major winter storm on Xmas eve?

[The Tradition]

wish I could buy you a beer

Take an Uber home after the beer meet-up.

 

[golfinghawkeye]

Drove from Des Moines down to KC, now venturing over to St. Louis to get down to the Gulf Shores. Roads were fine but that wind in Iowa was blowing us around. Have a high roof passenger van, the thing is a sail.

How long will you be in Alabama? Tomorrow and Sunday will be cold but in the 50’s by Monday, 60’s Wednesday and 70 next Friday.

 

[Fan In Black]

Take an Uber home after the beer meet-up.

our fire hot model girlfriends or limo driver will drive us home. or my helicopter flyer.

 

[torbee]

Florida having dangerous cold 😱

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P U S S I E S 🙄

 

[torbee]

@torbee this is your last chance for your ride along tonight to prove the cold doesn't bother you. We go on duty at 2230 until 0700. We will start our shift with multiple people stuck on gravel roads that need our help. We then drive there and decide if we can walk to them through thigh high drifts to access them and try to provide assistance that we can't provide. We will then go assist many semis that broke down because their diesel is gelling. They will ask for assistance from mechanics that aren't available due to the weather and it being a Holiday weekend. Throw a couple of accidents where you will stand on a 4 lane highway to direct traffic for hours. It is allowed to get into the squad car when traffic slows to warm up to prevent frostbite. Oh forget about any breaks and you won't be happy with your wage.

Well I went over to a friend who lives in Rock Island and smoked a J, drank 3 beers and did a shot of tequila. I am afraid I am unfit for duty sir!

I wish I’d seen this earlier because I might have actually pulled the trigger!

 

[ironside1]

The state troopers will have a nice pension and retirement they deserve someday.
Teachers , well…

Teachers have a nice pension too

 

[BlIIlken2]

Dra ****ing matic

 

[Hawkman98]

Thanks for your efforts.

I signed up for this and I get paid to do this shit. Just not enough lol

 

[DogBoyRy]

I signed up for this and I get paid to do this shit. Just not enough lol

Understood. I was doing a project at a plant during the end of covid. Plant manager was totally fried. Probably pulling down $200k. Just said with fmla, covid, union bs, etc “it’s not worth it”.
Again - thanks for you efforts.

 

[The Tradition]

P U S S I E S 🙄

No one owns any winter coats, hats or gloves down here, bro!

 

[DFSNOLE]

No one owns any winter coats, hats or gloves down here, bro!

All kinds of people in my part of Florida do.

 

[chalupa81]

How long will you be in Alabama? Tomorrow and Sunday will be cold but in the 50’s by Monday, 60’s Wednesday and 70 next Friday.

Get there tomorrow and leave Thursday. So should get a few decent days.

 

[noleclone2]

 

[billanole]

It's 24° in my part of Florida.

The big chill. The moisture there makes that 24 bite.

 

[fivecardstud14]

@torbee this is your last chance for your ride along tonight to prove the cold doesn't bother you. We go on duty at 2230 until 0700. We will start our shift with multiple people stuck on gravel roads that need our help. We then drive there and decide if we can walk to them through thigh high drifts to access them and try to provide assistance that we can't provide. We will then go assist many semis that broke down because their diesel is gelling. They will ask for assistance from mechanics that aren't available due to the weather and it being a Holiday weekend. Throw a couple of accidents where you will stand on a 4 lane highway to direct traffic for hours. It is allowed to get into the squad car when traffic slows to warm up to prevent frostbite. Oh forget about any breaks and you won't be happy with your wage.

This guy hates his job.

 

[billanole]

That's government, not capitalism.

As a capitalist, would you raise teacher’s wages and pensions?

 

[McLovin32]

Did you take a ride today?

Bumping this for @onlyTheObvious

He seems to be avoiding this thread.

 

[The Tradition]

As a capitalist, would you raise teacher’s wages and pensions?

At a private school? If the labor market conditions warranted it, sure.

 

[onlyTheObvious]

Bumping this for @onlyTheObvious

He seems to be avoiding this thread.

Yup. 24 miles on fatbike. Strava don’t lie.

Proper clothes is all you need. Zero skin exposure.

Done a few big winter bike races. I am not fast but I have the clothing dialed in for anything.

Minnesota and Wisky have some serious fat bikers that are unreal.

 

[QChawks]

 

[lucas80]

The state troopers will have a nice pension and retirement they deserve someday.

For now. Their benefits are safe, for now.

 

[lucas80]

Teachers have a nice pension too

For now.

 

[lucas80]

I put seed in the feeders before it started snowing on Wednesday, and no takers so far. Kinda weird. Usually when I first load them up in the Winter I have a cardinal within 15 minutes.
Theories? The wind has them clustered in a sheltered area for now?

 

[billanole]

At a private school? If the labor market conditions warranted it, sure.

Sure Sport. The same private place that troopers patrol.

 

[billanole]

I put seed in the feeders before it started snowing on Wednesday, and no takers so far. Kinda weird. Usually when I first load them up in the Winter I have a cardinal within 15 minutes.
Theories? The wind has them clustered in a sheltered area for now?

Our feeders are busy. Orioles, Blue Jays, Ruffed Toe Hees(sp?) pigeon, squirrels, etc…

 

[Legend12]

I put seed in the feeders before it started snowing on Wednesday, and no takers so far. Kinda weird. Usually when I first load them up in the Winter I have a cardinal within 15 minutes.
Theories? The wind has them clustered in a sheltered area for now?

I did the same...took more out yesterday and this morning...no less than 20-25 birds feasting on my generosity.

 

[McLovin32]

Yup. 24 miles on fatbike. Strava don’t lie.

Proper clothes is all you need. Zero skin exposure.

Done a few big winter bike races. I am not fast but I have the clothing dialed in for anything.

Minnesota and Wisky have some serious fat bikers that are unreal.

I’m sure. That’s why you replied to the initial question. I rode 69 miles today.

 

[goldmom]

P U S S I E S 🙄

We are NOT made for this. I’m wearing warm pajamas and socks and I have three blankets on the bed. Thermostat is at 69 and plants are covered up. Yikes. 🥶🥶🥶

 

[goldmom]

The big chill. The moisture there makes that 24 bite.

Damp miserable cold that gets in your bones.

 

[McLovin32]

Thermostat is at 69

Nice

 

[onlyTheObvious]

I’m sure. That’s why you replied to the initial question. I rode 69 miles today.

Stay in your lane.

There is a 70 mile fat bike/running race in Dubuque next month. Shocking as it seems not everybody is a living room hero like you.

 

[DFSNOLE]

The big chill. The moisture there makes that 24 bite.

Currently 15° with a 6° wind chill. Going to be brisk on our walk this morning.

 

[Hawkman98]

This guy hates his job.

No just the stupid people I have to deal with. Oh and winter too. I definitely hate winter.

 

[7 Dunks]

Anyone been on I80 recently between Des Moines and Iowa City? Have to head to the in-laws in Urbandale later today. Oh boy!

 

[Kinnick 4 Prez]

Up in Twin Cities Suppose to be in FD yesterday. Was going to try today but still looks like some of 35 is closed and several other roads in SW Mn.
Don’t think we’re making it today so may have to try again tomorrow.
Anyone try the drive from MN to IA? If so how was it?

 

[Tenacious E]

Anyone been on I80 recently between Des Moines and Iowa City? Have to head to the in-laws in Urbandale later today. Oh boy!

Drove it yesterday. 100 vehicles in the ditch between the two destinations.

 

[hawkjt]

Located 30 MI. NW of Ft Dodge...this am is first time since Wed no snow in air. No info on roads but visibility is normal, finally.

 

[franklinman]

This little cold spell isn't going to stop the burgh from filling the stadium, Steelers - Raiders game at 8:00 tonight. Many will be tailgating at 3:00 this afternoon, and the booze will be flowing. This game will be the coldest in 33 years in the burgh.

 

[torbee]

No one owns any winter coats, hats or gloves down here, bro!

I get that. Those are still not “dangerous” wind chills or temps.

 

[billanole]

Currently 15° with a 6° wind chill. Going to be brisk on our walk this morning.

We were at zero this a.m. but no wind.
Lost power again last night and the furnace has decided to take a rest break. Something to do with the condensate line. The system will cycle and the blower kicks in, but the igniter is not firing off… ideas?