What a storm.

Discussion in 'The Lounge - Off Topic' started by ffreeloader, Dec 17, 2006.

  1. ffreeloader

    ffreeloader Terabyte Poster

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    I just got back online after a huge storm in the area a couple of days ago. We had winds that hit 135 mph, in some places, along with a very heavy downpour that was a combination of snow and rain, take down trees, TV and radio transmission towers, power lines, rooftops, and a couple of ISP's, including the one I use.

    There are still a lot of people without power in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. My ISP finally came up last night after being down for almost 48 hours. When I asked customer support on Friday what happened they said a "line" was cut. That means either they have no backup power if what they were referring to as a "line" was a power line, or they have no backup connection to the internet's main trunks if one failure can shut down entire multi-town areas that they service--they are a multi-state cable company.
     
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  2. simongrahamuk
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    Glad that you are ok freddy! 8)
     
  3. Boycie
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    Blimey Freddy, that is a storm! Us Brit's moan at a *little* shower!

    Merry Christmas

    Si
     
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  4. Bluerinse
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    That certainly is one hell of a storm Freddy :eek:

    Glad to know you survived it okay!
     
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  5. JonnyMX

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    Microsoft and their infernal weather machine!
    I knew no good would ever come of it...
     
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  6. Mr.Cheeks

    Mr.Cheeks 1st ever Gold Member! Gold Member

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    Freddy - good to hear that your ok...

    Looks like the Linux Gods were looking after you...

    Seriously though, did you manage to take any photos or record the footage.
     
  7. fortch

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    I was kinda wondering about you out there... good to see you're OK. Hang in there another week, I'm coming out to Spokane, and I always (knocks head) bring nice weather!
     
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  8. BosonMichael
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    Glad to hear you're OK, Freddy.
     
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