Why Does Texas Have Its Own Power Grid? (Page 6/17)
blackrams FEB 18, 06:50 PM

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Originally posted by Raydar:


I'm really surprised that you are not on MPC. We have a fairly large communications hub / presence in Hattiesburg.
But that might be the northernmost edge of where we serve. I've never been there.

We were under "conservative operations" (no unnecessary system changes, or "off-line" conditions) restrictions, until yesterday afternoon. But that's not unusual.
Other than that, I don't know of anything special that we've been doing, other than relocating line crews (to places on and off our system) to aid in restorations. But then, again, I'm not privy to all the inside scoop. If they tell us "Don't break anything", that's all the info we need to know.




Steve,
All I can tell you is who we get a bill from. Can't explain it any further. It's Mississippi ya know.
It might be that I'm actually in Lamar County. Just outside Hattiesburg. We do ride the edge of just about everything here.
Except the mail, ya never know when it's gonna arrive.

Rams
maryjane FEB 18, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by blackrams:

Appreciate the information. Didn't know that. At least, not all of it you posted.
I surely won't get upset by any misplaced state pride.
At least our area is on a shared system.
So, that must mean a large part of Texas stands alone. Clearly by choice.
As has been said here many times previously, Choices have consequences.

Rams



CLEARLY by Choice just as we were born in 1836, and we're good with that. We've weathered much worse storms than this and will weather this one as well. It's no different than the 'once in a lifetime' or 1000 yr Hurricane Harvey except it affects a lot more people than just near the coast. The leftist media, politicians, Californians, (and a few in people in the Old Deep South) makes a bigger deal of it than it actually is.
Texas may fall eventually, but for the most part we will do so independently and we'll never be known as someone's 'Mississippi'.
theBDub FEB 18, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by cvxjet:

Teddy checked out and flew to Cancun for a vacation......He is a "Man of the People"......



Why does anyone care about this? The NYT was treating this like the worst move a politician could’ve ever made. Why should he be forced to sit through the cold just because others are? It doesn’t help anything for him to stay in Texas.

I’m no Cruz fan (especially the last few years), but this whole string has been idiotic.
Raydar FEB 18, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by blackrams:


Steve,
All I can tell you is who we get a bill from. Can't explain it any further.
...
Except the mail, ya never know when it's gonna arrive.

Rams



All good. It is what it is. Just a matter of curiosity.
Hell... *I* can't even get my service from Southern Company / Ga Power. I certainly can't bag on anyone else, because they also have to deal with one of those *cough* other power companies.

Don't feel bad about the mail. We're so far out in the country, here, that they have to pipe in sunlight, along with the internet.
blackrams FEB 18, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

CLEARLY by Choice just as we were born in 1836, and we're good with that. We've weathered much worse storms than this and will weather this one as well. It's no different than the 'once in a lifetime' or 1000 yr Hurricane Harvey except it affects a lot more people than just near the coast. The leftist media, politicians, Californians, (and a few in people in the Old Deep South) makes a bigger deal of it than it actually is.
Texas may fall eventually, but for the most part we will do so independently and we'll never be known as someone's 'Mississippi'.



Damn Don,

You seem to be focused on insulting Mississippi. That's OK, every state has it's issues.
I hold allegiance to no state but, I still take my oath to the US Constitution seriously.
Reference those Mississippi comments, let'em fly.

BTW, there ain't nothing wrong with Texas, clearly quite a few Californians have decided that's the place to move to. So, there's that.

Rams

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cliffw FEB 19, 04:43 AM
I am fine. I am surviving the Texas Kerrville Ice Age of 2021.

Why does Texas have it's own power grid ? Oh my, your not from Texas.

Screw You, Were From Texas

This winter blast, what a blast. I am having a blast. 5 degree temps, -13 wind chill factor. The first day, was freezing rain. They told us not to get on the roads "unless you had to". We had rolling white outs (power). On an hour, off two. Dammit Jim.

Lost TV and internet even when we had power. ???. My inside temperatures were a balmy 68 degrees. Toasty actually, when I came back inside.

Again, they told us not to get on the roads "unless you had to". No internet, no TV, what to do ? I had two choices. One was talk with the wife, . That's code for listening. Her true given Indian name is "Mouth That Runs Like A Fast River". Been there, done that for 28 years.

My second choice ? Get on the roads. Do any of you doubt what I did ? Really, I love my wife dearly but I went out and played with Mother Nature. What a blessing. I saw many that needed help. Help I did. Some walking, some with vehicular needs.

I got this wild hair up my azz. Perhaps my water pipes were not protected as much as needed at my property in another county, 80 mile round trip. I had two choices. Talk with my wife, or risk my life, . Do any of you doubt what I did ?

Again I truly love and adore my wife.

On the way to Bandera, the wife calls. "Do we have any fire wood" ? We do not have a fire place, ? . Her boss needed some, (none to be found). I have a good supply of BBQ sectioned wood and willing to give it up. Then I remembered the "Wood Choppers" home just burnt to the ground. Wood choppers being a derogatory name in the neighborhood.

They had wood and needs. I had no cash. For ten dollars he put in I think $50.00 worth of wood on the honor system. I got there and he was working outside, in 5 degree weather. He is a man !

While I was in Bandera I called my favorite fruck head. I was conscripted to set up a warming center, volunteering. Under the efforts of our local volunteer fire department. What a blessing to be a part of it.

I am done for now. Did 'ya see where a man replicated a statute of Abraham Lincoln out of snow ? Good job he did,

Out of boredom (wife) I though about building a snow man. Meh, too boring. I decided to build an igloo. Then I was going to go out there and sit on my lawn lounger in a thong, hoping to make it into blackram's this years calendar as Mr February.
blackrams FEB 19, 07:42 AM
Cliff,
Was wondering about you and how you and you lovely wife were doing. Glad things are survivable. Stay as warm as possible and keep your eyes open for those water lines.

This was sent to me by a friend in Texas. There are parts that are funny.
Texas Snowpocalypse Freezing News Update!
https://www.youtube.com/wat...jJQ&feature=youtu.be

Rams

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cliffw FEB 19, 07:57 AM
Thanks.

I made a couple of strategic mistakes. I did not use anti gel additive in my truck's diesel fuel. Lady Winter told me she doesn't like me when the doors to my P/U were frozen shut. I don't much like her either. I went back home and got a cup of "cold" water and thawed my way in.

I also did not have a battery powered radio on hand.

Water lines ? There are no water lines because the grocery store shelves are bare. There is no fuel available either. We need those front line hero truck drivers to get here.

They will. Life is good.
blackrams FEB 19, 08:02 AM

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Originally posted by cliffw:

Thanks.

I made a couple of strategic mistakes. I did not use anti gel additive in my truck's diesel fuel. Lady Winter told me she doesn't like me when the doors to my P/U were frozen shut. I don't much like her either. I went back home and got a cup of "cold" water and thawed my way in.

I also did not have a battery powered radio on hand.

Water lines ? There are no water lines because the grocery store shelves are bare. There is no fuel available either. We need those front line hero truck drivers to get here.

They will. Life is good.



Cliff,
Not lines at the store for water maybe I should have said water pipes. Watch for busted pipes that leak. If your area is like here in Southern Mississippi, they don't bury water lines very deep. My contractor thought I was wasting time, effort and money when I insisted my water lines be buried at least two feet below ground surface. I'm glad I did, two of my neighbors had lines freeze.

Rams

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slicknick FEB 19, 08:52 AM

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Originally posted by theBDub:


Why does anyone care about this? The NYT was treating this like the worst move a politician could’ve ever made. Why should he be forced to sit through the cold just because others are? It doesn’t help anything for him to stay in Texas.

I’m no Cruz fan (especially the last few years), but this whole string has been idiotic.



Because it’s his job to represent his constituents. Get out there and volunteer at a warming shelter or do some work. Cut some red tape for people that are strung up by law. Anything.

He left his dog behind too, so if that doesn’t tell you what kind of guy he is, I dunno what will.