Nibbs XLII (Page 21)

It is snowing in Richmond.  H3ll has frozen over.

  When I got out of work this afternoon they were already making closure announcements for SUNDAY!! 

Saw 2 cars in the ditch on my way home from the grocery store too.  Dumb a$$ southerners overcorrected and landed in the ditch, I'm sure.

Just keep padding, just keep padding,...

Sounds like what we got pelted with last week.  That was a slow-moving system then.

Artemis - 2009-12-19 12:20 PM

1stTimeTri - 2009-12-19 12:54 PM

Artemis - 2009-12-19 11:22 AM We are safe and snowed in about 90 miles from home.  We tried to get further west (interstates are closed) and to go back home (couldn't see where the on-ramp was), but that didn't happen.  Hanging out in a hotel room until tomorrow.  There are a few places within walking distance for food, so it's not so bad.

Sounds like what we got pelted with last week.  That was a slow-moving system then.

Yeah, that sounds about right.  It's pretty crazy here, but we went for a walk and got some microwave food from the gas station.  All state matters is that we're safe. 

I hope your county and local street departments are better equipped and prepared to clear the roads.  They slacked over here and people were Pea Oh pizzed!

1stTimeTri - 2009-12-19 1:55 PM

Artemis - 2009-12-19 12:20 PM

1stTimeTri - 2009-12-19 12:54 PM

Artemis - 2009-12-19 11:22 AM We are safe and snowed in about 90 miles from home.  We tried to get further west (interstates are closed) and to go back home (couldn't see where the on-ramp was), but that didn't happen.  Hanging out in a hotel room until tomorrow.  There are a few places within walking distance for food, so it's not so bad.

Sounds like what we got pelted with last week.  That was a slow-moving system then.

Yeah, that sounds about right.  It's pretty crazy here, but we went for a walk and got some microwave food from the gas station.  All state matters is that we're safe. 

I hope your county and local street departments are better equipped and prepared to clear the roads.  They slacked over here and people were Pea Oh pizzed!

My street has yet to see a sand truck or plow.  In fact, I fully expect it to freeze into ruts tonight.  It will likely stay that way until it melts. 

Seriously 1-2 inches of snow can close schools for up to a week here cause they can't clear the roads enough for the busses.

Artemis - 2009-12-19 3:50 PM

QueenZipp - 2009-12-19 3:32 PMMost of central VA is NOT prepared for this weather.  There is such little need for it that there isn't enough to go around.  No sand & salt stockpiles like you find up noth either. 

My street has yet to see a sand truck or plow.  In fact, I fully expect it to freeze into ruts tonight.  It will likely stay that way until it melts. 

Seriously 1-2 inches of snow can close schools for up to a week here cause they can't clear the roads enough for the busses.

Virginia has not heard of this "plow" thing of which you speak. 

We really don't have them or salt trucks. 

In January 2004, A was living in Richmond and I lived in Madison.  I came down to visit and they got 4" of snow on Sunday.  Couldn't fly out until Tuesday morning.  Work thought I was joking.

We moved here in fall 2004.  Are you referring to the January storm ofer MLK birthday?  That one left under 2" and school was canceled for the rest of the week!!

I'm glad you guys found warm & safe shelter too!

Artemis - 2009-12-19 5:15 PM

QueenZipp - 2009-12-19 5:44 PM

Artemis - 2009-12-19 3:50 PM

QueenZipp - 2009-12-19 3:32 PMMost of central VA is NOT prepared for this weather.  There is such little need for it that there isn't enough to go around.  No sand & salt stockpiles like you find up noth either. 

My street has yet to see a sand truck or plow.  In fact, I fully expect it to freeze into ruts tonight.  It will likely stay that way until it melts. 

Seriously 1-2 inches of snow can close schools for up to a week here cause they can't clear the roads enough for the busses.

Virginia has not heard of this "plow" thing of which you speak. 

We really don't have them or salt trucks. 

In January 2004, A was living in Richmond and I lived in Madison.  I came down to visit and they got 4" of snow on Sunday.  Couldn't fly out until Tuesday morning.  Work thought I was joking.

We moved here in fall 2004.  Are you referring to the January storm ofer MLK birthday?  That one left under 2" and school was canceled for the rest of the week!!

It was the January storm right around MLK day.

I couldn't believe that school was canceled most of the rest of that week with 2 hour delay I think for the last day!

Artemis - 2009-12-19 5:23 PM

QueenZipp - 2009-12-19 6:16 PM

Artemis - 2009-12-19 5:15 PM

QueenZipp - 2009-12-19 5:44 PM

Artemis - 2009-12-19 3:50 PM

QueenZipp - 2009-12-19 3:32 PMMost of central VA is NOT prepared for this weather.  There is such little need for it that there isn't enough to go around.  No sand & salt stockpiles like you find up noth either. 

My street has yet to see a sand truck or plow.  In fact, I fully expect it to freeze into ruts tonight.  It will likely stay that way until it melts. 

Seriously 1-2 inches of snow can close schools for up to a week here cause they can't clear the roads enough for the busses.

Virginia has not heard of this "plow" thing of which you speak. 

We really don't have them or salt trucks. 

In January 2004, A was living in Richmond and I lived in Madison.  I came down to visit and they got 4" of snow on Sunday.  Couldn't fly out until Tuesday morning.  Work thought I was joking.

We moved here in fall 2004.  Are you referring to the January storm ofer MLK birthday?  That one left under 2" and school was canceled for the rest of the week!!

It was the January storm right around MLK day.

I couldn't believe that school was canceled most of the rest of that week with 2 hour delay I think for the last day!

I thought it was completely ridiculous and seriously considered not moving to Virginia after that experience.

And here we both are....because VA is paralyzed by snow....a couple of northerners who could manage driving staying inside cause we know that the rest of VA drivers & roads) are a mess!! 

Thing 1 asked to go drive today.  Part of me wanted to let her learn how to handle a skid in snow but the part of me that knows she has yet to successfully drive on a rainy or even a clear day kept me from giving in .

So, QZ and Badger Jen, we won't be seeing you guys until the little groundhog appears on Feb. 2nd then, right?

Yes, this is the SOUTH.....amusing story.....my neighbors tried to shovel their driveway today. 

with a garden shovel!