What can you do on a Snow Day besides hang out on PF?

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The discussion revolves around experiences and sentiments regarding a significant snowstorm affecting various areas. Participants share their plans for snow days, with some universities and workplaces closing while others remain open despite hazardous conditions. Many express relief at being able to work from home, avoiding dangerous travel, and some recount past snow experiences, including heavy accumulations and challenges with driving in snow and ice. There are mentions of weather forecasts predicting further snow and icy conditions, prompting concerns about safety and road conditions. Participants also discuss the impact of the storm on their daily routines, including canceled classes and the need for snow removal. Overall, the thread captures a mix of excitement, frustration, and practical considerations related to winter weather.
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cyrusabdollahi said:
:smile: Do you live in DC too!?

No, west of there. To me anyone who didn't grow up driving in the snow can't drive very well. The day I got my learners permit Mom made me do donuts in the 6 inches of snow in the school parking lot, then she made me the rest of the way home. I didn't really drive on clear roads for the first 5 months I was learning.
 
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Moonbear said:
The idiots around here! The kids have had all these days off from school because it was...cold. :rolleyes: So, I guess now they've used up too many days off, so when we have such horrid weather like today, the dingbats in the county had a full day of school for them. And, sure enough, the evening news is reporting a school bus accident that was a result of the weather. There's no way buses should have been out in today's weather!
That happens here, too. The administrators act like the snow days are perks for the teachers and staff and use them frivolously, but then when the snow days are all used up and some REAL storms show up, they get really brave about making the buses run because they don't want to have to tack on extra days to the school year and work a little extra during the nice weather in June. It's quite predictable.
 

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