Re: Weatherman wrong again
[Re: Eagleye]
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01/09/24 08:49 AM
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It sounds like we'll be dealing with a version of that this afternoon.... I don't mind but can we get through this one without talking about the new boogieman later in the week. All the fear mongering over every snow event is getting really old. It's winter, in Wisconsin. It's going to snow. The world won't end.
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
[Re: k snow]
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01/09/24 08:54 AM
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It sounds like we'll be dealing with a version of that this afternoon.... I don't mind but can we get through this one without talking about the new boogieman later in the week. All the fear mongering over every snow event is getting really old. It's winter, in Wisconsin. It's going to snow. The world won't end. I remember as a kid hoping school got canceled when I had my jacket on ready to go... now it's the day before if things look iffy. I appreciate that times have changed and more childcare needs to be considered but also part of our Snowflake culture now.
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
[Re: danny clifton]
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01/09/24 08:54 AM
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Supposed to get cold here
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
[Re: danny clifton]
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01/09/24 08:56 AM
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Here in my little corner of paradise, we were expecting about 5" from late yesterday till about noon. So far, maybe just over 1" and 27°. I sometimes wonder if maybe the retail industry doesn't pay these tv and radio people to scare the public in to a panic buying frenzy. It's almost fun to watch people panic when we're expecting a few inches of snow.
ergo, bibamus.
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
[Re: danny clifton]
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01/09/24 08:57 AM
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Power blinking off and on now.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
[Re: danny clifton]
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01/09/24 08:59 AM
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We stay stocked up. Wife is getting cataract surgery today. Jeep will get us there. Not supposed to snow again till tomorrow
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
[Re: danny clifton]
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01/09/24 09:01 AM
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Missed us this time they said 4-8 we got 1 inch maybe but an inch that drifts can make getting around tough if it blows hard enough. Brother in law has 10 inches just over in IA by Sioux Falls.
Last edited by Law Dog; 01/09/24 09:05 AM.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
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01/09/24 09:10 AM
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School closures today are all about the threat and actuality of lawsuits. You would not believe the phone calls schools get. Parents also forget they can always keep their own children home if they do not feel it is safe. And then unfortunately there is the daycare effect rather than a parent watching their child. Yep, I get that. Lawyers messing things up again.
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
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01/09/24 09:54 AM
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Schools are hiring anyone who shows up to drive busses now. At least here. They don't really have a choice. I think it a good idea not to use them in snow or ice. Here though it doesn't take much to shut them down. I have thought about doing it. I don't have the patience though to deal with the unruliness so many parents allow now.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Weatherman wrong again
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01/09/24 10:06 AM
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It doesn't bother me that the weather guys are usually wrong, they've been mostly wrong since forever, But it's the hysterical ,over the top life threatening warnings for an avg storm.
It's winter, it snows, not that much of a surprise... It is life threatening in the open plains when snow and high winds combine.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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