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[Poodlestrike]

Classes got canceled... after 2pm.

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Not gonna turn up my nose at a reprieve from Fluid Mechanics and probably the Advanced Computational Methods quiz to boot.

 

[Fancy Clown]

off to work until 3. it's been an honor guys.

 

[Mengy]

I'm in Berks County, PA, and we're expecting from 8-12" out of this, but some models say we'll get less, and some say even more. Who the hell knows. Honestly it's the wind I'm more worried about, when it's windy I typically lose power out here in Farmtown, USA. I'm okay with being snowed in as long as I have heat, running water, power, and the internet. If we lose electric then I need to rough it and I'll be bored, LOL.

 

[Socreges]

Jesus Christ.

I showed up for work this morning and no one was in the parking lot (and it is normally packed with cars). Free day off for under a half an inch of snow!

I moved from Maine to Memphis, TN this past summer so this is a new one on me.

Amazing

 

[Jarmel]

I have to fly out of Raleigh tomorrow. I take it I'm screwed.

 

[HStallion]

Eh, it's perfectly fine. It's not amazing, but it's still way better than any other version.

Its not terrible but it is missing some cool features that the DVD release had. If I also remember correctly its not the best transfer. Its been a while since I watched the BRDVD version

 

[daveo42]

I think us in SW Ohio are getting a pass. I for one am fine with this development. That means I don't have to worry about massive back ups on the interstate this evening.

Jesus Christ.

I showed up for work this morning and no one was in the parking lot (and it is normally packed with cars). Free day off for under a half an inch of snow!

I moved from Maine to Memphis, TN this past summer so this is a new one on me.

That's not surprising. In the 90s I lived in Raleigh, NC. We got 1/2" of snow and the city was shut down for a week. We also lost the following week, but that due to something more serious: A few inches of ice.

 

[amishpriest99]

Who else is in Mo County?

Silver Spring here (near Glenmont).

All of my prep is done, just working from home today and waiting for the snow to start.

 

[hom3land]

I have to fly out of Raleigh tomorrow. I take it I'm screwed.

Yea. Didn't rdu already close?

 

[Vlad]

A tradition for the ages!

Forget the Yuenling, I want some of Fancy Clown's Breakfast Stout. THAT'S the good stuff.

 

[MThanded]

I have 100 pounds of salt...

I regret nothing.

 

[Anoregon]

weather.gov is just showing a combined 2-6 inches for where I live from tonight through sunday. I guess I'm ok with that. On the one hand I don't want shit to be crazy and my power to be out and all that, but it would have been cool to have a big snow extravaganza to walk around in this weekend. Something like 6-10 inches.

 

[Random_Stranger]

Thanks to this thread I bought Yuengling. I am now Blizzard ready.

 

[Jarmel]

Yea. Didn't rdu already close?

My flight is still scheduled on time though.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

I'm supposed to fly to Baltimore this weekend... :3

Yup, trip cancelled.
Enjoy it America, I'll be living it large in mild weather town.

 

[Shanlei91]

Guys, guys, guys.

I have Yuengling now.

I am blizzard ready.

My gf opened our freezer last night and asked why we had three handles of vodka in there.

Such a rookie southerner.

 

[FaintDeftone]

I live at the top end of southern Ohio and we're getting a couple inches of snow from this, but if you're in the very southern end of Ohio they're apparently getting hit with about 5-10 inches.

 

[BronsonLee]

Forget the Yuenling, I want some of Fancy Clown's Breakfast Stout. THAT'S the good stuff.

Too difficult to find. It's all about convenience!

Spoiler

And that breakfast stout didn't kick over any scratch

Thanks to this thread I bought Yuengling. I am now Blizzard ready.

This is so silly. I love it

 

[daveo42]

I live at the top end of southern Ohio and we're getting a couple inches of snow from this, but if you're in the very southern end of Ohio they're apparently getting hit with about 5-10 inches.

I'll believe it when I see it. Unless you are talking Eastern Ohio. Us in Western Ohio ain't getting shit.

 

[Icefire1424]

Protip from a Northerner with experience dealing with copious amounts of snow, and occasional power outages resulting from it.

If you happen to be fortunate enough to have a gas stove or fireplace, both will work in the event of a power outage. On some models of gas stove the ignition wont work without power, but the burner can still be lit by a match once the gas is turned on. Goes without saying, but always make sure the gas is off when you're done cooking.

Same applies to most gas fireplaces. While most of them nowadays are turned on by a wall switch or remote control, most will have a means to turn them on without power. Some actually have a battery compartment inside the access panel that will power the ignition switch, while some older models require you to open the gas valve and light the pilot by match. Check your manual for details, but good to know in the event the power does go out, and you have either of these in your home.

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This tip has been brought to you by Yuengling. America's Oldest Brewery; Since 1829. Enjoy Responsibly.

Edit: Almost forgot to mention, if your fireplace DOES have a battery backup, for the love of God don't leave the batteries in at all times. Only insert the batteries when you need 'em. Carry on.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Hmm what can one expect in the pa area? Generally Philadelphia.

 

[Butts-a-plenty]

Too difficult to find. It's all about convenience!

Spoiler

And that breakfast stout didn't kick over any scratch

This is so silly. I love it

You can thank me for starting both the thread and the Yuengling craze. I'm a trend setter.

 

[Big Green Anus]

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[Neffarias_Bredd]

Hmm what can one expect in the pa area? Generally Philadelphia.

I think the most likely current forecast according to weather.gov is 16 inches, supposed to start around 7 pm tonight. That's last I checked.

My boss told us to head out around 12 today (even tho the storm doesn't start until 7) to beat traffic and prepare our houses. Seems kinda silly but I'm not complaining lol

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

I think the most likely current forecast according to weather.gov is 16 inches, supposed to start around 7 pm tonight. That's last I checked.

My boss told us to head out around 12 today (even tho the storm doesn't start until 7) to beat traffic and prepare our houses. Seems kinda silly but I'm not complaining lol

Hmm nothing from my job yet but if it's that much no way im getting to work to do a 11-7 overnight

 

[Retro]

Hmm what can one expect in the pa area? Generally Philadelphia.

Current forecast puts Philly at around a foot, maybe more, maybe less but roughly somewhere around that. Snow should be moving in after rush hour, 6-7pm last I heard.

 

[BronsonLee]

Hmm what can one expect in the pa area? Generally Philadelphia.

Death

You can thank me for starting both the thread and the Yuengling craze. I'm a trend setter.

Nah b, I'm The Hitmaker™

 

[MushroomSamba]

North Jersey/NYC metro area here. Absolutely disappointed this'll be starting on Saturday...was hoping to at least get a snow day from it. Now my weekend plans are all messed up, too. Terrible.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Death



Nah b, I'm The Hitmaker™

Welp time to go get my snacks,charge all my electronics and lay back

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

I was Yeunglingin before you youngins knew what beer was.

Really though, I bought Yards instead. And a bottle of wine. And a bottle of Four Roses yellow. And some more vermouth.

I totally forgot to buy rock salt though. I think I still have a little though.

 

[shiba5]

I'm ready.

And there's another 5 gallons in the fermenter.

 

[Grexeno]

All I ask is that the power stay on in Loudon.

 

[Butts-a-plenty]

I was Yeunglingin before you youngins knew what beer was.

Really though, I bought Yards instead. And a bottle of wine. And a bottle of Four Roses yellow. And some more vermouth.

I totally forgot to buy rock salt though. I think I still have a little though.

T-minus 40 minutes of work left. Zero productivity today.

 

[BronsonLee]

Yards is ASS
I freaking hate it

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Yards is ASS
I freaking hate it

wut

Which variety? All of them? Or just the Pale Ale?

 

[Lord_Byron28]

All I ask is that the power stay on in Loudon.

I live right on the border of Prince William and Loudon. We can only hope.

 

[Netherscourge]

So long as I don't lose power and no trees come crashing down on my car or my house, I'm good.

The snow itself is nothing but something to shovel.

It's the tropical storm force winds, ice on the powerlines and tree branches that I'm worried about. Blizzards are nasty storms. Last one I remember I had to climb out my bathroom window to get outside because there was a 3 foot frozen snow/ice drift pressed against my front and back doors. The snow had melted off the roof and dripped down onto the drifts against the door and re-froze. Crazy big icicles too hanging off the roof.

Blizzard's are bad.

 

[BronsonLee]

wut

Which variety? All of them? Or just the Pale Ale?

Just the Pale Ale. Not my bag.

Then again, my favorite thing is freaking Framboise Lambic, so 😐

 

[Orbis Tabula]

Well, if we're showing off our Blizzard Beer choices, here's what I've got to warm me bones this weekend.

Looking forward to it!

I'm ready.

And there's another 5 gallons in the fermenter.

Ooooh, now this, I like. Jealous.

 

[The Albatross]

I'm ready.

And there's another 5 gallons in the fermenter.

More importantly, did you build this chest freezer kegerator by yourself ?

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Just the Pale Ale. Not my bag.

Then again, my favorite thing is freaking Framboise Lambic, so 😐

Oh you're one of those people. That's the only beer my wife drinks too, that and Kasteel Rouge.

Yards pale ale is meh. Yards ESA, Brawler, and especially Yards Saison are great.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

I'm ready.

And there's another 5 gallons in the fermenter.

Location trace of post in progress...

 

[BronsonLee]

Oh you're one of those people. That's the only beer my wife drinks too, that and Kasteel Rouge.

Yards pale ale is meh. Yards ESA, Brawler, and especially Yards Saison are great.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THOSE PEOPLE

But yeah, I quite like it. Nostalgic for friends too. I'll have to get some tasters of those Yards

 

[WedgeX]

Rush hour already started at 11am in DC. Hopefully people get home unlike Wednesday.

And the roads are completely white from salt at present.

 

[God Dayumm]

I'm ready.

And there's another 5 gallons in the fermenter.

I'll bring food and we can cuddle in the cold

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Whelp. It's started. Wish me luck! Showed up for work 10 minutes ago, saw how bad it was getting and decided to NOPE right back home...in my RWD convertible. Good thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Lucreto]

My one recommendation for those living in cities though: Get outside in the heart of the blizzard and walk around a little bit, maybe during a lull. It's pretty breathtaking to see the quiet where previously only noise existed - the snow has a stunning muffling effect and cities can look serene and peaceful. It can be almost eerie at times.

That's one of my favorite things about big storms.

Also bring a camera. Take lots of pictures and post them on Gaf.

I am so jealous right now.

 

[Butts-a-plenty]

Whelp. It's started. Wish me luck! Showed up for work 10 minutes ago, saw how bad it was getting and decided to NOPE right back home...in my RWD convertible. Good thoughts would be appreciated.

Yeeeah, that is a not a car designed for the snow...

 

[Netherscourge]

Whelp. It's started. Wish me luck! Showed up for work 10 minutes ago, saw how bad it was getting and decided to NOPE right back home...in my RWD convertible. Good thoughts would be appreciated.

Pull the wipers off the windshield!!!

EDIT - AFTER you get home.

 

[Hubbl3]

Annnnnnd since I'm the only one here, I'm stuck going to get lunch with my boss.

I should've just taken a vacation day...