Kansas Snowstorm (aka "why I have not been online")

[uc pseudonym]

Rather than state this where ever it applies, I believe it would be most efficient to say this once and link to this thread if necessary. The purpose is to describe my current situation, as well as the probable situation of all other Kansan members.

There has been a massive snowstorm in Kansas (and quite likely nearby states). It is statistically one of the worst in recent history. As of yesterday, 81,000 buildings were without power. In my own town there are, literally, hundreds of snapped power lines that are live (that is a personal figure, however). A great many trees are being destroyed by ice accumulation, and earlier in the storm there were branches falling large enough to kill a person (no fatalities at this point as far as I know). Driving is very icy. Heaters are often out, and my house is barely above freezing.

I'm not telling you all this to complain, though I imagine the work crews could use your prayer, but to point out why I have not been online recently, and why it might not be practical for me to be online too extensively in the future. Basically everyone with broadband lost their connection.

Despite this, God is with us. I'll be doing my best to be with you.

[ShiroiHikari]

we in Oklahoma were affected by this same system, although not quite as badly in my neck of the woods. nevertheless the roads are treacherous and some have died already in car crashes. lots of people are also without power and heat in northwestern and western Oklahoma, so pray for those people too. I hope things warm up for you all soon, UC.

[Felix]

I live in a warm section of NC, so I don't have a problem, but I will be praying for the workers, and the people who have lost loved ones. I will also pray for safety for those of you who live in that area.

[Ingemar]

Thank you Global Warming/Cooling/Climate change/whatever.

[Ashley]

Stories like this makes the Texan coast not seem so dreadful after all. My prayers are with you and your community, UC. (And you too Nette, but you already knew that )

[Mave]

Oh no UC! I was wondering what happened to you.

We're getting loads of snow here in Michigan too! I don't know how much but I had to scrap off at least 10 inches off my car today after some serious snowing last night. @_@;; It's crazy!

I pray that you and your fellow Kansas residents will be able to keep yourselves warm and regain your basic necessities. Oh I'll include Oklahoma in my prayers too!

[termyt]

Then there are stories like Texas City and the Galveston flood that come to mind... but I digress.

Take it easy UC.

[Maledicte]

And I thought the rainstorms in California are crazy...
(goes to show you how thin-blooded we southern Californians are...but we can stand FURNACE LEVEL HEAT!!! MUA HAHAHA...)
ahem. Shouldn't be waving it in your face like that. My prayers are with you, buddy.

[uc pseudonym]

Thank you all for your prayers/sentiments.

Thank you Global Warming/Cooling/Climate change/whatever.

Just the other day I was thinking "Drat that Global Warming/Cooling/Climate Change/Whatever."

[quote="Mave"]Oh no UC! I was wondering what happened to you.

We're getting loads of snow here in Michigan too! I don't know how much but I had to scrap off at least 10 inches off my car today after some serious snowing last night. @_@]

It seems pretty cold in a number of places; I hope that you stay safe as well. We have less snow, more ice. The worst I have seen is an inch of ice (plus or minus a tenth).

[Anna Mae]

Things are pretty bad where I am, too. I'll definately be praying for you (and my other fellow Kansans as well).

[Mr. SmartyPants]

ah, well, id actually like some snow right now ^^ theres NONE in maryland

ill pray for the workers ^^

[Uriah]

Wow.. That sounds really fun..

[Fireproof]

I feel for you, UC. Minnesotan snow can be just as bad, but it hasn't happened in recent years. We always get a huge load of now in March or April.

[righteous_slave]

My wife is a teacher, and I sub, and school was supposed to start Tuesday. We live outside of Dodge City, and they hadn't cancelled school yet by the time we needed to leave. So we headed out onto the black ice. About three miles from town, it finally comes on the radio that Dodge cancelled school.

Come to find out they waited so long because the superintendent didn't want to cancel, but the school board vetoed her and cancelled it anyway.

We got hardly any snow, just ice and freezing temperatures. Not nearly as bad Wichita and the other areas with all the power outages and falling trees.