Happy April Fool's Day: Brace for 8-12" Heavy Wet Snow & Winds

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The discussion revolves around the celebration of April Fool's Day, with participants sharing their experiences and jokes related to the occasion. The conversation also touches on unexpected weather events, including heavy wet snow, and the implications of such conditions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report heavy wet snow with a projected total of 8-12 inches, expressing concerns about power outages due to drooping tree branches.
  • Others share various April Fool's jokes they played or encountered, including humorous lies told to friends and customers.
  • There are conflicting views on the timing of April Fool's Day, with some participants asserting it is still April 1 in the US while others claim it has already passed in their respective time zones.
  • One participant humorously claims it is June Fool's Day, adding to the playful nature of the discussion.
  • Some participants express confusion or disagreement regarding certain jokes or comments made within the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a light-hearted approach to April Fool's Day, but there are multiple competing views regarding the date and timing of the holiday, as well as differing experiences with the weather.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions about the exact timing of April Fool's Day across different regions, and some participants express uncertainty about the jokes shared, indicating a lack of clarity or consensus on certain points.

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Just when we had hoped that winter would leave us alone, we are "fooled" again. Heavy wet snow is falling and sticking to everything, with a projected total of 8-12". Winds are expected to increase this afternoon, and with the heavy, drooping tree branches it will be a miracle if we have electricity after that. Power-company crews have been instructed to bring extra clothes, toiletry, etc today and prepare to be deployed for very long shifts.
 
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Happy april fool's day everybody!

I think the following video fits the occasion very well:
 
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My firends told me that you have to lie at least once to at least one people today. Since I couldn't come up with anything interesting, I simply told "The sun rose in the west today", to my friends and had the job finished.
How did you lie?
 
thecritic said:
How did you lie?

I told myself and my customers I was on track and the work was going well.
 
jarednjames said:
I told myself and my customers I was on track and the work was going well.
We're on budget and things are looking up.

Of course, here in the US, it looks like we are headed into an economic double-dip that might have more severe repercussions than the first one. Still, Wall Street and their lackeys in DC pretend all is well.
 
turbo-1 said:
We're on budget and things are looking up.

Yep, sounds about right.
Of course, here in the US, it looks like we are headed into an economic double-dip that might have more severe repercussions than the first one. Still, Wall Street and their lackeys in DC pretend all is well.

I believe the UK has that (double dip coming and lying) as well.
 
thecritic said:
How did you lie?

I told my Facebook friends that I was dropping out of college so that I could spend more time on the internet. They bought it.
 
thecritic said:
My firends told me that you have to lie at least once to at least one people today. Since I couldn't come up with anything interesting, I simply told "The sun rose in the west today", to my friends and had the job finished.
How did you lie?

Your spelling of "friends" is absolutely correct, and mine is wrong.

There, I'm done for the day. :-p
 
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April Fool's Day was yesterday.
 
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It's still April 1 in the US...
 
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Guys, I am very very sorry to tell you all that I will be leaving PF. Today will be my last day on the forums. I figured, I spend way too much time reading the threads here and I thought I could be using the time to study...You guys are all great and very cool people...but its for my own good... :(

HAHA! I am playing with you all! I will never leave PF! Happy April Fool's Day everyone! :D
 
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Ivan92 said:
Guys, I am very very sorry to tell you all that I will be leaving PF. Today will be my last day on the forums. I figured, I spend way to much time reading the threads here and I thought I could be using the time to study...You guys are all great and very cool people...but its for my own good... :(







HAHA! I am playing with you all! I will never leave PF! Happy Fool's Day everyone! :D

Oh, you're joking :frown: Too bad...

:biggrin: joke, happy to have you here!
 
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jhae2.718 said:
It's still April 1 in the US...

That's where I am. And it was yesterday.
 
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Then how do you define April 1/April Fool's Day?
 
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That's where I am. And it was yesterday.

It's just gone 12am on April 2nd in the UK (where I am) so it can't be the 2nd in America.
 
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Snow in Aruba.
 
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jarednjames said:
It's just gone 12am on April 2nd in the UK (where I am) so it can't be the 2nd in America.

No, it's April 3rd in the UK.
 
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Newai said:
No, it's April 3rd in the UK.

I'd hope not, or Mothering Sunday has had a complete revamp on its choice of day.

I'd also add that it's 12:47am on April 2nd in the UK, so to me, you just look like a plonker for trying to pull and AF this late. Just thought I'd mention it... :rolleyes:
 
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turbo-1 said:
Just when we had hoped that winter would leave us alone, we are "fooled" again. Heavy wet snow is falling and sticking to everything, with a projected total of 8-12". Winds are expected to increase this afternoon, and with the heavy, drooping tree branches it will be a miracle if we have electricity after that. Power-company crews have been instructed to bring extra clothes, toiletry, etc today and prepare to be deployed for very long shifts.

Here we were also "April fooled" by the weather. We actually had a nice day, partly sunny and in the 60's. The trick was that it made us think that spring had finally arrived. However, looking forward at the forecast, we are going back to the 50's and rain for the foreseeable future.:frown:
 
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jarednjames said:
I told myself and my customers I was on track and the work was going well.

lolll
 
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I must inform you all that today is not April Fools day.
It is June Fools day.
 
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We just got the power back. Lost it yesterday evening, and since we are on a thinly-populated back road, we are always that last to have power restored.
 
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I installed a clapper to turn on my soldering iron at work!
 
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lolol
 
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I don't get it.
 
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jarednjames said:
I don't get it.

That makes two of us :confused:
 
  • #29
That makes 103 of us...
 
  • #30
make that 4
 

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