Holiday gathering in MA on Jan 4, 2014

[cleanteamofny]

Snow is coming in and it looks like 12 hours days for the next few days and I have a dinner appointment Sunday afternoon.

Please take a lot of pics and post.
Love you guys,
Larry

 

[tolivac]

The BAD thing about automatic trash trucks--Did the driver stop and pick up the trash that was spilled?This is like a scene from the site of "Classic Refuse Trucks"

 

[cleanteamofny]

I hope he did, the truck was not compacted and threw up! LOL

 

[tolivac]

The truck shown uses what I beleive is the "Rapid Rail" arm system.The trucks reciprocating ram compactor operates continuously unless the driver stops it.The trash must have frozen or somehow stuck to the wheelie bin-and came loose as the arm went down.Some of those automatic trucks have what is called a "pendulum packer"The packer head swings back and forth in the hopper compacting trash as the bin dumps it in the hopper.The pendulum packers are sort of neat to watch.Someone filmed one on the "Classic Refuse Trucks" site.

 

[perc-o-prince]

Almost looks like the full truck kept the lid in place until it was flung back. Either way, can you say "operator error?"

Sorry we won't see you, Larry! Look like the snow will be out of here by tomorrow afternoon which means they'll have everything cleaned up in plenty of time. Unfortunately, in your job, it's gonna cause a major logjam and you'll be stuck working with it. :-(

Chuck

 

[cleanteamofny]

yep, working the district and the got us working in the cold, cold street without shelter for 12 hours.

 

[cleanteamofny]

yep, working the district and the got us working in the cold, cold streets without shelter for 12 hours.
I don't understand this city when it comes to snow removal. 12* at this hour and manually shoveling snow before it ends. Stupid!

 

[perc-o-prince]

Just spoke to Bobby Deregis and he's planning on coming, and yes for the Yankee Swap!

 

[andyelectrolux]

Sorry guys

I REALLY wanted to be there but there's no way I can get out of my driveway now. The road I live on hasn't even been plowed yet. I'm so disappointed but I hope everyone has a good time!

 

[super32]

We are still planning to attend. Is my spot in the driveway cleared? We will gracefully decline the Yankee swap

 

[perc-o-prince]

Hey Andy- Hopefully they have you cleared soon. There are still 19 1/4 hrs. until party time!!

Scott (a.k.a. "The Bride To Be")- Yes, all parking spots have been cleared!!! According to my calculations, there are more than enough spots available now!

All roads around here are clear- the storm didn't come even close to expectations for this area. We got maybe 4-5" with maybe 8" drifts due to the winds.

See you all soon (and it's never too late to just show up either!)!

 

[maytag63]

We will be there!

 

[warmsecondrinse]

Roads are fine now here so I'll be up with GadgetGary. The other evil-doer isn't able to make it, unfortunately.

Hummus, cheese, & crackers will be my contribution if that works.

 

[geoff]

OK,

I've been convinced!!! I'm coming up with Gary and Jim. See you all there..

 

[perc-o-prince]

We're getting excited. It's gonna be a great time

 

[andyelectrolux]

Well theres some tracks on the road from others driving through...Im gonna try!

 

[perc-o-prince]

Glad to hear it Andy- hope to see you soon! Several cars here already and more on the way!

 

[polkanut]

Missing all the festivities in MA.  Oh well, we have my wife's work Christmas party tonight at the local country club, and it's open bar all night looong.  Grey Goose gimlets, straight up. 

 

[super32]

Chuck&Rich

Thank you again for another great party. Lots of good food, company, laughs, and met a few new faces. Already looking forward to the next one

 

[gadgetgary]

Rich and Chuck

Thanks for a great evening. Lots of laughs and great meeting old friends and new ones.
Getting my pics together.