Weather ****ing snow - Page 3

kc rush · 12-09-2009, 09:28 AM

****ing snow, ****ing work, ****ing stupid me for going in

We had at least 8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and 11 inches in the last 48. We were told that if the weather was bad enough work would be closed today. No such luck.

Manufacturers, service businesses and even the university were closed today. The police said don't go in unless you have to. Of course, we (a service industry) are open.

I had to dig out of some 1-1/2 foot drifts on my driveway, had to rock the car back and forth to get momentum to plow through the neighborhood street and onto a main road. The end of my road was buried because the plows pushed snow off of the main road and onto the ends of neighborhood streets. While the side streets are terrible, the main roads are fine and I finally get onto it.

Two blocks from my home on the main road I had a choice of running into oncoming traffic at a stop light or running into a 4-5 foot snow bank because while the road had been plowed, there was no salt or sand to provide traction. I chose to slide into the snow bank and spent a good bit of time digging out. Thankfully I carry a shovel in my car and thankfully a couple of guys came by to help push me out.

So here I am at work with probably 15-20% of the staff. I am and idiot for coming in and I am pissed that I was asked to.

kc rush · 12-09-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

A foot and a half drifts? You're lucky, the city plowed the hell out of my street last night and the shit is piled up at least 4 or 5 feet at the end of my driveway. I won't be going anywhere anytime soon because I am not going to go out in the 30 mph winds and fight that shit.

The foot and a half was on my drive way. It was considerably deeper on the street and at the end of the street. Of course the big boss has a 4 wheel drive and lives in a nice neighborhood where things are plowed. No problems for them.

kc rush · 12-09-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

just to throw everyone a curve, shoot up the office-place.

Not enough people here to make a difference.

12-09-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

No, I don't. I'm fully aware of the natural shifts. I'm also aware that burning a ton of CO2 producing shit has probably affected the current shift to a certain extent. Even my Environmental Studies professors in school weren't 100% sure to what extent exactly, but the trend is there.

My main pet peeve is uneducated people claiming shit like "it's so cold outside, I thought there was global warming durrr..." Just ****ing stop already.

Well, the whole global warming bit is just about completely played out. Next phase is the "pretend it never happened" phase where we won't hear the phrase again for several years.

sparkky · 12-09-2009, 10:08 AM

I'm guessing with the economy sucking and all the budget cuts that winter road maintenance will not be what it has in the past.
this will probably mean less plowing than usual and less salt/sand treatment amounts as well.

kc rush · 12-09-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief

Serious question here and I'm not knocking anyone. But, do people not know how to drive in snow? Or are the road crews spread thin?

In all my life I've never missed work because of snow/weather and the only time school was shut down was because of Mt. St. Helens erupting. And, IIRC, that was for only one day.

This is my second winter here, but from what I gather, the road crews here generally do a bad job. They were spread thin though because of blizzard conditions. They would plow the main streets which would immediately be covered due to blowing snow.

Mr. Plow · 12-09-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sedated

yeah, I probably woulda told my boss to eat my ass.

Kinky.

blaise · 12-09-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

No, I don't. I'm fully aware of the natural shifts. I'm also aware that burning a ton of CO2 producing shit has probably affected the current shift to a certain extent. Even my Environmental Studies professors in school weren't 100% sure to what extent exactly, but the trend is there.

My main pet peeve is uneducated people claiming shit like "it's so cold outside, I thought there was global warming durrr..." Just ****ing stop already.

It's just a joke people make dude.

Frazod · 12-09-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

No, I don't. I'm fully aware of the natural shifts. I'm also aware that burning a ton of CO2 producing shit has probably affected the current shift to a certain extent. Even my Environmental Studies professors in school weren't 100% sure to what extent exactly, but the trend is there.

My main pet peeve is uneducated people claiming shit like "it's so cold outside, I thought there was global warming durrr..." Just ****ing stop already.

Nice to know that in addition to being an overall noxious ****wad you're also a mindless liberal idiot.

MOhillbilly · 12-09-2009, 10:16 AM

they dont plow my road till 3 days after a heavy snow. Got granny low in the p/u so its all good.

Pants · 12-09-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Nice to know that in addition to being an overall noxious ****wad you're also a mindless liberal idiot.

Or how about instead of getting your information from the radio, you actually go take a class or open up a textbook. You thinkining that global warming has something to do with the temperatures in Chicago, pretty much gives away that fact that you're just another uninformed dumbass screaming "MINDLESS LIBERAL IDIOTS!"

Frazod · 12-09-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Or how about instead of getting your information from the radio, you actually go take a class or open up a textbook. You thinkining that global warming has something to do with the temperatures in Chicago, pretty much gives away that fact that you're just another uninformed dumbass screaming "MINDLESS LIBERAL IDIOTS!"

Let's talk about how the people who teach the classes are strong-armed into the global warming agenda (teach this or you're fired, teach this or your funding goes away) or how the companies who produce the text books are strong-armed into printing the global warming agenda (add this or we'll buy our text books elsewhere). Let's talk about all the data that is ignored and twisted by these charlatans to clown simple-minded ****s like you into thinking the world's going to end.

Pants · 12-09-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Let's talk about how the people who teach the classes are strong-armed into the global warming agenda (teach this or you're fired, teach this or your funding goes away) or how the companies who produce the text books are strong-armed into printing the global warming agenda (add this or we'll buy our text books elsewhere). Let's talk about all the data that is ignored and twisted by these charlatans to clown simple-minded ****s like you into thinking the world's going to end.

Not one of my professors ever said that GB was 100% caused by humans, neither did the textbooks. Then again, that was in 2005. Maybe things have changed since then, but I doubt it.

Personally, I can't fathom how a logical person can say with complete certainty that burning all that fossil fuel has had absolutely no affect on the Earth's climate, but then again, a lot of people have no idea about global patterns.

**Bearcat** · 12-09-2009, 10:38 AM

That is f***ing insane. It's 5 miles to downtown from that point, all highway, after half a f***ing inch of snow. I was driving around last night around 10, and the roads were okay. I was going 40-45 down 169, which is 10-15 under the speed limit, but still, no major issues.

Frazod · 12-09-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Not one of my professors ever said that GB was 100% caused by humans, neither did the textbooks. Then again, that was in 2005. Maybe things have changed since then, but I doubt it.

Personally, I can't fathom how a logical person can say with complete certainty that burning all that fossil fuel has had absolutely no affect on the Earth's climate, but then again, a lot of people have no idea about global patterns.

Take it to DC, Chicken Little. There's a lovely thread about climate fraud that you should check out. Enjoy.

JOhn · 12-09-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Take it to DC, Chicken Little. There's a lovely thread about climate fraud that you should check out. Enjoy.

12-09-2009, 09:28 AM
kc rush Blah Blah Blah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In front of the computer. Casino cash: $2009559	**ing snow ing snow, ing work, **ing stupid me for going in We had at least 8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and 11 inches in the last 48. We were told that if the weather was bad enough work would be closed today. No such luck. Manufacturers, service businesses and even the university were closed today. The police said don't go in unless you have to. Of course, we (a service industry) are open. I had to dig out of some 1-1/2 foot drifts on my driveway, had to rock the car back and forth to get momentum to plow through the neighborhood street and onto a main road. The end of my road was buried because the plows pushed snow off of the main road and onto the ends of neighborhood streets. While the side streets are terrible, the main roads are fine and I finally get onto it. Two blocks from my home on the main road I had a choice of running into oncoming traffic at a stop light or running into a 4-5 foot snow bank because while the road had been plowed, there was no salt or sand to provide traction. I chose to slide into the snow bank and spent a good bit of time digging out. Thankfully I carry a shovel in my car and thankfully a couple of guys came by to help push me out. So here I am at work with probably 15-20% of the staff. I am and idiot for coming in and I am pissed that I was asked to.
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12-09-2009, 10:08 AM	#34
sparkky Veteran Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arkansas Casino cash: $10004900	I'm guessing with the economy sucking and all the budget cuts that winter road maintenance will not be what it has in the past. this will probably mean less plowing than usual and less salt/sand treatment amounts as well.
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12-09-2009, 10:16 AM	#39
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	they dont plow my road till 3 days after a heavy snow. Got granny low in the p/u so its all good. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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12-09-2009, 10:38 AM	#43
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $-1075069	That is f*ing insane. It's 5 miles to downtown from that point, all highway, after half a f*ing inch of snow. I was driving around last night around 10, and the roads were okay. I was going 40-45 down 169, which is 10-15 under the speed limit, but still, no major issues.
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