Mattlikesbikes Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 If it actually gets above 32 today, as they are predicting (36-40), most of the weight will come off these trees pretty quick. After that it will be cold, but snow/sleet will not stick as bad as wet rain freezing onto branches like yesterday. Lots of firewood to be had, it just might be green. I'm in need of a set of Stans valves to finish my son's bike build. Hopefully some shop is open today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, Mattlikesbikes said: I'm in need of a set of Stans valves to finish my son's bike build. Hopefully some shop is open today. Sure I have stems lying around if you can't find any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Man Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 12 hours ago, notyal said: We planted this little peach tree last year. She already started showing some flowers the last couple days. We’re trying some Christmas lights under a frost blanket to keep her warm. When they dont make incandescent lamps (bulbs) easy to get anymore its hard to generate heat anymore. Going from 90 watt flood to a 18 watt LED is great for Energy consumption but those 90 watt lamps used to really save us in these situations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlikesbikes Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, Taco Man said: When they dont make incandescent lamps (bulbs) easy to get anymore its hard to generate heat anymore. Going from 90 watt flood to a 18 watt LED is great for Energy consumption but those 90 watt lamps used to really save us in these situations. Yep, I doubt the CFLs in our well house are doing much to keep temps up in there. I'll probably go put a tiny space heater on Low in there tomorrow and leave it for the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, mack_turtle said: also: trails are NOT frozen. that might happen in a few days as the temp drops well below freezing, but right now it's really just cold mud. It's true, went for a walk through the neighborhood greenbelt and the crushed granite walkways are all soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 You can still get 40W and 60W incandescents for candelabras at Home Depot for 99c each. In fact I have fixtures that are heat trapping in which I can't use LED or CFL because they die short;ly so I have to keep using the incandescents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I had to clear out a bunch of bamboo in the backyard, perfectly good bamboo but it was too close to the cable lines. I can lose power but without internet I'd be screwed. Luckily I bought a second cord of firewood this year, tearing through it pretty quick, but that extra stack that I moved into the garage was a smart move. If you have a computer attached to a UPS, that is a HUGE battery for charging phones and tablets. If you lose power unplug all of the power-hungry or non-essential components and just reserve it for critical things. I have 2 in the house and if we lose power I can keep a cable modem and a portable wifi running for days along with keeping all of the phones and tablets charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Also, charge up all of these 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 11 hours ago, RedRider3141 said: Can't be any mud if it's frozen. Y'all going to hate me if I ride? Frozen trails are dry trails. 1 hour ago, mack_turtle said: also: trails are NOT frozen. that might happen in a few days as the temp drops well below freezing, but right now it's really just cold mud. Today and Saturday are a mess I'm sure. That's why I didn't ride when we got 4 inches a few weeks ago. It wasn't nearly cold enough. But Sunday morning, all day Monday, and Tuesday morning look good for frozen dirt. I plan to have the fat bike out at Walnut for some frozen fun. I probably will not need the fat bike for traction, but it just seems appropriate. I plan to see a LOT of down trees and branches. I think I'll pack a folding saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 11 hours ago, RedRider3141 said: Can't be any mud if it's frozen. Y'all going to hate me if I ride? You'd have to be an idiot to ride in this weather. 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, AustinBike said: You'd have to be an idiot to ride in this weather. Sock Ride! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Reminds me of a joke: AustinBike was up there on the hill with another mountain biker. They see some fishermen out on the lake. He says, 'Look at those idiot fishermen out there in this terrible weather." Edited February 12, 2021 by The Tip 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I have two of these charged at all times. 70,200 mAh. Super handy for camping too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, The Tip said: Reminds me of a joke: AustinBike was up there on the hill with another mountain biker. They see some fishermen out on the lake. He says, 'Look at those idiot fishermen out there in this terrible weather." Yep, that pretty much sums it up. If I were not dealing with family issues I would go ride today. Might end up taking a long walk. Gotta stay active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Barry said: all day Monday, and Tuesday morning look good for frozen dirt. I plan to have the fat bike out at Walnut for some frozen fun. Weather Dot Com said: 😀 WooHoo! Cold and a couple/few inches! I'm looking forward to some of this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 9 hours ago, TheX said: It's supposed to be in the low 40's today. This should go away. Never got that high here in CP today. Best I can tell, everything will remain frozen until next Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) 32* was the high down in the dirty south Edited February 12, 2021 by ATXZJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 20 hours ago, notyal said: We planted this little peach tree last year. She already started showing some flowers the last couple days. We’re trying some Christmas lights under a frost blanket to keep her warm. peach condom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlikesbikes Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 My neighborhood thawed a fair bit and our trees look great. But then I went up the hill to NW Hills (Far West area) and those trees are all still frozen over, lots of big branches leaning a loooooong way. Should get above freezing again tomorrow, but if that doesn't happen this will be sticking around for a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 50 minutes ago, throet said: Never got that high here in CP today. Best I can tell, everything will remain frozen until next Thursday! Yep, never got above 30 here. Looks like a no riding weekend. Zwifting, the next best thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mattlikesbikes said: My neighborhood thawed a fair bit and our trees look great. But then I went up the hill to NW Hills (Far West area) and those trees are all still frozen over, lots of big branches leaning a loooooong way. Should get above freezing again tomorrow, but if that doesn't happen this will be sticking around for a week! Yes I went to check on mine around 3:30. The ice on the branches was completely dry. No relief for the poor trees today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I never got around to expanding the pandemic playscape in the back yard, now all the 4x4s I bought are holding up cantilevered live oak branches. A cedar was more brittle and got absolutely splattered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) I have one tree that is leaning over and only one 4x4 of decent length, but I didn’t even bother since I think the Live Oak would totally break the 4x4. I trimmed it and I may put the propane heater on under it if we don’t get any defrosting in the next couple of hours. more freezing rain is coming. 😞 Edited February 13, 2021 by AntonioGG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Have a come along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Cedars seem especially vulnerable to the ice load; lots of branches down. I have an ancient and probably partially dead hackberry on the fenceline, but so far it hasn't fallen over or dropped any branches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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