BobAsh 582 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 (edited) Tony asked me to post this for you guys to keep you in the loop. As you may know, all of Oklahoma was declared a disaster area yesterday. Due to an ice storm, a record 600,000 homes and businesses went with out power beginning last Sunday. Tony's business & residence are still affected. Tromix is closed, and it's unknown when the power will be restored. If Tony told you your gun would ship this week or next week- it won't. Don't worry about your gun! You'll get it, this is just a little setback and can't be avoided. The facility is secure ( I would say VERY secure) and Tony will resume work as soon as the power comes back on. edit: MODS may move this to the Tromix forum if you like, I would have put it there if I could have. Edited December 13, 2007 by BobAsh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 edit: MODS may move this to the Tromix forum if you like, I would have put it there if I could have. Done! Saw all that on the news..... Hope everything thaws out pretty soon for y'all and that ya ain't had nothin' damaged by the weather. Just FYI, Michigan looks like that ALL WINTER LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 I would hate to be the fool that tried to break in there this week..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 (edited) Saw all that on the news..... Hope everything thaws out pretty soon for y'all and that ya ain't had nothin' damaged by the weather. Just FYI, Michigan looks like that ALL WINTER LOL! Yeah, I've lived in cold climates before. Snow is nothing, but an ice storm can really cause damage. My place is on a acre lot, and I've got 2 mature trees broken off at the stump and dozens of 12" dia limbs on the ground from other trees. Tony just came over and borrowed my generator, so at least he'll have heat at the house. Edited December 13, 2007 by BobAsh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bayoupiper 738 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 I'd suggest you guys just sit back and chill for a while........................................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whatmanual 44 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Warm barrels make for some comfort Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 My power came back on last night, so I was able to lend my generator to Tony. As of today there are still 170,000 homes without power in the Tulsa metro area. Tulsa has a population of about about 400,000. There are utility companies from all over the country here. In my neighborhood last night I saw trucks from Texas, Missouri and Pennsylvania. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunboy69 50 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hey Bob, If you talk to Tony, tell him my buddy got the double barrel with the shark brakes, and they are wicked!!! I'll post picks when he gets it back from Wilson combat. He was lucky to get it shipped out before the shit hit the fan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Will do. Glad he was able to get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Update: Working around the clock, the utility companies now report around 143,000 still without power. That represents fully 1/2 of the grid. Tony's home and business are still dark, but mine are on. I'm sure Tony will post here as soon as his power comes on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Sorry to hear you guys are battling Mr Freezemiester over there Bob. I know how ice storms can be, all to well. Here in NC we don't get real snow very much, but we have some nasty ice storms. It's not uncommon to be without power and totally trapped at home by the road conditions for over week at a time. Seems like every time too, an bunch of yahoos from up north make it a point to talk all kinds of shit about how us southerners are so easily crippled by the slightest bit of precip. The stores all sell out of generators, chainsaws, and batteries and the grocery stores are a madhouse the day the storm starts, selling out of milk, bread, beer, and other necessities. It's because of all the bad ice storms we have been thru. And it's always funny to look around in all the ditches and peoples front yards, and see all the brash braggarts' cars with NY and other northern license plates that just a short time before were driving crazy all over the place saying get out of my way rednecks! Up there, they are used to driving on snow for months at a time and the DOT is also more prepared for those kind of road conditions. Down here we are much more prone to pure ice on the roads and I don't care how you drive or where you were brought up, you can NOT control an automobile on black ice. I mean the kind you can actually push the car sideways on, by just bracing you feet on the curb and pushing with your hands. Chains aren't much help either. Good luck getting thawed out y'all! It sucks doesn't it. I've got a 60 foot dead pine tree standing about 15' from my back door right now, with power line going right thru the middle of the branches on the other side. I'm praying we don't get any frozen precip before I can get the power company out here to take the line down so I can drop it away from my house. Ice is heavy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Tony's house is back on, but the business is still dark. He's coming over to my place today to help me cut lumber. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BattleRifleG3 16 Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I'm glad both of you are in good shape after the storm, and hope that neither of you have any permanent property damage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Thanks BRG3. No permanent damage unless you count the trees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_pro2a 3 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I'm a big fan of having something like the Honda EU1000, EU2000 or EU3000 generator on hand in case of emergancies. http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/eu1000.htm http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/ModelDe...delName=EU2000i Those Hondas literally sip gas, you can get 8 to 10 hours on a gallon or so of gas (depending on the load). Plus they are an inverter, so you have clean power to run computers. You can run them in parallel, and get auxilury tanks. I see the little Honda EU1000 as a bear min necessity, just to keep the fridge or furnace blower on. It's not a lot of watts, but it can keep you alive and sane. Going larger, or getting a propane generator is a step above Best of luck digging yourself out of the snow and ice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greencountryokie 0 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 The Tulsa metro area got hit harder than we did up here on Grand lake. I wish Tony and everyone else effected by the ice storm some speedy recovery and power. This same storm hit my dad in north central Kansas just 60 miles south of the Neb. Kansas state line and he is also still without power. Best of luck to you tony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whatmanual 44 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 This could make for some good discussion down the road too..... I wish I had this. I wish I had that. Generator...fuel... etc etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Well, as you know I'm not a big "SHTF" guy, but I had everything I needed for a week without power. Tony normally keeps a generator too, but a buddy of his burned it up last time he lent it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koliadko 207 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 when I lived near my folks, power went out because of ice storm, I went to their place. They have a generator that runs their house and a nice fire place. They've learned because of all the ice storms we've had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bayoupiper 738 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Since the hurricanes down here people are starting to install generators. I'm looking at a propane generator myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 If well wishing could heat your homes, you would need to turn on the air! (I swear that is close to the cheezyest thing I ever said! LOL!) I just saw on the news...y'all better get ready for round 2.... more storms comin' your way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wakal 10 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I wonder how fast Bob has to pedal to made electricity for the shop? "...damn it Tony, only run the welder OR the lathe!" Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 oh....its......so....COLD....down here....in.....florida......BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrr. sorry, couldnt help it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 oh....its......so....COLD....down here....in.....florida......BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrr. sorry, couldnt help it. Yuk-Yuk Yuk...you should see what all the rich kids from Jersey do in the snow up here. I was tempted to walk downtown just to watch the wrecks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 oh....its......so....COLD....down here....in.....florida......BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrr. sorry, couldnt help it. I almost didn't understand you... I was expecting Spanish! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GPalmer 1 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 oh....its......so....COLD....down here....in.....florida......BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrr. sorry, couldnt help it. It's gonna be hell tonight, low is supposed to be 40 degrees! :freezing: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 The 2nd wave fizzled. Looks like we will be OK. LOL Alex! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okent 0 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 The 2nd wave fizzled. Looks like we will be OK. LOL Alex! Yeah, I got power back on Thursday night. Sent the family out of town on Wednsday. They were going stir crazy. On another note, I have three guns inbound from Gilberts to Tony with a scheduled delivery tomorrow. Guess what they are........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Yeeeaah...Ice storm...Right....... Just another example of "The Man" (Tony and his huge staff at Tromix) steppin' on the little guy again... Just another excuse to keep our $$$ and keep us waitng...... I'm gonna go through the pistol pimp for my conversions in the future. Ok, actually, I don't have any conversion jobs at Tromix (but I wish I did...) But, I did have to plug in my electric gloves to ride the Ducati in to work this morning...(Oh, the horrors!!!..) Hope everybody stays safe and thaws out soon... guido2 in Houston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 lol Thanks Guido. You know, for a Pimp that guy sure acts like a Player-Hater. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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