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 Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/14/21 04:06 PM
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krmitchell
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^^^ Should of engaged the 4 wheel drive  That’s the only thing that kept me from smashing into the house/car....had it on before I started that bad idea.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/14/21 10:02 PM
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Keep the cold ashes from your fireplace, or some oil dry. Sprinkle it over your driveway and it will give you some traction.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/14/21 10:41 PM
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All concrete at my house has a thin film of ice. The roof has about 1/4”.
It’s eerily quiet outside.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/14/21 11:36 PM
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 01:53 AM
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12 on the drive to work. Forney to Dallas was smooth sailing at 630pm. 30-40mph the entire way. Dallas was hit harder than Forney by a lot.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 02:29 AM
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NORML as can be
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^^^ Should of engaged the 4 wheel drive That’s the only thing that kept me from smashing into the house/car....had it on before I started that bad idea. Might think about Lockers, Glad you didn't hit the house.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 02:42 AM
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BOBO the Clown
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Zchains=TX
Zchain HD= for TX if you drive a Ford. To heavy for a Chevy or Dodge.
Boron chains=Mountains (be careful putting these on certain vehicles, brake lines and clearance issues
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 02:58 AM
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Keep the cold ashes from your fireplace, or some oil dry. Sprinkle it over your driveway and it will give you some traction. Great advice. 9 degrees here according to my phone. Wood burner is packed with coals right now. 4 days worth. The snow is 'squeaky', it's like nails on a chalkboard to me. This dry snow is like what you'd find in the west. Powder and dry as a popcorn fart. Great skiing snow. In the house now, ridin' the storm out. Revolver, "blood and honey",  keeping me alive
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Life is too short, as is. Don't chance it.
Don't text and drive.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 04:06 AM
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Good man, Bobo! Bet that made them smile. It's cold but roads arent too bad. Happy Valentines breakfast for my girls. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/02/full-5357-281185-02240bda_e04c_4002_aee2_1a6be1ec4b58.jpeg)
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 04:08 AM
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I can't sit inside all day so I got out and drove around town a little bit. Not as bad ice as last week. Snow helped to keep from skidding as bad. Went to the local high school, turned off traction control and put in 2wd and did some donuts in the parking lot to pass some time, Lol. Noticed a few others were pulling kids on sleds in parking lots. Went by Academy and no ammo...drove back home.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 04:49 AM
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I can't sit inside all day so I got out and drove around town a little bit. Not as bad ice as last week. Snow helped to keep from skidding as bad. Went to the local high school, turned off traction control and put in 2wd and did some donuts in the parking lot to pass some time, Lol. Noticed a few others were pulling kids on sleds in parking lots. Went by Academy and no ammo...drove back home. Should’ve taken the GT-R for a spin
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 05:06 AM
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One thing weird is that there is no moon, but the outside is lit up at midnight as much as any full moon I've seen, maybe more.
I wonder if it's from city lights reflecting off the snow?
Upon us all, upon us all, a little rain must fall
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 05:47 AM
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DocHorton
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I can't sit inside all day so I got out and drove around town a little bit. Not as bad ice as last week. Snow helped to keep from skidding as bad. Went to the local high school, turned off traction control and put in 2wd and did some donuts in the parking lot to pass some time, Lol. Noticed a few others were pulling kids on sleds in parking lots. Went by Academy and no ammo...drove back home. Should’ve taken the GT-R for a spin Haha! Actually I sold it little over a year ago....had like 85k miles on it.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 06:24 AM
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![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/02/full-250-281196-frontdoor.jpg) I ran an electric blanket to my Sprinkler double check to keep it from freezing and busting I also put a cover over my water meter box in case I need to access it My meter froze up earlier. Broke out the Mr Heater and problem solved
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 09:49 AM
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I just stepped outside to use the "facilities". It aint fitting for nothing out there. 18 degrees, snowing, and hard wind. Those of God's creation can use a prayer right now. I know they are built for the outdoors, but this weather is something else. .gif "angel")
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 10:16 AM
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This weather is terrible. Blowing snow till about 2 am this morning here NW of SA
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 11:42 AM
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Safe and sound 20°. Out my patio window. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/02/full-16668-281386-image.jpg)
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2017/07/full-3669-105539-full_16668_105507_image.jpg)
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 11:50 AM
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Truck started. Water is still on but I had one faucet I flushed this morning that took a couple of minutes to establish good flow. Almost lost it. Heater not holding setpoint this morning. It was running 5 below until I turned it down. See if it will cycle there. 8 degrees and 6” of snow.
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Re: 19 degree and ice observations
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02/15/21 11:52 AM
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Ox we that looks like your second snow since you’ve lived there. Seems you said you’ve only had one before.
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