Empathy on these forums? C'mon man.It was yours an @brianmanahan lack of empathy for others that kind of bothered me. Could you post a pic of the McLaren on the green lawn. That might make it better.
No pic no care. Get rekt bro.Empathy on these forums? C'mon man.
I have a 3650/4150 watt dual fuel Champion generator. Comes in handy occasionally. I had it out yesterday…checked the oil, topped off the gasoline, ran it for about 2 hours.With grandson's help, found a generator today at Tractor Supply. They are getting them shipped in every day. Dual fuel, so also got 2 - 30lb bottles there also and filled. Quest for gas next, grandson is on the prowl. They run longer on gas than propane. They also got a generator for their house.
Food in freezers, both refrigerator and chest were thawed, but still cold, so I won't have a mountain of rotting food to get rid of.
Trash service... that's weeks away...
It's looking more optimistic, except for water, they still can't get equipment to where the damage is. OK on potable water, have a week or more of flush water, and set up a catch system on a downspout, if it happens to rain.
Yes, I drive a McLaren. I am defined by the car I drive.No pic no care. Get rekt bro.
That's awesome man. Glad to hear you have family to help you through these tough times and finding generator is a big a big plus.With grandson's help, found a generator today at Tractor Supply. They are getting them shipped in every day. Dual fuel, so also got 2 - 30lb bottles there also and filled. Quest for gas next, grandson is on the prowl. They run longer on gas than propane. They also got a generator for their house.
Food in freezers, both refrigerator and chest were thawed, but still cold, so I won't have a mountain of rotting food to get rid of.
Trash service... that's weeks away...
It's looking more optimistic, except for water, they still can't get equipment to where the damage is. OK on potable water, have a week or more of flush water, and set up a catch system on a downspout, if it happens to rain.
I hope he gets through this unscathed. He'll be in my thoughts.One of my friends in SC said he has been without power for about 4 days now, and trees have been falling all around, even branches on the house.
I'm praying that the people of Ashville pull though this. They have been hit hard and deserve our supportAsheville, NC is virtually isolated because of road closures.
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This tragedy has affected far too many people. I will keep these families in my prayers.In Erwin, the missing count is now 70+, and the search teams are starting to find bodies... word of mouth is that they are having trouble ID-ing the dead because what they are actually finding are body parts. A raging river full of debris is a powerful force.
The facility where I work was about 25% flooded, but my understanding is that we weathered it relatively well with little damage and no environmental concerns. The facility has no power, water, sewer, or wastewater discharge. They are hoping to have power restored by Thursday. No word yet on water or sewer. The big problem is the city's wastewater processing plant; it's buried under a massive amount of silt and other debris and the public statement is that it may never be functional again. FEMA/TEMA is trying to get a mobile wastewater solution put in place, if that's even possible. Accordingly, no plant in Erwin, including the one where I work, can discharge any water at the moment - which means that we're shut down, possibly for a very long time.
So in addition to all the devastation and loss of lives, people aren't able to work & earn money. My facility (and prob all the others in town, I don't know) is shut down. We temporarily laid off our entire hourly workforce (except for essential personnel required for recovery efforts). Salaried folks like myself are "working from home" with pay - for however long that lasts; the company won't be able to afford to do that forever. We're in bad shape.
And we're only one town of many in the region which suffered similar damage.
So, as a man of faith, I'm asking for prayers for the families that are being affected by this. Also, and I might be violating ATOT rules here but I'll risk it anyway, please consider donating to relief organizations like the American Red Cross. There is a lot of desperate need at the moment.
Thanks,
Dean (NuclearNed)
Yeah get with the program bro. It affects more than your grass.This tragedy has affected far too many people. I will keep these families in my prayers.
You'll be in my prayers as well.Yeah get with the program bro. It affects more than your grass.
Matthew 13:24-30I think as penance we should replace his lawn with cilantro.
I got an 8000/7000 dual fuel today. When things become a bit more normal, I'll be getting an electrician to set up a manual connect to key circuits in the house. Tractor Supply was well stocked with everything. Picked up a 100 ft 10 ga cord, to get power into the house, and now the floor is a maze of cords, but key things are powered.I have a 3650/4150 watt dual fuel Champion generator. Comes in handy occasionally. I had it out yesterday…checked the oil, topped off the gasoline, ran it for about 2 hours.
I always laugh when people say, “oh, I would never live in California…they get earthquakes.”, but they live in tornado alley/hurricane central where they know, every year there’s a chance of getting wiped out…perhaps more of a chance than an earthquake getting you in CA…then there are folks like the OP who really don’t live in the danger zone…but are adjacent to it and get hit hard.
Hang in there.
Bro that is so deep. I love when scripture is quoited for justification.Matthew 13:24-30
“The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.
“The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
“‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.
“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’
‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’”
I26 south to SC fully open.I'm praying that the people of Ashville pull though this. They have been hit hard and deserve our support
I mean, sure, we can toss some cannabis in there too for variety.Matthew 13:24-30
“The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.
“The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
“‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.
“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’
‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’”
Which does zilch, nada, nothing, to help a single fucking person here. Thoughts an prayers are pure bullshit and a waste of oxygen.Matthew 13:24-30
“The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.
“The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
“‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.
“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’
‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’”
It's dark out there for sure, but instead of the pleasant background of the night critters, the drone of generators running. But I don't mind, as of today I am contributing to that drone. The dar is convenient, as to save the need to flush, I just go out in the yard and pee.I saw on Reddit that tonight would be a good night to look at the stars in Asheville. since there is no light pollution and a new moon.
Praying that power can be restored for the many people currently without. Especially for those that need it the most.I just heard that my in-laws got their power back on. Maybe it will not be long for you MM.
Duke's outage map says Fri 10:45 pm, not holding my breath, but at least I have a generator now.I just heard that my in-laws got their power back on. Maybe it will not be long for you MM.