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geezer#99 · 08-22-2018, 12:14 PM

We need a little help here guys!
Some of the good folks in Spokane are gonna set up some fans to blow all that forest fire smoke back north.
As good neighbours we’re gonna set up some fans on the border and help boost it farther north.
You guys south of Spokane could help too by sending a little more air north.
If we all work togethor we can send it all east to Ontario. They won’t notice the smoke, as the smog is pretty deep already.

Sure hope you guys can help!

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ne...cebook/109778/

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-22-2018, 01:32 PM

3drburb · 08-22-2018, 02:22 PM

LATE BREAKING NEWS!!
Residents tripped and fell over their power cords while on the roofs of their homes with fans, there is a lot injured or worse also firefighters called to rescue many others who cannot get down.

Sorry I could not help myself.

But this sounds like it could turn out very bad.

I am taking a few days off because I am working outside right now and the air quality is horrible but rain is in the forecast.

Be safe out there.

Killer Bee · 08-22-2018, 02:50 PM

sounds like something california would come up with

meanwhile, back in reality, my deepest sympathies for all affected by this tragedy, and hand salute to all the first responders working in harms way..

**Steeveedee** · 08-22-2018, 03:46 PM

Back in the '70s, there was a gal running for Mayor of Los Angeles who was wanting to bore giant holes in the mountains and install giant fans in them to blow the SMOG away.

Can't make this stuff up!

geezer#99 · 08-22-2018, 04:24 PM

Wow!
And you still married her Steve!
You’re a nicer guy than we thought!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-22-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Wow!
And you still married her Steve!
You’re a nicer guy than we thought!

**The Rocknrod** · 08-22-2018, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Back in the '70s, there was a gal running for Mayor of Los Angeles who was wanting to bore giant holes in the mountains and install giant fans in them to blow the SMOG away.

Can't make this stuff up!

That was on a Beverly Hillbilly episode. Really.

**Steeveedee** · 08-22-2018, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Wow!
And you still married her Steve!
You’re a nicer guy than we thought!

Oh, no I'm not!

My wife is the one who told me about it!

I didn't live in LA city in those days, but in a remote part of the county.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-22-2018, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

That was on a Beverly Hillbilly episode. Really.

Even funnier! !!

**Steeveedee** · 08-22-2018, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

That was on a Beverly Hillbilly episode. Really.

It's a real story and has been kicked around for awhile, after that mayoral candidate proposed it.

http://articles.latimes.com/2005/sep...nion/oe-cole24

Killer Bee · 08-22-2018, 05:27 PM

holly smokes! pun intended..

googled 'fans to blow smog out of los angeles'

and a metric ton of nutty stuff came up!

seems that idea has been circulating since the 50's

btw, love the beverly hillbillies, my kind of folks!

pritch · 08-22-2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

That was on a Beverly Hillbilly episode. Really.

One of Jethro Bodine's better ideas! Right up there with concrete tires for cars and saw blades turned backwards so Mr. Drysdale wouldn't wake up and catch him cutting down his trees!

**special-K** · 08-23-2018, 12:25 AM

You done good Jethro.

08-22-2018, 12:14 PM	#1
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,522	Smoke We need a little help here guys! Some of the good folks in Spokane are gonna set up some fans to blow all that forest fire smoke back north. As good neighbours we’re gonna set up some fans on the border and help boost it farther north. You guys south of Spokane could help too by sending a little more air north. If we all work togethor we can send it all east to Ontario. They won’t notice the smoke, as the smog is pretty deep already. Sure hope you guys can help! https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ne...cebook/109778/

08-22-2018, 01:32 PM	#2
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08-22-2018, 02:22 PM	#3
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: Smoke LATE BREAKING NEWS!! Residents tripped and fell over their power cords while on the roofs of their homes with fans, there is a lot injured or worse also firefighters called to rescue many others who cannot get down. Sorry I could not help myself. But this sounds like it could turn out very bad. I am taking a few days off because I am working outside right now and the air quality is horrible but rain is in the forecast. Be safe out there.

08-22-2018, 02:50 PM	#4
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,737	Re: Smoke sounds like something california would come up with meanwhile, back in reality, my deepest sympathies for all affected by this tragedy, and hand salute to all the first responders working in harms way.. __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

08-22-2018, 03:46 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,145	Re: Smoke Back in the '70s, there was a gal running for Mayor of Los Angeles who was wanting to bore giant holes in the mountains and install giant fans in them to blow the SMOG away. Can't make this stuff up! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-22-2018, 04:24 PM	#6
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,522	Re: Smoke Wow! And you still married her Steve! You’re a nicer guy than we thought!

08-22-2018, 05:27 PM	#12
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,737	Re: Smoke holly smokes! pun intended.. googled 'fans to blow smog out of los angeles' and a metric ton of nutty stuff came up! seems that idea has been circulating since the 50's btw, love the beverly hillbillies, my kind of folks! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

08-23-2018, 12:25 AM	#14
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