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I recall reading, years ago, that in Chicago every city trash truck is fitted with plows to assist in the plowing of snow. I got the impression that since it snowed a fair amount there that they were used to it and well equipped and trained in plowing.
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Nice pics to the OP! They belong in the Colorado Pics thread if they aren't there already.
It's funny how people live in the city and ****** and moan how their little streets aren't being plowed sufficiently, etc. and they blame the mayor while there are 6 blizzards in a row! Meanwhile, there are towns out east that have grocery stores with mere crumbs on the shelves because you JUST CAN'T GET FOOD trucked in. It's a state wide problem! Not just poor widdow denver! BooHoo! For God's Sake! There's livestock and wild animals that are literally starving to death looking at food that they can't get to. And some Denver resident's want to complain to the mayor. There's got to be a limit for this. Sometimes the city just shuts down for a bit. If you're not bleeding to death or starving to death, you ought to get out of your own head and see how you can help someone else out. That'll warm you up a bit. We just won't get 6 storms in a row like that for some time to come. I'd like to see some snow before next year. That would be nice. |
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So true, this snow storm and consequental storms were devastating to the cities and livestock in southeastern Colorado. In 2003, folks died from their roofs collapsing here in Denver. You are so right McGowdog, people need to get out and see how they can help one another. I so saw the good in my neighbors helping one another that it outshined any troubles I was having. Nothing in my post and dialogue indicate that I was unsympathetic to anyone who was stranded or had major problems. I am only pointing out that it is an aspect of living in Denver/Colorado and only how I appreciated this natural event. Traveling, work, heck Christmas are all stressful with snow or not and this snow made me stop and focus on other issues like taking my neighbors cat to the vet because I have an SUW and she does not, getting groceries for my mom because she could not, pushing cars out of the alley that was never plowed. The good came out of me and those around me amidst the complaining and stress. p.s. I am a native and have been in existence for 41 years, so this is not the first and last snow experience.
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You're an old man like me. Oh no! I wasn't scolding anyone in particular. Except maybe people in-general who go whining to the mayor when a natural disaster happens.
Go complaining to God! Or, NO! Don't! Be careful what you pray for. That's probably why we're in the mess we're in! God, gimme gimmie gimmie! God, please make this go away!Quote:
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Hey, who you callin' old McGowdog? LOL. I was replying to a few post prior to yours. So true, we blame and get angry when things don't go right or our world is toss into a whirl temporarily. Currently, I am at fault for not know more about what the city has planned for the next snow storm or how I can help on a individual basis. I have made it a point to know my neighbors and what their needs might be should this happen again, but there is probably so much more I could be doing instead of spur of the moment blaming for my troubles.
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If a car is as old as you and me, it's considered an antique!
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If a car was as old as you and I, it would be in the junk yard and used for only the good parts!
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Not always true. This beauty is a few years older than us;
and she ain't quite ready for the junkyard. Oh, and speaking of weather; Dec 6 High: 59° Low: 33° AM Rain / Snow Showers - (Precip. 30%) |
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I understand if it snows 2' in early April that they wouldn't bother plowing residential streets since it'll melt so fast. But in December, they better have a plan. I doubt it will happen again anytime soon, but the city should have a plan. And how much did it cost to finally bring in those scrapers to dig out the compacted ice and haul it away in dump trucks? Millions, I'm sure. They got to my street in very late Feb./early March sometime, when it was finally fast melting anyway. |
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