Yes, well

[fabrisse]

I didn't go to work today. The bus I needed wasn't running and it would have been a mile and a half walk from where the other bus or the metro would have left me off.

We shouldn't have been called in. I have no problem with truly essential people getting double time pay today (I hope they did), but those of us who aren't essential to the safe working of the city should have been at home letting the others do their jobs and do them without worrying about idiots.

We are expecting another 5"-10" beginning late tomorrow afternoon through Wednesday. The outside limit on this storm is actually 16" which is what they're expecting in Baltimore tomorrow. Mind you, they're starting with less on the ground.

Part of me feels a tiny bit guilty for staying home. But the Federal government was shut down except for essential personnel (duty officers, certain maintenance people), and I think it was criminal that the DC government wasn't. It's supposed to get down to 10F tonight. The plows are trying to keep the main roads clear. Many side streets haven't been cleared. Even those that have been are having frozen slush issues.

Loudoun County schools are right. Stay closed through the week. The long range forecast is saying another one on Friday or Saturday.

I moved away from Boston for a reason. *G*

Comments

[innerslytherin]

Don't feel guilty. You walk to work, and you got like 30 inches of snow (didn't catch the official amount). I hope you had a good unexpected day off! We're supposed to get up to 7 more inches here, and while that isn't a lot, the problem we have in the country is the drifting. :/

[fabrisse.livejournal.com]

Our drifting is from the snowplows. Even in places where walks have been shovelled, we have these huge mounds at the corners. I'm at the office today, but I think it was foolish for non-essentials to open today.

[amberkb.livejournal.com]

I actually have a teacher who's stuck in the DC area. (She teaches at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA) She had to cancel class today and tomorrow. I heard that you guys were in for more snow...I groaned! I hope it starts and stops very quickly!

[fabrisse.livejournal.com]

The forecast for tonight and tomorrow is 50mph winds combined with whiteout conditions. On the plus side, we should only get 16"

Actually, the real plus is the weekend now looks clear.

[daylyn.livejournal.com]

Yeah... you SHOULD be home today. No one should be out in that unless they HAVE to be out in that. You know what? The DC government won't OMG come to an end because people weren't there. They should have just told people not to come in. Idiots.

And to think, I'm actually contemplating moving to the DC area (after living in L.A.). What am I thinking? ;-)

Damn -- 10F sounds very, very unpleasant. And you're expecting more snow?! Yikes!

Stay safe and warm. Don't feel guilty; you should be at home. Take care of yourself!

[wadjet-theperv.livejournal.com]

I *do* love your icon LOL

[fabrisse.livejournal.com]

It's not usually this bad! Really. We have mild winters.

And I came here after spending two years in LA. I like it better here. Though I must admit, I miss the Getty museums.

[aurora-novarum.livejournal.com]

I moved away from Boston for a reason. *G*

Ah ha! You brought it down with you! It's YOUR fault. *g*

I'm staying home too. And yes, it was stupid your department was made to try and go in. (Was liberal leave policy in effect at least?)

[fabrisse.livejournal.com]

*hangs head*

Actually, one of the most revelatory moments of my life was when my then boyfriend said, "Lovey, it's snowing outside. Is that your fault too?" and I realized that I didn't have to accept the blame Mom laid on me. *G*

No, liberal leave wasn't in effect.

[aurora-novarum.livejournal.com]

Actually, one of the most revelatory moments of my life was when my then boyfriend said, "Lovey, it's snowing outside. Is that your fault too?" and I realized that I didn't have to accept the blame Mom laid on me. *G*

Definitely not. And oh dear. I'm sorry I joked about it now. *hugs*

And BOO employer. Boo!

[fabrisse.livejournal.com]

Don't be sorry. It's just a funny story now.

[wadjet-theperv.livejournal.com]

Eep! Stay safe and warm.

[fabrisse.livejournal.com]

I'm managing. I just hope I can pick up my prescriptions this evening.

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

{{{hugs}}} I haven't been on LJ much over the past few days, but I've been wondering how you've been faring. We got some snow one weekend and more this past weekend, but nothing like what you got up there.