******Winter is coming fast Tavern******

[Kerrmudgeon]

.......Have a safe Monday


....and watch out for that Sandy blowhard, she's full of hot/cold air!

[Calif Vetteman]

It's 80 here again today. Someone Please take a memo. To

Mother Nature. " I'TS NOVEMBER "

[Chuck A]

Dark and rainy here

[Kerrmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Chuck A

Dark and rainy here

same here, although it's supposed to be sunny this morning later, and then wind and rain in the late afternoon as Sandy starts to come ashore. Better get my chores done early.

[onedef92]

It's blustery and windy here, high today 52. Plus, we had a 30-car train derailement this morning resulting in my having to detour around to go to work. Who knows how long it'll be before the highway re-opens....

Butadiene leak confirmed after train derailment
Level 3 Code Red hazmat declared after train derails
UPDATED 9:36 AM EDT Oct 29, 2012

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - There is a level 3 hazmat Code Red situation after eight train cars derailed on Katherine Station Road at Dixie Highway.

Click here to see photos | Live updates

Code Red means shelter is in place, usually about a mile radius. Everyone is ordered to close all windows and doors, close off leaks and try not to let any air get in.

One of the cars was carrying a chemical called butadiene, which is a colorless, flammable gas, soluble in alcohol but not in water, usually derived from butane or butane. It is used chiefly in the manufacture of rubber and paint, and in organic synthesis.

MetroSafe officials said there is a confirmed leak of butadiene, and crews are working to contain the leak. As of 9:20 a.m., that was the only chemical leak reported. Officials couldn't comment on the amount of the butadiene leaked.

Officials said the nearest resident is 0.6 miles from the scene and has been evacuated.

MetroSafe said at this time it cannot confirm which direction the train was heading or a cause of the derailment at this time.

Other chemicals involved are:

Hydrogen chloride
Hydrochloric acid
Sodium hydroxide
Styrene monomer
Calcium carbide
Methyl isobutyl ketone

The derailment happened at approximately 6:09 a.m.

An area called Abbott's Beach has been evacuated.

Definition of Level 3 Hazmat situation:

Incident involving substantial quantities of hazardous materials, posing significant risk to public health and the environment requiring major response involving specialized public and private resources and technical assistance. Incident requires extended response and logistical support operations.

WLKY.com will continue to update as more information becomes available.

[Chuck A]

we lost power for 45 minutes, hoping it doesnt go out again

[DAB]

just made a few $$ reviewing an engineering report. good report, minor edits. send me my check!!

[tshirts and jeans]

good afternoon all......hope the east coast doesn't take on too much damage from the storm....... in texas we are sunny and chilly.......warming back up tomorrow to the 70's........ and someone has to mow today.......hopefully for the last time this year........stay safe east coasters.......

[Kerrmudgeon]

Now a hazmat suit should be required survival gear with all kind of death toxins being shipped around. What would happen with a major earthquake with that crap on the rails???

[carlton_fritz]

Pumpkinhead is on.

[sasnglass77]

We lost power about 4 hours ago. Super windy and heavy downpours. Have the grill for cooking and candles for light....almost like camping.

[tshirts and jeans]

Originally Posted by sasnglass77

We lost power about 4 hours ago. Super windy and heavy downpours. Have the grill for cooking and candles for light....almost like camping.

y'all try and stay safe.......i don't mind being without power so much, sometimes.....if it isn't for days ....

[DAB]

$$$

Another paying gig tomorrow.

Take an hour or two. Not huge money, but better than zero.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Originally Posted by sasnglass77

We lost power about 4 hours ago. Super windy and heavy downpours. Have the grill for cooking and candles for light....almost like camping.

Hi LaurieGurl, you been keeping a low profile???

[carlton_fritz]

Originally Posted by DAB

$$$

Another paying gig tomorrow.

Take an hour or two. Not huge money, but better than zero.

That's good. Just don't over-extend yourself. Hope to get you the info you requested soon. Off 3 days this weekend. Maybe then.

[Kerrmudgeon]

..........................

...I hope everyone is safe this morning...

We got some wind gusts, but just light rain so far, pretty lucky I guess.
Hope all is well?

[sasnglass77]

Morning everyone!

Got power back at midnight...10 hours without it.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by carlton_fritz

That's good. Just don't over-extend yourself. Hope to get you the info you requested soon. Off 3 days this weekend. Maybe then.

Sitting at my desk reading. One a day.

[sasnglass77]

Originally Posted by Kerrmudgeon

Hi LaurieGurl, you been keeping a low profile???

Kind of, not really, just keepin busy in real life. Seems like the past few months have been just a bit hectic


How ya doing?

[Bucwheat]

High today 52 ,thats what it should be at night.Lots of wind.