BronsonLee
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At this point, it's just a matter of exactly how fucked we are.
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At this point, it's just a matter of exactly how fucked we are.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
I can't wait to call the police on people trying to save parking spots. It's like my favorite thing.
It does kinda suck to spend hours digging out a parking spot, and then seeing someone else parked in it when you get home from work. But yeah it's also illegal.
My first winter in Philly was the blizzard of 2009 that basically closed the city for two days. That's why when we bought a house in the city a few years later the one thing we insisted on the most was a garage.
My first winter in Philly was the blizzard of 2009 that basically closed the city for two days. That's why when we bought a house in the city a few years later the one thing we insisted on the most was a garage.
BronsonLee
Member
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
The Storm of the Century was which one? I also remember that horrible Ice storm in like 94 that shut down school for a week. so good
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Was there for both. 96 has it locked by a mile. I think 95 had a few ice storms. Like 1.5 inches of straight ice.
But 96? Whew. I shoveled and it looked like nothing changed in 2 hours. Hip deep.
thecouncil
Banned
I was there for both. I was a kid. I remember one of them got me a week off of school though.
StevieWhite
Member
I would think it is far more likely in Wayne.
That's what I think. They have a generator though.
StevieWhite
Member
Through multiple hurricanes and snowstorms, the only time I have experienced appreciable power loss within city limits was when a squirrel got into our block's transformer. It's always a possibility, but I think it is unlikely.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Just looking out the window im mt airy..god i hate this stuff. Snow sucks
Manmademan
Member
I know it's sheena parveen I don't even gotta look
She is so pretty.
Went to Shake Shack earlier and thought I would beat the snow but there was some flurrying on the way back. Looks nice outside lol.
Manmademan
Member
Oh I was here for those. No, "snowmageddon" of 2010 was far worse. 96 was bad (31 inches), but getting hit with 28 inches on February 5-6, then getting hit with another 15 inches AGAIN three days later February 9-10 was just unbelievable. Nobody had an opportunity to clear out- There was nowhere for anyone to put all the damn snow.
BronsonLee
Member
Snowmageddon was like, my first or 2nd winter in fucking Philly.
FUCK THAT NOISE.
FUCK THAT NOISE.
Captain Tuttle
Member
Manmademan
Member
I can personally think of snowpiles from that february storm that were still hanging around in late april or early may, at least.
'96 was the year my family moved to PA, Lancaster at the time.
Up until that point my parents had always lived on the west coast with most their life spent in California.
They were a tad unprepared.
Granted I wasn't very tall at that point since I was 3 but I have vague memories of running full speed through tunnels my dad dug.
I loved the snow, my parents not so much.
I grew up a bit above Allentown, 96 still sits as all time, 34" up there, basically shut down for a week, as a teenager it was awesome.
As far as Philly goes, I moved into the city for college 17 years ago and left for what will end up being just about 3 years to SF but every time I can't back for a visit I couldn't leave. Shit is so fake out here... Definitely something that doesn't happen in Philly, plus as AWF said, it's somewhat of a hidden gem with great tourist stuff, fantastic small restaurants, tons of beer and good real people
When I'm back this spring, all you city guys can find me either at Village Whiskey or SPTR if you prefer to stay on BSL. Look for the gigantic bald guy (I get either Matt Geiger or white Donovan McNabb), I'll buy you a drink
As far as Philly goes, I moved into the city for college 17 years ago and left for what will end up being just about 3 years to SF but every time I can't back for a visit I couldn't leave. Shit is so fake out here... Definitely something that doesn't happen in Philly, plus as AWF said, it's somewhat of a hidden gem with great tourist stuff, fantastic small restaurants, tons of beer and good real people
When I'm back this spring, all you city guys can find me either at Village Whiskey or SPTR if you prefer to stay on BSL. Look for the gigantic bald guy (I get either Matt Geiger or white Donovan McNabb), I'll buy you a drink
smokeandmirrors
Banned
Yeah I noticed everything feels kinda forced out in california and parts of the west coast. I won't speak for portland or seattle but the places in cali ive been to felt kinda forced from the absurd sprawl to the fact that driving everywhere kinda makes things so lonely? Idk how to quite describe it but there's a certain kind of charm to the whole of the northeast in Philly and NYC that you can't quite find elsewhere IMO. Everything is so compact and close together. It gives you the feeling of togetherness a little (at least it does for me)
Everything is definitely closer, if you want to go to another large city for a different experience you can drive under 2 hours or take various trains. Here I can go to... Sacramento? Tahoe is amazing though. That and it may just be the tech field but there feels to be a pressure to airways be "on" wherever you are because you never know who you are sitting next to... and the days of civil disobedience / cultural challenging is gone out here, it's just a playground for rich people. Happy I did it, was a great career move, but I'm happy I'm coming back home.
How's the snow?
fluffydelusions
Member
I want to visit California again one day. Was there for 6 months while in the military but it was basically in the middle of nowhere really (Lemoore). Really want to check out Yosemite at some point.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Federal Donuts is worth a visit? I'm sure I'll be up there in a few months.
Like seriously, chicken and donuts? Seems legit.
Like seriously, chicken and donuts? Seems legit.
Definitely.
I want to go back to California after I finish medical school here but Philly is pretty great. Surpassed any expectations I had of it, great city. And I've barely explored any of it yet, going to only get better~
Also what are some good coffee places in the city besides chains? Anyone have any hidden gems?
Also what are some good coffee places in the city besides chains? Anyone have any hidden gems?
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
Did you go to La Colombe yet? It's not just a great local chain, it's probably at the forefront of coffee nationally. The entire place is based out of Philly, but the owner is recognized worldwide. He has his own show, Dangerous Grounds, on the travel channel, and is generally consider a modern expert on coffee. La Colombe is probably the greatest third wave coffee producer in the USA. La Colombe has a cafe near you at 19th and Walnut, but to experience the best you need to check out their place in Fishtown, and maybe sample some of their house distilled rum.
You want to go back to Cali right now, but it's only because you don't have a full appreciation for the East Coast yet. You'll shortly realize that the East Coast is, in reality, better than california in every way. More to do, more to see, more to experience, more to eat, more to drink, and more to life than the boring west coast. You can experience the great aspects of the east and the west here. You can experience the birth of our nation and the best of our nation in one spot. If you have any sense you'll never want to leave.
I've had it once and it was pretty good! Maybe I should go try other things on the menu next time..
And you may be right, but all of my family is on the West Coast so that's a pretty important factor to me. But only time will tell!
Rival Bros. IMO better than La Colombe.
BronsonLee
Member
HELP ME GODS
I DON'T WANNA GO OUTSIDE but I should so I can take cool snow photos
I DON'T WANNA GO OUTSIDE but I should so I can take cool snow photos
That's what windows are for
StevieWhite
Member
My back yard. Zoiks.
BronsonLee
Member
BronsonLee
Member
Looks gud
Emperor_EL
Member
Couple of my neighbors shoveled their sidewalks yesterday, hope they had fun...
work or pleasure?
Pleasure.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
Hard to say on a Tuesday after a major blizzard but The Philadelphia Museum of Art, while a bit cliche it a great starting point for the rest of the city.
List is way too long What you interested in? Certain Type of food? Art? History?
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
West Phila
https://flic.kr/p/DohdeWhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/139604099@N02/
My grill is under there somewhere going to through some steaks on there later
"BBQ in a Blizzard"
https://flic.kr/p/Doh9ub https://www.flickr.com/photos/139604099@N02/
This little guy
https://flic.kr/p/Dijykthttps://www.flickr.com/photos/139604099@N02/
https://flic.kr/p/DohdeWhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/139604099@N02/My grill is under there somewhere going to through some steaks on there later
"BBQ in a Blizzard"
https://flic.kr/p/Doh9ub https://www.flickr.com/photos/139604099@N02/This little guy
https://flic.kr/p/Dijykthttps://www.flickr.com/photos/139604099@N02/