How is your day looking so far with the snow storm???

[cael]

Promise I'm done hijacking this thread after this, but we need to make a bigger MA meetup happen finally! As the weather gets nicer we need to plan something!

[chiver78]

Feb 13, 2014 10:19:14 GMT -5 cael said:

(and chive hasn't tried to murder me yet! )

my next opportunity to try *cough* I mean, the next hockey game C and I are planning to hit up is next month at Merrimack College

Sunday's game was great, we're totally going to try to make it up to MC. I think it's the weekend of 3/15-16.

[Sunnyday]

Feb 13, 2014 10:17:45 GMT -5 @beerwench said:

Feb 13, 2014 10:13:34 GMT -5 Sunnyday said:

Not to hijack the thread, but for the people who have met each other IRL, isn't it just, destabilizing?

How so?

I've done a yearly girl's meet-up with some of the EE Ladies and it felt like a first date the first time but now I look forward to it! 

I have even hosted them at my house and we all lived to tell the tale. 

Well, it's like seeing pictures of some posters. You imagine one thing, and they are another thing. And your
mind has to adjust. I guess I'll have a hard time with meeting people who I connected through the Internet.

Before Internet, I had pen pals from around the world. I wrote letters to a girl throughout my entire youth, and then I met her. And I realized that she was nothing like I imagined her. I just imbued all her letters with my intentions and bias. The same thing happened with a guy when I was 18. Someone I went to high school introduced us through Internet, and since he was coming to France, where I lived, we struck up a deep intimate friendship, and the second we met, it fizzled.

We would write intense letters, soulmate like emails, and then nothing. It was weird to realize that I was standing in front of a stranger who I knew almost every intimate detail. Weird.

[Deleted]

Feb 13, 2014 10:11:21 GMT -5 TheHaitian said:

Feb 13, 2014 10:09:31 GMT -5 @beerwench said:

How would it affect her promotion if the BOSS is the one telling her to stay home?!??

Did I mention my wife was weird?

Tell her that her boss might view it as her not being able to follow directions if she comes in after he told her not to.

[swamp]

No snow here yet.

[Deleted]

We've already had enough, dontcha think? 

[mmhmm]

We've got about 6" of snow over a sheet of ice.  Anybody who goes in to work today if they don't absolutely have to do so is out of his/her mind!  I had to call 911 for mother this morning, as she was too weak to stand and I had to lower her to the floor.  It took the ambulance nearly half an hour to get here.  911 was here within 10 minutes, though.  Those folks really are awesome.  Sent mother on to the hospital, griping all the way, I'm sure.  I suspect a urinary tract infection, so she'll need treatment I can't provide here.  Fortunately, she'll be at the hospital I worked at for 20 years, so I know her treatment will be great.  They all know her and love her.  There's no way I'm going to try to drive in there under present conditions!

TheHaitian, I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying the new job!  While you had a rather inauspicious start, it sounds like this is right up your alley!  Really cool you got to meet Chiver, too!  Hopefully, you wife will work from home and stay safe.  It speaks highly of her work ethic that she wants to go in, but she's no good to them working from the hospital after an accident!

Everybody who's seeing this storm, just tuck in and stay warm and safe!  It's over for us, and it should start to melt by tomorrow, hopefully.

[cael]

Feb 13, 2014 10:26:52 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

Feb 13, 2014 10:19:14 GMT -5 cael said:

(and chive hasn't tried to murder me yet! )

my next opportunity to try *cough* I mean, the next hockey game C and I are planning to hit up is next month at Merrimack College

Sunday's game was great, we're totally going to try to make it up to MC. I think it's the weekend of 3/15-16.

I probably could do that, MC is closer and super easy for me to get to! We'll talk!

[Deleted]

I stayed home today.  Not worth going in.

[sarcasticgirl]

we've got piles of snow everywhere and have for months. We just put on our big girl pants and trudge through!

[midjd]

Feb 13, 2014 10:57:38 GMT -5 sarcasticgirl said:

we've got piles of snow everywhere and have for months. We just put on our big girl pants and trudge through!

Yup!

I think we're at 28" since November...every time it starts to melt another few inches get dumped. We have about 4" on the ground right now.

[raeoflyte]

Feb 13, 2014 10:38:10 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

We've got about 6" of snow over a sheet of ice.  Anybody who goes in to work today if they don't absolutely have to do so is out of his/her mind!  I had to call 911 for mother this morning, as she was too weak to stand and I had to lower her to the floor.  It took the ambulance nearly half an hour to get here.  911 was here within 10 minutes, though.  Those folks really are awesome.  Sent mother on to the hospital, griping all the way, I'm sure.  I suspect a urinary tract infection, so she'll need treatment I can't provide here.  Fortunately, she'll be at the hospital I worked at for 20 years, so I know her treatment will be great.  They all know her and love her.  There's no way I'm going to try to drive in there under present conditions!

TheHaitian, I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying the new job!  While you had a rather inauspicious start, it sounds like this is right up your alley!  Really cool you got to meet Chiver, too!  Hopefully, you wife will work from home and stay safe.  It speaks highly of her work ethic that she wants to go in, but she's no good to them working from the hospital after an accident!

Everybody who's seeing this storm, just tuck in and stay warm and safe!  It's over for us, and it should start to melt by tomorrow, hopefully.

I hope your mom recovers quickly!

[NancysSummerSip]

Snow? What is this snow you speak of?

It's been cold and rainy today, and will be colder tomorrow. But no snow here. Y'all wanna come visit? Or maybe I can meet up with a few of you this summer. We will be traveling to Chicago, heading up by way of Nashville.

[aliciar6]

they closed the base last night, but we have to work from home, today is my scheduled telework day anyway and since DH has a telework agreement he has to work too.  but there is about 0 going on since most people are off today.  getting tons of snow, so tomorrow morning/afternoon should be fun at blue mountain.  then home for a nice dinner with DH

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

For once, I'm on the right side of the country! After dealing with the last couple of snow storms that his the north east, I managed to get the hell out of there a couple weeks ago.

Rain and low 50s today, this I can handle!

[chiver78]

Feb 13, 2014 10:38:10 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

We've got about 6" of snow over a sheet of ice.  Anybody who goes in to work today if they don't absolutely have to do so is out of his/her mind!  I had to call 911 for mother this morning, as she was too weak to stand and I had to lower her to the floor.  It took the ambulance nearly half an hour to get here.  911 was here within 10 minutes, though.  Those folks really are awesome.  Sent mother on to the hospital, griping all the way, I'm sure.  I suspect a urinary tract infection, so she'll need treatment I can't provide here.  Fortunately, she'll be at the hospital I worked at for 20 years, so I know her treatment will be great.  They all know her and love her.  There's no way I'm going to try to drive in there under present conditions!

yikes! I missed this post of yours earlier, until it was quoted by someone else.

I echo those well wishes for both you and your mom. hopefully whatever it is, it's a quick fix!

[chiver78]

Feb 13, 2014 9:33:48 GMT -5 TheHaitian said:

- seems their is a Thai restaurant across from my store so a few of us are having that for lunch.

the pizza place over near the former hardware store is pretty tasty too. they sell by the slice, all day.

[Cookies Galore]

According to facebook pictures from this morning, my town is at 9+ inches, we're in the 10-14 inch range.
I worked from home this morning and finished what i needed to do earlier than I thought. Luckily, my building closed early so I don't have to use my benefit time for the rest of the day.
I cleaned a little and I'm about to shovel my car. Then I will shower and convince hubs to walk to the restaurant down the block. They're having brunch with unlimited bloodies and mimosas!

[Cookies Galore]

Feb 13, 2014 11:11:55 GMT -5 midjd said:

Feb 13, 2014 10:57:38 GMT -5 sarcasticgirl said:

we've got piles of snow everywhere and have for months. We just put on our big girl pants and trudge through!

Yup!

I think we're at 28" since November...every time it starts to melt another few inches get dumped. We have about 4" on the ground right now.

We really are having a wacky winter if we had more snow than the midwest! This storm will push the Philly region over 50" this winter. Ugh.

[Deleted]

With all the subzero weather, none of the snow we've got since last November has thawed.  It's just been piling up and we've gotten a lot of snow too. The drifts in front of my house are higher than the 4' snow fence, which is now pretty much useless.

I hope the thaw is gradual....like 3 weeks of temps in the 30's or we're screwed for flooding.

[Deleted]

I just finished shoveling 21" of snow off the walkway, the dog potty area, and behind the garage.  DH just took the second pass at the driveway with the plow.  He did not go to work today.  I am a big believer that unless you have an essential job, if the government is asking you to stay off the roads so they can work, you probably should. 

[muttleynfelix]

Feb 13, 2014 12:08:07 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

Feb 13, 2014 11:11:55 GMT -5 midjd said:

Yup!

I think we're at 28" since November...every time it starts to melt another few inches get dumped. We have about 4" on the ground right now.

We really are having a wacky winter if we had more snow than the midwest! This storm will push the Philly region over 50" this winter. Ugh.

Not really. Mid is in south central Indiana. They get less snow than Philly.  On average we don't get that much snow at all southwest Missouri, but northern Missouri gets a ton.  I know there are places in Northern Indiana that received 28" of snow at one time.  It just depends how far south you live.

[Rocky Mtn Saver]

Feb 13, 2014 12:47:22 GMT -5 pooks said:

  I am a big believer that unless you have an essential job, if the government is asking you to stay off the roads so they can work, you probably should. 

I always do!     I'm not gonna argue with a justifiable day off. 

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

(relieved that Carl does, in fact, exist, LOL--thanks Chiver for confirming it)

DH, ODS, and I are home. Our town had school so YDS Is there. ODS is home
Sick with a cold.

And, unfortunately, our 12 week old puppy is sick so we have to go out in an hour in the worst of this storm to get him to the vet. :-(. He was there for a 4 month check up on Tuesday and seemed fine afterwards. He was howling uncharacteristically at 2:00 a.m. This morning. He wanted to go out, so we did, and he then had a huge poop. He went back to sleep fine. When DH greeted him this morning, he crawled out of his crate and pooped in the kitchen, then went out and pooped and threw up twice. He is now very lethargic. He tries to sit up but is clearly woozy. Oy. Poor little guy. Please send some "healthy puppy" karma his way.

Cael, too funny, ODS (if he recovers in time) are headed to Baltimore ourselves tomorrow. We are supposed to be in PA today and tomorrow, but the storm forced us to
Change our plans. We are heading out on "ODS' and Mom's EXCELLENT, AWESOME, COLLEGE TOUR". Should be fun--he's a good traveller. See you along 95 South!!! ;-)

[Deleted]

Oh no! I hope your puppy gets well soon. 

[Miss Tequila]

Feb 13, 2014 12:54:18 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

(relieved that Carl does, in fact, exist, LOL--thanks Chiver for confirming it)

DH, ODS, and I are home. Our town had school so YDS Is there. ODS is home
Sick with a cold.

And, unfortunately, our 12 week old puppy is sick so we have to go out in an hour in the worst of this storm to get him to the vet. :-(. He was there for a 4 month check up on Tuesday and seemed fine afterwards. He was howling uncharacteristically at 2:00 a.m. This morning. He wanted to go out, so we did, and he then had a huge poop. He went back to sleep fine. When DH greeted him this morning, he crawled out of his crate and pooped in the kitchen, then went out and pooped and threw up twice. He is now very lethargic. He tries to sit up but is clearly woozy. Oy. Poor little guy. Please send some "healthy puppy" karma his way.

Cael, too funny, ODS (if he recovers in time) are headed to Baltimore ourselves tomorrow. We are supposed to be in PA today and tomorrow, but the storm forced us to
Change our plans. We are heading out on "ODS' and Mom's EXCELLENT, AWESOME, COLLEGE TOUR". Should be fun--he's a good traveller. See you along 95 South!!! ;-)

What part of PA?

I hope your puppy is doing better

[Cookies Galore]

Feb 13, 2014 12:47:25 GMT -5 muttleynfelix said:

Feb 13, 2014 12:08:07 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

We really are having a wacky winter if we had more snow than the midwest! This storm will push the Philly region over 50" this winter. Ugh.

Not really. Mid is in south central Indiana. They get less snow than Philly.  On average we don't get that much snow at all southwest Missouri, but northern Missouri gets a ton.  I know there are places in Northern Indiana that received 28" of snow at one time.  It just depends how far south you live.

Ah. I just assumed the midwest got a lot of snow. Because why not?

[chiver78]

aw, poor pup.   definitely sending healthy mojo your way!

[Rocky Mtn Saver]

Feb 13, 2014 13:08:14 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

Feb 13, 2014 12:47:25 GMT -5 muttleynfelix said:

Not really. Mid is in south central Indiana. They get less snow than Philly.  On average we don't get that much snow at all southwest Missouri, but northern Missouri gets a ton.  I know there are places in Northern Indiana that received 28" of snow at one time.  It just depends how far south you live.

Ah. I just assumed the midwest got a lot of snow. Because why not?

How would Midwest people tip cows in all that extra snow?   

[Deleted]

Feb 13, 2014 12:54:18 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

(relieved that Carl does, in fact, exist, LOL--thanks Chiver for confirming it)

DH, ODS, and I are home. Our town had school so YDS Is there. ODS is home
Sick with a cold.

And, unfortunately, our 12 week old puppy is sick so we have to go out in an hour in the worst of this storm to get him to the vet. :-(. He was there for a 4 month check up on Tuesday and seemed fine afterwards. He was howling uncharacteristically at 2:00 a.m. This morning. He wanted to go out, so we did, and he then had a huge poop. He went back to sleep fine. When DH greeted him this morning, he crawled out of his crate and pooped in the kitchen, then went out and pooped and threw up twice. He is now very lethargic. He tries to sit up but is clearly woozy. Oy. Poor little guy. Please send some "healthy puppy" karma his way.

Cael, too funny, ODS (if he recovers in time) are headed to Baltimore ourselves tomorrow. We are supposed to be in PA today and tomorrow, but the storm forced us to
Change our plans. We are heading out on "ODS' and Mom's EXCELLENT, AWESOME, COLLEGE TOUR". Should be fun--he's a good traveller. See you along 95 South!!! ;-)

So sorry to hear GRG, hope your puppy feels better soon!