In fuck this weather is fucking up my plans I’m pretty sure I busted the cylinder on my car’s driver side trying to get it unstuck, it doesn’t have a lock on the passenger side, and the unlocked button is in the center console, and that button’s mount is broken, and there is only a small hole in the trunk to fit golf clubs (fucking bmw yuppies), AND the key fob is out of batteries, AND they aren’t replaceable without cutting the fob in half with a razor blade. AND my back up car has a dead alternator. I love my cars but ised cars are a bitch sometimes.
We lost power after the rain stopped and the wind started gusting up to 60mph. So, I worked getting the generator out and set up. Had to pass four gas stations without power to go to the one that has its own back up generator. Pulled out our drinking water containers. Got back up electric heaters going. Get the fridge and freezer hooked up to the generator. Was about to start looking at the gas logs, which haven't been used since the home inspection, when it came back on. Spent about 2 hours prepping for single digit temps overnight without electricity, just to have power come back on.
Shit is ugly out there. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/up-to-...-crashes-on-hwy-401-south-of-london-1.6207133 100 car pileups around here.
I came in from doing chores, bitching about the cold and the wind. Then I read how Buffalo is getting absolutely ass raped, and it doesn’t seem so bad. We weren’t sure if we were going to my in-laws for Christmas, but it’s looking like we are. A couple family members won’t be there because I-90 is shut down and they’re supposed to get more snow. Merry Christmas fellow Idiots.
I swear to God we felt the exact moment the arctic air rolled in. Wife and I were chilling in my parents’ hot tub when a massive gust of cold wind blew through their neighborhood and we watched their thermometer start slowly dropping.
So who here has it the worst? Supposed to be 58* here so I'm out. LA is a high of 77* with a chance of homelessness so Aetius is out.
Canada has it the worst. Though the "biggest bitches" award should go to all the Texans. We literally went through this -- albeit a much more severe version of this -- two years ago. If you didn't reassess how you prepared/dressed and stocked up accordingly, this is 100% on you. Except for the power outages. That's on the people who voted to keep the asshole in charge who still let ERCOT do it's shitty thing.
nothing like getting ready for some xmas eve parties with both sides of the family, both of whom have a lot of pent up rage which can only be properly expressed after copious amounts of alcohol. I'll be sober watching the scenes unfold and laughing from the sidelines. This is now my favorite time of the year, and not for the normal reasons. If you feel alone or struggling, feel free to reach out. I've been there. Or just man up and go fuck yourself. Whatevs
I’m just pissed that it’s so windy… snow is drifting too much and too fast to use the snowblower. I guess it just leaves more time for day drinking.
This weather and the subsequent poor road conditions aren’t going to stop people from celebrating Christmas after the past 2 years of Covid, so I think things are going to get worse on the roads.
We’re bubbling and my sister lives 2 blocks away. Other people can do whatever the hell they want, we’re good.
You could probably ice skate there at least. or hitch up the dog and make her pull you on a sled while you drink hot buttered rum.
I paid our current inflated flight prices, had my flight delayed because someone had a heart attack on the tarmac, flew home just to be sitting in 16 degree weather instead of 70, all while Christmas is canceled because my mom caught COVID right after I arrived. I should have just stayed in California.
Similar thing happened to a friend of ours a few days ago. They drove from Boston to central New Jersey only to realize one of their parents had COVID when they arrived. They turned around and went back home the same night.
Aside the absolute ass that is the current wind, the streets aren’t that bad really. I just picked my wife’s grandmother up and the snow tires make it a fairly normal drive in our end of the city. I’m grabbing parents & pizza in Byron soon and then I can finally enjoy ten days off. Starting with Jack Daniel’s. People driving out of town? A lot of them are currently de-la-fucked. Stranded in grand bend roads in front of the Motorplex because the wind simply buried the cars in snow. No falling snow… just wind.
successfully made it through the day with the inlaws, wife and I confirmed our happiness we only see them a few times per year. My sister's new boyfriend (black) has already started texting me with the racial jokes, which means tonight is going to be excellent. They've known each other forever and apparently it's being discussed that I might officiate their wedding when they do get married.
The roads cleared up enough that managed to get to my in-laws, although it took a little longer than usual. My wife’s aunt… she means well, but FFS she was in even more of a hurry to get through everything this year so she could get back in the road. She was texting my wife to see where we were, then not five minutes in the door and she’s herding everyone from one moment to the next as fast as possible. “Ok let’s go, photo…” Quick, open her presents. “Ok let’s eat.” Before anyone could burp from dinner, she’s getting dessert on the table then, “Ok I’m gonna go.” I’ve had some issues causing me trouble sleeping, so I just kept my mouth shut so cranky Walt didn’t say the wrong thing. The whole time I was regretting my decision to not drink today. Tomorrow will be more laid back, thank God.