, I just got done talking to some guys about the storm. NW Ohio may be hit fairly good.
Should be a good one for a couple days, I was wondering when it was going to come.
I don't mind 6-10 inches of snow, but I'd prefer to stay away from the ice.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 30, 2011 6:58pm
If it was just 15in of snow ok then but the ice is what makes things scary.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jan 30, 2011 7:01pm
People can make fun of me for running to the store when they are calling for bad weather all they want.
But I'll be damned if I'm getting stuck inside for an extended period of time with less than a case of beer.
But I'll be damned if I'm getting stuck inside for an extended period of time with less than a case of beer.
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Jan 30, 2011 7:51pm
Oh, wow I better go run to the store. It's going to be in the 40s and rain on Tuesday. Waaaaahhhhh!!!!
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Jan 30, 2011 7:57pm
has the track been settled yet?
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bigkahuna
Posts: 4,454
Jan 30, 2011 8:06pm
It's going to suck living in SE Michigan and working in NW Ohio (About a 30-45 minute commute depending on weather).
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bigkahuna
Posts: 4,454
Jan 30, 2011 8:08pm
Anyone else remember the bad ice storm we got about 4-5 years ago? I remember going home for the weekend in Auglaize County and my grandma's house being w/o power for almost a week. I distinctly remember looking at the power lines and seeing the tubing of ice on them.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jan 30, 2011 8:09pm
bigkahuna;658415 wrote:Anyone else remember the bad ice storm we got about 4-5 years ago? I remember going home for the weekend in Auglaize County and my grandma's house being w/o power for almost a week. I distinctly remember looking at the power lines and seeing the tubing of ice on them.
If you are thinking of the one that hit NW Ohio, that knocked our power out for a week.
That was a pretty good ice storm.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jan 30, 2011 8:13pm
bigkahuna;658415 wrote:Anyone else remember the bad ice storm we got about 4-5 years ago? I remember going home for the weekend in Auglaize County and my grandma's house being w/o power for almost a week. I distinctly remember looking at the power lines and seeing the tubing of ice on them.
2004. That was about 1/2" or less of ice for comparison.
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Jan 30, 2011 9:01pm
sherm03;658329 wrote:People can make fun of me for running to the store when they are calling for bad weather all they want.
But I'll be damned if I'm getting stuck inside for an extended period of time with less than a case of beer.
Bravo!! This and bread!
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 30, 2011 9:27pm
I'm in southern Ohio....are we going to get all rain?
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 30, 2011 9:36pm
Still tracking s/e with the most recent runs. Keeps the ice on either side of 70.....
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Jan 30, 2011 10:11pm
Ironman92;658527 wrote:I'm in southern Ohio....are we going to get all rain?
According to NOAA. Tuesday high around 49 and Wednesday high around 43. No ice and snow for us, it seems.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jan 30, 2011 11:35pm
The only thing I went out and bought today was fire logs and a pack of wood. I always like to have these in hand from fall to spring and like to have a fire going in the fireplace a few days a week.
As far as beer goes, I have over 150 bottles ageing in my computer room. Liquid Bread as I call it. I could care less about milk as I don't drink much of it, well maybe in my coffee when I'm out of half and half.
Otherwise I keep a decent supply of batteries, candles, and oil lamps, since our power was out for 4 days when Ike went through a few years ago.
As far as beer goes, I have over 150 bottles ageing in my computer room. Liquid Bread as I call it. I could care less about milk as I don't drink much of it, well maybe in my coffee when I'm out of half and half.
Otherwise I keep a decent supply of batteries, candles, and oil lamps, since our power was out for 4 days when Ike went through a few years ago.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jan 31, 2011 12:57am
hoops23;658271 wrote:Or because it's better to prepare for the worst and get the best than it is to prepare for the best and get the worst?
This. Also, just because it didn't happen in ones backyard doesn't mean it didn't happen at all in the area.