The mother of all Blizzards - Page 5

DenverChief · 12-20-2006, 04:09 PM

Holy cow maud...I have been here (Colorado) for almost 20 years and never seen this much snow

DENVER (AP) - Governor Bill Owens is declaring a disaster emergency as a winter-like storm bears down on the eastern half of Colorado, saying he wants to free up additional resources to help cope with the weather.

The governor also opened the Emergency Operations Center and the Colorado National Guard Joint Operations Center, which will be manned 24 hours a day.

Owens is also activating the National Guard and putting guard members on standby to assist stranded motorists, but says he hopes it won't be necessary to endanger their lives as well.

The state stationed emergency vehicles, Humvees, snow cats and emergency response teams across the state before the storm hit.

Owens says a state trooper told him that Humvees are the only way to reach stranded motorists.

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?O...7-c589c01ca7bf

Yellowbutter72 · 12-20-2006, 06:32 PM

Tulsa has many things! It even has Tulsa University!

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John_Locke · 12-20-2006, 06:39 PM

thats awesome

**CosmicPal** · 12-20-2006, 06:45 PM

I've been out to shovel 4 x's already. And it still looks like I haven't done a damn thing, but it's beginning to look pretty cool 'cause I've created these 6 foot tunnels by piling the snow along the sidewalk.

**Donger** · 12-20-2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

Eh, just outside Littleton actually. Wadsworth and Ken Caryl - we're technically unincorporated Jefferson county, but serviced by Littleton for most needs.

Screw the clique, we all need to get together for a beer.

Works for me. But as RainMain will attest, it's hard enough with just two of us.

**Donger** · 12-20-2006, 06:56 PM

I just shoveled my driveway, for the exercise. About two feet.

**DaFace** · 12-20-2006, 07:01 PM

I'd be up for getting together at some point. I've met a few of the Kansas City crew - it would be fun to bridge the state line.

And these aren't the best pics, but here's my contribution to the pictures:

KC Jones · 12-20-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dongless

Works for me. But as RainMain will attest, it's hard enough with just two of us.

I watched the non-televised games with Kevin fairly regularly last season down at the ESPN zone, but this year I discovered a good sports bar closer to home that shows the games. If you live out this way have you ever been to the Mirage? Great food and we can usually talk them into putting the Chiefs games on one of the bigger screens.

JazzzLovr · 12-20-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

I watched the non-televised games

Well, that's a pretty nifty trick.

**Donger** · 12-20-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

I watched the non-televised games with Kevin fairly regularly last season down at the ESPN zone, but this year I discovered a good sports bar closer to home that shows the games. If you live out this way have you ever been to the Mirage? Great food and we can usually talk them into putting the Chiefs games on one of the bigger screens.

When I'm in town, I'm in Castle Rock.

BucEyedPea · 12-20-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dongless

I just shoveled my driveway, for the exercise. About two feet.

I just came in from a balmy walk on the beach!

**CosmicPal** · 12-20-2006, 08:03 PM

Damn...they just reported that I-25 South from Lincoln Ave (Just south of Denver) is closed all the way down to the New Mexico border.

Motorists between Boulder and Denver have been stranded for the past couple of hours and they are calling in the National Guard.

Looks like we won't be going into the office tomorrow...So, it's party time!

bogie · 12-20-2006, 08:04 PM

I guess you folks are definately having a white Christmas. Hope Rudolph's nose is charged up.

**CosmicPal** · 12-20-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

If you live out this way have you ever been to the Mirage?

I've been there a few times. Our pool team usually ends up there for pool tourneys.

**Rain Man** · 12-20-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dongless

Works for me. But as RainMain will attest, it's hard enough with just two of us.

It has indeed been a bit of a challenge, hasn't it? We should try again, or get a bigger group together.

Anyone wanna come to my house Saturday for the football game? I don't have the biggest TV, but the place is warm and the Feds will leave us alone.

**DaFace** · 12-20-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

It has indeed been a bit of a challenge, hasn't it? We should try again, or get a bigger group together.

Anyone wanna come to my house Saturday for the football game? I don't have the biggest TV, but the place is warm and the Feds will leave us alone.

Hmm...perhaps another time. Although people are welcome to come to my new apartment and help me unpack during commercial breaks.

12-20-2006, 04:09 PM
DenverChief Pedantic Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Rocky Ford Casino cash: $3072617	The mother of all Blizzards Holy cow maud...I have been here (Colorado) for almost 20 years and never seen this much snow DENVER (AP) - Governor Bill Owens is declaring a disaster emergency as a winter-like storm bears down on the eastern half of Colorado, saying he wants to free up additional resources to help cope with the weather. The governor also opened the Emergency Operations Center and the Colorado National Guard Joint Operations Center, which will be manned 24 hours a day. Owens is also activating the National Guard and putting guard members on standby to assist stranded motorists, but says he hopes it won't be necessary to endanger their lives as well. The state stationed emergency vehicles, Humvees, snow cats and emergency response teams across the state before the storm hit. Owens says a state trooper told him that Humvees are the only way to reach stranded motorists. http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?O...7-c589c01ca7bf
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DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1943101	I'd be up for getting together at some point. I've met a few of the Kansas City crew - it would be fun to bridge the state line. And these aren't the best pics, but here's my contribution to the pictures:
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12-20-2006, 08:03 PM	#71
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	Damn...they just reported that I-25 South from Lincoln Ave (Just south of Denver) is closed all the way down to the New Mexico border. Motorists between Boulder and Denver have been stranded for the past couple of hours and they are calling in the National Guard. Looks like we won't be going into the office tomorrow...So, it's party time! __________________ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - Four blessings upon my fellow planeteers: Older whiskey, younger women, faster horses, and more money.
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12-20-2006, 08:04 PM	#72
bogie West Coast Chief Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: california Casino cash: $10004900	I guess you folks are definately having a white Christmas. Hope Rudolph's nose is charged up. __________________
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