BRING IT ON!

Griff · 12-05-2003, 06:59 AM

Today
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers through early afternoon...then snow late in the day. Accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. Light winds. Chance of snow 80 percent.

Tonight
Snow. Accumulation 4 to 8 inches. Lows in the upper teens. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.

Saturday
Snow. Total accumulation 10 to 18 inches. Colder with highs in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.

Snow fence up. Break out the skis baby!

Hubris Boy · 12-05-2003, 08:49 AM

Here in the heart of the Patapsco Drainage Basin, we've already got about 3 or 4 inches on the ground.

Schools are closed.

Morons are making the seasonal (re)discovery that owning an SUV does not exempt you from Newtonian mechanics.

There is no milk or toilet paper to be found in the stores as people prepare for the inevitable snow-induced milk famines that strike the mid-Atlantic area every winter.

The wrath of the Almighty is upon the land. Abandon your cars now.

FileNotFound · 12-05-2003, 09:06 AM

Bah....snow sucks.

I loved snow till I had to drive in it.

But here is the catch. I personaly DO NOT MIND driving in the snow.

What I hate is the people who INSIST on driving 15mph on a CLEARED road....because it's snowing.

I used to live in Michigan where ignored the snow as they drove 80mph and guess what. It was fine!

People do the same thing in Russia.

Snow is NOT the end of the world. You can EASILY drive FAST in the snow as long as you adjust your turn preperation and braking distance.

No I do not have an SUV. I drive a giganting land yaht known as the Chrysler Concorde, it has a the nifty traction control but thats about the only "snow handling" feature it has.

I'm so pissed...took me an 1.5 hours to get to work...wtf..usualy it only takes 30 min.

Happy Monkey · 12-05-2003, 09:19 AM

I don't suppose you're in the DC area? People here stop in the middle of the road and walk if the clouds look threatening.

FileNotFound · 12-05-2003, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by Happy Monkey
I don't suppose you're in the DC area? People here stop in the middle of the road and walk if the clouds look threatening.

Suburbs outside of Philly.

You know what I really hate. Cars with warning lights on. Driving.

For example today I see this minivan in the right lane, and to me it looks like he wants to change into the left lane...ok fine...I make room...wait...wait...wtf? Oh it's his warning lights...whatever.

10 minutes later.

Guy with warning lights cuts me off..in the damn snow while we're comming up to a stop sign...gha.

Not to mention idiots who don't signal...at all.

Griff · 12-05-2003, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by Hubris Boy

There is no milk or toilet paper to be found in the stores as people prepare for the inevitable snow-induced milk famines that strike the mid-Atlantic area every winter.

Ted Kennedy (D,Tax.) These are the times when I thank God we have a Federal Government. A study, sure we need to fund a study, but first we must give the people relief. Noone could have expected snow in winter, noone. (top that off for me baby, thanks) I want blankets on those cows, I want the national guard activated to fly milk to the schools and cities, Hillary would you like to speak to the children?

lumberjim · 12-05-2003, 09:28 AM

where are you griff? I want all of that snow.....last i heard for philly area it was 2 passes of 2-6 inches fri and sat with that pink wintry mix to break it up....sloppy......snow fence? skis? can i come stay with you? i fucking love the snow.......

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the Chrysler Concorde, it has a the nifty traction control but thats about the only "snow handling" feature it has.

that only works up to 35mph, you know....it engages the abs if you spin the wheels on acceleration. Come trade that old man car in on a Jeep Grand Cherokee......Or a liberty.....I just took one of these:.....

for a demo.....i really like it

Griff · 12-05-2003, 09:37 AM

Northern Tier of PA, close to Binghamton, NY. We are on the edge between good snow and great snow... nothing yet, but they closed school early in Susquehanna and Blue Ridge Districts.

FileNotFound · 12-05-2003, 09:41 AM

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that only works up to 35mph, you know....it engages the abs if you spin the wheels on acceleration.

I know, but thats only when you really need it.

It helps get the whale of a car moving in the snow. I used to drive a not exactly stock Nissan Maxima (92) and that car was a nightmare in the snow because touching the gas made the wheels spin through. The only way to get it moving was to just hold down the gas as it spat out gobs of snow and wait for the wheels to grip as the car rattled somewhat sideways.

Once you're moving at 20mph or so it's only the tires that matter.

I have a brand new set of Bridgestone Touranzas and I love them. Grip way better than the shit Eagle GA.

Frankly, I think the liberty is hideous. I like the Honda CRV (don't kill me for the jap car love), it's light, awd, has a fairly quick pickup till about 45...then it's dog slow).

By the way...I LOVE the old man car look. Cops tend to ignore me...or not give me tickets...umm...probably shouldn't admit to this but I got pulled over doing 80 in a 35 last Friday...no ticket..(2am empty straight road that I've been driving on for 4 years..)

Plus in reality the Concorde isn't too bad as far as performance goes...gas usage sucks though....city rush hour = 15mpg. Gha...

lumberjim · 12-05-2003, 09:43 AM

right now in elverson, pa

Kitsune · 12-05-2003, 10:11 AM

Mmm... its gonna be pretty cold here, today. High of 76F.

My evening swim might not happen.

Griff · 12-05-2003, 11:02 AM

Lovely home LJ.

breakingnews · 12-05-2003, 11:07 AM

Considering the 1.5-2 inches of snow currently on my car, who wants to bet that I won't be getting on a plane today at 4:30 to go to Atlanta?

I know the snow is supposed to stop, but it doesn't look like that ... and delays are abound at Newark and Philly ...

SteveDallas · 12-05-2003, 01:28 PM

I bagged work today because at 1 hour into my normal 30-minute commute, I was less then halfway there (City Ave was a parking lot), and I called and determined it wasn't worth further grief.

Instead I helped rustle my kids to the dentist. Fun fun fun. (We're still trying to figure out how my son acquired 3 cavities at the age of 4. And yes, we do brush his teeth regularly.)

Griff · 12-05-2003, 01:44 PM

Does he drink juice?

12-05-2003, 06:59 AM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	BRING IT ON! Today Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers through early afternoon...then snow late in the day. Accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. Light winds. Chance of snow 80 percent. Tonight Snow. Accumulation 4 to 8 inches. Lows in the upper teens. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent. Saturday Snow. Total accumulation 10 to 18 inches. Colder with highs in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent. Snow fence up. Break out the skis baby! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-05-2003, 09:06 AM	#3
FileNotFound Intouch with his inner sheep rider. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 603	Bah....snow sucks. I loved snow till I had to drive in it. But here is the catch. I personaly DO NOT MIND driving in the snow. What I hate is the people who INSIST on driving 15mph on a CLEARED road....because it's snowing. I used to live in Michigan where ignored the snow as they drove 80mph and guess what. It was fine! People do the same thing in Russia. Snow is NOT the end of the world. You can EASILY drive FAST in the snow as long as you adjust your turn preperation and braking distance. No I do not have an SUV. I drive a giganting land yaht known as the Chrysler Concorde, it has a the nifty traction control but thats about the only "snow handling" feature it has. I'm so pissed...took me an 1.5 hours to get to work...wtf..usualy it only takes 30 min. __________________ This is a rat. \|This is a hamster.\| This is a chipmunk.\| This is a Sheep Rider.

12-05-2003, 09:19 AM	#4
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I don't suppose you're in the DC area? People here stop in the middle of the road and walk if the clouds look threatening. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

12-05-2003, 09:37 AM	#8
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Northern Tier of PA, close to Binghamton, NY. We are on the edge between good snow and great snow... nothing yet, but they closed school early in Susquehanna and Blue Ridge Districts. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-05-2003, 09:43 AM	#10
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	right now in elverson, pa Attached Images __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-05-2003, 08:49 AM	#2
Hubris Boy Keymaster of Gozer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Patapsco Drainage Basin Posts: 471	Here in the heart of the Patapsco Drainage Basin, we've already got about 3 or 4 inches on the ground. Schools are closed. Morons are making the seasonal (re)discovery that owning an SUV does not exempt you from Newtonian mechanics. There is no milk or toilet paper to be found in the stores as people prepare for the inevitable snow-induced milk famines that strike the mid-Atlantic area every winter. The wrath of the Almighty is upon the land. Abandon your cars now.

12-05-2003, 10:11 AM	#11
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Mmm... its gonna be pretty cold here, today. High of 76F. My evening swim might not happen.

12-05-2003, 11:02 AM	#12
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Lovely home LJ. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-05-2003, 11:07 AM	#13
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	Considering the 1.5-2 inches of snow currently on my car, who wants to bet that I won't be getting on a plane today at 4:30 to go to Atlanta? I know the snow is supposed to stop, but it doesn't look like that ... and delays are abound at Newark and Philly ...

12-05-2003, 01:28 PM	#14
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I bagged work today because at 1 hour into my normal 30-minute commute, I was less then halfway there (City Ave was a parking lot), and I called and determined it wasn't worth further grief. Instead I helped rustle my kids to the dentist. Fun fun fun. (We're still trying to figure out how my son acquired 3 cavities at the age of 4. And yes, we do brush his teeth regularly.)

12-05-2003, 01:44 PM	#15
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Does he drink juice? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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