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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Ok so..huge snow storm in the panhandle...no biggy, I've driven in worse, ...what I didn't realize is it snow/sleeted for hours before the snow fell so there is literally 4 inches of ice on the road and my driveway...

Even with my A/S tires for snow/ice I couldn't move, it took both my camaro's to even get my z28 out of the street.... tow rope style....

I hate this state....im moving somewhere where it doesn't snow!!!!

Now I'm stuck at home with no food "I gave up...not worth the risk" and acute frostbite of my finger tips....

Ok rant is over.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Not west Texas but Im close enough. Here is what I woke up to.
Snow here in Clovis, NM







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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Ouch ... Move to Dallas .. If it does snow it wont stick for too long.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by porksoda
Not west Texas but Im close enough. Here is what I woke up to.
Snow here in Clovis, NM








When the blizzard subsides, I'll take some photos....but let me say, we already have more then you guys got for some reason and its still coming down like their is no tomorrow.... We are expecting like 18 inches I think..already have about 8 inches..
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Never seen snow in Austin. Havn't had ice in like 2 years.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Working from home in sandals and shorts with the door open here in south texas We'll be moving into our new home this weekend in Corpus Christi area where it doesn't get much colder..... Sounds like you need a dose of south texas man!
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Looking out the window here at work. Going 30mph- to work on a 30 mile drive this morning. Still managed to get the car halfway in the ditch this morning (TWICE) but was able to keep going and get out. 2nd time was scary because i was looking at a pole about 20 yards in front of me. I made it ok though looks like i'll be drive 15mph on the way home.
What you see is ice/slush this was before it started snowing. Plainview, TX
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gigemrick
Working from home in sandals and shorts with the door open here in south texas We'll be moving into our new home this weekend in Corpus Christi area where it doesn't get much colder..... Sounds like you need a dose of south texas man!
I wouldn't push it that far. Born and raised in Corpus, moved to Austin, and never looked back. Seems like everyone loves Corpus unless your born there.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by redz_02
I wouldn't push it that far. Born and raised in Corpus, moved to Austin, and never looked back. Seems like everyone loves Corpus unless your born there.
LOL I didn't "push" C.C. cause I agree a city like Austin blows it away but its nice to have the beach 10 min away esp. since the family has a 2bdroom condo at mustang island...can't hurt! Either way Corpus, San An, Austin, H Town all great places to live.... I do miss the DC area where I lived for the past 4 years but you can't beat what you can get down here for the price (house wise)
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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LOL I didn't "push" C.C. cause I agree a city like Austin blows it away but its nice to have the beach 10 min away esp. since the family has a 2bdroom condo at mustang island...can't hurt! Either way Corpus, San An, Austin, H Town all great places to live.... I do miss the DC area where I lived for the past 4 years but you can't beat what you can get down here for the price (house wise)
Very true. Growing up around the beach has its advantages.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Ok well its still coming down. I think we will get a little more then Plainview since we are further north. Pics coming in the morning of the aftermath.....too damn cold and dark right now.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by baalic
Ok well its still coming down. I think we will get a little more then Plainview since we are further north. Pics coming in the morning of the aftermath.....too damn cold and dark right now.
Man yall got alot of snow, over here in midland we received a sh*t load of rain
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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About to go take pictures...snow is up over my bumper.....
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