[01:10] greg-g: have fun, hope the sap isn't too bad [01:10] cmaloney: yea, erica went to the store, out of things, crazy [01:10] bad when the weather hits on normal weekend routines [01:10] extra people out to 'prepare for the storm' [02:26] greg-g: https://plus.google.com/116120911388966791792/posts/1wsAmZv9VWN [06:10] http://blog.grossmeier.net/2014/01/04/sffcu-best/ [06:10] seriously, my bank just gobsmacked me [14:32] <_stink_> greg-g: awesome! [15:42] greg-g: woah. [15:50] Note: Meeting tonight is canceled. [15:50] http://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/meeting-2014-01-05-canceled/1381 [15:57] greg-g: yeah, awesome [15:58] cmaloney: but... its a virtual meeting. the snow doesn't hurt us, it helps us :) [16:05] jrwren: Yeah, I know [16:05] but if there's nothing really to talk about then there's little point to the meeting [16:06] that and I don't want folks to get confused that there's no meeting on the portal [16:06] ah, cool [16:06] Trying to keep it quiet so when we merge to the ubuntu-us-mi section of the portal there's no problems. [16:06] or few problems. :) [16:25] guess who's not going to Clio today on account of the snow? now i have more time to do... u h. i dunno. [17:05] Yeah, that's the fun part: figuring out what you'd be doing if you didn't have to do the things that normally keep you busy. [17:10] :) [17:10] i planned on going today so i caught up on all my stuff (cleaning, shopping, etc) [17:10] i'm doing laundry now. whoopie [17:10] gotta restart x, brb [17:20] wheeeeee [17:53] woo woo [17:56] today would be a good day for sledding. [18:24] I think it'll be a good day for some more grocery shopping [18:24] and coffee, and the radio store is closed :( [18:25] i'm not going out again. [18:26] they say another 6" or so [18:26] well, that was from 10am ish [18:26] so I figure I've got to go out and test that out towards the end of it [18:27] yes. i hope it stops so things can get cleaned up and i can get to work tomorrow [18:28] after having a week and a half off due to holidays i really can't afford to be snowed in for two days [18:28] well i can but i don't want to be. you know. [18:29] yea, I'm getting doubtful that the boy will have day care tomorrow [18:29] the main roads weren't bad earlier, at least one lane of them [18:29] but that was only 4-5" from overnight [18:29] if it keeps going and just as much falls, into the late night, I'm planning on a snow day tomorrow [18:30] and looking out the window right now it's falling heavier now than any earlier time [18:30] yeah [18:30] Walton wasn't cleaned off well and Tim's wasn't open [18:31] so i cleaned 4 inches off my car and shoveled behind for no reason. oh well. [18:31] heh [18:32] I hit up starbucks. They had a few people there. One lane of dixie, sashabar, and such were ok [18:32] waldon was fun but passible, the dirt road back was more fun. Full ruts of the good stuff. [18:33] i don't have an off road vehicle. [18:33] so no, not fun for me. [18:33] yea, there were more cars driving around than I expected. [18:33] For a Sunday and with the scare of twice as much snow I figured more people would hide inside [18:34] i went out once. not going again. :-P [18:57] must be bad in Flint... Kettering is closed. [18:57] yesterday sledding was great. [18:57] but i was a little too into it and now i'm paying hte price. [18:58] bruised tailbone [19:02] ow! === JonathanS is now known as JonathanD [21:10] ok, I'm tried of shoveling [21:13] you don't have a snowblower? [21:13] :-P [21:13] no, it would take up space in the wood shop [21:13] ah [21:13] https://plus.google.com/116120911388966791792/posts/PZza5atczqo [21:14] I've got a 'snow pusher' and a 'snow shovel' [21:14] nice [21:14] usually the pusher does all the work and it's easy [21:14] yeah [21:14] except when we get *this* much snow, you can't just push it. You've got to lift it 3' in the air to get it over the shoulders of the drive [21:14] so NOW I'm done and tired [21:15] ugh [21:15] yeah [21:15] stop and rest. :) [21:15] yea, doing so now [21:17] good idea. [21:17] i'm listening to Rathole Radio and pondering going into work tomorrow. [21:17] i really want to [21:19] heh, schools are closed. Means day care is going to be closed which will make for a fun day tomorrow [21:21] ugh [21:22] i doubt Chrysler is going to be closed. [21:34] rick_h_ is that your son here? https://plus.google.com/116120911388966791792/posts/Y1Hv9GFiyUP [21:34] gamerchick02 yes [21:35] :) he's cute. into woodworking and Linux? [21:35] he doesn't konw what linux is [21:35] I don't let him touch much electronics yet [21:35] but he loves to play in the woodshop [21:36] he doesn't do much yet, but it's fun stuff [21:36] cool! [21:36] maybe you can get him a tablet or something to play with Android [21:36] yea, hopefully get him exposed to things early and often [21:37] well, I like to keep him into legos, blocks, imagination stuff [21:37] try to keep him off tablets, etc [21:37] oh yeah [21:37] lego, blocks. heck yes. i was into all that when i was a kid [21:37] rick_h_: oh no. You ordered this damn snow. Now you can shovel it [21:38] brousch7: :P [21:38] LOL [21:38] brousch7: I've been doing it [21:38] yeah, come on over to my apartment complex and clean out the lot! :-P [21:41] How bad is it over there. I would guess 6" since last night here [21:41] gamerchick02: Trust me: the best they'll likely do for Chrysler is let you telecommute [21:42] i don't have my laptop here [21:42] it's locked in the drawer at work [21:42] rick_h_: Is this what you have? (http://www.amazon.com/Garant-YSP24DU-24-Inch-Pusher-Varnished/dp/B000UGNB46) [21:42] (I think you have the 30" version) [21:43] snap-l: http://www.amazon.com/Garant-YSP30LU-30-Inch-Pusher-Varnished/dp/B000A26FPC/ref=sr_sp-btf_title_1_19?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1388958175&sr=1-19&keywords=snow+pusher [21:43] best $$ spent on snow work [21:43] just don't try to lift it [21:43] it's heavy, you just push paths back/forth [21:43] Right [21:43] so I also got http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A28780/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 [21:43] which is really light weight [21:43] I might just get the 24" one [21:43] and use it for the tossing [21:43] since we don't have that big of a driveway. [21:44] snap-l: you want the width and weight to help push imo [21:44] just means you need fewer passes, but yea [21:44] those stupid things they sell in stores makes it a harder job [21:44] http://www.amazon.com/Snow-Wolf-SW0310-Wheeled-Shovel/dp/B001I7JWTO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1388958273&sr=8-12&keywords=snow+pusher [21:44] I think I should get that one instead. [21:45] ummm, have fun [21:45] Looks like something out of a Steampunk fantasy. [21:45] lol [21:47] bah This will result in an additional [21:47] accumulation ranging from 2 to 4 inches between 4 and 7 PM. [21:47] great. [21:47] Yeah, I think I'm going to go out and take my chances with shoveling [21:47] Clarkston, Oakland County. [21:47] Snow m8.2 inch, reported by trained spotter. [21:47] 8 down, 2-4 more to goal by 7pm, and it's supposed to stop around 4am [21:47] /goal/go [21:48] wahoo. >_< [21:48] snap-l: how much do you guys have? [21:48] Looking at wunderground reports it seems you guys got a bit less? [21:49] Snow m2.1 inch, reported by NWS employee. [21:49] 2 miles se of Royal Oak, Oakland County. [21:49] ? [21:49] that seems low, granted that was a couple of hours ago, but still [22:26] rick_h_: Not entirely sure. [22:27] We have enough that my previous efforts at shoveling are gone. :) [22:34] sorry to hear that snap-l [22:36] Something tells me everything will be closed tomorrow save businesses. [22:36] I'm already planning on working from home [23:30] School is closed already [23:37] nice [23:41] snap-l: sportsball http://i.imgur.com/sVkwF8R.gif