dasox24 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 11, 2014 -> 02:49 PM) Honestly, that was the s***ty thing about January. For about 3 straight weeks, Monday would be like -15 with -30 wind chills, it'd warm up to 20 by Friday, and then Saturday/Sunday would both be 35-40. A cold front would come in, and Monday would be -15 again, and that just feels awful. It's stayed between -10 and 10 over the past couple weeks though and I'm starting to get used to it. I feel like that can be a good thing, though. I don't care too much about the weather during the week because I'm working all day, every day. But I want it to be nicer by the weekends so I can be outside and enjoy myself. Maybe it's different when dealing with cold vs warm temps, rather than really cold vs cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Feb 11, 2014 -> 02:34 PM) I feel like that can be a good thing, though. I don't care too much about the weather during the week because I'm working all day, every day. But I want it to be nicer by the weekends so I can be outside and enjoy myself. Maybe it's different when dealing with cold vs warm temps, rather than really cold vs cold. That much is nice, you're right, but -15 feels so much damn colder after a nice weekend like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Well here I go flying into this mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Driving downtown on the interstate at 5:30pm here was incredibly eerie. There was hardly a car on the road. I guess no one went into work today in fear of the incoming weather. For context: Atlanta probably has some of the worst traffic in the country. We have 2 major interstates (I-75 and 85) that connect for a couple mile stretch right through the center of downtown. This causes huge backups in every direction and traffic crawls. Rush hour lasts from about 4:30 - 7:30 every night (longer on Thursdays/Fridays). My drive home from work usually takes about 40 minutes because I live downtown, about 12 miles from my office. It took me 15 minutes today. Imagine driving out of downtown Chicago at 5:30 on a Wednesday and no one else being on the road. It would be a first. I'm sure I'll never see this again as long as I live in Atlanta. Edited February 12, 2014 by dasox24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Driving downtown on the interstate at 5:30pm here was incredibly eerie. There was hardly a car on the road. I guess no one went into work today in fear of the incoming weather. For context: Atlanta probably has some of the worst traffic in the country. We have 2 major interstates (I-75 and 85) that connect for a couple mile stretch right through the center of downtown. This causes huge backups in every direction and traffic crawls. Rush hour lasts from about 4:30 - 7:30 every night (longer on Thursdays/Fridays). My drive home from work usually takes about 40 minutes because I live downtown, about 12 miles from my office. It took me 15 minutes today. Imagine driving out of downtown Chicago at 5:30 on a Wednesday and no one else being on the road. It would be a first. I'm sure I'll never see this again as long as I live in Atlanta. People all over the Midwest who are going to Florida for Spring Break plan their trips around avoiding rush hour in Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 06:59 AM) People all over the Midwest who are going to Florida for Spring Break plan their trips around avoiding rush hour in Atlanta. Yeah, we drove through Atlanta at about 3 am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 07:59 AM) People all over the Midwest who are going to Florida for Spring Break plan their trips around avoiding rush hour in Atlanta. Haha, smart move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 my brother lives in North Carolina, I offered to trade him our Polar Vortex for his ice storm, straight up. he declined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Bust out the jorts! 40s a comin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 It's going to be a muddy mess when all this snow melts. And I look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 11:49 AM) It's going to be a muddy mess when all this snow melts. And I look forward to it. You must not have a dog. Ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 11:55 AM) You must not have a dog. Ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 11:49 AM) It's going to be a muddy mess when all this snow melts. And I look forward to it. +Dog poop, so much dog poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 12:00 PM) +Dog poop, so much dog poop. I pick up as he goes. Too bad others in my neighborhood don't. And the muddy paw prints to go with the salt paw prints on my wood floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 12:08 PM) I pick up as he goes. Too bad others in my neighborhood don't. And the muddy paw prints to go with the salt paw prints on my wood floor. It was worse in the city, people just left poop in the snow thinking it would be gone when it melted. Which is funny since its alot easier to throw away poop when there are garbage cans on every corner. So far out here people are very good about picking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 My side yard is going to be a biological hazard once this snow melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I have a dog (although a small one, boston terrier). While that's one thing that will suck, the non-freezing temps will be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 05:07 PM) my brother lives in North Carolina, I offered to trade him our Polar Vortex for his ice storm, straight up. he declined. I live in North Carolina. We are doomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 12:00 PM) +Dog poop, so much dog poop. Oh man. I am scared to see how much dog poop is under all that snow in my backyard. We had my wife's brother's lab for two weeks too. Haven't picked up in like two months or more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Trapped in a hotel now awaiting news about whether my flight this evening is canceled. At least I have the internets. First time I've gotten to walk around in a truly legit snowstorm in > a decade. Can't tell whether I enjoyed it or hated myself for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 11:57 PM) Oh man. I am scared to see how much dog poop is under all that snow in my backyard. We had my wife's brother's lab for two weeks too. Haven't picked up in like two months or more? I got out there about a month ago and got what I could, but even then there was probably already a month's worth under the snow that I couldn't see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm beginning to wish it snowed more often down here. Went out drinking last night and the 2 mile walk home was awesome. Had way too much fun drunkenly running around in all the snow. Y'all would roll your eyes at me, but this is so rare. It took me back to my childhood. I felt like a kid again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 12, 2014 -> 11:57 PM) Oh man. I am scared to see how much dog poop is under all that snow in my backyard. We had my wife's brother's lab for two weeks too. Haven't picked up in like two months or more? Went through an entire roll cleaning it up last night, what is that, 24 poops? Thats only on the top layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) For you Walking Dead fans, I took this picture walking home last night. I'm upset that I didn't think of doing it 2 weeks ago when people left their abandoned cars on the road. Would have been perfect. Edit: to those who don't know, this is the view of the iconic image for Walking Dead. I didn't just take same random photo of the city. Edited February 13, 2014 by dasox24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The winter has been so cold in Southern Indiana we are now winning Winter Olympics medals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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