Snowquester

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, I don't see any freaking out. Not a bit. People are wondering if their work/ school will close, sure. There's good precedent for that. People are wondering if they'll lose power. Also a pretty informed concern. People are buying an extra bottle of wine. That's just good planning.

But the grizzled new englanders are assuming freak-out where THERE IS NONE. Really, I ask you... who's making a mountain out of a molehill here??

There are five separate threads on DCUM about the snow. People have their panties in a twist. My coworker just asked if I was going to stock up on supplies. SERIOUSLY???

No, talking about something that's going to affect the whole region, even just for a day, does not, in and of itself, qualify as "freaking out". Preemptively leaving the region to go to a hotel in South Carolina, yes. Endless verbal hand-wringing about the survival of one's newborn ("if we lose power it'll be 50 degrees in my house!!! what will I dooooooo?!?!?!?!?" qualifies as freaking out. Any statement that includes the phrase "I'm freaking out here" may or may not qualify as freaking out. (C'mon, it's The Internet. Hyperbole is the local vernacular.)

The only freaking out is coming from people who are somehow personally offended that snow is conversation worthy. You all sound like Grandpa Simpson. So really, unclench about the perceived clenchedness. Relax, get that extra bottle of wine, and enjoy a pretty snow day! I know I'm going to.

i <3 you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, I don't see any freaking out. Not a bit. People are wondering if their work/ school will close, sure. There's good precedent for that. People are wondering if they'll lose power. Also a pretty informed concern. People are buying an extra bottle of wine. That's just good planning.

But the grizzled new englanders are assuming freak-out where THERE IS NONE. Really, I ask you... who's making a mountain out of a molehill here??

There are five separate threads on DCUM about the snow. People have their panties in a twist. My coworker just asked if I was going to stock up on supplies. SERIOUSLY???

No, talking about something that's going to affect the whole region, even just for a day, does not, in and of itself, qualify as "freaking out". Preemptively leaving the region to go to a hotel in South Carolina, yes. Endless verbal hand-wringing about the survival of one's newborn ("if we lose power it'll be 50 degrees in my house!!! what will I dooooooo?!?!?!?!?" qualifies as freaking out. Any statement that includes the phrase "I'm freaking out here" may or may not qualify as freaking out. (C'mon, it's The Internet. Hyperbole is the local vernacular.)

The only freaking out is coming from people who are somehow personally offended that snow is conversation worthy. You all sound like Grandpa Simpson. So really, unclench about the perceived clenchedness. Relax, get that extra bottle of wine, and enjoy a pretty snow day! I know I'm going to.

i <3 you

Thank you for reminding me to ask husband to get some wine!!!!

[Anonymous]

Latest NAM has most of DC area in 8-10 inch range now (even DC proper).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Latest NAM has most of DC area in 8-10 inch range now (even DC proper).

hell yeah!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Latest NAM has most of DC area in 8-10 inch range now (even DC proper).

hell yeah!!!!

Let the hunt for last minute toddler sized snow boots and sleds begin!

And milk
And tp
And bread
And firewood
And booze
And bottled water

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Latest NAM has most of DC area in 8-10 inch range now (even DC proper).

hell yeah!!!!

Let the hunt for last minute toddler sized snow boots and sleds begin!

And milk
And tp
And bread
And firewood
And booze
And bottled water

Don't forget eggs. My dad's theory is that everybody makes a lot of French toast.

My personal bet: school will be closed but work will be open. :/

[Anonymous]

I am going to go to the store and get milk, but not because we are "Freaking out", but because we are almost out of milk.
I hate going to the grocery store before a storm.

[Anonymous]

I am FREAKING OUT man!!! We need beer. And our shipment of 2 cases of wine was supposed to be delivered to the store tomorrow. WTH is going to happen now. When will we be able to get that wine???

[Anonymous]

Here's the CWG update. Likely no school tomorrow. Stock up on booze.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/high-impact-heavy-snowstorm-to-hammer-washington-dc-area-tonight-and-wednesday/2013/03/05/eb0f4978-85a2-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394_blog.html#pagebreak

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, here's the link to The Capital Weather Gang. They're usually pretty accurate.

http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang

Except when they are not. The prediction is for 4 -6 inches of snow mixed with rain and the temp will be in the mid forties on Thursday and Friday which means that it will likely melt very fast - this is so not a bid deal, but yet I will likely be home tomorrow with my two kids enjoying an unnecessary snow day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last I looked the snow starts early Wednesday morning. The will close the government for the snow pussies for sure. Grew up in New England, still can't believe the panic around here over a snowflake.

I grew up in a @#@$ tropical island and I dont freak out about a couple inches of snow!!!

[Anonymous]

It's not panic! It's excitement!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, here's the link to The Capital Weather Gang. They're usually pretty accurate.

http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang

Except when they are not. The prediction is for 4 -6 inches of snow mixed with rain and the temp will be in the mid forties on Thursday and Friday which means that it will likely melt very fast - this is so not a bid deal, but yet I will likely be home tomorrow with my two kids enjoying an unnecessary snow day.

It will melt and then it will all refreeze overnight! You are all forgetting the refreezing for the morning commute!

Also forgetting main roads are treated and plowed, but what will become of our side roads!!! Think of the walkers! And the trash! When will the trash truck come! The crows have torn the trash open and the rats are now invading!

Halp!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please please please please please let it snow. We need one decent snow this season. *putting underwear on head and opening freezer*

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's not panic! It's excitement!

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