Snowbound

scrapchick · 01-31-2008, 05:46 PM

Here in the St Louis area, we have had about 1-1/2" and now it has stopped. For those of you south and west of here, what's headed my way?
Be safe if you're going out.

almost_mozart · 01-31-2008, 06:13 PM

Not much yet...maybe an inch, maybe less, and they lowered the total forecast to a max of three inches....but we shall see.

almost_mozart · 01-31-2008, 11:39 PM

....and school is officially cancelled! Can you say "homework catch-up day?"

scrapchick · 02-01-2008, 05:57 AM

Work NEVER gets canceled.....I have a noon deadline to finish up January inventory transactions so I have to get there.....I should be leaving instead of reading HT. I realized last night that my snow shoveling slave is at college.

I better stay right here for safety reasons.

Why oh why did I sell my Jeep?

cascy · 02-01-2008, 06:01 AM

It snowed some here last night... Not a whole lot, just enough to play in

Brad hooked a "redneck" sled to the four wheeler and we went out and played for awhile.... You don't see snow all that often here in arkansas

sundancer maiden · 02-01-2008, 08:44 AM

Hey, I'll trade ya!! We got between 5 and 6 inches way down here in KS. I am sooooo ready for spring! The kicker this morning is, the forecast was for about 12 degrees this morn. I look out at our thermometer and see 0.

lopintoo · 02-01-2008, 02:45 PM

We got about 6 inches. The temperature is pretty good today, just enough that the show is dripping from the trees and the sun is shining, so that's plus. I will be so glad for spring...we hate winter. We would move to a warmer climate if we could afford to. I guess I need to find someone wanting to move to MO and trade places.

scrapchick · 02-01-2008, 02:48 PM

Oh but soon it will be 95 degrees and 90% humidity and we will complain about that too.....I'm just looking forward to the couple of weeks of spring we get between winter and summer.

Morwen · 02-01-2008, 03:13 PM

Right now, in Northern Idaho, we have... oh, probably 3 feet of snow. More in some places where there are drifts and stuff, obviously. All the schools are canceled, even the colleges and my small, private high school that normally NEVER cancels for snow days. Actually, we hadn't had one single snow day in 12 years until now... yesterday was canceled, as well as today. Also, half the businesses in town plus some major roadways are shut down. It's crazy how much snow there is! And there's supposed to be more coming!! I need to get some pictures of my pony in the snow to show you guys just how much there is.

Linebacker55 · 02-02-2008, 09:29 AM

We had 7 inches in O'Fallon, and it always shocks me that schools all close and even many places of employment close!!!

I guess being from Chicago area, I would call this a dusting of snow! =o)

Hopefully you all drove safe!!

scrapchick · 02-02-2008, 09:33 AM

Our home office is in Waukesha, Wisconsin, so we have quite a few employees that have transferred to the Pevely location. The first time they drive in rain/snow/flurries here, they come in to the office fit to be tied about the way we drive here....a little culture shock.

Horses&Soccer · 02-02-2008, 01:40 PM

I get what you're saying Linebacker. I've lived in Colorado and South Bend, IN, they know how to deal with snow. When you're driving up the mountain, the snow plow is right in front of you and you can't see it, that's snow.

ilovepaints1 · 02-03-2008, 08:07 AM

My husband lived in Minnesota for awhile and he just laughs at the people all the news going all crazy when it snows a few inches.

Linebacker55 · 02-03-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by scrapchick

Our home office is in Waukesha, Wisconsin, so we have quite a few employees that have transferred to the Pevely location. The first time they drive in rain/snow/flurries here, they come in to the office fit to be tied about the way we drive here....a little culture shock.

There is no doubt! I am absolutely fit to be tied by the time I get into work here.
I think the problem is the fact that things like Drivers Ed are not required to graduate HS, and the fact that people are so afraid they cause more accidents.

People are always telling me that Chicago is too crazy to drive in, they are nuts. I just smile, agree, and say isn't it amazing that I saw more accidents here in a month then I did in a whole year in Chicago?

scrapchick · 02-03-2008, 10:04 AM

The problem is people that drive TOO FAST and TOO CLOSE. I get a lot of international visitors, so driving in the US is baffling enough as it is, but by the time they drive from Lambert to Pevely, even in dry weather, they look like this when I retrieve them from the lobby...

. The whole "passing lane" thing seems to be a mystery to Missouri drivers, which I guess could be contributed to the lack of driver's ed, but it was one of the first things I taught my kid when he was learning to drive. Another mystery, which I don't get....the dreaded 4-way stop sign intersection. There is one of those in Festus. Either everybody goes at the same time, or they all sit there and look at each other.

Sorry for my Missouri Driving Soapbox.

Linebacker55 · 02-03-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapchick

The problem is people that drive TOO FAST and TOO CLOSE. I get a lot of international visitors, so driving in the US is baffling enough as it is, but by the time they drive from Lambert to Pevely, even in dry weather, they look like this when I retrieve them from the lobby...

. The whole "passing lane" thing seems to be a mystery to Missouri drivers, which I guess could be contributed to the lack of driver's ed, but it was one of the first things I taught my kid when he was learning to drive. Another mystery, which I don't get....the dreaded 4-way stop sign intersection. There is one of those in Festus. Either everybody goes at the same time, or they all sit there and look at each other.

Sorry for my Missouri Driving Soapbox.

See, I think they drive too slow and do not know what that strange blinking light is used for!! OH but what has to be my biggest pet peeve... merging. Every other car and if you are in the middle lane, you do not need to merge into the right lane where the people from the ramp are already merging!!!

scrapchick · 02-03-2008, 10:21 AM

Are you SURE you want to move back to Mo? haha.
Merging is also a peeve, as are, yes, those strange blinking things or lack thereof. Good think I only drive 6 miles to work.....

Linebacker55 · 02-03-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapchick

Are you SURE you want to move back to Mo? haha.
Merging is also a peeve, as are, yes, those strange blinking things or lack thereof. Good think I only drive 6 miles to work.....

I lived most of my life in Chicago, and I figure that is the biggest issue around here, how people drive.(I think they drive too slow hehehehehe), but the cost of living and the horse property potential has us here! hehehehee

scrapchick · 02-03-2008, 10:40 AM

Congrats on selling your Chicago home so fast in this terrible market. I guess I better get looking......seems like there was something interesting I saw in Hillsboro....straight shot up 21 to 270....let me see if I can find the place and I will PM you.

01-31-2008, 05:46 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,745	Snowbound Here in the St Louis area, we have had about 1-1/2" and now it has stopped. For those of you south and west of here, what's headed my way? Be safe if you're going out.

01-31-2008, 06:13 PM
almost_mozart Started Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: .....transitioning..... Posts: 2,423	Not much yet...maybe an inch, maybe less, and they lowered the total forecast to a max of three inches....but we shall see.

01-31-2008, 11:39 PM
almost_mozart Started Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: .....transitioning..... Posts: 2,423	....and school is officially cancelled! Can you say "homework catch-up day?"

02-01-2008, 05:57 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,745	Work NEVER gets canceled.....I have a noon deadline to finish up January inventory transactions so I have to get there.....I should be leaving instead of reading HT. I realized last night that my snow shoveling slave is at college. I better stay right here for safety reasons. Why oh why did I sell my Jeep?

02-01-2008, 06:01 AM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,020	It snowed some here last night... Not a whole lot, just enough to play in Brad hooked a "redneck" sled to the four wheeler and we went out and played for awhile.... You don't see snow all that often here in arkansas __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

02-01-2008, 08:44 AM
sundancer maiden Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Udall, KS Posts: 1,130	Hey, I'll trade ya!! We got between 5 and 6 inches way down here in KS. I am sooooo ready for spring! The kicker this morning is, the forecast was for about 12 degrees this morn. I look out at our thermometer and see 0. __________________ You don't have to be crazy to be my friend, but it helps!!!

02-01-2008, 02:45 PM
lopintoo Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	We got about 6 inches. The temperature is pretty good today, just enough that the show is dripping from the trees and the sun is shining, so that's plus. I will be so glad for spring...we hate winter. We would move to a warmer climate if we could afford to. I guess I need to find someone wanting to move to MO and trade places.

02-01-2008, 02:48 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,745	Oh but soon it will be 95 degrees and 90% humidity and we will complain about that too.....I'm just looking forward to the couple of weeks of spring we get between winter and summer.

02-01-2008, 03:13 PM
Morwen Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 223	Right now, in Northern Idaho, we have... oh, probably 3 feet of snow. More in some places where there are drifts and stuff, obviously. All the schools are canceled, even the colleges and my small, private high school that normally NEVER cancels for snow days. Actually, we hadn't had one single snow day in 12 years until now... yesterday was canceled, as well as today. Also, half the businesses in town plus some major roadways are shut down. It's crazy how much snow there is! And there's supposed to be more coming!! I need to get some pictures of my pony in the snow to show you guys just how much there is.

02-02-2008, 09:29 AM
Linebacker55 Started Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,210	We had 7 inches in O'Fallon, and it always shocks me that schools all close and even many places of employment close!!! I guess being from Chicago area, I would call this a dusting of snow! =o) Hopefully you all drove safe!! __________________ www.risingwaterqh.com RISING WATER QUARTER HORSES Home of World and Reserve World Champions AQHA/ABRA/IBHA

02-02-2008, 09:33 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,745	Our home office is in Waukesha, Wisconsin, so we have quite a few employees that have transferred to the Pevely location. The first time they drive in rain/snow/flurries here, they come in to the office fit to be tied about the way we drive here....a little culture shock.

02-02-2008, 01:40 PM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,727	I get what you're saying Linebacker. I've lived in Colorado and South Bend, IN, they know how to deal with snow. When you're driving up the mountain, the snow plow is right in front of you and you can't see it, that's snow. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

02-03-2008, 08:07 AM
ilovepaints1 Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,072	My husband lived in Minnesota for awhile and he just laughs at the people all the news going all crazy when it snows a few inches. __________________ "To many, the words love, hope, and dreams are synonymous with horses" - Anonymous

02-03-2008, 10:04 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,745	The problem is people that drive TOO FAST and TOO CLOSE. I get a lot of international visitors, so driving in the US is baffling enough as it is, but by the time they drive from Lambert to Pevely, even in dry weather, they look like this when I retrieve them from the lobby.... The whole "passing lane" thing seems to be a mystery to Missouri drivers, which I guess could be contributed to the lack of driver's ed, but it was one of the first things I taught my kid when he was learning to drive. Another mystery, which I don't get....the dreaded 4-way stop sign intersection. There is one of those in Festus. Either everybody goes at the same time, or they all sit there and look at each other. Sorry for my Missouri Driving Soapbox.

02-03-2008, 10:21 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,745	Are you SURE you want to move back to Mo? haha. Merging is also a peeve, as are, yes, those strange blinking things or lack thereof. Good think I only drive 6 miles to work.....

02-03-2008, 10:40 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,745	Congrats on selling your Chicago home so fast in this terrible market. I guess I better get looking......seems like there was something interesting I saw in Hillsboro....straight shot up 21 to 270....let me see if I can find the place and I will PM you.