Blizzard-Ice Storm January 23-26, 2026

[Motorpsychology]

Pretty serene here. At these temps, sounds outdoors take on a bright, tinny nuance; like you turned the treble all the way up and the midrange to zero.
-26ºC: Red background is cold weather advisory. No kiddin'.

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[woodworker]

The only time I've ever paid money for a dog was for a pure bred Chow.

I think it was pure bred to the point of inbred because that was the dumbest dog I've ever had.

I also had a Chow/German Shepherd mix that was the BEST dog I've ever had.

It was smart to the point of being downright clever.

I’ve paid money for pure bred Rottweilers and had some sort of trouble with every one of them. The best dogs that have ever owned me were mixed breeds all from shelters or stuck in bad situations. I volunteered to transport dogs between rescues for about five years up until the virus hit. I moved 429 dogs just over 30,000 miles and most of them were throw aways that were never treated right and just wanted someone to love and take care of them. Every one of them was very hard to let go at the end of the run. The last dog I adopted was a TWC and she was just two hours from the kill room when a friend pulled her just in time before her final walk. I had her for nine years and at 70 years old, I cried like a baby when I left her go due to health issues. She was my Princess.

 

[woodworker]

But aren't they all

Well yes, you got a good point there.

 

[woodworker]

I’ve paid money for pure bred Rottweilers and had some sort of trouble with every one of them. The best dogs that have ever owned me were mixed breeds all from shelters or stuck in bad situations. I volunteered to transport dogs between rescues for about five years up until the virus hit. I moved 429 dogs just over 30,000 miles and most of them were throw aways that were never treated right and just wanted someone to love and take care of them. Every one of them was very hard to let go at the end of the run. The last dog I adopted was a TWC and she was just two hours from the kill room when a friend pulled her just in time before her final walk. I had her for nine years and at 70 years old, I cried like a baby when I left her go due to health issues. She was my Princess.

I helped my lady friend adopt this Great Dane four years ago from a bad relationship and she is the absolute in sweetness for as bad as she was treated the first four years of her life. We take her in TJ Max, Big Lots, Old Navy, Home Goods, to all the wineries and breweries and she loves Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Tractor Supply. We don’t even think about losing her.

 

[woodworker]

About an inch of snow overnight, changed to light rain several hours ago, sleet hitting the windows. Just fixed me a ham, egg, and cheddar cheese sammich on wheat toast and a fresh avocado drizzled with cinnamon and raw honey. Just checked the power lines out front, they’re icing up so it won’t be long. Just sitting here waiting for the lights bulbs to go out.

 

[Fordup]

Started here a little while ago. Halfway up a Corgis legs so far. I'll let you know when it's over her head .

 

[gfitzge2]

Ranger is taking shelter in the barn. Grainy photo is from security cams.

In about a 100 mile distance 19 degree temperature change. Mostly snow to the north, We are in the sleet section until mid day, then back to snow. Lucky to be colder here because it is freezing rain to the south. I think I am going to spend some time today looking at pictures of the beach house we will visit this spring. NFL Playoffs on tv and a home made pizza planed for dinner and life is good.

 

[Trustable]

Started here a little while ago. Halfway up a Corgis legs so far. I'll let you know when it's over her head .

Time to give him a mining helmet and send him to work!

 

[woodworker]

Power just blinked three times, just a matter of time now.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

It's a big yawn-fest here in "The Great White North". It's cold but the wind is light and we'll only get about an inch or two where I am. Not that far away, folks are looking at 18" or more. Stay warm and safe folks - more importantly, stay home.

 

[gfitzge2]

Power just blinked three times, just a matter of time now.

Hope your power stays on. Power loss is my only fear in these weather events. Single digit temperatures tonight and not above freezing for the next week.

 

[JoeDirt03]

Went for a drive today in the Texas "snow". Had a little fun, maybe too much fun lol. I noticed when I got on the brakes a little harder and the wheels started to break loose that my brake pedal would vibrate and make an audible noise. Almost like a frog. Thoughts? Had the truck for a year and never felt or heard this before.

 

[gfitzge2]

Went for a drive today in the Texas "snow". Had a little fun, maybe too much fun lol. I noticed when I got on the brakes a little harder and the wheels started to break loose that my brake pedal would vibrate and make an audible noise. Almost like a frog. Thoughts? Had the truck for a year and never felt or heard this before.

That is your antilock brakes doing what they do.

 

[fob63]

Around 6.5” here.

 

[Grandaccess]

Went for a drive today in the Texas "snow". Had a little fun, maybe too much fun lol. I noticed when I got on the brakes a little harder and the wheels started to break loose that my brake pedal would vibrate and make an audible noise. Almost like a frog. Thoughts? Had the truck for a year and never felt or heard this before.

That is what it is supposed to do, its ABS working the way it should, pumping the breaks

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