What some people call a major storm, others call a whole lot of fuss over nothing. That’s what’s happening right now in the Albany area. There will apparently be a big snowstorm tomorrow, and the prediction is eight inches to one foot, depending on which news organization you’re using. To me, that’s nothing. I’ve driven across the country twice and that includes going through the Colorado Rockies. Trust me, what they’re predicting is nothing to worry about.
All kinds of things are happening. Municipalities across the area have already declared snow emergency when no emergency exists. Here in Albany, city workers are switching to twelve-hour shifts in preparation for what everyone thinks will be a massive snow event. I can understand workers changing shifts to meet the demand. After all, there will be snow to plow. But all the other fuss? Uncalled for!
I have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow. The scheduler called to ensure that I will be there, ostensibly to see if there are enough people attending to justify opening. I confirmed my presence, and she didn’t seem to be too happy about that. All she had to do was say, “hey, with this storm coming, we should reschedule.”
Even though that would be a massive overreaction, I would have respected that. Now that I’ve committed, I damn well better be there, and I don’t think it’ll be an issue as it’s a quick drive through Albany.
Because I’m not an idiot, I will call tomorrow morning before actually driving there, just in case they cave. Since it’s an early-morning appointment, the roads should still be relatively clear, so I’m thinking that they’ll open as scheduled.
No, I am not afraid of driving in the snow. Not at all. I’m afraid of all the assholes who don’t know how to handle a simple thing like snow driving in the snow. Most drivers here have never heard of driving for the conditions and, even with one inch of snow, drivers go full retard. I can only imagine, then, how it will be tomorrow.
The only thing that has me worried about tomorrow is trying not to collide with an idiot who drives like a spastic. I guess I’ll just have to hope for the best, but I will be back home before the storm really sets in.
It shouldn’t be a big deal; the hour-by-hour breakdown from The Weather Channel shows that the snow will just be starting as I head out, so by the time I get back, the accumulation will be at a point where most reasonable human beings should be able to handle it.
By the time I get home, the storm will have set in and I will be able to sit back on my couch watching the Albany area go nuts.
Everyone’s preparing. The emails and texts have been never-ending. National Grid is saying that they are staged and prepared for power outages.
Why?
One foot of snow should not cause power outages, unless of course some driver gone retarded arrogantly plows into a power pole, victimizing innocent people over one person’s stupidity.
My internet provider has advised that we should be prepared for possible outages?
Why?
Over one foot?
Schools around the area have already announced closures for tomorrow, without waiting to see what actually happens as opposed to panicking over a prediction. I’m willing to bet that lots of offices and other businesses will be closed, again over a simple storm.
The way people are panicking, you’d think it was a real storm coming. A foot, however, is nothing to worry about, assuming that you’re off the roads where retard drivers plow into one another. Again, I’ve driven around this country through any and all weather conditions. Guess how many times I’ve slid off the road? Guess how many collisions I’ve caused? None!
It’ll be interesting to watch how tomorrow plays out. There have been plenty of times where a prediction of one foot or more has been made, only to see the actual outcome be a few measly inches. Even if the predictions hold true and a full foot hits us, so what?
I prepared myself today by ensuring that we have provisions for three days, just in case, even though Wednesday’s forecast is devoid of snow. I can’t help but laugh at the thought of people not being prepared and will be forced to go into the worst of the storm just to forage for food. But as for me and my house, we stand ready.
If you’re in the Albany area and cannot drive with competence, please stay home. Those of us with a brain will thank you for keeping the roads safe from retards.