The Big One - Page 3

busterb · 02-14-2007, 07:07 AM

Hi-jack Bruce. Ever see 2 hoods made into a boat?

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xoxoxoBruce · 02-14-2007, 07:14 AM

I've seen pictures of that, but up on the mountain boats weren't a priority, Buster.

Today, a little snow, just about as deep as the tire sidewall, then sleet/ice in all it's sparkly wonder. Stayin' home today.

Spexxvet · 02-14-2007, 10:25 AM

The office is CLOSED!!! WOOOOOO-HOOOOO!

Trilby · 02-14-2007, 10:33 AM

we got 'bout 8 inches, then freezing rain, and then winds. Snow Day #2 for me--all the Uni's are closed. Naturally, I'm not taking advantage of this by studying, reading and beginning my paper. I'd rather panic next week.

SteveDallas · 02-14-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Naturally, I'm not taking advantage of this by studying, reading and beginning my paper.

So what ARE you doing?? Anything you need help with?

(I'm off from work too. Though I think I'm got a cold or something. I posibly wouldn't have gone in anyway.)

Sundae · 02-14-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

So what ARE you doing?? Anything you need help with?

Well she's already said she got 8".....

Trilby · 02-14-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Well she's already said she got 8".....

I'm playing around on the computer, doing casual housework, looking in my cupboards for things to eat and assigning chores to my son.

I should be reading about "nulls" and "fails to reject the null" and how is Poe's Dupin like a monster? and sign language.

Bullitt · 02-14-2007, 11:55 AM

I'm going to run around campus today and take some shots of the snow/ice/sleet.
I'll get back to ya'll later.

Hippikos · 02-14-2007, 10:36 AM

Is this a part of the Global warming??

Overhere it's drizzle, 10 degrees Celsius.

Happy Monkey · 02-14-2007, 11:09 AM

We got 1-2 inches last night. My neighborhood streets were a bit slippery, but once I got out, it was smooth.

wolf · 02-14-2007, 04:12 PM

You people who get to take off work just because it snows really annoy me. Along with folks who get to take a lunch. And don't have to avoid spit and feces.

Hmmm. These should probably go in the "Shit that Annoys me" thread.

That being said, I'm not at work tonight only because I am prepping to go to a conference tomorrow. I will be in Baltimore for the weekend, and without internet access, unless I can convince someone with a laptop to let me weasel some time from them in the wireless lounge.

Trilby · 02-14-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

You people who get to take off work just because it snows really annoy me. Along with folks who get to take a lunch. And don't have to avoid spit and feces.

Why do you think I am switching? Health care employees are treated in an inhumane way.

I'll bet there's lots of health care employees stuck at the various hospitals, catching snatches of sleep in crappy beds and gulping bits of bad food because 3/4 of the replacement staff can't get into work. Oh, sure, they'll send a 4x4 out for some employees, but the ones stuck there are STUCK there until a replacement gets in. If you work 12 hour shifts and are forced to stay...it's just ugly.

Spexxvet · 02-15-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

You people who get to take off work just because it snows really annoy me. Along with folks who get to take a lunch. And don't have to avoid spit and feces.
...

Come on, Wolf! Take responsibility for your own situation. Demand lunch! Strike if you are forced to go to work in the snow! Insist on a HAZMAT suit to protect yourself from any substance that has been in someone else's body! Or just get a different job that doesn't involve all those things. Don't just be a victim - go postal, or something!

Spexxvet · 02-15-2007, 09:47 AM

On the way to work this morning.

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The secondary roads still covered, ice on the trees and wires.

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Shawnee123 · 02-15-2007, 09:57 AM

Just got back to work after 2 days of closing. It's really quite rare; in our staff meeting Monday we were reminded that we "never close." HA HA.

Had plenty of food in the house, but needed cigarettes (I know, bad habit.) Walked the mile or so to the nearest gas station, waiting for a car to slide off the road and run into me. I could have driven, but I wanted the steps for our "10,000 steps a day program" we are running. Walking through the drifts, still snowing and blowing...it was great exercise. Well, lost the pedometer somewhere in the snow. Natch. I liked the walk though. Saw all the ducks on the river, and a Blue Heron.

Found out we were closed yesterday, so promptly got to the store to stock up on beer. As much as I hate-love this job, I felt pretty spoiled the last two days knowing there are people who have to go to work no matter what the weather. Wolf, you have my greatest respect!

I enjoyed the time. Shoveled my carport and sidewalks, talked to my many elderly neighbors. If I ever won a smallish lottery, I would just pay off the place I have, get a decent car, and spend my days writing and piddling around the house. AND get internet so I don't miss you all for two days!

02-14-2007, 07:07 AM	#1
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Hi-jack Bruce. Ever see 2 hoods made into a boat? 41 __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

02-14-2007, 10:25 AM	#3
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	The office is CLOSED!!! WOOOOOO-HOOOOO! __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

02-14-2007, 10:33 AM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	we got 'bout 8 inches, then freezing rain, and then winds. Snow Day #2 for me--all the Uni's are closed. Naturally, I'm not taking advantage of this by studying, reading and beginning my paper. I'd rather panic next week. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-14-2007, 11:55 AM	#8
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	I'm going to run around campus today and take some shots of the snow/ice/sleet. I'll get back to ya'll later. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

02-14-2007, 10:36 AM	#9
Hippikos Flocci Non Facio Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In The Line Of Fire Posts: 571	Is this a part of the Global warming?? Overhere it's drizzle, 10 degrees Celsius. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

02-14-2007, 07:14 AM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I've seen pictures of that, but up on the mountain boats weren't a priority, Buster. Today, a little snow, just about as deep as the tire sidewall, then sleet/ice in all it's sparkly wonder. Stayin' home today. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 06:47 PM.

02-14-2007, 11:09 AM	#10
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	We got 1-2 inches last night. My neighborhood streets were a bit slippery, but once I got out, it was smooth. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

02-14-2007, 04:12 PM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	You people who get to take off work just because it snows really annoy me. Along with folks who get to take a lunch. And don't have to avoid spit and feces. Hmmm. These should probably go in the "Shit that Annoys me" thread. That being said, I'm not at work tonight only because I am prepping to go to a conference tomorrow. I will be in Baltimore for the weekend, and without internet access, unless I can convince someone with a laptop to let me weasel some time from them in the wireless lounge. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-15-2007, 09:47 AM	#14
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	On the way to work this morning. [/IMG] The secondary roads still covered, ice on the trees and wires. [/IMG] __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

02-15-2007, 09:57 AM	#15
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Just got back to work after 2 days of closing. It's really quite rare; in our staff meeting Monday we were reminded that we "never close." HA HA. Had plenty of food in the house, but needed cigarettes (I know, bad habit.) Walked the mile or so to the nearest gas station, waiting for a car to slide off the road and run into me. I could have driven, but I wanted the steps for our "10,000 steps a day program" we are running. Walking through the drifts, still snowing and blowing...it was great exercise. Well, lost the pedometer somewhere in the snow. Natch. I liked the walk though. Saw all the ducks on the river, and a Blue Heron. Found out we were closed yesterday, so promptly got to the store to stock up on beer. As much as I hate-love this job, I felt pretty spoiled the last two days knowing there are people who have to go to work no matter what the weather. Wolf, you have my greatest respect! I enjoyed the time. Shoveled my carport and sidewalks, talked to my many elderly neighbors. If I ever won a smallish lottery, I would just pay off the place I have, get a decent car, and spend my days writing and piddling around the house. AND get internet so I don't miss you all for two days! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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