aldie 22 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Headline in the Minneapolis star tribune ....wimps January school closings may lead to makeup days in June Article by: KIM MCGUIRE , Star Tribune Updated: January 23, 2014 - 10:00 PM Cold-related school closings have districts checking their calendars to make sure they’ll meet the state-required 170-day minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Regular school day in Howard County today. Shout out to mattie g! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinBaltimore Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I know Baltimore City schools are closing more often than they did 20 years ago when I was going. I can remember hearing the list of schools closed (which was pretty much the entire state), then hear the announcer say "But Baltimore City schools are STILL OPEN". My 11th grade History teacher said at the apocalypse, you'd hear the news the world was ending and the tag line "But Baltimore City schools are STILL OPEN" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 In all honesty I don't really care one way or the other...certainly all kids safety is paramount but in the end they will all get their education for the year. It's a disruption and reality is that it's a headache for the parents and that's why it's as big of a hot button as it is. The toughness argument is laughable at best to me....but anyway...it does make for good conversation....and bare cabinets with two teenagers in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Headline in the Minneapolis star tribune ....wimps January school closings may lead to makeup days in June Article by: KIM MCGUIRE , Star Tribune Updated: January 23, 2014 - 10:00 PM Cold-related school closings have districts checking their calendars to make sure they’ll meet the state-required 170-day minimum. Now there's a good reason for living in Minnesota! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Don't know how people deal with driving the Baltimore beltway every day. Too many cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Don't know how people deal with driving the Baltimore beltway every day. Too many cars! That and they can't drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 That and they can't drive. you ever notice, its always "they" can't drive, "people" are idiots. No matter who you're talking to, everybody says the same thing. So, who are "they", where are these "people"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 you ever notice, its always "they" can't drive, "people" are idiots. No matter who you're talking to, everybody says the same thing. So, who are "they", where are these "people"? Everyone but me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Awesome... http://xkcd.com/1321/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Awesome... http://xkcd.com/1321/ I nija'd you on facebook, but i guess you wouldnt know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I nija'd you on facebook, but i guess you wouldnt know that I got it from CWG's twitter, so was that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I got it from CWG's twitter, so was that you? no, they dont trust me with the social media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 no, they dont trust me with the social media Makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Makes sense. indubitably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Headline in the Minneapolis star tribune ....wimps January school closings may lead to makeup days in June Article by: KIM MCGUIRE , Star Tribune Updated: January 23, 2014 - 10:00 PM Cold-related school closings have districts checking their calendars to make sure they’ll meet the state-required 170-day minimum. Now there's a good reason for living in Minnesota! Yeah, MN always had one of the lower required number of school days. We started the day after Labor Day and ended the first week of June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 you ever notice, its always "they" can't drive, "people" are idiots. No matter who you're talking to, everybody says the same thing. So, who are "they", where are these "people"? too many people in one room can make anyone crazy. it's the thing i like least about this region...it's just too crowded, and getting even more crowded with all the government spending. same reason i was only able to live in manhattan for 10 months before i peace'd out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensrule Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Yeah, MN always had one of the lower required number of school days. We started the day after Labor Day and ended the first week of June. That is because they did not have enough kids to make it to the end of the year. Most of the kids died of frostbite in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradivarious Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I didn't know that... You would think that we would hear more about that in the news.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 From Ji's facebook weather page, this comment: You should be getting paid the big bucks! I don't even watch the Weather segment on the news anymore! I go straight to your page There are more like that. He has fans. Many. He may be on his way to establishing some kind of Loudon army and his own fiefdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 That is because they did not have enough kids to make it to the end of the year. Most of the kids died of frostbite in the winter. Have to weed out the weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Cove Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'll get some pics for ya Bob. And I'll try to measure. Never done that, kewl...tomorrow is doable. I've been in a daze - had to have my kitty put to sleep Monday evening. She was a total sweetheart and my buddy for 14 years. The storm the next day was perfect...as was the work closure...and going through it with you weenies was great distraction. So thanks y'all, especially for the laughs. Sorry for loss Kay. You're now the third who has spent a snow day grieving this season (that I know of.) Our first big snow on Dec. 8th was my day to stare out at the falling snow, cry, and yes, find a surprising number laughs in the banter and storm threads. It's nice how complete strangers can ease the pain, many without even realizing they're doing so. Hang in there, and once again, my condolences on the loss of your unconditionally loving companion. (((hugs))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-83 BLIZZARD Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Don't know how people deal with driving the Baltimore beltway every day. Too many cars!695 is gross! More than a few times it took me 2 hours to get to 83 from 97 using 695. Crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Sorry for loss Kay. You're now the third who has spent a snow day grieving this season (that I know of.) Our first big snow on Dec. 8th was my day to stare out at the falling snow, cry, and yes, find a surprising number laughs in the banter and storm threads. It's nice how complete strangers can ease the pain, many without even realizing they're doing so. Hang in there, and once again, my condolences on the loss of your unconditionally loving companion. (((hugs))) Banter around here can really help on those kind of days. Maybe that is why MA is a cut above the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 695 is gross! More than a few times it took me 2 hours to get to 83 from 97 using 695. Crazy!.It is really awful most of the time. Stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensrule Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Have to weed out the weak. Apparently Mineapolis has mostly strong, i would not live there in the winter if you paid me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthArlington101 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 From Ji's facebook weather page, this comment: There are more like that. He has fans. Many. He may be on his way to establishing some kind of Loudon army and his own fiefdom. i used to have the link, what is his facebook page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 i only have a degree in math and i only know a little more than the average joe regarding the weather, which means i don't have a clue what i'm talking about regarding medium to long range weather patterns, but i know this... for the last few months it seems like we've gone cold, brief warm up, colder. i'm a fan of patterns and would be pretty surprised if we don't score a MECS out of this winter at dca. not a hecs, but a legitimate 5"+ snowfall for dc folks. cold is harder to get around this area than qpf. at some point, i think a southern wave falls victim to this airmass imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Matt Randy and I were talking about that too. I'm fairly bullish given where we stand. Feast baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The GFS has a bone dry look next week...I always thought if we had overwhelming cold the rest would take care of itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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