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DjPiLL
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Richard
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by Palebride
I think people were more worried about the driving conditions
Blah... the roads are fine. People need to grow a set IMO. I have driven in some of the worst driving conditions (like overnight at 4am during the blizzard when it was coming down the hardest). Not too bad.
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DjPiLL
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Richard
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by IslandGrl
Everyone has to remember also that some places on long island ( like where I live) its is ALL hills..
Where is this? I never knew we had the rocky mountains in Long Island. 
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| Posted 3/2/06 10:49 AM |
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BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth
Member since 5/05 4189 total posts
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Tom
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Re: I mean, seriously
from what i read....coming home from school/work is supposed to be bad part... a few hours i guess we will see...
but these kids do have it good these days...
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| Posted 3/2/06 10:50 AM |
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BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by DjPiLL
Posted by IslandGrl
Everyone has to remember also that some places on long island ( like where I live) its is ALL hills..
Where is this? I never knew we had the rocky mountains in Long Island.
i've gotten stuck in the Rocky Mountains (huntington/greenlawn) and its not fun
well, those are my rocky moutains at least
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| Posted 3/2/06 10:51 AM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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Re: I mean, seriously
Our school only closed if there was 6 or more inches on the ground. My college never closed no matter how much snow we got. Upstate NY was much better about handling snow than LI. Workers would clear snow throughout the night just so the students could get to class. I remember about 5 or 6 years ago there was supposed to be a huge snow storm and tons of schools and colleges closed in anticipation. It never even snowed. 
I think kids have it better than we did, but if I were a parent I'd rather the schools be cautious than deal with the potential consequences of dangerous driving conditions.
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| Posted 3/2/06 10:57 AM |
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dpli
Daylight savings :)
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Re: I mean, seriously
Last year when it snowed, people were getting stuck on Shelter Rock Rd, between Northern Blvd and the Expressway, where there is a grade change and the road dips. The snow wasn't that deep, but the plows hadn't hit it yet and cars were getting backed up and stuck.
Last year, I left at 3 when we had that major storm and it took me 3 times longer than usual to get home. I will do the same thing if it happens today. If that makes me a wimp, than so be it. I would rather use a couple of hours of personal time and not have a car accident. Just because I might be able to drive in it doesn't mean I want to and I get really stressed out by the other drivers on the road, more than the conditions themselves.
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| Posted 3/2/06 10:57 AM |
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Hi-Fi55
12 years...wow....
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Re: I mean, seriously
School districts are way too lacks when it comes to handing out school days and when snow really hits and they are out of snow days (which most likely won't happen this year anyway) then they complain they have to take away vacation days.
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| Posted 3/2/06 11:31 AM |
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justme1
Proud SAHM
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Jodi
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by DjPiLL
Posted by IslandGrl
Everyone has to remember also that some places on long island ( like where I live) its is ALL hills..
Where is this? I never knew we had the rocky mountains in Long Island.
Im in Dix Hills.. to get to my sons school its all windy hilly roads...
WOuldnt say rocky mountains but not great for buses driving in the snow.
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| Posted 3/2/06 11:43 AM |
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nferrandi
too excited for words
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Nicole
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Re: I mean, seriously
I'm in White Plains, and almost all of the Westchester schools were closed, with about 6 of them having an early dismissal. I think another reason they closed is to let parents know that they have to either stay home or get a sitter. When there's an early dismissal, it's often difficult for people to leave their jobs and run home for their kids.
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| Posted 3/2/06 11:47 AM |
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june262004
But I love the Snow!
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by IrishTracy
When I was a kid (can you picture an old lady yet! ) I walked a mile to school in like 5 inces of snow. There was no way my Mother was letting us stay home!!
with no shoes on right
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:00 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
The snow has BARELY started to fall and multiple schools have closed in anticipation
Gimme a break -- these kids are getting soft
With all due respect.....
Don, the roads are VERY BAD
I just drove from Queens to Suffolk and it was HORRIBLE
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:18 PM |
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Boobobunny
Live in the Present
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Dannielle
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by Redhead
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
The snow has BARELY started to fall and multiple schools have closed in anticipation
Gimme a break -- these kids are getting soft
With all due respect.....
Don, the roads are VERY BAD
I just drove from Queens to Suffolk and it was HORRIBLE
how long did it take you to drive from Queens to Suffolk? DH has to drive from Fresh Meadows to Holtsville.
TIA
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:19 PM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by Redhead
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
The snow has BARELY started to fall and multiple schools have closed in anticipation
Gimme a break -- these kids are getting soft
With all due respect.....
Don, the roads are VERY BAD
I just drove from Queens to Suffolk and it was HORRIBLE
I'm here in Seaford and it's like nothing on the road.
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:19 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by LadyLainez
Posted by Redhead
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
The snow has BARELY started to fall and multiple schools have closed in anticipation
Gimme a break -- these kids are getting soft
With all due respect.....
Don, the roads are VERY BAD
I just drove from Queens to Suffolk and it was HORRIBLE
I'm here in Seaford and it's like nothing on the road.
Well on the NS from Queens to Suffolk..
it is a thick, heavy slush causing cars to go sideways
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:21 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by Boobobunny
Posted by Redhead
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
The snow has BARELY started to fall and multiple schools have closed in anticipation
Gimme a break -- these kids are getting soft
With all due respect.....
Don, the roads are VERY BAD
I just drove from Queens to Suffolk and it was HORRIBLE
how long did it take you to drive from Queens to Suffolk? DH has to drive from Fresh Meadows to Holtsville.
TIA
1 hour and about 20 mins
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:21 PM |
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DjPiLL
Member since 5/05 3664 total posts
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Richard
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by Redhead
it is a thick, heavy slush causing cars to go sideways
I'm sorry... but cars going sideways is not due to slushy snow. Its due to BAD DRIVERS.
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:21 PM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: I mean, seriously
I'm here in Seaford and it's like nothing on the road.
Well on the NS from Queens to Suffolk..
it is a thick, heavy slush causing cars to go sideways
I know, my boss called me to say that Plainview is pretty bad. It depnds on where you are.
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:22 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by DjPiLL
Posted by Redhead
it is a thick, heavy slush causing cars to go sideways
I'm sorry... but cars going sideways is not due to slushy snow. Its due to BAD DRIVERS.
no it isn't
I was driving VERY slow and felt my car slide
Although the trucks that are flying by do not help either
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:23 PM |
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DjPiLL
Member since 5/05 3664 total posts
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Richard
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by Redhead
no it isn't
I was driving VERY slow and felt my car slide
Although the trucks that are flying by do not help either
I dunno... i just never seem to have this problem. I drive a tiny sports car with summer Z rated racing tires that are NOT made for snow. I drive cool, calm, and collected in the snow so maybe thats why I never have issues.
I think a lot of drivers get "too nervous" about the snow and then over-compensate their driving and they start to swerve back and fourth. That makes for a very dangerous situation.
I guess i'll have to take your word for it then.
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:27 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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Re: I mean, seriously
well whatever it is...It scared me
So to each their own
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:28 PM |
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DjPiLL
Member since 5/05 3664 total posts
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Richard
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by Redhead
well whatever it is...It scared me
So to each their own
Fair enough. I get scared too at times.... scared of the other drivers.
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:28 PM |
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unknown1
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lisa
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by DjPiLL
Posted by Redhead
it is a thick, heavy slush causing cars to go sideways
I'm sorry... but cars going sideways is not due to slushy snow. Its due to BAD DRIVERS.
Actually it is due to the ice that is forming .. My father just called me from the Meadowbrook .... There IS 11 yes 11 Accidents
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:34 PM |
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MommyofG
just the girls
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Re: I mean, seriously
Yea tell me about it- my afternoon patients cancelled, most of them, not worth to go into work for!!! give me a break!!!!
edited to say- ohhhhh I didnt read the entire post if its icy than I understand completely!
Message edited 3/2/2006 12:37:22 PM.
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:36 PM |
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DjPiLL
Member since 5/05 3664 total posts
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Richard
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by unbelievable
Actually it is due to the ice that is forming .. My father just called me from the Meadowbrook .... There IS 11 yes 11 Accidents
I am sure there will be a record amount of accidents today. I am not denying that.
When I am driving in conditions like this... I drive "preventively". I do not drive around or close to anyone I suspect is "driving nervous".
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:36 PM |
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mrsmck
Be a big girl!
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Re: I mean, seriously
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
Posted by LadyLainez
These kids need to go to school all year round!
you said it 
Absolutely!!!!
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:37 PM |
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