e30 storm damage

[M3M3]

so we had that line of severe t-storms roll though friday night in the DC area. we lost power in the first 5 minutes and some tree limbs came down. saturday dawned to another 100 degree day. got the generator out, ran some power cords to the refrigerators, one room a/c and a fan. ok, might as well do some car maint. drove the e30 around to the front of the shop and parked it before clearing out some floor space so i could change the engine mounts.

then the power came back on. the there was a tree limb on the hot power line behind my house which quickly shorted the line and started the tree on fire. while i was out front trying to get a cell signal to call the fire dept, i heard a loud bang. ran out back to find the tree had snapped off, taking the powerline with it. the good news was the fire went out. the bad news is that the tree fell on the hood of my e30 325. argh!

good sized dent in the hood, small dents in the DS fender and roof.

and.....that downed wire only services about a dozen houses. we are now at the back of the line for getting power back. it has been two days so far and the power company told me it could be several more days. wx forecast says 95 deg temps for next week.

sigh.

[RIMSPOKE]

I HATE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS !

WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE ?

[ClayW]

Could have been worse. This was down the street from my house:

Then, there was the Mad-Max-ian, "OMG THE APOCALYPSE IS UPON US" dash for gasoline.

Just be glad that you didn't live here (Woodley Park, DC)

[RayC911]

I remember the windstorm from last Dec when we didn't have power for 8 days with down trees on every block. But I wouldn't trade it for hot weather you guys are getting. Stay indoors and safe, GL

[jgerock]

Those pictures sure surprised me based on what you showed me Sunday. Many folks including my parents are still without power. Luckily, they invested in a generator a few years ago. I talked to them tonight - power may be restored by the weekend??

Talked to my Ohio Sales Rep. today. He was DRIVING during that storm and saw a bunch of tractor trailers blown over on their side Friday night.

[M3M3]

i tried to buff it out with compound and cleaner wax. now i have really shiny dents!

no power still...and no estimate on when it will be restored.

[KFunk]

No power here since Friday, and probably won't have it until Friday night. Lost water a couple days, but its back on for now (but not drinkable).

Borrowed a small generator from my dad to run the fridge and saltwater aquarium's pumps, and been watching previously downloaded TV shows and movies. Also, been using the campfire and gas grill.

Luckily no real damage to vehicles or property. Taking the Datsun to the drive-in theater tonight since they have power.

Currently on the internet at work at Ohio University. They're higher on the priority list for power....

[Harv]

Oh Man that sucks.

John

[M3M3]

life for 4 days...

power company came by tonight and restored power. yeah!

[roadhog0]

I know all about those lovely generators! I've got one for when we get storms in WA. I've learned to ignore the drone of em Best of luck y'all!