Mostly about Utah
I thought it would never snow but overnight we got several inches in Kaysville. Out came the snowman builders to construct a giant snowman. Just build him like a regular snowman but bigger. You may need some help to hoist his head so pay attention to the photographs that follow.
1. Pass the snow
2. Compact the snow
3. Lift his head
4. Secure his head
5. Use a step ladder
6. Give him a mouth
The engineers. Dan, Rachel, and Jake
Later in the day our snowman got a nose but lost his buttons.
Father Christmas visiting the grandchildren
Jill holding Bryson and Aurora
Bryson and Santa
Paul filling up at the new Kaysville CNG station
1 Feb 2012 — Questar Gas opens new CNG station in Ogden, UT, on Weber State University campus (4760 Old Post Rd), south of the arena.
Kaysville 14th ward members turned out in force to clean up
After Thursday’s windstorm, most residents have not had time to completely clean up.
In preparation, our stake president instructed wards to have their priesthood organize to remove branches and other debris that could become airborne in the approaching high winds. Accordingly, in our ward at church this morning the priesthood were asked to assemble in work clothes at 1pm. There was no asking for volunteers, it was just assumed that all able-bodied men would respond — which we did.
We collected all the green waste and took it to the Central Davis Sewer District where it will be converted to ground wood waste and mixed with biosolids, then composted and sold to the general public. It was quite the operation (follow the link for photographs), with armadas of pickups and trailers.
There were large tree trunks to deal with as well as branches
Chains saws were the weapon of choice
Sister Blair handed out hot chocolate
With the power still off it was a good time to clear away the branches that were stressing the power lines
Dan did most of the work under my skilled supervision
Sarah's ward had an efficient operation in progress
Ever wondered what was inside those Mormon steeples? Nothing, at least now there isn't
Mmm, I was wondering where that chair of ours ended up
The high wind warning was cancelled but some gusts did hit 40 miles per hour.
Here are some more photographs of the hurricane force winds (up to 102 mph) that struck northern Utah today. My previous post showed damage to buildings, fences, and trees. Dan and Jake braved the weather and took photographs of some of the damage in Kaysville. The video shows the force of the wind.
See: How to heat your home when the power is out.
The wind must have seemed like hell in Ogden
Where is the missing sign?...
...right here down the street
This is my backyard. This morning Dan had to search for my garbage can and rescue my barbeque from blowing away. The shingles on the ground belong to someone else. Are you missing any?
When Dan was shooting the video he held the camera as steady as he could. The wind was too strong and once knocked him back a few steps (at the 11 second mark) but he kept his balance.
Today hurricane force winds caused much damage in Utah. As many as 50,000 customers were without power at one point. The National Weather Service recorded gusts of 102 mph in Centerville. Dan and Jake braved the high winds and took photographs of some of the damage in Kaysville.
See: How to heat your home when the power is out.
This fence is (was?) my neighbor's
This is (was?) my daughter's tree
This is my next door neighbor's tree. It took out his fence and bent our corner post
By the time I got home the tree had been removed from the road
This evening my son Paul fixed the post with his come-a-long. We will fix the rest later
We needed an Armada to move everything out
Jake and Rachel got the keys to their new house yesterday. Today we moved them out of their rented duplex and into their first home. A lot of family members turned out to help them move and I captured the historic moment for Rickety.
When it comes to moving, minivans can hold their own
There was a moment when Dan slowed to a crawl
Bryson, future Elders Quorum material
Sold to Jake and Rachel. The sign comes with a house
Jake and Rachel are moving in. There goes the neighborhood
Moving in. Honey, I need more furniture!
Play for me, "Be it ever so huge, there's no place like home."
Jake and Rachel have been married less than a year so this still counts as carrying his bride over the threshold
Many family members were at the parade
Almost all family members were together for the Kaysville July 4th Parade. The parade entries do not seem to change much from year to year but we enjoy them just the same. The temperature cooled a little for the parade as clouds moved over Davis County. Here are a few photographs I took of the participants. Click on the images to enlarge.
See you at the fireworks tonight!
The standard bearers lead the parade
Davis High School Marching Band seems to get larger every year
Desert Storm Veterans
Korean War Veterans
Air Force Veterans
Davis County Sheriff Deputy providing high profile patrol, targeted patrol and crime detection
Davis County Sheriff D.A.R.E. equips school children with knowledge and consequences of drug abuse, and skills for resisting peer pressure
In 1933 the State Road Police Patrol was redesignated as the Utah Highway Patrol
Engine 61 has an 8 man cab and a 750 gallon tank and can pump 2000 gallons of water per minute
Kaysville City Mayor Steve Hiatt distributes candy
Handcarts were used from 1856 until 1860 and today represent the faithfulness and sacrifice of the pioneer generation
Davis Hospital Eagle
An old Ford in excellent condition
You can't have a parade without horses
Lady, you are three days late for your parade
It is 4:30pm in Kaysville and I have never seen such big snowflakes. According to the forecast, several inches of snow have fallen in the Northern Mountains, and there’s been plenty of snow in the lower elevations as well — I can vouch for that.