Waiting for The Blizzard

[Oklahomabassin]

The only problem I have is the Arctic cold and winds. Have you any idea how hard it is to get a Chihuahua to pottie outside in these conditions?

Woody

A lot easier than a 90# Lab. You just pick it up and give it a little toss. The snow will cushion its fall.

 

[Perplexed]

The nice thing about it being so dang cold is that I can clear off the back porch and some of the adjoining grass (for the dogs) with a leaf blower.

 

[MacFromOK]

The nice thing about it being so dang cold is that I can clear off the back porch and some of the adjoining grass (for the dogs) with a leaf blower.

That's about the only nice thing I can think of about these temps...

The girl that helped with Sweetie this morning said the snow had mostly blown off the roads. That should save a lot of accidents.

 

[DavidMcmillan]

Okay, all you amateur weather forecasters that told us the pros were blowing smoke, we will probably forgive you, but please leave it to the pros from now on.

 

[dennishoddy]

I can't believe this.

Going to snow there tonight and all along the Rio Grande Valley.
Millions of dollars of veggi's and fruits will be destroyed.

 

[TerryMiller]

That looks like the kit I buy. The only part I use is the vent; I prefer the rigid spouts that come with the new cans. A pair of side cutters to the safety latch on the nozzle and the vent from the kit, and they're great for filling up tractors. A bunch of the new cans still have the flats where the vent is supposed to go.

You can actually do the same thing with a 7/16" drill bit, a length of baling wire, and the valve stem for a car wheel (sans Schrader valve). The only downside is that you have to replace the valve stem periodically, because the gas vapors degrade the rubber in the valve stem over time.

A pair of cans that I bought had the rigid spout, but it had a mechanism inside the spout that seriously hampered the flow of fuel. I had purchased them as diesel cans in case of emergency when towing the RV, but I soon discovered that it would take a long time to pour 5 gallons into the tank. I've seen other kits that had the setup with rigid spout and vent. I'll have to look further to see if I can find them again.

 

[TerryMiller]

Okay, all you amateur weather forecasters that told us the pros were blowing smoke, we will probably forgive you, but please leave it to the pros from now on.

In all truth, I once "served" as a weatherman, but that was many, many moons ago are far, far away. Thus, I can still say their forecasts could still be way overblown.

 

[dennishoddy]

Okay, all you amateur weather forecasters that told us the pros were blowing smoke, we will probably forgive you, but please leave it to the pros from now on.

Seems I remember some rancher that called into a Houston Tx TV station and said he could predict the weather more accurately by watching their animals.
The TV station promoted this contest and lost.

 

[HoLeChit]

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You are exactly right.

Blitz was the largest manufacturer of gasoline containers in the U.S.

Had some in-laws who worked there for years.

Greedy lawyers (3) ate them alive. People would accelerate fires straight out of the can and also top off hot running engines.

Google Blitz manufacturing....I could not get the link to set for some reason.(Probably my fault)

I knew it was coming and bought about 1/2 dozen of the old style while they were available. I despise the new style!

There is some options shown above, but there kinda pricey.

Seen them at Atwoods.

Once you use one of these gas cans for the big jobs you won't want anything else. Filling generators, riding mower, atv or something else that uses 1 or more gallons. Atwoods has some called Utility Cans.
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yeap, that’s what I use. Race fuel cans, you can usually find them at places in the city like RS fuels, excell, VP fuels, etc. they’re great and last forever. They can actually hold about 6 gallons, which is a meaningful enough amount to bring in the truck when you’re somewhere remote. I have two or three, they get used plenty.

you also buy them online if you can’t find them or just want to be lazy.

VP Racing Fuels Motorsport 5 Gallon Square Plastic Utility Jug Red & 14 Inch Hose (4 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AVA2DJA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8G4R9Q9V65MD2V9APZZX

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

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You are exactly right.

Blitz was the largest manufacturer of gasoline containers in the U.S.

Had some in-laws who worked there for years.

Greedy lawyers (3) ate them alive. People would accelerate fires straight out of the can and also top off hot running engines.

Google Blitz manufacturing....I could not get the link to set for some reason.(Probably my fault)

I knew it was coming and bought about 1/2 dozen of the old style while they were available. I despise the new style!

There is some options shown above, but there kinda pricey.

Seen them at Atwoods.

I have one of the 5 gallon cans with that yellow funnel attachments. I love it.

As for the lawsuits and lawyers? They are the last refuge for the incompetent who survive their idiocy.

Woody