h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I see them all the time in Michigan too, Dave. but they are always on the turbine. This on was up close and personal. :) They're a lot bigger when your up close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 OK, call me challenged, what is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I see them all the time in Michigan too, Dave. but they are always on the turbine. This on was up close and personal. :)They just mentioned the other day that Pickens lost his hiney on that investment. He's no longer on the "billionare list" on account of the flop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 OK, call me challenged, what is it?Wind turbine blade for electric generation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 aaaah, ok saw lots of those out in Texas, can't tell how big they are :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Depending on the model of Turbine, they range from 102 feet long to 162 feet long, generating anywhere from 1.5 Mega watts to 3 mega watts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marilyn 19 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I'm in. Sounds like quite the adventure. Hope to see you in Florida--we are @ FTW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 And on some of the longer blades, with a 34 mph wind speed the blade tips are traveling at 180 mph. Looking forward to more of this report. Safe Travels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hey I am part of this adventure Yea!!!!!!We met up with Metaldad and his little Metaldad and Daughter, on Sunday to take delivery of the pup. I am so excited for Jason. We are storing it until Doodle and Mike get here. Of course we had to answer a million questions to the condo security (I won't post what I call them). Sent Jason a picture of it in it's weeks resting place. I understand that Metaldad's kids wanted all of the decorating things that they did to go with it. I also have the potty on my porch, so if anyone is passing Sun City and needs a bathroom, feel free to us it. :flush2: . I will get to see Doodle and Mike so I loved the idea. The only thing is I don't get no respect - u see I told them they couldn't stop in Tenn. to see Bob (but we all know it's all about Bob) because they have been there 2x since they have visted me and that was enough in my book. Well you see how they listened to me :blowup: Oh well I should be happy with what I am getting right :heartsmiley: BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hey I am part of this adventure Yea!!!!!!We met up with Metaldad and his little Metaldad and Daughter, on Sunday to take delivery of the pup. I am so excited for Jason. We are storing it until Doodle and Mike get here. Of course we had to answer a million questions to the condo security (I won't post what I call them). Sent Jason a picture of it in it's weeks resting place. I understand that Metaldad's kids wanted all of the decorating things that they did to go with it. I also have the potty on my porch, so if anyone is passing Sun City and needs a bathroom, feel free to us it. :flush2: . I will get to see Doodle and Mike so I loved the idea. The only thing is I don't get no respect - u see I told them they couldn't stop in Tenn. to see Bob (but we all know it's all about Bob) because they have been there 2x since they have visted me and that was enough in my book. Well you see how they listened to me :blowup: Oh well I should be happy with what I am getting right :heartsmiley:No Lorna you have it all wrong, they are stopping at Bob's cause they knew they would get to see Rick and I this time!!!! :) Bob's just got more room than we do (plus we will have a houseful soon). So don't feel so bad, it's MY turn to spend time with Ma!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 And on some of the longer blades, with a 34 mph wind speed the blade tips are traveling at 180 mph. And killing Bald Eagles because the speed is deceiving Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Lorna, what could I do. He cried, it was pitiful. :rofl2: BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 No Lorna you have it all wrong, they are stopping at Bob's cause they knew they would get to see Rick and I this time!!!! :) Bob's just got more room than we do (plus we will have a houseful soon). So don't feel so bad, it's MY turn to spend time with Ma!!!!And I can't wait to see Carol and Rick again. It's been too long since I have heard a good Rick story! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I thought they were stopping for Kathy's coffee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 OK, call me challenged, what is it?You are in good company. I had no idea either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I thought they were stopping for Kathy's coffee.We are, Yvonne. Carol and Rick are coming up for dinner. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hey I am part of this adventure Yea!!!!!!We met up with Metaldad and his little Metaldad and Daughter, on Sunday to take delivery of the pup. I am so excited for Jason. We are storing it until Doodle and Mike get here. Of course we had to answer a million questions to the condo security (I won't post what I call them). Sent Jason a picture of it in it's weeks resting place. I understand that Metaldad's kids wanted all of the decorating things that they did to go with it. I also have the potty on my porch, so if anyone is passing Sun City and needs a bathroom, feel free to us it. :flush2: . I will get to see Doodle and Mike so I loved the idea. The only thing is I don't get no respect - u see I told them they couldn't stop in Tenn. to see Bob (but we all know it's all about Bob) because they have been there 2x since they have visted me and that was enough in my book. Well you see how they listened to me :blowup: Oh well I should be happy with what I am getting right :heartsmiley:Metaldad's kids have been very adamant that certain thing belong with Maria. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 We made it through Indiana with no problems and now we are here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Now I have the song Maria from West Side Story stuck in my head. Thanks people!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 No Lorna you have it all wrong, they are stopping at Bob's cause they knew they would get to see Rick and I this time!!!! :) Bob's just got more room than we do (plus we will have a houseful soon). So don't feel so bad, it's MY turn to spend time with Ma!!!!Ok now I will forgive her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Lorna, what could I do. He cried, it was pitiful. :rofl2:I cns do lmao on my phone but I can picture it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I cns do lmao on my phone but I can picture itYes you can just leave the spaces out. : r o f l 2 : :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 We made it through Indiana with no problems and now we are here. Had you left a day earlier I would have passed you on the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Had you left a day earlier I would have passed you on the road. Oh the fickle finger of fate. Not sure what I mean by that but it made me giggle typing it. :rotfl6: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Oh the fickle finger of fate. Not sure what I mean by that but it made me giggle typing it. :rotfl6: That's a lot of F's. I could add a Fourth F....but it would end up gently caressing. :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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