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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:44:46 EDT

skj posted : It is not the snow, but the ice. I am from the north and am used to heavy snowfalls, but when you have ice it is a whole different ballgame, especially when there is a lack of equipment to deal with the conditions.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:54:41 EDT

anon posted : Snowmaggedon? Try dealing with 3-4 feet of snow we had in DC last year. I couldn't get out my front door and couldnt even see my car! It wasn't even possible to even attempt to drive. But yeah Im in ATL now and I'm surprised my school has been closed for 6 days. Im not used to the lengthly closings, but I know GA is not used to the snow either.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:59:13 EDT

skj posted : School districts can apply for a waiver to the 180 day requirement. Since all the area school districts were off for the whole week, I wonder if the state will grant an area wide waiver.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:59:25 EDT

DeltaElite posted : Well, I just got done putting in my payroll for this event.

10 hours monday at the overtime rate (1.5 first 9,double time for 1) and 8 hours regular time for my scheduled hours.....But since I was here for the entire night shift my scheduled hours are paid at time and a half....

off day was tuesday but I worked 16 hours of overtime all paid at the double time rate....

Wensday I worked 24 hours....8 were scheduled and at the 1.5 rate, the other 16 at the doubletime rate.

Next friday the beers are on me!

As I've always said, where theres confusion or chaos theres pocket change to be had!!!
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:01:02 EDT

Flagger posted : Our district will make up the days through the previously scheduled furlough dates in March and take away the week of the February break save for the holiday on President's Day.

We already have a trip planned with non-refundable airline, hotel and cruise tickets. Tough noogies if she will go to school.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:21:00 EDT

mojo1 posted : Not impassable when there is a nationwide business to run in order to maintain income. I live on Peachtree Rd in Atlanta on Cardiac Hill. I have driven many places since Monday. The only treacherous conditions I encountered were other people on the roads that thought they were invincible.

Don't get me wrong. It was not business as usual. There were conditions to consider. But, I chose to not stick my head in my shell and make sure our business ran as normally as possible. I can't wait for the news stories about the small businesses that "suffered" because of the snow. At some point, people need to take responsibility for their own decisions.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:44:48 EDT

shdesigns posted : You must not live in a neighborhood like mine. Sheer ice and steep hills. I cant get out of my driveway as it is real steep. Heck, when there are some wet leaves, I can get up it.

Sections of I285, I20, 78 were closed until yesterday afternoon, most in Dekalb. Even sections that were drivable had on ramps closed.

I20 seems to have been the center for the ice/snow transition.

Monday roads were not bad, but Tues/Wed they became impassable here as the little bit that melted froze back over.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:12:55 EDT

mojo1 posted : Office opened Mon AM and I was there at 7:30. Roads were covered, but not treacherous as the news described. We put about 50 people in a hotel Sunday night to make sure we could function Monday. It worked well and everyone had a good time. The only thing anyone could talk about was how glad they were that they were not stuck in the house.

The media really spins this stuff to make it sound like Snowpocolypse. Sure, the roads were a little slippery, but not impassable. The hardest part was finding restaurants open that could serve that many people, but we managed rather well. Expensive, yes. But much cheaper than losing customers.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:12:41 EDT

Flagger posted : We got mail and it was nothing but bills.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:53:41 EDT

skj posted : All the area schools are still closed.

No mail delivery now for 4 days. :(

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:06:52 EDT

shdesigns posted : My driveway is still a 1/2" sheet of ice. The subdivision rods are not much better.

May venture out tomorrow night. ;)

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:53:07 EDT

JollyStomper posted : Reporting from the "souf side" here. Roads for the most part seem okay now. Still some patches here and there, but I've been working from home all week. May as well finish it out from home tomorrow...
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:04:49 EDT

Gomez posted :

said by skj:

Roads are said to be worse today, than yesterday. :huh:

Went out for a drive once we had +freezing temps and the ice was 'soft'.. Still ugly.. PIB was clear in spots, but mostly just ruts. QuickTrip on PIB was open, but that was about it.

285 looked like it was moving, but was far from what I'd call clear.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:48:02 EDT

Flagger posted : I giggled when I saw these two things:

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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:38:16 EDT

NOCTech75 posted : Fact I'm missin tonights Gladiators game is very inconvenient.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:03:30 EDT

skj posted : Well, despite all the inconveniences I am very grateful that we did not lose power.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:40:44 EDT

Flagger posted : Banks up here opened for a few hours and one friend said they had about 20 night deposits to deal with.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:30:50 EDT

skj posted : No mail for two days.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:42:31 EDT

DeltaElite posted : went into work today at 2pm,will be here till 5pm tommorrow (Overtime rates apply ;>} ) and the worst part of my drive was the parking lot outside the building.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:35:05 EDT

skj posted : Roads are said to be worse today, than yesterday. :huh:

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:29:22 EDT

Gomez posted : "Chicago called, they want this back."

I was there a few weeks ago, i'm pretty sure they don't want it either ;)

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:20:24 EDT

Canezoid posted : W. Cobb

Chicago called, they want this back. :)

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:36:26 EDT

Gomez posted :

said by skj:

I grew up in the north, but even with that experience there is nothing to really prepare you for trying to drive on ice.

Nope.. As usual, physics wins.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:17:33 EDT

Flagger posted : I looked out my window and saw that this is how rednecks go sledding. I had to take a picture in case it did not end well.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:57:17 EDT

skj posted : I grew up in the north, but even with that experience there is nothing to really prepare you for trying to drive on ice.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:50:30 EDT

Gomez posted :

said by Flagger:

Four-Wheel drive SUVs were the most common thing I saw on the side of the road when I lived in Denver. I had a rear wheel drive truck that I loaded the back with 400 pounds of sand and only once slid on ice and that was coming out of my garage.

That's because many people think their SUV is FWD/AWD when in fact they aren't. More importantly, if it is, they think they are empowered. Last ice storm, PIB was littered with explorers and escolades.

Control over power.. easy of the brakes, easy on the accelerator, and turn into the slide to get control.. Of course if you're doing 50 when you hit that slide good luck.

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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:32:43 EDT

Flagger posted : Four-Wheel drive SUVs were the most common thing I saw on the side of the road when I lived in Denver. I had a rear wheel drive truck that I loaded the back with 400 pounds of sand and only once slid on ice and that was coming out of my garage.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:58:40 EDT

Gomez posted : Went out driving at about three PM.. it's frickin nasty, and will get worse as the sun goes down. Stay the hell home.

Unless you grew up driving in this stuff, and have a vehicle that has a chance, don't bother, it's simply not worth it.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:48:51 EDT

skj posted : All the school systems are closed again tomorrow. Still some icy roads. I was at Lowes yesterday and they were selling Diamond Crystal Red-Out for ice melt. Some guy came in and bought the two pallets that they had left.

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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:06:15 EDT

DeltaElite posted : Haahaahaaahaaaa... Stupid is as stupid does!!!
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:46:51 EDT

sempergoofy posted : Best thing to do with a BMW when it snows. Drive in reverse because it is rear wheel drive, and then catch it on fire with the hot burning rubber right in front of a live camera.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:25:16 EDT

DeltaElite posted : Got called out at midnight to go into work on Conyers,Ga. Roads from Covington were passable at midnight. Last couple of smoke breaks reveal seady freezing rain. If it stays like that they will be drivable for those few of you who are familiar with snow driving.

The rest of you PLEASE STAY HOME!
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:42:14 EDT

Flagger posted : Our back patio after just an hour east of Canton in Cherokee County!

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:30:14 EDT

NOCTech75 posted :

said by skj:

It remains to be seen if it turns out to be anything, but the media is really building this one up.

Wasn't just built up by the media the forecast models had this one pegged since last mid-week.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:29:25 EDT

NOCTech75 posted : 2+ inches in Marietta.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:00:37 EDT

shdesigns posted : Over 2" here.

Odd, interactive weathe rmap showed heavy snow for over an hour before anything came down

Did some work in the garage then looked out and was surprised so much in only a hour and a half or so.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:52:39 EDT

rmturner posted : Coming down heavy in Kennesaw at 11pm. About 2" so far, but heavy snow falling.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:40:55 EDT

skj posted :

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:18:07 EDT

Flagger posted : Not getting nothing here in Canton yet.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:15:38 EDT

skj posted : The roads are a mess. All school systems are closed. Heavy snow now. Ice expected later

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:40:48 EDT

lilhurricane posted : ..there are battery operated blenders, yanno ;)

They keep well too :)

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:37:00 EDT

Flagger posted : For the first time, I saw a run on Bananas of all things. Are people going to be making smoothies...with no power!

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:26:42 EDT

skj posted : Thanks. I will have to assess the situation tomorrow morning to see if, and when, I venture out.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:25:31 EDT

lilhurricane posted : You all be careful on the roads out there if traveling...

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:24:49 EDT

skj posted : Right now it looks like only a few inches, but they are also predicting the possibility of freezing rain, which could cause major problems.
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Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:26:05 EDT

lilhurricane posted : How much snow are they predicting?

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:22:04 EDT

skj posted : Let's not turn this into a political topic. Thanks.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:51:50 EDT

Flagger posted : Sadly in his last act as Governor, Sonny has not declared a state of emergency allowing liquor sales today!

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:47:26 EDT

skj posted : Already starting to get school closings.

Re: Snowmageddon TWO

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:42:37 EDT

mark5019 posted : if it happens it will be not fun