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Subject: Dust Storm Driving Tips / Monsoon Season is coming
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Granny5XUser is Offline

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05/15/2008 8:49 PM Alert 

Please take time to read this thread and add any GOOD advise you may have, or previous experiences to share that will give others a "heads up"

When the dust rolls in, visability can be cut to near zero.  Especially along the I-10, the 347 and the 238.  We have the open desert and farm fields and this I can guarantee, will sometime this season eventually catch all of us having to deal with.

So many of us share this road, and I want to share some things that can save your life.

(I for one will turn my lights on when I notice the density beginning to approach.  This is ok as long as you remember to turn them off when the following steps I have to take)

If you feel that visability is being reduced to a level that you are uneasy driving in, the rules of the road are to:

1) PULL AS FAR TO THE RIGHT OFF THE ROAD AS YOU SAFELY CAN. THE FURTHUR THE BETTER.

2) TURN OFF YOUR LIGHTS.

3) REMOVE YOUR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL

4) DO NOT AT ANY TIME, ATTEMPT TO RESUME TRAVEL UNTIL YOU CAN  VISABLY AND SAFELY DETERMINE YOU CAN RETURN TO THE DRIVING LANE.

Please everyone, lets be safe!   Today was a pre-curser of what will come! and this one really wasn't that bad!


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cavemanUser is Offline

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05/15/2008 11:59 PM Alert 
What happened today? Did I miss something?
Smokin AceUser is Offline

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05/16/2008 9:26 AM Alert 
I must have missed it to. There was a dust storm? I came home around 5 I didn't see anything at all.?

Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. ~Lord Acton
Granny5XUser is Offline

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05/16/2008 10:12 AM Alert 

I reference GENERAL CHAT----BAD STORM---- STATRED BY Robert B  time posted is 5:04  (just as proof that I aint losing it, just yet)This one did not cut visibility to zero, but it gave me the idea to start an "awareness" thread.

I could see it rolling in from the east around 4:10.  At this time it was around I-10 in Casa Grande.

My home sits  higher than homes IN Maricopa, so I have advance notice at up and coming storms, long before you do.

I have no clue as to how you missed it. just can't answer that.  Just want to help anyone out there that may be here for their first summer.

 


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anewmanUser is Offline

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05/16/2008 10:50 AM Alert 
Good tips for those that don't already know Granny.

The monsoons are still a few months out though. Keep it handy and post again in July.

Some monsoon facts for those new to the area or interested.

http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/weather/monsoon.htm

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05/16/2008 10:55 AM Alert 
ya.. and if you want to be one of those idiots who do 5mph with their hazards on.. KEEP RIGHT...

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Granny5XUser is Offline

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05/16/2008 11:12 AM Alert 

Yea, I probably have posted too early, I will re-post later.  Thanks for your advise anewman.

And AzSand?  I have seen this same error!  Very dangerous!  flashers and 5 mph, not a safe manouver.

 


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Smokin AceUser is Offline

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05/16/2008 2:07 PM Alert 
Granny I live the avitar nice sunset is it from your house?

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Granny5XUser is Offline

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05/16/2008 6:44 PM Alert 


Yea it is.  From my front porch, over looking the garage.  Just a digital camera, no special lenses, or time apatures?!  Is that the right lingo anewman?  looking for help and credit.  Thanks Smokin Ace! you are the first to say anything!


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anewmanUser is Offline

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05/16/2008 7:17 PM Alert 
Posted By Granny5X on 05/16/2008 6:44 PM


Yea it is.  From my front porch, over looking the garage.  Just a digital camera, no special lenses, or time apatures?!  Is that the right lingo anewman?  looking for help and credit.  Thanks Smokin Ace! you are the first to say anything!

 

Too funny Granny5X.

It is a nice shot indeed. Quite a nice view you have there.

 


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05/17/2008 7:32 PM Alert 

Yea, thanks anewman and Smokin Ace!  This is the first that anyone has said anything about my pic.  I truly value your compliment.  You are an awesome photographer, and  for you to get a kick out of me, is humbling! Thanks!  Now, to the topic.  I will hold off on the monsoon season and post again late June! 

Thanks for the compliment and the support!

Love, Granny5x

 

 

 


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