lawrocket 3 #26 August 14, 2003 I wonder if the lights are out on my car? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #27 August 14, 2003 Half of Philly was out Tuesday for 12 hours (both my work and home). A power substation was flooded and caught fire. Real pain in the ass. Interesting that I could live in a tent for 10 days at Rantoul since I was prepared for it, but it screwed me at home. Funny thing is I was talking to someone from Cali about it and he asked, "How bad was the looting?" I told him, "There wasn't any." "Oh yeah, you're not in California.", was his response. (side note/issue - If it did happen in Cali there probably would be looting, and there probably will be in NY. So why not in Philly? Because we're allowed to have guns here to protect ourselves, and the potential looters know it.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #28 August 14, 2003 Here in Amish Country, it's really... "POwer outage????.. let me check my generator.....nope.....MOOO!!_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #29 August 14, 2003 Correction - this is the THIRD time in recent history this has happened... 1965, 1977, and now. Each time it's suposedly "fixed" so a failure won't cascade the next time something blows... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #30 August 14, 2003 And in other breaking news, a great chorus of laughter could be heard clear across the country, apparently originating from California. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #31 August 14, 2003 Also, oddly enough an article ran in todays New York Times (still available) describing the use of semiconductors to mitigate large power surges... http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/14/technology/14GRID.html _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #32 August 14, 2003 just a couple of engineers who slept during their studies... since the grids are connected, they can handle minor problems but major overloads can cause a domino effect. there was a major blackout in the 60's when a primary line relays to NYC failed and the power that had been flowing toward New York City had to go elswhere, instantly. The grid wasn't prepared to handle this overload and generators all over started to shut down to protect the grid. we are slaves of electricity... O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #33 August 14, 2003 QuoteMontreal is down says who? lol..... nope, no power outages in Montréal... and it really doesnt look like its terosism related at all according to the news reports on TV and BloombergRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #34 August 14, 2003 Quote>If its because the entire country is connected together then how is >Ottawa, Canada and Toronto, Canada involved? Because we're connected to them as well. Actually, this is step 1 in our invasion plans... muhaaahaaaaa... seriously, I wish you guys well in the affected areas, it wont be an easy day!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #35 August 14, 2003 Quoteseriously, I wish you guys well in the affected areas, it wont be an easy day! I doubt many people are worried about the day, night fall, however, is in just about an hour and a half. The City during a power outage is a not a good place to be.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #36 August 14, 2003 Nice! And just to help everyone out that doesn't have power... They lit the post on fire....I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #37 August 14, 2003 A minute agon on CBS, they were sayin the payer is slowly coming back in New Jersey.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #38 August 14, 2003 QuoteNot to point out the obvious, but you'd probably be doing everyone involved a favor if you shut down everything, including your computer, for awhile. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #39 August 14, 2003 I just feel really bad for all those folks that wanted an icy cool margarita... It's a sad day when you can't get ice or power your blender for your Margy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #40 August 14, 2003 QuoteA minute agon on CBS, they were sayin the payer is slowly coming back in New Jersey. hmmm.... Are you trying to say that POWER is coming back ON in New Jersey ? or that PRAYER is slowly coming back IN New Jersey ?? Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thechad 0 #41 August 14, 2003 I feel bad for them also, but that dose mean some serious overtime work for meThe Chad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #42 August 14, 2003 Quotehmmm.... Are you trying to say that POWER is coming back ON in New Jersey ? or that PRAYER is slowly coming back IN New Jersey ?? Don't mess with NJ boy. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #43 August 14, 2003 Yep... No power here... I have stooped too low.. I am dialing in through AOL.. Cause the phone lines still have power.. And I have juice in my laptop.. How pitiful... LOL Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #44 August 14, 2003 QuoteDon't mess with NJ boy. Umm yeah, that just sounds weak. Hey just fuggeddaboudit.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #45 August 14, 2003 QuoteHey just fuggeddaboudit. Yeah...you do that. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #46 August 14, 2003 Quote Don't mess with NJ boy. Ivan, watch it or I'll keep the power off for another day. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #47 August 14, 2003 New Jersey? What that's like the size of the county I live in.. What-ever... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #48 August 14, 2003 [holding two REALLY long extension cords in each hand] Just tell me when to plug them back in, okay Cornholio?I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #49 August 14, 2003 GWB to speak at 8:30 ET / 5:30 PT. Canadian officals confirm lightning strike at Niagra power plant.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,119 #50 August 15, 2003 >GWB to speak at 8:30 ET / 5:30 PT. About a blackout? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
