Snowpocaloggedon ™: The Second Coming

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 02/07/2019 at 21:36 • Filed to: Snowpocalypse

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It’s pandemonium out there, shelves at grocery stores are cleared and checkout lines were about 20 people long. They’re predicting potentially two more “events,” this next one offering fresh snow plus 35 mph winds, and the city is expecting various power outages. Basically, it’ll snow from Noon Friday through noon Saturday.

We picked up some necessary supplies: beer and some garlic bread. I also grabbed some cat litter and the last box of salt they had so my mailman doesn’t crack his head open on my steps.

P A N D A

M O A N

Eeeee ummm

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 21:41

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they are saying the storm totals for this last storm at some elevations in 130 inches. 10...feet

NKato > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 21:41

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I’m not worried. Gonna hit up the Costco tomorrow afternoon for groceries and then checking in at the O’Reilly in Silver Lake to see if they stock tow straps.

Meanwhile I just got my paycheck. $650, which is $150 more than usual because overtime. That’ll be useful.

I’m looking forward to chugging along in the powder. Do you know any good wide open parking lots in Everett for snownuts, Zoid?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 21:44

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*looks in cupboard* 2 tortillas.

I’m screwed.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 21:46

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lone_liberal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 21:46

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Meanwhile over here we might get an inch. Maybe. This winter has been a weird one.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/07/2019 at 21:51

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You can go an entire week on 2 tortillas. Now if you had just one, you’re totally screwed.

just-a-scratch > NKato 02/07/2019 at 21:51

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How upright is Boeing these days? They certainly have a big lot. 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 02/07/2019 at 21:52

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There is two people here! I will have to hide the food from my wife. When society breaks down, that includes the idea of Marriage.

Every man/woman/child for themselves. 

dogisbadob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 21:52

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I like how Olympia is safe :p

something something about the government lol

The worst part is all the fucking salt they put on the snow. Do they use as much salt as they use on teh east coast?

NKato > just-a-scratch 02/07/2019 at 21:55

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I’m not sure, and I don't feel inclined to trespass on a business property where I might work in the future as a machinist. 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/07/2019 at 21:56

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In that case RIP COFL

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > NKato 02/07/2019 at 21:57

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Port of Everett parking lot, 13th and W Marine View Dr.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 02/07/2019 at 21:59

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lol

NKato > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 22:07

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The parking lot adjoining the 10th Street boat launch? 

NKato > dogisbadob 02/07/2019 at 22:10

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 nope, thankfully. Also, make use of the car washes that are equipped for underbody cleaning. You'll thank me later. The General on Evergreen offers underbody washes, I think.

f86sabre > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 22:14

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You have sledding equipment?

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 22:18

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You weren’t joking. Went to Fred Meyer, saw the parking l ot, and drove home. I’ll try again at 9:30

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > NKato 02/07/2019 at 22:19

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Yeah that's the ticket. Sometimes they try to break it with "go away you damn kids" signs. YMMV

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > f86sabre 02/07/2019 at 22:20

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No :(

dogisbadob > NKato 02/07/2019 at 22:21

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I didn’t know any car washes did that! Not that I ever wash my cars, but still.

I can’t believe there are no places that do Krown in NJ, NYC, LI, or Philly! Krown also makes a good salt eliminator product

NKato > dogisbadob 02/07/2019 at 22:24

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One way to clean your own car is to get an underbody wand attachment for water hoses. The important part is getting the salt off the car, minimizing the risk of structural rust.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 22:26

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Good luck, cardboard and other such things can be used to sled in a jiffy. On a related note Facebook was just reminding me that the snowpocalypse here on the east coast was like 9 years ago.

NKato > AestheticsInMotion 02/07/2019 at 22:34

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Just go to a Costco. :p

f86sabre > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 22:36

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Remedy that. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > f86sabre 02/07/2019 at 22:38

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But I already said I got beer

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 22:51

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I got plenty of sleds. Come grab one!

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/07/2019 at 22:53

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This is why I see moments like a snowstorm a Mad Max scenario.

I WILL BARRICADE MYSELF IN A ROOM.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 22:54

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That explains why Freddie's was so busy here too. I just wanted dinner for tonight and some ice cream. But I had to deal with OTHER PEOPLE! It was hell.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two 02/07/2019 at 22:54

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But I can't... Drive anywhere ... :(

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 02/07/2019 at 22:56

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I just need to barricade my wife in a room.  Then I win

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 02/07/2019 at 22:59

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The worst thing about other people is that they're there.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 23:11

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I spoke with him earlier. JKM says hi. 

gettingoldercarguy > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 23:12

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Yep, went to Costco for a couple of things and the lines were out of control. Had some geriatric try to pass about four of us and I asked her if she was waiting i n line too. She reversed and looked for a shorter line.

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 23:19

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I t took me over 2.5 hours to get home and it’s not supposed to snow until TOMORROW. We have successfully pushed full on snow panic to start a full 24 hours before the predicted event...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > wafflesnfalafel 02/07/2019 at 23:26

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Why are you grey?

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 23:40

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not sure... I seem to get grey’d every so often... my payment to the oppo overlords bounced.

Dogsatemypants > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/08/2019 at 00:02

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Want a tractor tube?

Dogsatemypants > NKato 02/08/2019 at 00:06

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For a more southerly alternative, the giant aerospace contractor parking lots along airport road. Go stop by randy’s ring and pinion. Or go to the boeing plant lots. Space for days son

NKato > Dogsatemypants 02/08/2019 at 00:10

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That would be a better option than wrangling my way through north Everett, yes. 

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/08/2019 at 00:22

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We got snowed in at New Years down  here and these dudes were pulling a sled of beer past my house.

Dogsatemypants > NKato 02/08/2019 at 00:27

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Check those beauties on satellite, they’re bigly

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/08/2019 at 00:30

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*screenshots*

*sends to Mrs. CoFL*

NKato > wafflesnfalafel 02/08/2019 at 01:23

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Could be ad block. Kinja is a dick like that.

Tristan > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 02/08/2019 at 02:38

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I had to re-stock the snackbar at work tonight. I went to Costco without even thinking of the pending snowdoom. SO. MANY. PEOPLE.

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 02/08/2019 at 02:39

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Clicklist is love. Clicklist is life.

Tristan > NKato 02/08/2019 at 02:39

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Turrible idea. I was just there. What a nightmare.

NKato > Tristan 02/08/2019 at 02:54

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Bound to be fewer after the storm hits, right? My snow tires will see me through. :v

Tristan > NKato 02/08/2019 at 02:58

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If they stay open, go for it! I still have PTSD from 2 years ago when the snow hit as I was leaving work. 7 hours and 15 minutes later I completed my 16 mile commute. Had I known it would be that bad, I would have slept at work.

AestheticsInMotion > NKato 02/08/2019 at 03:29

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Fred Meyer and qfc the shelves were bare. It was like some apocalyptic shit. Go to one of the fancier grocery stores if you can’t find things at the usual.

On the plus side there should be food coming in soon, and most people won't be willing to drive through the snow to get to it! 

AestheticsInMotion > Tristan 02/08/2019 at 03:30

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I found luck at a PCC-like high end grocery store that's open 24/7. 4 pounds of baby back pork ribs are going in the slow cooker, potatoes are ready to be baked tomorrow, cider and whiskey are nearby. I'm ready for the storm! 

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/08/2019 at 09:25

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I might be getting snow tires installed on my car this morning before work. Not even kidding. 

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/08/2019 at 13:47

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We are supposed to be hosting a dinner party tonight—we’ll see if that happens. If no guests come ,   more fancy dinner and wine for me! (assuming the power stays on).

Also, in case of power outage, the Erstwhile Mrs. RPM bought grillable foods for the weekend, so I look forward to grilling steaks with my feet in the snow tomorrow night.