Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 Those living there are without power because of cold and snow. 2 million without power. In TEXAS because of cold and snow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted February 15, 2021 It happens... It is winter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted February 15, 2021 I've been reading about electricity prices across the country going through the roof too. This chart is from Zerohedge: https://cms.zerohedge.com/s3/files/inline-images/bfmFCC4.jpg?itok=KKOXUSoR A couple links to articles: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/power-bills-moon-chaos-shock-electricity-prices-across-us-explode https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/energy-emergency-texas-power-provider-warns-rotating-outages-cold-weather-tests-limits-grid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 1 minute ago, posty said: It happens... It is winter... Well, they live there and are kind of shocked at 4 inches of snow and below 0 temps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, fandandy said: I've been reading about electricity prices across the country going through the roof too. This chart is from Zerohedge: https://cms.zerohedge.com/s3/files/inline-images/bfmFCC4.jpg?itok=KKOXUSoR A couple links to articles: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/power-bills-moon-chaos-shock-electricity-prices-across-us-explode https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/energy-emergency-texas-power-provider-warns-rotating-outages-cold-weather-tests-limits-grid Yeah, I'm working with a utility down there now. Things are nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted February 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, Utilit99 said: Well, they live there and are kind of shocked at 4 inches of snow and below 0 temps. True it isn't normal, but we can't control the weather... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, posty said: True it isn't normal, but we can't control the weather... Exactly. But I like the weather, so I talk about it. I lived in Florida for a few years a while back and the weather was boring. Holidays weren't the same, etc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,023 Posted February 15, 2021 50 minutes ago, Utilit99 said: Just got off a work call with some folks in Texas More importantly though, is the McRib coming back? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: More importantly though, is the McRib coming back? I wish I ran McDonalds. I would force them to make their food fresh for every order. I would probably make more than 6 figures as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,023 Posted February 15, 2021 Back to the topic though, in Michigan it's 6 degrees today and not one person has even mentioned the weather at the office today...it just is what it is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: Back to the topic though, in Michigan it's 6 degrees today and not one person has even mentioned the weather at the office today...it just is what it is. That's interesting, because the first thing that came up in my call with folks from Texas was that it was -4 and they were without power. It's crazy they brought it up. But I'm sure Texas cities are as prepared for 4 inches of snow as they are in Michigan. So... I think you are trying to hard honch fritter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,545 Posted February 15, 2021 Steers and queers and reindeers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, kutulu said: Steers and queers and reindeers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,853 Posted February 15, 2021 The weather has been nuts the last week. Cold everywhere. It’s been below zero here for over a week now. It’s suppose to be up to the 30’s by the weekend and it’s going to feel like late spring. There will be people out in shorts and a t-shirt enjoying the warmer weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: The weather has been nuts the last week. Cold everywhere. It’s been below zero here for over a week now. It’s suppose to be up to the 30’s by the weekend and it’s going to feel like late spring. There will be people out in shorts and a t-shirt enjoying the warmer weather. Yes. In the north, when the weather is really cold for a while, then it goes up to 40, people dress like it's summer. The weather has been nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,853 Posted February 15, 2021 I do enjoy seeing people down south experience the weather we have occasionally. Always entertaining. Sucks when going on vacation south though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 California can keep the earthquakes. Me no likie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,220 Posted February 15, 2021 Global cooling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, avoiding injuries said: Global cooling. GRETAAAAA!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Utilit99 said: I wish I ran McDonalds. I would force them to make their food fresh for every order. I would probably make more than 6 figures as well. You would get undercut and driven out of business by AMPM which makes breakfast egg sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs, sticks them under a heat lamp and sells them for pennies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Mike Honcho said: Back to the topic though, in Michigan it's 6 degrees today and not one person has even mentioned the weather at the office today...it just is what it is. You losers still wearing masks and have everything shut down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: You would get undercut and driven out of business by AMPM which makes breakfast egg sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs, sticks them under a heat lamp and sells them for pennies. I used to have to fly into Detroit and work in a town called Jackson in Michigan for about 8 months. I think it was Jackson. They had nothing in that city around where I worked except some ghetto, and a huge prison, and a McDonalds, and a gas station right next store that made delicious breakfast sandwiches. Yum. But the McDonalds was doing fine anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted February 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Utilit99 said: I used to have to fly into Detroit and work in a town called Jackson in Michigan for about 8 months. I think it was Jackson. They had nothing in that city around where I worked except some ghetto, and a huge prison, and a McDonalds, and a gas station right next store that made delicious breakfast sandwiches. Yum. But the McDonalds was doing fine anyway. I think its coming anyway. If AMPM keeps putting cheap food under a heat lamp, they will slowly bleed out McDonalds and steal all of its clientele. The people that go to McDonalds want cheap grub and have no palette. Its just a matter of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted February 15, 2021 for those interested.... www.poweroutage.us 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 1 minute ago, JustinCharge said: I think its coming anyway. If AMPM keeps putting cheap food under a heat lamp, they will slowly bleed out McDonalds and steal all of its clientele. The people that go to McDonalds want cheap grub and have no palette. Its just a matter of time. I like McDonalds. I don't go there all that much, but damnit when I do, I like them. I don't like the heat lamp warmed fried stuff gas station sellers!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted February 15, 2021 A friend in South Fort Worth just had is power come back on. It was out for 11 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Utilit99 said: I like McDonalds. I don't go there all that much, but damnit when I do, I like them. I don't like the heat lamp warmed fried stuff gas station sellers!! anger at the heat lamp is overblown. the stuff sells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 15, 2021 Bunch of focking pvssys. I hasn't been above 0 for 10 days here. Might have to put on a light jacket. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,192 Posted February 15, 2021 3 hours ago, JustinCharge said: I think its coming anyway. If AMPM keeps putting cheap food under a heat lamp, they will slowly bleed out McDonalds and steal all of its clientele. The people that go to McDonalds want cheap grub and have no palette. Its just a matter of time. Disagree. McDonalds has one of the world's strongest brands. They'll be the last one standing if your fast food civil war starts. Not to mention that they cater to people who like the convenience of drive thru, or a dine in spot for a quick break with the kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,192 Posted February 15, 2021 That being said, when I was a poor HS kid I ate burritos from AMPM. To call them food is generous, and I have no idea what they put in that mixture of preservatives, but they were oddly addicting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted February 15, 2021 2 hours ago, BiPolarBear said: A friend in South Fort Worth just had is power come back on. It was out for 11 hours. I haven’t had power since 5:00am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted February 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, NorthernVike said: Bunch of focking pvssys. I hasn't been above 0 for 10 days here. Might have to put on a light jacket. Yeah yeah. And when it hits 90 with 75% humidity you MN puzzies get heat stroke and 3rd degree sun burns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted February 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bert said: I haven’t had power since 5:00am. Sorry to hear that. My friend who got his power back after 11 hours had time to brew one cup of coffee, before the power went off again. Doh!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,192 Posted February 15, 2021 Just now, BiPolarBear said: Sorry to hear that. My friend who got his power back after 11 hours had time to brew one cup of coffee, before the power went off again. Doh!! Did he start eating his cats?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Syringes 478 Posted February 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Bert said: I haven’t had peemus since 5:00am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted February 15, 2021 58 minutes ago, BiPolarBear said: Sorry to hear that. My friend who got his power back after 11 hours had time to brew one cup of coffee, before the power went off again. Doh!! I think they are rotating power outages now. This is supposed to go on for a few days possibly. Well, the weather anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted February 15, 2021 5 hours ago, JustinCharge said: I think its coming anyway. If AMPM keeps putting cheap food under a heat lamp, they will slowly bleed out McDonalds and steal all of its clientele. The people that go to McDonalds want cheap grub and have no palette. Its just a matter of time. Dumb. Kids love McDonald's. They aren't gonna eat gas station food Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 1,135 Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Bert said: Yeah yeah. And when it hits 90 with 75% humidity you MN puzzies get heat stroke and 3rd degree sun burns. Yeah yeah. I always love watching the southerners slide all over the road when there's a dusting of snow. You can go 80mph on a freeway in bumper to bumper traffic but can't figure out how to get a 2 ton car to move anywhere after a quarter inch of the white stuff. At least we know how to drive when there's a couple of inches of snow on the ground. Dry and sunny is another story... slow- ass Minnesotans... we're only good at driving when the roads suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 1,799 Posted February 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Utilit99 said: That's interesting, because the first thing that came up in my call with folks from Texas was that it was -4 and they were without power. I think you are trying to hard honch fritter. I think that was his point. For the people that are used to it it doesn’t really come up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites