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Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Baraka_Guru, Aug 2, 2011.

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  1. Lish

    Lish Very Tilted

    Location:
    Im here, but heart is somewhere else
    Lish, Oct 29, 2012
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  2. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

    Location:
    Wolf 359
    Speed_Gibson, Oct 29, 2012
    #15482
  3. grumpyolddude

    grumpyolddude Very Tilted

    Location:
    Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Wind is howling here in SE Michigan. Electricity is out. Who knows for how long? Cell phone and car charger are our lifeline. We may be spending the night at a local hotel.
     
    grumpyolddude, Oct 29, 2012
    #15483
  4. Remixer

    Remixer Middle Eastern Doofus

    Location:
    Frankfurt, Germany
    [​IMG]
     
    Remixer, Oct 29, 2012
    #15484
  5. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

    Location:
    third rock from the sun
    Impressive
    Wind Map

    Humbling isn't it? Mother Nature indeed does rule. We all are at her mercy.
     
    Craven Morehead, Oct 29, 2012
    #15485
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  6. grumpyolddude

    grumpyolddude Very Tilted

    Location:
    Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Power is back, heat is working. Nice!
     
    grumpyolddude, Oct 29, 2012
    #15486
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  7. Borla

    Borla Moderator Staff Member

    I firmly believe that chiliburgers are underrated as a "I skipped lunch so I can have a late night snack while watching football" staple.
     
    Borla, Oct 29, 2012
    #15487
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  8. martian

    martian Server Monkey Staff Member

    Location:
    Mars
    According to the news, a woman here in Toronto was killed by a piece of flying debris.

    We're really not prepared for this sort of thing. At all.

    Bonus: Power hasn't gone out. Yet. I'm hoping it'll stay. The weatherman says that tonight's going to be the worst night, so if we get through tonight we should be fine.
     
    martian, Oct 29, 2012
    #15488
  9. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    It's not as bad as that. We get the occasional severe storm. It just that they don't normally have a tropical origin.

    Maybe you're just not used to living this close to Lake Ontario. I've lived on this lake my whole life.:p

    What we're supposed to get is technically a tropical depression, which is one rank below tropical storm (less severe winds, essentially).
     
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    Baraka_Guru, Oct 29, 2012
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  10. martian

    martian Server Monkey Staff Member

    Location:
    Mars
    I think my last post might have come off as a bit panicky. I'm not overly concerned, just reflecting on the fact that Toronto isn't used to this kind of weather.

    The woman mentioned previously was killed when a Staples sign was blown loose and struck her. Does that kind of thing happen in Florida? I don't recall having heard such stories. I wonder if they build their signs differently.

    I'm from central Ontario. As Fangirl alluded, we're accustomed to the odd tornado. Hurricanes are something new, though.

    And yeah, I know this isn't really a hurricane. We're not getting hit that hard. But it's still more than we're used to dealing with. I wonder what city services are going to look like tomorrow?

    I'm waiting on Canada Post to deliver a parcel. I'm going to be annoyed if I don't get it due to the weather.
     
    martian, Oct 30, 2012
    #15490
  11. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    I hope 'postie' as my mum used to refer to him, comes through for you, Martian. Didn't know you were from Central Ontario. Such a huge province. All my family originates from the Barrie & Gravenhurst areas (post-crossing the Atlantic and fleeing the eastern US as Loyalists) which isn't truly central, I realize. North Bay was about as central as they got and that was only for about a decade. Folks from up there are pretty hardy when it comes to severe weather but it's true, I never dealt with a hurricane until I did my time on the east coast.

    Poor lady with that sign--just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
    --- merged: Oct 30, 2012 at 2:10 AM ---
    Ack. I'm wiped out and the new Dexter episode is finally available for me to watch and review. The watching part is my favourite so I think it is jammie time, some time spent with my favourite serial killer then off to bed. Hope everyone is dry and warm and has power. Hasta.
     
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    Fangirl, Oct 30, 2012
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  12. Ozmanitis

    Ozmanitis Trust in your will and Hope will burn bright!

    Location:
    Texas USA
    My dog just had her litter, anybody want a puppy?
     
    Ozmanitis, Oct 30, 2012
    #15492
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  13. mixedmedia

    mixedmedia ...

    Location:
    Florida
    hoo boy, 5am do come early now, sha.

    I think I must've dreamt that I was back in Louisiana again. My inner dialogue is Cajun this morning.
     
    mixedmedia, Oct 30, 2012
    #15493
  14. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Well, this is the thing. There are tons of stories of people getting hurt or killed by blowing debris in this kind of weather. It's sad it happened, but it's hardly the first time I've heard of it.

    And I'm not sure it matters where you are. With 60- to 90-km wind, shit's gonna get blown around.

    No we're not Florida, but we also don't get any hurricane conditions.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Oct 30, 2012
    #15494
  15. Cayvmann

    Cayvmann Very Tilted

    Location:
    Central North Carolina
    I have had a cold/flu for several days now. Not very sick, but not well enough to say ferk it, and do stuff. I'm at work now, trying to spread the love.
     
    Cayvmann, Oct 30, 2012
    #15495
  16. roachboy

    roachboy Very Tilted

    well, the tiny town quadrant of the world was gripped by the collar and given a good shake overnight but that's it. the storm made landfall south. but goddamn, nyc & nj especially...and inland where the snow blitz is. hope all are safe and snug.

    i determined again last night that electricity is also on my short list called capitalism: things that are hard to complain about. the list also includes indoor plumbing, telecommunications and convertibles.
     
    roachboy, Oct 30, 2012
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  17. Xerxes

    Xerxes Bulking.

    What kind & how much?
     
    Xerxes, Oct 30, 2012
    #15497
  18. GeneticShift

    GeneticShift Show me your everything is okay face.

    Location:
    The land of drugs, violence, and 8 Mile Road
    My power/heat is still on! I'm hopeful it stays that way, unless work decides to get cancelled...
     
    GeneticShift, Oct 30, 2012
    #15498
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  19. Ozmanitis

    Ozmanitis Trust in your will and Hope will burn bright!

    Location:
    Texas USA
    mini pinscher - chihuahua mix, Small, lovable, and very protective of whom they bond with. Absolutely free, The only thing I want is a good home for them. We already have 4 of them, 8 would be pushing it.
     
    Ozmanitis, Oct 30, 2012
    #15499
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  20. genuinemommy

    genuinemommy Moderator Staff Member

    Just finished sewing 2 TOS female science officer uniforms. Now I just need to make mine. That will be this evening.
    All microscope facility staff will be trek-tacular tomorrow.
     
    genuinemommy, Oct 30, 2012
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