Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted February 22, 2014 Super User Posted February 22, 2014 I hope the cold last through may. That power house is hotter than hell in the 60degree weather. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted February 22, 2014 Super User Posted February 22, 2014 160" is a lot, A-Jay, is that true? I can't inagine the kind of winter you just went thru. Back in '08 or '09 I think it was, I had an ice dam that damaged the walls and ceiling in my addition and kitchen. The following spring I repaired the roof and ceilings and have had no problems since. This past fall, I painted the walls and ceilings in the addition, kitchen and hall. As luck would have it, I got another ice dam and have sheetrock staining on the beam that separates the kitchen and addition. Not gonna fool around this time, the roof on my house is at the end of it's life expectancy, so I'm planning on replacing the roof and I'll repair the sheetrock on the beam. Just another home repair job I really didn't want to do this year!...LOL 1 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted February 22, 2014 Super User Posted February 22, 2014 160" is a lot, A-Jay, is that true? I can't inagine the kind of winter you just went thru. Back in '08 or '09 I think it was, I had an ice dam that damaged the walls and ceiling in my addition and kitchen. The following spring I repaired the roof and ceilings and have had no problems since. This past fall, I painted the walls and ceilings in the addition, kitchen and hall. As luck would have it, I got another ice dam and have sheetrock staining on the beam that separates the kitchen and addition. Not gonna fool around this time, the roof on my house is at the end of it's life expectancy, so I'm planning on replacing the roof and I'll repair the sheetrock on the beam. Just another home repair job I really didn't want to do this year!...LOL 2 words. Roof. Rake. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 160" is a lot, A-Jay, is that true? I can't inagine the kind of winter you just went thru. Back in '08 or '09 I think it was, I had an ice dam that damaged the walls and ceiling in my addition and kitchen. The following spring I repaired the roof and ceilings and have had no problems since. This past fall, I painted the walls and ceilings in the addition, kitchen and hall. As luck would have it, I got another ice dam and have sheetrock staining on the beam that separates the kitchen and addition. Not gonna fool around this time, the roof on my house is at the end of it's life expectancy, so I'm planning on replacing the roof and I'll repair the sheetrock on the beam. Just another home repair job I really didn't want to do this year!...LOL 2 words. Roof. Rake. Yes it is true and it's not actually that big of a deal as we average 150 - Snow Belt. And I have used the roof rake but have since switched to a pair of most excellent Micro Spikes for my boots. Make shoveling the roof much safer. The roof rake works but not really the best for this much snow. Some of the commercial snow removal guys actually lift up snow blowers to do the large jobs. A-Jay Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 A Jay, We've got single digits coming again this week. I'll be sure to send them your way. Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 Yes it is true and it's not actually that big of a deal as we average 150 - Snow Belt. And I have used the roof rake but have since switched to a pair of most excellent Micro Spikes for my boots. Make shoveling the roof much safer. The roof rake works but not really the best for this much snow. Some of the commercial snow removal guys actually lift up snow blowers to do the large jobs. A-Jay the spikes are safe for shingles? Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 I feel for you guys.......Cut my day short yesterday, too hot and humid to bass fish, I'm almost done with it until the fall. The beach has been beautiful in the morning, wish you here, NO BAIT CASTERS ALLOWED........LOL Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 the spikes are safe for shingles? That's always a concern for sure but by the time I get up there we are far enough into the winter season that there is already an ice base on the roof that's at least a half inch or more thick. This keeps the spikes from actually digging into the shingles. So the thing that makes going up there in the first place so hazardous is still sort of a good thing. Plus that ice assists in sliding the snow down & off the roof. btw - we also wear these running most of the winter - a real game changer as far as safe footing is concerned. (they do add a bit of weight though) A-Jay http://kahtoola.com/product/microspikes/ Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 OMG slonezp, we had 54* temps yesterday and today we're reaching 50*, but this week we're back to mid-20*'s, you guys expecting single digits? That stinks! Quote
aceman387 Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 That's always a concern for sure but by the time I get up there we are far enough into the winter season that there is already an ice base on the roof that's at least a half inch or more thick. This keeps the spikes from actually digging into the shingles. So the thing that makes going up there in the first place so hazardous is still sort of a good thing. Plus that ice assists in sliding the snow down & off the roof. btw - we also wear these running most of the winter - a real game changer as far as safe footing is concerned. (they do add a bit of weight though) A-Jay http://kahtoola.com/product/microspikes/ January 2014 Fun Shovelin' the Roof.jpg You must sleep like a rock after all that exercise Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 Yup. Starting again on Tuesday 2* for a low and 12* for the high Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 A Jay, We've got single digits coming again this week. I'll be sure to send them your way. Thank Buddy - That will be a considerable up grade. A-Jay Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 2 words. Roof. Rake. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYa0jpGFUeY Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 Hey Man - I lost my decoder ring last week - help me out here ? . ? . ? A-Jay Try upgrading your computer...the Tandy is obsolete..... Quote
aceman387 Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 If i lived far north like you Andy i would have to upgrade my scrawny wife i have now to one of those burly european female bobsledder type so she could shovel the other side of the peak for me. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 If i lived far north like you Andy i would have to upgrade my scrawny wife i have now to one of those burly european female bobsledder type so she could shovel the other side of the peak for me. Oh no you di-int Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 -2 this morning and another 16" of snow predicted for this weekend Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 -2 this morning and another 16" of snow predicted for this weekend Nice. And not to be left out and despite the insanity thus far ~ we're going to get Blasted again as well. When this craziness is finally over and we're actually able to get out on the water again, for one thing we will have earned it and secondly, there will be some serious Long Days & Nights on the Lake. I'll be working hard to fish this wildness behind me. And enjoying every second of it. Hang in there. A-Jay Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 -2 this morning and another 16" of snow predicted for this weekend Man you guys are having a tough year. Pleas don't push the snow too far east, we're starting to see green spots in the snow. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 This is a shot of a school up on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula which is north of me. They usually get a bit more snow than we do - But Not This Winter. We've got them by almost 4 feet. I am really hoping this does not become a trend. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 I felt bad for you Ajay, then I watched a show on the weather channel last night. A guy got caught in his car during a blizzard, and it snowed heavily for 2 WEEKS straight. After the 2 weeks, 8 feet of snow had fallen, and he had survived on minimal food and a tank of gas to ration the heat in his car. I can't remember where this was, but it was in the states somewhere. I should find out where, so I can stay the hell away. 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 This is a shot of a school up on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula which is north of me. They usually get a bit more snow than we do - But Not This Winter. We've got them by almost 4 feet. I am really hoping this does not become a trend. A-Jay Snow in the U P.jpg That's just not right! 1 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 It was a show on blizzards. Like watching a reverse porno. 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 We are suppose to have a snow over the weekend. Makes me wonder what spring is going to be like, or if we'll go straight into summer. 1 Quote
Super User tomustang Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Trout streams are still flowing Quote
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