The K-rails and sandbags are in place.
The rains are coming ashore along with the winds.
Three storms in sucession with 4"-8" rain at the beach, double or
triple that in the burn areas.
Mud slides are expected.
People are packed, ready to evacuate if required.
From the sounds of it, it's going to be quite a ride.
To the best of my knowledge, Abby is still in port.
Lew
Well it has been an interesting day here in SoCal, my adopted home.
What was expected to be a light rain today turned out to be more like
a cow taking dead aim on a flat rock.
Take your choice:
Snow in the mountains.
15-20 ft waves at the beach
Mud slides in the foothills.
Would you believe tornadoes(waterspouts) at the beach which tore a
marina apart as well as typical housing damage.
A 40 ft catamaran was picked up about 50 ft, flipped around, and
dropped a few slips down.
Tornadoes are definitely not normal for SoCal; however, waterspouts
are another thing.
Not sure what this will end up be classified, but flipped cars were
part of their legacy.
Streets flooded with 3-4 ft of water.
Mandatory evacuation by 9:00AM tomorrow in the mudslide areas.
Estimated the will not be allowed until next Monday.
It sucks but it beats being dead.
More rain forecast for tomorrow which is expected to be heavier than
today.
Hang on, it's going to be quite a sleigh ride.
Lew
------------------------------------
"Lew Hodgett" wrote:
> The rains got here, about 2" outside my window, other places more.
>
> The mud slides have started.
>
> One guy had 7 ft of mud that slid into his back yard which he needs
> to get out before next rain tomorrow lest he finds the whole house
> under mud from the next rain.
>
> Estimate 25 dump truck loads will do it.
>
> Have no clue where they will haul it.
>
> 2nd storm comes in on Tuesday.
>
> Stay tuned.
>
> Lew
> .
> -----------------------------------------------
> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>> The K-rails and sandbags are in place.
>>
>> The rains are coming ashore along with the winds.
>>
>> Three storms in sucession with 4"-8" rain at the beach, double or
>> triple that in the burn areas.
>>
>> Mud slides are expected.
>>
>> People are packed, ready to evacuate if required.
>>
>> From the sounds of it, it's going to be quite a ride.
>>
>> To the best of my knowledge, Abby is still in port.
>>
>> Lew
I previously wrote:
> It's here.
>
> The rains have returned to SoCal.
>
> The hillsides appear to be holding.
>
> At least our rain is getting measured in inches, not in feet like
> they measure the "Partly Cloudy" the folks back east are getting.
>
> As the saying goes, ".. and this to shall pass."
----------------------------------------------
Today's update:
And the hills they come tumbling down.
3"-5" of rain, depending on location, in a short period of time
(less than 24 hrs) was just TOO MUCH.
Rivers of mud formed, flowing off the mountain sides, swamping houses,
cars,
and flipping 4,000 pound concrete "K-Rails" around like Lego blocks.
Fortunately no loss of life, but things are a mess.
Lew
This is day 5 of our dance with the rain drops.
Continued to rain from very early morning until late afternoon when a
cold front arrived.
Apparently the rain has moved out headed for points east after leaving
another 3/4" in the gage outside my window.
Ended up with about 6-1/2" of rain since Monday.
Weather Forecast called for between 4"-8" depending on location so
have to give credit where credit is due.
Expect to have a dry weekend but more rain expected next week.
After all it's winter.
Interesting report about Palm Springs.
Aveage annual rainfall is about 5", so far they have 4-1/2" from this
storm.
All points east best keep the hatches battened down, this bad boy is
headed your way.
Hope they find the boy in AZ.
Lew
--------------------------------------------
"Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:00d53679$0$23688$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
> This is the 4th day, but we're gaining on it, I think.
>
> Another 3/4" in the rain gage outside my window, headed toward 6" in
> the gage since Monday.
>
> Here on the left coast, take your pick, S/D, L/A or S/F, they are
> all getting hammered.
>
> Saturday is coming.
>
> Lew
>
> -------------------------------------
> "Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:01060006$0$27953$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>> Well were are ending the 3rd day of our little dance with the
>> weather, and it has finally stopped raining outside our window with
>> a little over 2" in the gage for today and 5" of rain in the gage
>> since Monday when this all started.
>>
>> The ground is totally saturated so the rains just drain to the
>> ocean.
>>
>> If there was only a way to capture this water and store it for
>> future use.
>>
>> It could help solve a lot of problems.
>>
>> Sit tight, another storm is on the way tomorrow, but we are
>> expected to be clear by Saturday.
>>
>> We'll see.
>>
>> Lew
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------
>> "Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:0000defd$0$1589$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>>>
>>> Well it has been an interesting day here in SoCal, my adopted
>>> home.
>>>
>>> What was expected to be a light rain today turned out to be more
>>> like a cow taking dead aim on a flat rock.
>>>
>>> Take your choice:
>>> Snow in the mountains.
>>> 15-20 ft waves at the beach
>>> Mud slides in the foothills.
>>> Would you believe tornadoes(waterspouts) at the beach which tore a
>>> marina apart as well as typical housing damage.
>>>
>>> A 40 ft catamaran was picked up about 50 ft, flipped around, and
>>> dropped a few slips down.
>>>
>>> Tornadoes are definitely not normal for SoCal; however,
>>> waterspouts are another thing.
>>>
>>> Not sure what this will end up be classified, but flipped cars
>>> were part of their legacy.
>>>
>>> Streets flooded with 3-4 ft of water.
>>>
>>> Mandatory evacuation by 9:00AM tomorrow in the mudslide areas.
>>>
>>> Estimated they will not be allowed until next Monday.
>>>
>>> It sucks but it beats being dead.
>>>
>>> More rain forecast for tomorrow which is expected to be heavier
>>> than today.
>>>
>>> Hang on, it's going to be quite a sleigh ride.
>>>
>>> Lew
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------
>>> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>>>
>>>> The rains got here, about 2" outside my window, other places
>>>> more.
>>>>
>>>> The mud slides have started.
>>>>
>>>> One guy had 7 ft of mud that slid into his back yard which he
>>>> needs to get out before next rain tomorrow lest he finds the
>>>> whole house under mud from the next rain.
>>>>
>>>> Estimate 25 dump truck loads will do it.
>>>>
>>>> Have no clue where they will haul it.
>>>>
>>>> 2nd storm comes in on Tuesday.
>>>>
>>>> Stay tuned.
>>>>
>>>> Lew
>>>> .
>>>> -----------------------------------------------
>>>> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>>>>> The K-rails and sandbags are in place.
>>>>>
>>>>> The rains are coming ashore along with the winds.
>>>>>
>>>>> Three storms in sucession with 4"-8" rain at the beach, double
>>>>> or triple that in the burn areas.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mud slides are expected.
>>>>>
>>>>> People are packed, ready to evacuate if required.
>>>>>
>>>>> From the sounds of it, it's going to be quite a ride.
>>>>>
>>>>> To the best of my knowledge, Abby is still in port.
>>>>>
>>>>> Lew
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
The rains got here, about 2" outside my window, other places more.
The mud slides have started.
One guy had 7 ft of mud that slid into his back yard which he needs to
get out before next rain tomorrow lest he finds the whole house under
mud from the next rain.
Estimate 25 dump truck loads will do it.
Have no clue where they will haul it.
2nd storm comes in on Tuesday.
Stay tuned.
Lew
.
-----------------------------------------------
"Lew Hodgett" wrote:
> The K-rails and sandbags are in place.
>
> The rains are coming ashore along with the winds.
>
> Three storms in sucession with 4"-8" rain at the beach, double or
> triple that in the burn areas.
>
> Mud slides are expected.
>
> People are packed, ready to evacuate if required.
>
> From the sounds of it, it's going to be quite a ride.
>
> To the best of my knowledge, Abby is still in port.
>
> Lew
"charlie b" wrote:
> We've been getting hammered in the SF Bay Area as well.
------------------------------
Down here we get to watch the condemmed condo in your area get ready
to slide down onto the beach.
-----------------------------------
>Winds gust, but nothing in the 50-60 mph
> range - yet.
--------------------------------
We had a bunch of 50+ the last couple of days.
-----------------------------
> Calfornia
> drivers seem to believe that driving at 70 mph - is a
> constitutional right.
-----------------------------
Yep, guess we will just have to wait for Darwin to kick in.
Lew
This is the 4th day, but we're gaining on it, I think.
Another 3/4" in the rain gage outside my window, headed toward 6" in
the gage since Monday.
Here on the left coast, take your pick, S/D, L/A or S/F, they are all
getting hammered.
Saturday is coming.
Lew
-------------------------------------
"Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:01060006$0$27953$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
> Well were are ending the 3rd day of our little dance with the
> weather, and it has finally stopped raining outside our window with
> a little over 2" in the gage for today and 5" of rain in the gage
> since Monday when this all started.
>
> The ground is totally saturated so the rains just drain to the
> ocean.
>
> If there was only a way to capture this water and store it for
> future use.
>
> It could help solve a lot of problems.
>
> Sit tight, another storm is on the way tomorrow, but we are expected
> to be clear by Saturday.
>
> We'll see.
>
> Lew
>
> ----------------------------------------------
> "Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:0000defd$0$1589$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>>
>> Well it has been an interesting day here in SoCal, my adopted home.
>>
>> What was expected to be a light rain today turned out to be more
>> like a cow taking dead aim on a flat rock.
>>
>> Take your choice:
>> Snow in the mountains.
>> 15-20 ft waves at the beach
>> Mud slides in the foothills.
>> Would you believe tornadoes(waterspouts) at the beach which tore a
>> marina apart as well as typical housing damage.
>>
>> A 40 ft catamaran was picked up about 50 ft, flipped around, and
>> dropped a few slips down.
>>
>> Tornadoes are definitely not normal for SoCal; however, waterspouts
>> are another thing.
>>
>> Not sure what this will end up be classified, but flipped cars were
>> part of their legacy.
>>
>> Streets flooded with 3-4 ft of water.
>>
>> Mandatory evacuation by 9:00AM tomorrow in the mudslide areas.
>>
>> Estimated they will not be allowed until next Monday.
>>
>> It sucks but it beats being dead.
>>
>> More rain forecast for tomorrow which is expected to be heavier
>> than today.
>>
>> Hang on, it's going to be quite a sleigh ride.
>>
>> Lew
>>
>> ------------------------------------
>> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>>
>>> The rains got here, about 2" outside my window, other places more.
>>>
>>> The mud slides have started.
>>>
>>> One guy had 7 ft of mud that slid into his back yard which he
>>> needs to get out before next rain tomorrow lest he finds the whole
>>> house under mud from the next rain.
>>>
>>> Estimate 25 dump truck loads will do it.
>>>
>>> Have no clue where they will haul it.
>>>
>>> 2nd storm comes in on Tuesday.
>>>
>>> Stay tuned.
>>>
>>> Lew
>>> .
>>> -----------------------------------------------
>>> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>>>> The K-rails and sandbags are in place.
>>>>
>>>> The rains are coming ashore along with the winds.
>>>>
>>>> Three storms in sucession with 4"-8" rain at the beach, double or
>>>> triple that in the burn areas.
>>>>
>>>> Mud slides are expected.
>>>>
>>>> People are packed, ready to evacuate if required.
>>>>
>>>> From the sounds of it, it's going to be quite a ride.
>>>>
>>>> To the best of my knowledge, Abby is still in port.
>>>>
>>>> Lew
>
>
>
Well were are ending the 3rd day of our little dance with the weather,
and it has finally stopped raining outside our window with a little
over 2" in the gage for today and 5" of rain in the gage since Monday
when this all started.
The ground is totally saturated so the rains just drain to the ocean.
If there was only a way to capture this water and store it for future
use.
It could help solve a lot of problems.
Sit tight, another storm is on the way tomorrow, but we are expected
to be clear by Saturday.
We'll see.
Lew
----------------------------------------------
"Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:0000defd$0$1589$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>
> Well it has been an interesting day here in SoCal, my adopted home.
>
> What was expected to be a light rain today turned out to be more
> like a cow taking dead aim on a flat rock.
>
> Take your choice:
> Snow in the mountains.
> 15-20 ft waves at the beach
> Mud slides in the foothills.
> Would you believe tornadoes(waterspouts) at the beach which tore a
> marina apart as well as typical housing damage.
>
> A 40 ft catamaran was picked up about 50 ft, flipped around, and
> dropped a few slips down.
>
> Tornadoes are definitely not normal for SoCal; however, waterspouts
> are another thing.
>
> Not sure what this will end up be classified, but flipped cars were
> part of their legacy.
>
> Streets flooded with 3-4 ft of water.
>
> Mandatory evacuation by 9:00AM tomorrow in the mudslide areas.
>
> Estimated they will not be allowed until next Monday.
>
> It sucks but it beats being dead.
>
> More rain forecast for tomorrow which is expected to be heavier than
> today.
>
> Hang on, it's going to be quite a sleigh ride.
>
> Lew
>
> ------------------------------------
> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>
>> The rains got here, about 2" outside my window, other places more.
>>
>> The mud slides have started.
>>
>> One guy had 7 ft of mud that slid into his back yard which he needs
>> to get out before next rain tomorrow lest he finds the whole house
>> under mud from the next rain.
>>
>> Estimate 25 dump truck loads will do it.
>>
>> Have no clue where they will haul it.
>>
>> 2nd storm comes in on Tuesday.
>>
>> Stay tuned.
>>
>> Lew
>> .
>> -----------------------------------------------
>> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>>> The K-rails and sandbags are in place.
>>>
>>> The rains are coming ashore along with the winds.
>>>
>>> Three storms in sucession with 4"-8" rain at the beach, double or
>>> triple that in the burn areas.
>>>
>>> Mud slides are expected.
>>>
>>> People are packed, ready to evacuate if required.
>>>
>>> From the sounds of it, it's going to be quite a ride.
>>>
>>> To the best of my knowledge, Abby is still in port.
>>>
>>> Lew
On Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:26:41 -0700, the infamous Mark & Juanita
<nospam@hadenough.com> scrawled the following:
>Lew Hodgett wrote:
>
>> This is the 4th day, but we're gaining on it, I think.
>>
>> Another 3/4" in the rain gage outside my window, headed toward 6" in
>> the gage since Monday.
>>
>> Here on the left coast, take your pick, S/D, L/A or S/F, they are all
>> getting hammered.
>>
>
> We had some folks head out to Ridgecrest Wed & Thu and even the desert is
>getting hammered. All the way from Ridgecrest to Tucson -- they were in
>rain the whole way and all of it heavy rain.
We finally got some of that rain up her in SoOr. About half an inch
from last night on, steady and fairly light, as usual. I like it like
that.
--
We either make ourselves happy or miserable.
The amount of work is the same.
-Carlos Castaneda, mystic and author (1925-1998)
-------
We've been getting hammered in the SF Bay Area as well.
LIghtning is a rare thing here, but this storm has produced
some pretty nice booms and rolling thunder that lasts
10 or 15 seconds. Winds gust, but nothing in the 50-60 mph
range - yet.
We don't get much "weather" in the Bay Area. But when we
do - it's a doozy - exaggerated by its rareness. Drivers
don't seem to understand that when the road conditions
change, so should their driving mode change. Accidents
everywhere - and people still don't slow down. Calfornia
drivers seem to believe that driving at 70 mph - is a
constitutional right.
On Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:38:41 -0700, Lew Hodgett wrote
(in article <0039caae$0$25215$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com>):
>rainfall is about 5", so far they have 4-1/2" from this
> storm.
>
> All points east best keep the hatches battened down, this bad boy is
> headed your way.
>
> Hope they find the boy in AZ.
>
> Lew
>
> --------------------------------------------
> "Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:00d53679$0$23688$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
Been watching these storms on the radar disappear as soon as they cross AZ
into NM. We got a whopping 0.20 inches out of it all.......
Lew Hodgett wrote:
>
> I previously wrote:
>
>> It's here.
>>
>> The rains have returned to SoCal.
>>
>> The hillsides appear to be holding.
>>
>> At least our rain is getting measured in inches, not in feet like
>> they measure the "Partly Cloudy" the folks back east are getting.
>>
>> As the saying goes, ".. and this to shall pass."
> ----------------------------------------------
> Today's update:
>
> And the hills they come tumbling down.
>
> 3"-5" of rain, depending on location, in a short period of time
> (less than 24 hrs) was just TOO MUCH.
>
> Rivers of mud formed, flowing off the mountain sides, swamping houses,
> cars,
> and flipping 4,000 pound concrete "K-Rails" around like Lego blocks.
>
> Fortunately no loss of life, but things are a mess.
>
Sorry to hear that, hopefully things can be cleaned up quickly.
Your 3 to 5 inches of rain may yield a couple tenths of an inch out here
in the Sonoran desert during the coming week.
> Lew
--
There is never a situation where having more rounds is a disadvantage
Rob Leatham
Lew Hodgett wrote:
> This is the 4th day, but we're gaining on it, I think.
>
> Another 3/4" in the rain gage outside my window, headed toward 6" in
> the gage since Monday.
>
> Here on the left coast, take your pick, S/D, L/A or S/F, they are all
> getting hammered.
>
We had some folks head out to Ridgecrest Wed & Thu and even the desert is
getting hammered. All the way from Ridgecrest to Tucson -- they were in
rain the whole way and all of it heavy rain.
> Saturday is coming.
>
> Lew
>
> -------------------------------------
> "Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:01060006$0$27953$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>> Well were are ending the 3rd day of our little dance with the
>> weather, and it has finally stopped raining outside our window with
>> a little over 2" in the gage for today and 5" of rain in the gage
>> since Monday when this all started.
>>
>> The ground is totally saturated so the rains just drain to the
>> ocean.
>>
>> If there was only a way to capture this water and store it for
>> future use.
>>
>> It could help solve a lot of problems.
>>
>> Sit tight, another storm is on the way tomorrow, but we are expected
>> to be clear by Saturday.
>>
>> We'll see.
>>
>> Lew
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------
>> "Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:0000defd$0$1589$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>>>
>>> Well it has been an interesting day here in SoCal, my adopted home.
>>>
>>> What was expected to be a light rain today turned out to be more
>>> like a cow taking dead aim on a flat rock.
>>>
>>> Take your choice:
>>> Snow in the mountains.
>>> 15-20 ft waves at the beach
>>> Mud slides in the foothills.
>>> Would you believe tornadoes(waterspouts) at the beach which tore a
>>> marina apart as well as typical housing damage.
>>>
>>> A 40 ft catamaran was picked up about 50 ft, flipped around, and
>>> dropped a few slips down.
>>>
>>> Tornadoes are definitely not normal for SoCal; however, waterspouts
>>> are another thing.
>>>
>>> Not sure what this will end up be classified, but flipped cars were
>>> part of their legacy.
>>>
>>> Streets flooded with 3-4 ft of water.
>>>
>>> Mandatory evacuation by 9:00AM tomorrow in the mudslide areas.
>>>
>>> Estimated they will not be allowed until next Monday.
>>>
>>> It sucks but it beats being dead.
>>>
>>> More rain forecast for tomorrow which is expected to be heavier
>>> than today.
>>>
>>> Hang on, it's going to be quite a sleigh ride.
>>>
>>> Lew
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------
>>> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>>>
>>>> The rains got here, about 2" outside my window, other places more.
>>>>
>>>> The mud slides have started.
>>>>
>>>> One guy had 7 ft of mud that slid into his back yard which he
>>>> needs to get out before next rain tomorrow lest he finds the whole
>>>> house under mud from the next rain.
>>>>
>>>> Estimate 25 dump truck loads will do it.
>>>>
>>>> Have no clue where they will haul it.
>>>>
>>>> 2nd storm comes in on Tuesday.
>>>>
>>>> Stay tuned.
>>>>
>>>> Lew
>>>> .
>>>> -----------------------------------------------
>>>> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>>>>> The K-rails and sandbags are in place.
>>>>>
>>>>> The rains are coming ashore along with the winds.
>>>>>
>>>>> Three storms in sucession with 4"-8" rain at the beach, double or
>>>>> triple that in the burn areas.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mud slides are expected.
>>>>>
>>>>> People are packed, ready to evacuate if required.
>>>>>
>>>>> From the sounds of it, it's going to be quite a ride.
>>>>>
>>>>> To the best of my knowledge, Abby is still in port.
>>>>>
>>>>> Lew
>>
>>
>>
--
There is never a situation where having more rounds is a disadvantage
Rob Leatham
charlie b <charlieb@accesscom.com> wrote in news:4B578280.67D9
@accesscom.com:
> We've been getting hammered in the SF Bay Area as well.
> LIghtning is a rare thing here, but this storm has produced
> some pretty nice booms and rolling thunder that lasts
> 10 or 15 seconds. Winds gust, but nothing in the 50-60 mph
> range - yet.
>
> We don't get much "weather" in the Bay Area. But when we
> do - it's a doozy - exaggerated by its rareness. Drivers
> don't seem to understand that when the road conditions
> change, so should their driving mode change. Accidents
> everywhere - and people still don't slow down. Calfornia
> drivers seem to believe that driving at 70 mph - is a
> constitutional right.
>
Charlie,
I hear ya. I spoke to my son who lives in SF near Candlestick Park. He
said a crash of thunder woke him up around 3am the other night. He rides
mass transit so does not have to deal with the idiots on the road. Down
here in San Diego, they drive like maniacs regardless of the road
conditions. I try to stay off the freeways when it rains down here.
Steve
On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:03:16 -0800, the infamous "Lew Hodgett"
<sails.man1@verizon.net> scrawled the following:
>The rains got here, about 2" outside my window, other places more.
>
>The mud slides have started.
>
>One guy had 7 ft of mud that slid into his back yard which he needs to
>get out before next rain tomorrow lest he finds the whole house under
>mud from the next rain.
>
>Estimate 25 dump truck loads will do it.
>
>Have no clue where they will haul it.
>
>2nd storm comes in on Tuesday.
>
>Stay tuned.
We were supposed to be hit by those up here but so far, it has been
less than 1/4 inch. Just a few very minor sprinkles have hit so far
today. I heard the wind gust twice yesterday, maybe 12 knots, not the
43mph gusts they predicted for us. Don't get me wrong: I'm -glad- it
hasn't hit us...yet.
My buddy in LoCal said that the Homey Despots and Blowes are all out
of sandbags. I told him if worse comes to worst, he and his wife can
just jump into his C-Dory in the side yard and either tether there or
float safely out to sea until the storms stop.
Good luck, guys. Now's a good time to start practicing holding your
breath. <gd&r>
--
The greatest fine art of the future will be the making
of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.
--Abraham Lincoln
"Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:00d1109b$0$13102$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
> The rains got here, about 2" outside my window, other places more.
>
> The mud slides have started.
>
> One guy had 7 ft of mud that slid into his back yard which he needs to get
> out before next rain tomorrow lest he finds the whole house under mud from
> the next rain.
>
> Estimate 25 dump truck loads will do it.
>
> Have no clue where they will haul it.
>
> 2nd storm comes in on Tuesday.
>
> Stay tuned.
>
> Lew
> .
> -----------------------------------------------
> "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
>> The K-rails and sandbags are in place.
>>
>> The rains are coming ashore along with the winds.
>>
>> Three storms in sucession with 4"-8" rain at the beach, double or triple
>> that in the burn areas.
>>
>> Mud slides are expected.
>>
>> People are packed, ready to evacuate if required.
>>
>> From the sounds of it, it's going to be quite a ride.
Coast is getting hammered here in Oregon, but we're pretty far inland.
"Steve" <hammerhands@nowhere.net> wrote in message
news:Xns9D06A4105939Brendaratcheerfuldotc@207.246.207.159...
> charlie b <charlieb@accesscom.com> wrote in news:4B578280.67D9
> @accesscom.com:
>
>> We've been getting hammered in the SF Bay Area as well.
>> LIghtning is a rare thing here, but this storm has produced
>> some pretty nice booms and rolling thunder that lasts
>> 10 or 15 seconds. Winds gust, but nothing in the 50-60 mph
>> range - yet.
>>
>> We don't get much "weather" in the Bay Area. But when we
>> do - it's a doozy - exaggerated by its rareness. Drivers
>> don't seem to understand that when the road conditions
>> change, so should their driving mode change. Accidents
>> everywhere - and people still don't slow down. Calfornia
>> drivers seem to believe that driving at 70 mph - is a
>> constitutional right.
>>
>
> Charlie,
>
> I hear ya. I spoke to my son who lives in SF near Candlestick Park. He
> said a crash of thunder woke him up around 3am the other night. He rides
> mass transit so does not have to deal with the idiots on the road. Down
> here in San Diego, they drive like maniacs regardless of the road
> conditions. I try to stay off the freeways when it rains down here.
>
> Steve
Thirty years ago they used to slow to a crawl on the freeways when it
rained. Must be a lot of newbies!
"Larry Jaques" <novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:48:55 -0800, the infamous "LDosser"
> <LD@invalid.invalid> scrawled the following:
>
>>"Larry Jaques" <novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote in message
>>news:d0jcl59in5d6rd2j8tj7bttn4atmbr40bd@4ax.com...
>>>
>>> We were supposed to be hit by those up here but so far, it has been
>>> less than 1/4 inch.
>>
>>Were you the Jaques in Oregon quoted on CNN re Obamacare?
>
> I rather doubt it. I haven't been inundated by other news services
> wanting my opinion yet. (I pray I never am.)
>
> What did they say?
>
It's all down to AGW ...
On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:48:55 -0800, the infamous "LDosser"
<LD@invalid.invalid> scrawled the following:
>"Larry Jaques" <novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote in message
>news:d0jcl59in5d6rd2j8tj7bttn4atmbr40bd@4ax.com...
>>
>> We were supposed to be hit by those up here but so far, it has been
>> less than 1/4 inch.
>
>Were you the Jaques in Oregon quoted on CNN re Obamacare?
I rather doubt it. I haven't been inundated by other news services
wanting my opinion yet. (I pray I never am.)
What did they say?
--
The greatest fine art of the future will be the making
of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.
--Abraham Lincoln
Lew Hodgett wrote:
> "Bruce" wrote:
>
>> Been watching these storms on the radar disappear as soon as they
>> cross AZ
>> into NM. We got a whopping 0.20 inches out of it all.......
>
> ------------------------------
> Parts of AZ got hit pretty hard and it looks like parts of the upper
> MidWest are also getting a dose.
>
> Lew
>
>
>
The good news is our AZ reservoirs are all full :-)
On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:24:00 -0800, charlie b <charlieb@accesscom.com>
wrote:
>We've been getting hammered in the SF Bay Area as well.
>LIghtning is a rare thing here, but this storm has produced
>some pretty nice booms and rolling thunder that lasts
>10 or 15 seconds. Winds gust, but nothing in the 50-60 mph
>range - yet.
>
>We don't get much "weather" in the Bay Area. But when we
>do - it's a doozy - exaggerated by its rareness. Drivers
>don't seem to understand that when the road conditions
>change, so should their driving mode change. Accidents
>everywhere - and people still don't slow down. Calfornia
>drivers seem to believe that driving at 70 mph - is a
>constitutional right.
We are getting heavy rains. Finally, washing away the road salt and
the lawns are greening up. When I lived in LA, when it started to
rain after months of drought, the roads would be initially very slick
with engine oil. I'll take January over July-August any day. Rainy
days are good days for woodworking anyway.