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Agree 100%. Luckily no flood prone areas between home and work. I got here fine. There are flood-prone areas near hear that are still under water.
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In a previous life, I had to deal with flooded roads and their repair after the water went down. Talking rural roads mainly. Several times, there was no road or half of a road when the water receded. People would remove barricades and try to drive through anyway. We had three deaths in my tenure from people trying to cross flooded roads.
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Not that far up river from the city.
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Going to a party in Bryn Mawr on Friday pm. Hope the roads are okay by then. Will be skipping the actual wedding the next day.
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In a previous life, I had to deal with flooded roads and their repair after the water went down. Talking rural roads mainly. Several times, there was no road or half of a road when the water receded. People would remove barricades and try to drive through anyway. We had three deaths in my tenure from people trying to cross flooded roads.
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Deliciously hubristic. Well said.
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Although I've seen it many times before, it's incredible how much the weather on the Poughkeepsie side of the Hudson river can vary from the west side of the river. I recorded about 6 inches of rain in my yard on the 22nd and 23rd, whereas Poughkeepsie recorded only 3.5 inches. The river itself has a significant influence on Poughkeepsie's weather.
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Having to take a few days off of the bike isn't always fun, but man is it nice to ride with fresh legs.
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I agree. I've seen people blow through flooded areas in Chevy Cavaliers that cause me to turn around in the Jeep. Every time we have a big rain, the news is full of stories about people being rescued clinging to trees or sitting on the roof of their car. All because they drive through a flooded road.
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We are doing the famous "Kutztown Donuts" ride from Birchrunville to Kutztown and back on Saturday. It's epic. I am sure you could ride along if you don't mind an average speed (uch) of 17-ish.
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I am hearing that the trail along the river between Arch and Chestnut in town has lost chunks.
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That's the most water we've seen around these parts since hurricane Irene in 2011.
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God, I would love that, especially the mellow pace, but the boot in the nuts from LSS might temper the enjoyment.
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I found a new favorite donut shop on the road trip home; it's in Lexington, KY, which is probably a good thing for my waistline.
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Possibly not.
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Probably just one. They have so many varieties, I think I will have the "Snickers" one which is a fresh donut with chocolate, caramel, and peanuts.
edit: this is the place. It's worth trying if you are in the vicinity. https://donutloversboom.com/
edit: this is the place. It's worth trying if you are in the vicinity. https://donutloversboom.com/
Last edited by datlas; 09-02-21 at 08:11 AM.