There is a storm coming though this weekend that is likely to disrupt power across wide areas. The site may go down, it's more likely I'll be off line due to power outages. In any case, we should be back to normal when the storm is over.
US Winter storm and my availability over the weekend 01/22/2026
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MCDesigns
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NOOOOOOOOOO Yeah, everyone here in TX is freaking out. Luckily I am on vacation, so i don't have to go to work in this (I know all my employees are going to call in sick). Hopefully my power doesn't go out since I don't want to freeze to death.
Stay safe bro!
Stay safe bro!
xj900uk
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Texas? Honestly you are unlikely to freeze to death in that state. I know you have had the odd unusual patch of snow and ice, but it is very, very unusual to happen that far South. if it does, it's down to global warming screwing up traditional weather patterns.
Erm, you don't know how cold the plain areas get in the US and Texas is a mighty big state. It does freeze in the northern areas. And it's going to again this weekend. I hope they managed to fix the grid, I'm not holding my breath.
Will the Winter Storm Hit North Texas
MCDesigns
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The grid is fine, it's the local power companies that worry me. During the last big freeze that went on for almost a week, I lost power and had to go sleep at work for 2 days, not fun. That isn't really an option this time since I am on vacation and I know how chaotic it will be (panic buying)
I am in Dallas and we get ice probably 20 or so times every winter and snow maybe three or four times, but in the panhandle (Lubbock, Amarillo) it always snows and gets much colder.
The problem is people here are not used to it and freak out, especially drivers. We have crazy drivers already, add in slick roads, and it's insane.
I can't imagine living farther north and dealing with 10 feet of snow. I could get used to it since I like winter and snow, but not if I have to go to work in it.
I always thought retiring to a dream cabin in Alaska would be great, but then I would have to deal with grizzlies, wolves and bigfoot in addition to being snowed in.
The thought of going to bed and losing poser as it goes down to 0 F scares the crap out of me (you can freeze to death under 32 F).
xj900uk
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We have plenty of really crazy drivers this side of the Pond as well. We could send you some for free, if you like?
DeanMcStabs
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Nope, got more than enough here and we don't need em to be driving on the wrong side of the road.
Which some of ours do already anyway...Nope, got more than enough here and we don't need em to be driving on the wrong side of the road.
xj900uk
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A lot of ours do not know which side to drive, and usually chose either the middle or wherever is convenient.