February 16, 201016 yr I have been a homeowner for just over 20 years. I have absolutely refused to put salt down on my driveway or sidewalks in order to avoid the chipping and pockmarks that inevitably result - until this winter. Trying to do it very, very sparingly, but with this much snow and the unusually cold weather this late into February, I gave up and have tossed some down on a couple of occasions.
February 16, 201016 yr I have been a homeowner for just over 20 years. I have absolutely refused to put salt down on my driveway or sidewalks in order to avoid the chipping and pockmarks that inevitably result - until this winter. Trying to do it very, very sparingly, but with this much snow and the unusually cold weather this late into February, I gave up and have tossed some down on a couple of occasions. As being a newer home owner (2 years) I have learned a lot about patching plaster. I think that this year I'll be learning how to match concrete when I patch up my drive.
February 16, 201016 yr The winter of 76-77 was brutal! I think it was the second really bad winter in a row. It was the year that the Ohio River froze solid and the snow was piled higher than the car tops. It was also the middle of the infamous energy crisis. It seems to me that we were off for a short time toward the end of that January. But some classmates I've been talking to don't remember it. If any HHS old-timers can remember back that far, I'd love to know. Oddly enough, it's actually kind of important to a project I'm doing. I remember that winter very well. It was my first year as a teacher. We were out of school from January 5th until February 15th. I think our girls basketball teams only played 12 games that season, and the boys team didn't play many more than that. The following winter of '77-'78 was just as bad. Both of those winters had extended extreme cold periods, much colder than what we have seen this winter. The South Fork of the Kentucky River, which runs through our county seat, was completely frozen over. People were walking from one side to the other. That hasn't happened since. And there was one deep snow after the other. Those were the two worse winters that I can remember.
February 17, 201016 yr I use the chemical ice melters, they claim to be safe for concrete. I used salt one winter and it chipped my driveway. Or occasionally I use ammonia nitrate for my side walks and driveways. It can be bought at a farm/feed store. It will melt the ice and fertilize your yard when it runs off. You have to sign for it since it can be used to make bombs.
February 17, 201016 yr Papa's driveway. I included the license for my friends from the 10th Region.:thumb:
February 17, 201016 yr Author Well everyone might want to stock up with rock salt, calcium nitrate or whichever you use. I've been checking and they are saying some of the computer models are showing the storm to hit us around Sunday/Monday might rival the storm of "93! :scared: It is still way to early to know for sure.
February 17, 201016 yr Well everyone might want to stock up with rock salt, calcium nitrate or whichever you use. I've been checking and they are saying some of the computer models are showing the storm to hit us around Sunday/Monday might rival the storm of "93! :scared: It is still way to early to know for sure. :lol: What was the "storm of "93"?
February 17, 201016 yr Author :lol: What was the "storm of "93"?Youngsters! The blizzard of March 1993 was one of the largest winter storms in terms of snowfall and size in Kentucky history. Until that day, the record for a single day's snowfall had been 18 inches. This snowfall record was broken at more than one station in Eastern parts of the state (5). Most of Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky was covered with up to 30 inches of snow. London, Kentucky measured a depth of 22 inches, while Jackson and Closplint both had 20 inches of snow on the ground. The most snow fell in Perry County, where 30 inches was recorded. Snow was not the only damaging factor in the storm. Brutal winds crossed most of Kentucky, making the cleanup effort extremely difficult. Winds up to 43 miles per hour were recorded in Pike Co., and a 30-mph clip blew over much of the state (1). The heavy snows, coupled with high winds created large snow drifts (8-10 feet in many places such as Pikeville and London) over roads and highways. I-75 from Lexington to the Tennessee border was shut down for two days, as was I-64 from Lexington eastward. All state and federal highways south of I-64 and east of I-75 were also closed. Most travel was stopped, leaving over 4,000 motorists stranded (3). Emergency shelters were established over much of Eastern Kentucky. Many found themselves sleeping in high school gyms or other public facilities. The National Guard had to be brought in to aid in rescue efforts, to clear roads, and to open twenty armories as additional shelters for motorists (3). Read More
February 17, 201016 yr Author That was also the storm where were supposed to get just a light dusting!
February 17, 201016 yr :lol: What was the "storm of "93"? A storm that occurred in an area that, unbeknownst to many, comprises much of the Commonwealth.
February 17, 201016 yr A storm that occurred in an area that, unbeknownst to many, comprises much of the Commonwealth. Yeah, but did it come anywhere near the state of Mason County?
February 17, 201016 yr :lol: What was the "storm of "93"? Otherwise known as the "Spring Break Blizzard"--it stranded college students all over the place! :lol: We were able to get out in time and flew to Ft. Myers, but it was like 50 degrees all the way down there!
February 17, 201016 yr As much as I want the snow gone, that is one storm I could really get behind. Bring it on!
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