It shall be called, "Snowtorious B.I.G"

[alum]

The OPM announcement for today's delayed opening occurred when we were at a Scout meeting. A bunch of the parents who are fed employees/AD military reacted the same way the boys do when they hear school has a 2-hour delay. One of the ASMs said a fellow employee said it took 4 1/2 hours to travel from Manassas to downtown DC last Friday.

Rumor has it that FCPS is going to have delayed openings all week.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

I got downtown this morning and there are lots of invisible ice patches, places where snow still hasn't been properly shoveled and so on...now for those that are complaining about the money that was wasted last week knew about or dealt with the train derailment on the Red line last Friday ?

This area is not used to dealing with this kind of snow on the regular. This is not Colorado.

Not this year, but the past two we've had days where the government shot down locally, and the University makes heavy suggestions to allow staff, faculty, and students go home early or be excused due to the weather, and this is North Idaho. I made the conscious decision to live in town, downtown even, so I could always get to work and school on foot but there are people who live far enough out they cannot safely make it.

Other than the government I think businesses need to do an analysis on their own of staffing to provide services while considering safety of employees. I had one job where we were super organized and had a phone tree and ride board, and I remember one snow I couldn't get my car out because of the morons who abandoned their vehicles in the street and parking lot, not because I am incapable of clearing and operating a vehicle in the snow. Since we had a plan in effect those of us who could physically walk to an intersection or other pick up point would, and managers and supervisors arranged for pick up with coworkers or did it on their own. Since it was a retail shop we felt it was important to be open for the community and without knowing who had vehicles, kids or elderly parents to care for, and school canceled (high school and college students) it wouldn't have been possible to adequately staff the store and prepare for deliveries of grocery essentials. Thankfully we were near paved walking trails/bike paths and a (which citizens cleared) and a bus route and those who needed essentials could get to the store with their sleds or on the bus.

Everyone who pitched in during snow emergencies got overtime as well as personal time for the future and it really was good PR after the pharmacy stocked Plan B and we were labeled baby killers.

[RU OX Alum]

It was snowing all day. I have decided that I don't particularly care for it. Hmm.

[honeychile]

When my brother came over to borrow the snowblower, he had to shovel a way to get it out - and broke my snow shovel. The only one I could find was built for Paul Bunyan.

At my own house, I have a huge driveway where everyone in the neighborhood loves to park when I'm not there. Obviously, they don't like to shovel it, though. It took me 3 hours today to get a walking path just to the steps and thought I should probably get my will in order. Nobody's returning any calls for ploughing etc - yet I HAVE to at least check the house by Thursday!

I always said that I wanted to own one of those little Bobcats...

[DrPhil]

My sibling is a meteorologist assistant and they have to work regardless of the weather. Not doing so would defeat the purpose. They have meteorology carpools and vans to pick them up during inclement weather.

That sucks to me because I don't like bad or inclement weather and that goes for rain, sleet, or snow. I prefer to be off the roads and in the safety and comfort of my home (or office, if need be).

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

My sibling is a meteorologist assistant and they have to work regardless of the weather. Not doing so would defeat the purpose. They have meteorology carpools and vans to pick them up during inclement weather.

That sucks to me because I don't like bad or inclement weather and that goes for rain, sleet, or snow. I prefer to be off the roads and in the safety and comfort of my home (or office, if need be).

I loved some of the snow days in the past two years. I enjoyed going out for walks and having a gigantic unhealthy breakfast so I'd have enough energy to shovel and go snow shoeing or skiing. Building snow forts with my friends and just having some free time was really pleasant. Now I have cats to make sure are fed and cared for so I can't be so care free but I treasure living in a town where I can walk everywhere and know my neighbors so snow days are a blessing.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

My sibling is a meteorologist assistant and they have to work regardless of the weather. Not doing so would defeat the purpose. They have meteorology carpools and vans to pick them up during inclement weather.

That sucks to me because I don't like bad or inclement weather and that goes for rain, sleet, or snow. I prefer to be off the roads and in the safety and comfort of my home (or office, if need be).

A lot of private companies around here don't close unless there's really bad weather. You can use paid time off or something along those lines, but you don't get a free pass because of the weather.

Also, the courts around here are hesitant to shut down. So even if there's bad weather we may have to drive across the state for arguments or trial.

[UofM-TKE]

Fifteen more inches of snow heading for eastern PA.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by UofM-TKE

Fifteen more inches of snow heading for eastern PA.

I would love for someone to photoshop the words off of this and send it to me or post it or post the URL where it is or something.

[UofM-TKE]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I would love for someone to photoshop the words off of this and send it to me or post it or post the URL where it is or something.

You can find what appears to be the original at this site: http://www.mangeorge.com/tag/snow/

Its half-way down.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by UofM-TKE

You can find what appears to be the original at this site: http://www.mangeorge.com/tag/snow/

Its half-way down.

I <3 you! Thanks. This shall be my new FB profile pic

[UofM-TKE]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I <3 you! Thanks. This shall be my new FB profile pic

I actually thought of Alpha Gamma Delta while I was posting that squirrel.

A brother sent it to me and he noted that he was nice and warm in south Florida while I was in Penna where its been snowing all day.

But..., he is my brother and when I saw him at last year's Homecoming after the longest time, it was as if it had only been a summer since we shared our last can of Busch ($.50).

[AGDee]

My FB AlphaGam friends are lovin' it. I titled it "Baby it's cold outside"

[tld221]

oh, too much snow for yall to bump threads?

couldnt find the snowpocalypse thread, if there was one.

what's the damage near you? id say we barely have an inch right now but im hearing about accidents and highways being shut down. they've closed Newark and suspended lots of flights at JFK.

[jennyj87]

We're at probably around 6 inches and they tell us 4-6 are coming. My friend who works at the Y doesn't have to work tomorrow and no word on my parents yet.