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Jan 28, 2015 | 04:43 PM

#561

PokS2k

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From: Mid-Atlantic

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Originally Posted by Lainey

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Originally Posted by robb' timestamp='1422479486' post='23485168

Lainey I never realized how bad the plowing where I grew up (my neighborhood is a lot like yours I think) was until I moved to Vermont. Here in Vermont they just keep going until they hit pavement I remember growing up the city plow would go by once at about 40m.p.h. and that was it basically they were grooming the road! I do think a big problem where you are and I grew up is there is nowhere to plow the snow too.

There is a LOT of fussing/complaining going on with the plowing job. Our neighborhood doesn't look much better but at least very few vehicles are parked on the street.

Rumor years ago was that they had to keep the plow blades at a certain height to avoid man hole covers, etc.

Glad you guys are safe and have power.

Jan 28, 2015 | 04:48 PM

#562

Lainey

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From: Smalltown

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Thanks, Jim. We never lost power.

Didn't you folks get some snow too?

Jan 28, 2015 | 05:19 PM

#563

Scooterboy

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From: Medina, OH

The photos are amazing. I'm glad everyone came through in good shape. I hope the melt is gradual.

Jan 28, 2015 | 05:46 PM

#564

boltonblue

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From: bolton

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Originally Posted by Lainey

Marshfield MA

Very hard hit!

I feel sorry for the folks who lost their homes but the ocean shall eventually claim that which is hers.

Jan 29, 2015 | 05:16 AM

#565

robb

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From: Bondville

About Marshfield I saw a news interview with a homeowner who claimed that the seawall was over 60 years old and that it was known that it needed to be repaired or replaced but he claimed the town did not want to spend the money on it.
As for the weather here we REALLY need a break from this cold it hit minus 15 last night!

Jan 29, 2015 | 05:17 AM

#566

PokS2k

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From: Mid-Atlantic

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Originally Posted by Lainey

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Thanks, Jim. We never lost power.

Didn't you folks get some snow too?

We were lucky, only 4 or 5 inches instead of the up to 2ft that they originally called for.

Jan 29, 2015 | 09:02 PM

#567

dlq04

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From: Mish-she-gan

We got the ice they predicted. Only the dog went outside today and she slid across the sidewalk to reach the yard.

Jan 30, 2015 | 03:54 AM

#568

boltonblue

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From: bolton

hey it's snowing, lightly mind you, but they are predicting another 4-6 today and tonight..
you know annoyance snow.

Awoke and went to the bathroom this morning.

Why is the water in the toilet running....?
No it's not.

Hmmm What is running ?

Head for the cellar, one of the outdoor faucets apparently froze and popped.
At least the water was all outside. So water is shut off now and I'll deal with it in the spring when it warms up.

We've been here 15 years and never had anything freeze.