DC Blizzard 2016
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January 21st, 2016 at 2:43:46 PM
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Possible 30" of snow from DC to Philly
starting tomorrow. This is a DC Safeway
this afternoon.
starting tomorrow. This is a DC Safeway
this afternoon.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
January 21st, 2016 at 3:27:29 PM
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I hope that is a joke. Quite pathetic that grown adults would do that to a store.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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January 21st, 2016 at 3:55:29 PM
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No joke, it was on the news. Whole aisles all
sold out. Every checkout lane open with a
line at it.
sold out. Every checkout lane open with a
line at it.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
January 21st, 2016 at 4:13:05 PM
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Quote: EvenBobNo joke, it was on the news. Whole aisles all
sold out. Every checkout lane open with a
line at it.
I can understand some people going to store but to leave garbage and flip over things is just "rediculous"
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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January 21st, 2016 at 4:23:44 PM
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From what I know of DC -- there aren't a lot of Supermarkets so what few they have probably got overrun. I'd hate to see the lines at my old Superfresh market in Woodlawn, MD. Even if they predict just one inch of snow everybody panics and loads up on two weeks of food, especially milk, bread, and toilet paper.
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January 21st, 2016 at 4:45:53 PM
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Meanwhile, in Buffalo...
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January 21st, 2016 at 5:01:10 PM
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The photos posted are bogus. They are from an out of print book by Ron Foster.Quote: GWAEI can understand some people going to store but to leave garbage and flip over things is just "rediculous"
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January 21st, 2016 at 5:01:29 PM
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I was just sent this hilarious weather report for D.C.
http://www.dennismersereau.com/2016/01/blizzard-2016-frequently-asked.html?m=1
http://www.dennismersereau.com/2016/01/blizzard-2016-frequently-asked.html?m=1
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January 21st, 2016 at 5:06:31 PM
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Of course the pictures are fake. The 4th one is a giveaway, isn't it?
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January 21st, 2016 at 5:07:17 PM
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Quote: teliotI was just sent this hilarious weather report for D.C.
http://www.dennismersereau.com/2016/01/blizzard-2016-frequently-asked.html?m=1
That was funny. Equally as funny as your signature. I just realized 30 seconds ago that it is a signature.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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January 21st, 2016 at 5:21:26 PM
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Those are fake but the ones here are real
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/live-blog-northeast-blizzard-snow-storm-severe-weather-ice-south-2016/54927448
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/live-blog-northeast-blizzard-snow-storm-severe-weather-ice-south-2016/54927448
January 21st, 2016 at 5:24:31 PM
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Quote: 10DollarBriThe photos posted are bogus. They are from an out of print book by Ron Foster.
They're from this story dated today:
http://www.infowars.com/snowmaggedon2016-empty-store-shelves-as-panicked-shoppers-ransack-grocery-stores/
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January 21st, 2016 at 5:44:23 PM
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Northern Virgina here... The whole foods near my work has been fully stocked the past two days. However, the lines were horrendous.
I don't expect to leave my apartment over the weekend, but I'm pretty confident everything will be back to normal come Monday.
I don't expect to leave my apartment over the weekend, but I'm pretty confident everything will be back to normal come Monday.
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January 21st, 2016 at 5:57:55 PM
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I never understand why people panic. Really there is no difference of 6 inches or 18 inches. Either way you are not driving anywhere. We are only getting 6 inches here, on the way home from work I had to get milk. Not because of the storm but because we were out. I felt like a dult getting milk.
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January 21st, 2016 at 6:17:05 PM
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Empty Aisles & Empty Hearts............Ron Foster 2013Quote: EvenBobThey're from this story dated today:
http://www.infowars.com/snowmaggedon2016-empty-store-shelves-as-panicked-shoppers-ransack-grocery-stores/
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January 21st, 2016 at 6:45:15 PM
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Quote: ahiromuNorthern Virgina here... The whole foods near my work has been fully stocked the past two days. .
I keep a stocked pantry, two months worth of
canned food at least. Even has 6 half gallons
of vodka. They had Progresso Soup on sale
this week for 90 cents a can, usually $1.99 a
can. I got 40 units and will go back for more.
Three months of food is my goal, Mormons
keep a years worth on hand.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
January 21st, 2016 at 7:18:49 PM
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That's the old essentials. Some years ago, milk and bread were replaced by beer and cigarettes. TP is still essential. Not sure if cigs are still up there...Quote: Wizard... especially milk, bread, and toilet paper.
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January 21st, 2016 at 11:52:14 PM
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Quote: teliotI was just sent this hilarious weather report for D.C.
http://www.dennismersereau.com/2016/01/blizzard-2016-frequently-asked.html?m=1
Thanks for sharing that link, the, "Flight out of Dulles..." very nearly made me fall out of my chair.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
January 21st, 2016 at 11:53:34 PM
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Those very same "photos" do seem to get a lot of mileage. For example they were also in a Canadian news piece on March 28, 2015 using some pics that were posted on Twitter at that time, just about a year ago, about a market in Newfoundland called Dominion:
Bare meat shelves in Newfoundland grocery stores caused by ferry delays
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/bare-meat-shelves-in-newfoundland-grocery-stores-caused-by-ferry-delays-1.2304277
That alleged Safeway store is apparently the most well traveled supermarket in the history of the grocery universe.
Bare meat shelves in Newfoundland grocery stores caused by ferry delays
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/bare-meat-shelves-in-newfoundland-grocery-stores-caused-by-ferry-delays-1.2304277
That alleged Safeway store is apparently the most well traveled supermarket in the history of the grocery universe.
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January 23rd, 2016 at 7:29:07 AM
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Plenty of powder here in Northern VA, near IAD airport. Went shopping Friday noon and although checkout lines were long the shelves were not emptied. Gas did go out at one station (I don't know if it was out of gas or pump was bad), went to another one and got me a full tank
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January 23rd, 2016 at 11:55:02 AM
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Been watching NYC streaming TV and they're
getting hammered. A total travel ban is in
place for millions of people.
http://pix11.com/on-air/live-streaming/
getting hammered. A total travel ban is in
place for millions of people.
http://pix11.com/on-air/live-streaming/
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
January 23rd, 2016 at 12:10:32 PM
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We have over 2 feet+ here near Philly. I'm open and working with walking locals drinking and plow drivers stopping for food. It's crazy out with my guy plowing the lot every hour and struggling to keep up.
January 23rd, 2016 at 12:15:21 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI keep a stocked pantry, two months worth of
canned food at least. Even has 6 half gallons
of vodka. They had Progresso Soup on sale
this week for 90 cents a can, usually $1.99 a
can. I got 40 units and will go back for more.
Three months of food is my goal, Mormons
keep a years worth on hand.
The vodka goes without saying. We already assumed that. :)
Only an AP would talk in terms of units when describing cans of soup. lol.
January 23rd, 2016 at 12:39:28 PM
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I live in Ocean City (NJ). And, last night we got a lot of snow, but then as the sun started to rise it shifted to rain, and flooding, and the one good thing about the flooding and rain is that it washed away most of the snow. I hear it will shift back to snow after sunset though, so we'll see.
I was debating spending the weekend in AC, comping a few nights, and parking my car in the casino parking garage (where for once it would probable be safer than its current location). But, being snowed or flooded in a casino for 3-4 days straight, probably would not be good for my bank account or my liver so I decided against it, even though now as I get bored sitting at home alone (girlfriend is out of state), I am starting to wish that I did. At least the electric and internet is still up, and pipes are not frozen, so its not all bad, all things considered.
I was debating spending the weekend in AC, comping a few nights, and parking my car in the casino parking garage (where for once it would probable be safer than its current location). But, being snowed or flooded in a casino for 3-4 days straight, probably would not be good for my bank account or my liver so I decided against it, even though now as I get bored sitting at home alone (girlfriend is out of state), I am starting to wish that I did. At least the electric and internet is still up, and pipes are not frozen, so its not all bad, all things considered.
January 23rd, 2016 at 12:54:42 PM
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I hope the flooding is not too bad where you are. Did it hit your house?Quote: GandlerI live in Ocean City (NJ). And, last night we got a lot of snow, but then as the sun started to rise it shifted to rain, and flooding, and the one good thing about the flooding and rain is that it washed away most of the snow. I hear it will shift back to snow after sunset though, so we'll see.
I was debating spending the weekend in AC, comping a few nights, and parking my car in the casino parking garage (where for once it would probable be safer than its current location). But, being snowed or flooded in a casino for 3-4 days straight, probably would not be good for my bank account or my liver so I decided against it, even though now as I get bored sitting at home alone (girlfriend is out of state), I am starting to wish that I did. At least the electric and internet is still up, and pipes are not frozen, so its not all bad, all things considered.
Hopefully AC did not get hit. I have a friend who recently moved there (I have no idea why), and he lives between Pacific Ave. and The Boardwalk. Low-lying.
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January 23rd, 2016 at 12:59:49 PM
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I would literally starve to death if I lived out there. I have almost no food in my house, other than crackers tuna mayonaise mustard relish salt & pepper. That's the essentials right there.
January 23rd, 2016 at 1:19:58 PM
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Snow is fun. We were on the border of lots of snow. We only got about 10 inches. I have a 300 foot long driveway so snow blower was going strong. I would rather get 10 inches over night than 10 inches over the course of 2 days.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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January 23rd, 2016 at 1:35:58 PM
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I love snow, it beats the hell out of 110 degree heat.Quote: GWAESnow is fun
Snow day was the best 2 words to hear when I was a kid. Unfortunately they had you make it up.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
January 23rd, 2016 at 3:41:13 PM
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Quote: teddysI hope the flooding is not too bad where you are. Did it hit your house?
Hopefully AC did not get hit. I have a friend who recently moved there (I have no idea why), and he lives between Pacific Ave. and The Boardwalk. Low-lying.
Yeah that is about as close to the beach as you can get and is really low lying. I have no clue what AC is like today, but I would imagine that would not be a good neighborhood when there is flooding.
But, I am pretty lucky, I am on the highest street in my town so I don't get terrible flooding. So no, no house damage or anything crazy like that.
