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Sorry to hear the fellows about to get another nasty storm, mean while for the next week we folks here in Tucson have 80s and Friday may hit a record temp of 90+....to, to early for that mess, but I guess it's better then a ice storm...Sammy
 
sammy719 said:
Sorry to hear the fellows about to get another nasty storm, mean while for the next week we folks here in Tucson have 80s and Friday may hit a record temp of 90+....to, to early for that mess, but I guess it's better then a ice storm...Sammy
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You can still play along by going to the grocery store and buying up all the milk and toilet paper. Snow siege basically involves sitting at home and watching the weatherman instill fear into everyone (e.g. number of flights cancelled, stay off the roads or you will die, power outages will result in freezing to death). If the power goes out, you start contemplating why you haven't bought a generator and don't have any flashlights that work. Once it comes back on, you never give it another thought. At some point you will be tempted by the lack of anything else to do to go outside with the kids and/or shovel your driveway. This is like the desire to own a boat. Much better in theory than reality. It's cold and miserable and not some kind of winter wonderland. When kids fall down in the snow and ice, they get back up. When adults fall down, it's 911 time. I see the retirees pitch into the snow with great enthusiasm at the first opportunity. I wonder if they do that to escape their wives for a few hours? Maybe they are wiser than I contemplated. It's impermissible to shave on snow days and after about 24 hours you can start to get into a Jack Nicholson mindset from "The Shining" and start talking to imaginary bartenders.
 
That has to be one of the funniest posts I've seen in a long time.

Fortunately, I don't have to deal with the snow as I'm out in the LA area until Saturday.
 
Combat said:
You can still play along by going to the grocery store and buying up all the milk and toilet paper. Snow siege basically involves sitting at home and watching the weatherman instill fear into everyone (e.g. number of flights cancelled, stay off the roads or you will die, power outages will result in freezing to death). If the power goes out, you start contemplating why you haven't bought a generator and don't have any flashlights that work. Once it comes back on, you never give it another thought. At some point you will be tempted by the lack of anything else to do to go outside with the kids and/or shovel your driveway. This is like the desire to own a boat. Much better in theory than reality. It's cold and miserable and not some kind of winter wonderland. When kids fall down in the snow and ice, they get back up. When adults fall down, it's 911 time. I see the retirees pitch into the snow with great enthusiasm at the first opportunity. I wonder if they do that to escape their wives for a few hours? Maybe they are wiser than I contemplated. It's impermissible to shave on snow days and after about 24 hours you can start to get into a Jack Nicholson mindset from "The Shining" and start talking to imaginary bartenders.
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Once again Doug hits the nail on the head and in his usual hysterical fashion, just about sums up snow storms IMO here on the right coast.....................
 
Now, what's all this about IMAGINARY bartenders?:wink2: -- Al
 
This is a perfect example of the winter that won't quit. We're getting pounded by our heaviest snowfall in 4 or so years here in the DC area. Got 15 inches in Germantown and apparently the storm isn't done yet. We are in a lull but it is supposed to pick up again later. Lots of warning, thus lots of closings, thus no big disaster on the roads. So far, so good. -- Al
 
lancer said:
This is a perfect example of the winter that won't quit. We're getting pounded by our heaviest snowfall in 4 or so years here in the DC area. Got 15 inches in Germantown and apparently the storm isn't done yet. We are in a lull but it is supposed to pick up again later. Lots of warning, thus lots of closings, thus no big disaster on the roads. So far, so good. -- Al
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We have about 5-7 inches on top of what was on the ground from the last snow. And it's still coming down at a good clip. It's supposed to end around midday. No wind, though, which means there is a better chance that the power stays on.
 
We got about 10 inches this morning. Its wintertime, its supposed to snow. Well, back outside to shovel a bit more . . . :rolleyes2:
 
From talking to our neighbor, we have 10 inches with three more tonight. We come back on Saturday. We had a break in the meetings and I sunned myself for a few minutes. Sorry, couldn't resist.
 
jazzeum said:
From talking to our neighbor, we have 10 inches with three more tonight. We come back on Saturday. We had a break in the meetings and I sunned myself for a few minutes. Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Now that's an image I could do without. {eek3}^&grin

B.
 
jazzeum said:
From talking to our neighbor, we have 10 inches with three more tonight. We come back on Saturday. We had a break in the meetings and I sunned myself for a few minutes. Sorry, couldn't resist.
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It more or less ended here around noon. Or so I thought. Some guy came around and I paid him to clean the driveway off thinking that was a brilliant move. I then watch the weather and they are saying 3-6 more inches tonight like it's an afterthought to today's snow. I would find a reason to stay in LA at least a few more days. They had a nice hamburger place in Westwood many years ago called Hamburger Hamlet and some place on the street called "Tommy's" that sold delicious chilli burgers. Great movie theatres as well. Of course that was 20 years ago.
 
lancer said:
This is a perfect example of the winter that won't quit. We're getting pounded by our heaviest snowfall in 4 or so years here in the DC area. Got 15 inches in Germantown and apparently the storm isn't done yet. We are in a lull but it is supposed to pick up again later. Lots of warning, thus lots of closings, thus no big disaster on the roads. So far, so good. -- Al
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Ended up with 19 inches from the leading part of the storm and know it's snowing again, a further 2 or so inches expected. I'm not worried until it reaches the second floor, as I'm on the third.:wink2:^&grin -- Al
 
This super storm/winter event/blizzard of 2014 wiped out two toy soldier shows in one shot, Atlanta and Annandale.

Hammered basically the entire east coast.

My memory may not be what it used to, but I'm having a hard time remembering a winter as bad as this one; if it's not bone chillingly cold, it's snowing to beat the band, no relief in sight, more snow Saturday.

Unbelievable.
 
Warrior said:
This super storm/winter event/blizzard of 2014 wiped out two toy soldier shows in one shot, Atlanta and Annandale.

Hammered basically the entire east coast.

My memory may not be what it used to, but I'm having a hard time remembering a winter as bad as this one; if it's not bone chillingly cold, it's snowing to beat the band, no relief in sight, more snow Saturday.

Unbelievable.
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George, unbelievable is right. We just got around 20 inches of snow (our most in 4 years) and now the 7 day forecast is calling for temps in the 60's by next Thursday. Oh, that it would be true. Enough of this winter crap, it's time for baseball! :wink2:^&grin -- Al
 
Warrior said:
This super storm/winter event/blizzard of 2014 wiped out two toy soldier shows in one shot, Atlanta and Annandale.

Hammered basically the entire east coast.

My memory may not be what it used to, but I'm having a hard time remembering a winter as bad as this one; if it's not bone chillingly cold, it's snowing to beat the band, no relief in sight, more snow Saturday.

Unbelievable.
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The winter of 1993 was the last one this brutal in New York.
 
I know a lot of other areas have been hit worse than us but the constant wetness and the biting cold is wearing me down and I'm one who likes cool weather.
Mark
 
marco55 said:
I know a lot of other areas have been hit worse than us but the constant wetness and the biting cold is wearing me down and I'm one who likes cool weather.
Mark
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Bingo! I also prefer cool/cold weather but I am ready for some 50/60 degree weather for a while. If nothing else I need to give my heating bill a break.:tongue: -- Al
 
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