You know you are in Kodiak when....

  • When traffic reports are replaced by the FISHING REPORTS
  • The water on the floor mat in your car is frozen
  • You automatically remove your boots when entering someone's home
  • You use flat-rate priority mail boxes more than envelopes
  • In Winter, you know who is taking their Vitamin D and who isn't
  • If you don't already have auto-start on your vehicle, you wish you had it
  • You know what a Coastie is, and it doesn't mean you live near the beach
  • You know what Xtra Tuffs are, and you have some
  • You have to do the Kodiak Stomp before entering a store
  • Just because you have a ticket to fly, doesn't mean you will actually leave that day--"weather permitting"
  • It's cheaper to buy DVD's than to have cable TV
  • Store clerks actually wish you a "Merry Christmas"
  • You hear people complain about having to drive "all the way to the other side of town" (10 minutes)
  • Traffic congestion is 3 cars at an intersection
  • Your car doesn't have a chance to warm up before you arrive at work
  • When looking out the window is more reliable than the weather forecast
  • You go to work, church, and shop with the same people
  • Driving a rusty car is "no big deal"

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Seeing Orange...(a bit of overkill)......

I was traveling along a road to meet Matt at work today. What was unusual was the number of large orange barrel-type construction "cones". There were many of them, and no sign of road construction or changes to the road, or even signs to explain the cause for caution. In my imagination, could it be these barrels were purchased by the city and because of the cost, they need to justify the purchase by getting them out of storage and out on a road?
The road is clear, no sign of construction or any changes

If one or more of these barrels tips over, it's more of a road hazard


What is more unusual is about 1/2 mile down the road from these barrels is a small road repair area with normal-size cones--an actual road change/hazard.


Same road, different area, cones appropriately placed


A few years ago I was in a single car accident along a highway that had large, barrel-type cones. The cause of the accident was one of the barrels lying sideways in my lane of the highway in the darkness of the night on a curve. I had to swerve to miss it, which caused over-steering and I ended up off the road. It all ended okay, with minor damage and absolutely no injury (Thank you, Jesus). Therefore, I'm not a fan of unattended orange barrels. Small cones, not a problem.
Research note: Apparently the barrels are called channelizer drums, and run about $60+ each. And regular small cones vary from $6-$20 each. Interesting....
-Lori
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Nicole said...

Who took the pictures? I certainly hope you weren't taking them while driving...now THAT would be a road hazard. :)

February 11, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Lee said...

Is it always raining in Oregon? I was wondering what is the best month to go to the coast and I want to see those waterfalls.

My husband wants to stop traveling but not until i get to see the west coast first.

February 12, 2009 at 1:03 PM

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