LP08 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, Negnao said: Alabama or missing that winter? Both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 36 years ago I started pushing a broom for $3.25 an hour at a store called Jumbo Foods which later became Shoppers Food Warehouse. That basically was the beginning of my career in the retail industry and I have stayed in it ever since and it has ultimately afforded me a pretty comfortable and stable life. Well Shoppers is most likely going to close up shop here soon and that makes my heart heavy and sad on many levels. It is always sad to see something that had such an impact on your life go away...much like snow in the mid atlantic....but the memories will always be there and for the most part happy...much like winters in the mid atlantic. R.I.P SFW 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said: 36 years ago I started pushing a broom for $3.25 an hour at a store called Jumbo Foods which later became Shoppers Food Warehouse. That basically was the beginning of my career in the retail industry and I have stayed in it ever since and it has ultimately afforded me a pretty comfortable and stable life. Well Shoppers is most likely going to close up shop here soon and that makes my heart heavy and sad on many levels. It is always sad to see something that had such an impact on your life go away...much like snow in the mid atlantic....but the memories will always be there and for the most part happy...much like winters in the mid atlantic. R.I.P SFW The grocery industry is being destroyed by the yuppies who frequent Wegmans and Whole Foods. You're seeing food deserts now emerge in a lot of rural and urban low income areas alike. I always hoped, growing up, the future would be good, instead it's a dumpster fire of warm winters and expensive crapola. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuhoffman Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 @Bob Chill since things are slow right now and depressing on the weather side...here is some info to help daydream. Basically anywhere along these 3 ridges in northeast Carroll County is where you really get dumped...even in relation to further south along Parrs Ridge. And you can see how those ridges line up with the snowfall map (its not perfect but the best representation I've seen to climo up here. There are some nice neighborhoods and properties that fit your description that are in that zone with a nice view along the ridges in purple over 13 seasons I am averaging 41.3" The median is 36.5 The worst seasons was 18" in 07-08 The best was 101.3 in 09-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice-Regent Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, psuhoffman said: @Bob Chill since things are slow right now and depressing on the weather side...here is some info to help daydream. Basically anywhere along these 3 ridges in northeast Carroll County is where you really get dumped...even in relation to further south along Parrs Ridge. And you can see how those ridges line up with the snowfall map (its not perfect but the best representation I've seen to climo up here. There are some nice neighborhoods and properties that fit your description that are in that zone with a nice view along the ridges in purple over 13 seasons I am averaging 41.3" The median is 36.5 The worst seasons was 18" in 07-08 The best was 101.3 in 09-10 Just wow .... in a couple of years since then I was almost completely shut out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice-Regent Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 PSUHoffman's global warming hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniversesBelowNormal Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 27 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said: The grocery industry is being destroyed by the yuppies who frequent Wegmans and Whole Foods. You're seeing food deserts now emerge in a lot of rural and urban low income areas alike. I always hoped, growing up, the future would be good, instead it's a dumpster fire of warm winters and expensive crapola. Health food stores are still where it's at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuhoffman Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Vice-Regent said: Just wow .... in a couple of years since then I was almost completely shut out. all the hot air you are full of really hurts your chances in marginal setups. Regent Heat Island Effect is powerful 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, psuhoffman said: @Bob Chill since things are slow right now and depressing on the weather side...here is some info to help daydream. Basically anywhere along these 3 ridges in northeast Carroll County is where you really get dumped...even in relation to further south along Parrs Ridge. And you can see how those ridges line up with the snowfall map (its not perfect but the best representation I've seen to climo up here. There are some nice neighborhoods and properties that fit your description that are in that zone with a nice view along the ridges in purple over 13 seasons I am averaging 41.3" The median is 36.5 The worst seasons was 18" in 07-08 The best was 101.3 in 09-10 If you live where the red X is, then I've drafted for a few fires near your house of Ebbvale and Fridinger Mill Rds...it's like another world up there in the winter. Super legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuhoffman Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said: If you live where the red X is, then I've drafted for a few fires near your house of Ebbvale and Fridinger Mill Rds...it's like another world up there in the winter. Super legit. Yes the red x is me...I live on a shared drive spur off Ebbvale, up on top of the ridge that overlooks Manchester. About 1050 ft elevation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 48 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said: The grocery industry is being destroyed by the yuppies who frequent Wegmans and Whole Foods. You're seeing food deserts now emerge in a lot of rural and urban low income areas alike. I always hoped, growing up, the future would be good, instead it's a dumpster fire of warm winters and expensive crapola. Shoppers in Westminster is the grocery store I frequent the most. I hope it is not on the chopping block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Just now, Sparky said: Shoppers in Westminster is the grocery store I frequent the most. I hope it is not on the chopping block. Eventually they all will go or be purchased. I've heard that Harris Teeter is looking at some locations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, leesburg 04 said: 36 years ago I started pushing a broom for $3.25 an hour at a store called Jumbo Foods which later became Shoppers Food Warehouse. That basically was the beginning of my career in the retail industry and I have stayed in it ever since and it has ultimately afforded me a pretty comfortable and stable life. Well Shoppers is most likely going to close up shop here soon and that makes my heart heavy and sad on many levels. It is always sad to see something that had such an impact on your life go away...much like snow in the mid atlantic....but the memories will always be there and for the most part happy...much like winters in the mid atlantic. R.I.P SFW Did you work at the Jumbo Foods on Queens Chapel Rd/Michigan Ave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Just now, nw baltimore wx said: Did you work at the Jumbo Foods on Queens Chapel Rd/Michigan Ave? I worked at a few. First one was in Takoma Park on New Hampshire Ave. Then I worked at the Shoppers in Takoma Park by Fairview apartments, then Olney then Clinton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I just sold my briner stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, leesburg 04 said: 36 years ago I started pushing a broom for $3.25 an hour at a store called Jumbo Foods which later became Shoppers Food Warehouse. That basically was the beginning of my career in the retail industry and I have stayed in it ever since and it has ultimately afforded me a pretty comfortable and stable life. Well Shoppers is most likely going to close up shop here soon and that makes my heart heavy and sad on many levels. It is always sad to see something that had such an impact on your life go away...much like snow in the mid atlantic....but the memories will always be there and for the most part happy...much like winters in the mid atlantic. R.I.P SFW Great apple fritters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George BM Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 @mappy Happy Ten-Year Anniversary of (what's probably (I'm not you, of course)) the best December day of your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George BM Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 Other WxWeenies... Happy Ten-Year Anniversary of (probably) the best December snowstorm of your lives (in this region, at least). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Ah yes, the start to the greatest winter ever that I was sadly too young to enjoy to it's fullest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuhoffman Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 @mappy CONGRATS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 39 minutes ago, George BM said: @mappy Happy Ten-Year Anniversary of (what's probably (I'm not you, of course)) the best December day of your life! 4 minutes ago, psuhoffman said: @mappy CONGRATS!!! Thanks guys! And yes, by far my favorite day ever. Wouldn't change a thing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestrobjwa Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, mappy said: Thanks guys! And yes, by far my favorite day ever. Wouldn't change a thing! So what was it about that day (other than the epic snow? Lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Whenever you post those pics, Katie, I think that looks like the most perfect ceremony ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 @WxWatcher007 we are soooo close now (re: my above post): Quote I’m nowhere near tossing the season, but that’s a rough look and could put us out until Jan 10-15 or later if it verifies that way. Since GEFS rapidly flipped to bad, guess we hope it flips to something better again in the next few days. Any minute now will be the "by the time we re-shuffle and see where we are at it will be February and our window will be pretty short and we will need to cash in within a few week period". It's coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, North Balti Zen said: @WxWatcher007 we are soooo close now (re: my above post): Any minute now will be the "by the time we re-shuffle and see where we are at it will be February and our window will be pretty short and we will need to cash in within a few week period". It's coming. Don't forget we still have the January thaw to get through 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Listening to this on vinyl at the moment. Seems sort of apropos after that 12z GEFS run: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormpc Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Yeoman said: Great apple fritters You ain't kidding. In fact I think Shoppers has the best donuts around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said: Don't forget we still have the January thaw to get through Feb. 5 - 8 is our "window". Better cash in then or it's over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 4 hours ago, leesburg 04 said: 36 years ago I started pushing a broom for $3.25 an hour at a store called Jumbo Foods which later became Shoppers Food Warehouse. That basically was the beginning of my career in the retail industry and I have stayed in it ever since and it has ultimately afforded me a pretty comfortable and stable life. Well Shoppers is most likely going to close up shop here soon and that makes my heart heavy and sad on many levels. It is always sad to see something that had such an impact on your life go away...much like snow in the mid atlantic....but the memories will always be there and for the most part happy...much like winters in the mid atlantic. R.I.P SFW So you started at age 60? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 45 minutes ago, nj2va said: So you started at age 60? No but I may end there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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