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scrubbedexpat091 Feb 23rd 2018 9:10 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12449438)
Did you forget to turn the engine on? You literally scooted? ;)

It snowed.

City didnt plow or salt properly.

Semi trucks tried to go up hills covered in ice and snow and shut down the road forcing traffic onto side streets which were also gridlocked and snow covered.

Did not see one plow out during the entire commute.

Airport is a mess as well.

BristolUK Feb 23rd 2018 9:14 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12449473)
It snowed...Did not see one plow out during the entire commute...

Apart from the odd 5 minute flurry I think we've been nearly 3 weeks without snow. The operators might have forgotten how the plows work, if they haven't seized up.

Partially discharged Feb 23rd 2018 9:22 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12449476)
Apart from the odd 5 minute flurry I think we've been nearly 3 weeks without snow. The operators might have forgotten how the plows work, if they haven't seized up.

You can be assured that when it does snow the plow guys will salt the road an insane amount and clear the road many times as they need to spend the unspent budget for snow clearance for the year.

BristolUK Feb 23rd 2018 9:37 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 12449485)
You can be assured that when it does snow the plow guys will salt the road an insane amount and clear the road many times as they need to spend the unspent budget for snow clearance for the year.

I can well believe that. Spend it or lose it.

It used to happen in my DSS days but stopped somewhere around 1990.

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 23rd 2018 9:45 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Send some this way.






Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 12449485)
You can be assured that when it does snow the plow guys will salt the road an insane amount and clear the road many times as they need to spend the unspent budget for snow clearance for the year.


caretaker Feb 23rd 2018 10:53 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12449473)
It snowed.

City didnt plow or salt properly.

Semi trucks tried to go up hills covered in ice and snow and shut down the road forcing traffic onto side streets which were also gridlocked and snow covered.

Did not see one plow out during the entire commute.

Airport is a mess as well.

It's probably the perfect snow for making snowmen and snowballs.

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 23rd 2018 11:18 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
It is..

Maintenance delay now.

Snow covered ramp caused an issue.

Snow sucks.



Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12449548)
It's probably the perfect snow for making snowmen and snowballs.


scrubbedexpat091 Feb 23rd 2018 4:48 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Last 2 flights are late.

If I am lucky home by 3am.

I have not had more then 5 hours sleep once this week. And I am feeling it tonight.

2 more days then off Monday and Tues and can sleep all day Monday...

Ha ha

DandNHill Feb 24th 2018 4:09 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12449664)
Last 2 flights are late.

If I am lucky home by 3am.

I have not had more then 5 hours sleep once this week. And I am feeling it tonight.

2 more days then off Monday and Tues and can sleep all day Monday...

Ha ha

Don’t sleep! Go play in the snow!

Oink Feb 24th 2018 6:50 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
I realise it's not as trendy as Sriracha or some Fukushima rated hot sauce but I think vinegar is an underrated condiment.

Former Lancastrian Feb 24th 2018 8:05 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12450036)
I realise it's not as trendy as Sriracha or some Fukushima rated hot sauce but I think vinegar is an underrated condiment.

Especially malt vinegar.

mikelincs Feb 24th 2018 8:22 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 12450065)
Especially malt vinegar.

Yes it has to be a malt vinegar, not this ridiculous non-brewed stuff which is basically coloured dilute acetic acid.

BristolUK Feb 24th 2018 9:59 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12450036)
I realise it's not as trendy as Sriracha or some Fukushima rated hot sauce but I think vinegar is an underrated condiment.

And don't forget its medicinal qualities when combined with brown paper.

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 24th 2018 2:55 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Only aspect of my job I dislike is being too old to fit in....lol

Oink Feb 24th 2018 6:13 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12450247)
Only aspect of my job I dislike is being too old to fit in....lol

You know what? You have experience, perspective, context and most importantly, knowledge. So mentally, you just have go and tell them to naff themselves.


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