Author Topic: Need some help from Northern folks (Read 11382 times)

Mac · « **on:** January 28, 2014, 03:02:48 PM »

Hi, we got some of this cold white stuff falling from the sky last night and we're not quite sure what it is. I'm told by some of the Ancient locals, it's common up north. See pic:

The city has shut down because of it and we're talking about raiding our nearby grocery store for provisions.

Black Hills · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:08:40 PM »

kinda looks like snow, but not really enough to be sure, when it is up to your knee take another pic and I can give you more info.

Max Wedge · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:09:37 PM »

That is just Michigan frost. Nothing to concern yourself with.

Cablebandit · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:10:40 PM »

Step one: PANIC!

motormike · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:13:36 PM »

Quote from: Mac on January 28, 2014, 03:02:48 PM

The city has shut down because of it and...

Which city?

FJR1300 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:15:46 PM »

Quote from: Max Wedge on January 28, 2014, 03:09:37 PM

That is just Michigan frost. Nothing to concern yourself with.

Mac · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:19:22 PM »

Quote from: motormike on January 28, 2014, 03:13:36 PM

Which city?

Most of them in central and southern Ms. This one is Jackson.

The Governor has declared a state of emergency and the highway patrol is advising everyone stay in their homes until the all clear is given.

kneescrubber · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:37:51 PM »

Any active volcanos nearby?

Black Hills · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:38:18 PM »

Quote from: Mac on January 28, 2014, 03:19:22 PM

Quote from: motormike on January 28, 2014, 03:13:36 PM
Which city?

Most of them in central and southern Ms. This one is Jackson.

The Governor has declared a state of emergency and the highway patrol is advising everyone stay in their homes until the all clear is given.

LOL... for that!! you have to be shitting us?

Cablebandit · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:42:38 PM »

Well considering they shut down places where it snows all the time I believe it.

I'm sure many, if not most, drivers have never driven in snow. Even those that do often drive like maniacs.

What are the odds the state even has a plow or salt spreader?

Mac · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:45:39 PM »

The state has purchased the jumbo size of morton's salt from Sam's club.

JonS · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:47:14 PM »

Today, I talked to my brother, who lives in Richmond, VA. He said it was 16 degrees???

Cablebandit · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:50:36 PM »

Heat wave.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:09:10 PM »

Quote from: JonS on January 28, 2014, 03:47:14 PM

Today, I talked to my brother, who lives in Richmond, VA. He said it was 16 degrees???

It's 3 here. warmest it's been in 2 days.

sleazy rider · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:14:20 PM »

Quote from: Max Wedge on January 28, 2014, 03:09:37 PM

That is just Michigan frost. Nothing to concern yourself with.

No kidding. Stay south of the Mason-Dixon line if that scares ya.

Flyer · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:22:36 PM »

Looks perfect for a Canadian backyard BBQ except for no pool.

You should invite some of us down there to prevent your beer from freezing.
(-3'F here with a wind chill of -36'F).

I'm NOT Carl · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:23:36 PM »

Quote from: Black Hills on January 28, 2014, 03:38:18 PM

Quote from: Mac on January 28, 2014, 03:19:22 PM
Quote from: motormike on January 28, 2014, 03:13:36 PM
Which city?

Most of them in central and southern Ms. This one is Jackson.

The Governor has declared a state of emergency and the highway patrol is advising everyone stay in their homes until the all clear is given.

LOL... for that!! you have to be shitting us?

Come on now. In Northern Virginia they shut down the schools because it looked like snow.

Carl

mxvet57 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:29:36 PM »

We all need to head to the dragon.

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Cookie · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:31:32 PM »

Jam on your brakes. A lot.

Cookie · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:32:26 PM »

High beams in the snow lets you feel like you're at warp speed.

Black Hills · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:38:33 PM »

Quote from: mxvet57 on January 28, 2014, 04:29:36 PM

We all need to head to the dragon.

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I'll bring my 300

giaka · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:08:43 PM »

Quote from: Black Hills on January 28, 2014, 03:38:18 PM

LOL... for that!! you have to be shitting us?

Have you been to Mississippi?

Black Hills · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:21:10 PM »

Quote from: giaka on January 28, 2014, 05:08:43 PM

Quote from: Black Hills on January 28, 2014, 03:38:18 PM

LOL... for that!! you have to be shitting us?

Have you been to Mississippi?

Yea, I guess you have a point

Mac · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:27:43 PM »

Quote from: Black Hills on January 28, 2014, 05:21:10 PM

Quote from: giaka on January 28, 2014, 05:08:43 PM
Have you been to Mississippi?

Yea, I guess you have a point

Oh yeah? Well, you yankees couldn't handle our fried food!

capirex · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:42:16 PM »

snOMG! #prayforthesouth

giaka · « **Reply #25 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:56:38 PM »

Quote from: Mac

Oh yeah? Well, you yankees couldn't handle our fried food!

Hey now. Born in Louisiana and raised by my grandma on collard greens ham hocks and black eyed peas.

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Mac · « **Reply #26 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:04:23 PM »

Quote from: capirex on January 28, 2014, 05:42:16 PM

snOMG! #prayforthesouth

Hey... Good idea.

We are now accepting donations for all the people impacted by Ms. Blizzard 2014.

Think of the children.

Mac · « **Reply #27 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:05:37 PM »

Quote from: giaka on January 28, 2014, 05:56:38 PM

Quote from: Mac

Oh yeah? Well, you yankees couldn't handle our fried food!

Hey now. Born in Louisiana and raised by my grandma on collard greens ham hocks and black eyed peas.

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Stop it! You're making me hungry.

You wouldn't like me when I'm hungry.

capirex · « **Reply #28 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:21:13 PM »

Quote from: Mac on January 28, 2014, 06:04:23 PM

Quote from: capirex on January 28, 2014, 05:42:16 PM
snOMG! #prayforthesouth

Hey... Good idea.

We are now accepting donations for all the people impacted by Ms. Blizzard 2014.

Think of the children.

Ill get in touch with Jesse Jackson and Glen Beck. Maybe Al Sharpton too. And the dude from Duck Dynasty.

doc4216 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:30:25 PM »

How is this for a picture?
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giaka · « **Reply #30 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:39:46 PM »

Quote from: doc4216 on January 28, 2014, 06:30:25 PM

How is this for a picture?
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Think of the oranges....

Better sell your stock tomorrow.

kneescrubber · « **Reply #31 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:48:00 PM »

Quote from: giaka on January 28, 2014, 05:56:38 PM

Hey now. Born in Louisiana and raised by my grandma on collard greens ham hocks and black eyed peas.

I'm guessing Shreveport or Monroe.

doc4216 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 28, 2014, 07:09:21 PM »

Quote from: giaka on January 28, 2014, 06:39:46 PM

Quote from: doc4216 on January 28, 2014, 06:30:25 PM
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Think of the oranges....

Better sell your stock tomorrow.

Lol...luckily I have no stock in Florida oranges. It's not going that far south as most of the orange farms are mid Florida.

satxbonneville · « **Reply #33 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:27:19 PM »

I had ice on my car windshield this morning. Ice. On. My. Windshield. Can you imagine?

But the high temp Sunday is supposed to be upper 70's.

Mac · « **Reply #34 on:** January 29, 2014, 11:22:12 AM »

THERE IS STILL SNOW ON THE GROUND!!!!!!!

24 hours later the snow is still here. Its not on the roads, but I don't think that matters. The snow will somehow cause people to skid helplessly across the warm dry roads and crash into anything nearby, suffering horrible and disfiguring injuries. Curse this mysterious cold white stuff.

Thank God I followed my government's advice and stayed in my home, thus avoiding the horrific fate of those who ignored it.

Black Hills · « **Reply #35 on:** January 29, 2014, 11:33:26 AM »

almost 50 here today, skipping out of work early and going for a ride

giaka · « **Reply #36 on:** January 29, 2014, 12:37:30 PM »

Quote from: kneescrubber on January 28, 2014, 06:48:00 PM

I'm guessing Shreveport or Monroe.
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Barksdale AFB

mxvet57 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 29, 2014, 12:41:29 PM »

Quote from: Black Hills on January 29, 2014, 11:33:26 AM

almost 50 here today, skipping out of work early and going for a ride

Heat wave today. High of 20. It actually feels balmy compared the last two days.

Fuck you Mike.

kneescrubber · « **Reply #38 on:** January 29, 2014, 01:13:26 PM »

Quote from: giaka on January 29, 2014, 12:37:30 PM

Quote from: kneescrubber on January 28, 2014, 06:48:00 PM

I'm guessing Shreveport or Monroe.

Barksdale AFB
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Ha!

doc4216 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 29, 2014, 03:11:06 PM »

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Just because

giaka · « **Reply #40 on:** January 29, 2014, 03:13:33 PM »

Quote from: kneescrubber on January 29, 2014, 01:13:26 PM

Ha!

Nice guess

giaka · « **Reply #41 on:** January 29, 2014, 03:17:08 PM »

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doc4216 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:05:10 PM »

^ well played

satxbonneville · « **Reply #43 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:23:47 PM »

I talked today to a friend who lives in Atlanta. He left work yesterday afternoon at 3:00 PM and finally got home today at 2:00 PM. He ended up spending the night with some friends who live along along his route because the road was impassable due to snow, ice and abandoned vehicles.

Mac · « **Reply #44 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:11:36 PM »

Thanks everyone. The emergency is over, our normal winter temps of 50 - 70F have returned.

Just in time too, we were almost out of twinkies.

motormike · « **Reply #45 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:13:05 PM »

Quote from: satxbonneville on January 29, 2014, 09:23:47 PM

I talked today to a friend who lives in Atlanta. He left work yesterday afternoon at 3:00 PM and finally got home today at 2:00 PM. He ended up spending the night with some friends who live along along his route because the road was impassable due to snow, ice and abandoned vehicles.

Damn, that's funny.

doc4216 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 30, 2014, 03:17:29 PM »

Whew, Mac...I was starting to worry you might not come out of your house until April!

Cookie · « **Reply #47 on:** January 30, 2014, 03:33:19 PM »

Quote from: motormike on January 30, 2014, 01:13:05 PM

Quote from: satxbonneville on January 29, 2014, 09:23:47 PM
I talked today to a friend who lives in Atlanta. He left work yesterday afternoon at 3:00 PM and finally got home today at 2:00 PM. He ended up spending the night with some friends who live along along his route because the road was impassable due to snow, ice and abandoned vehicles.

Damn, that's funny.

Tragically funny.

satxbonneville · « **Reply #48 on:** January 30, 2014, 03:35:31 PM »

It was nearly an apocalyptic tale.