OT-Deathstorm

[XLCenterFan]

Back in the day this would have just been “snow.” Society has lost its mind. Thanks Twitter!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Civics, English Composition, or Sex Ed
What else?

Self-paced individual study.

 

[Greedo]

So what happens if the students have internet and can get on zoom but the teacher cannot? Does the school district call around for a substitute zoom teacher with internet and electricity?

My guess is we should have work ready to go on Schoology (our Learning Management System), and can just use our phone to send a message out to the kids that our internet is down and we can't get on Zoom, but they should work on those assignments.

The way everything is online these days there are just contingencies upon contingencies upon contingencies. That's the way I see it at least. There's always a work around.

 

[History Geek]

And what about the teachers out of district? I live 30 minutes from my school--if I don't have power I'm just going to have to text a colleague and have them let my classes know, I guess.

Now clarified. It's if a majority of district homes don't have power. If we are remote and a student doesn't have power, it's an excused absence. If a staff member does not have power, they will have to call in sub plans somehow.

 

[Chin Diesel]

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[Kathy]

Connecticut..,1978...the only real blizzard I remember from when I was a kid to when I left Connecticut in ‘91. We lived at the top of a hill. We were sledding for days! The whole neighborhood. I’ll never forget that neighborhood feeling. The adults acted like kids hanging our, sledding all day, one neighbor took the keg from his basement fridge and deposited it in the snow for all adults to enjoy. That week off from school was magical for me and my friends. I’m talking “Sandlot” magical peeps!!

Was at UConn for that blizzard- loaded up on beer, wine, Panama red - best 4 days ever at UConn because no one could leave. Was in the frats with one of the best chefs. What was even better was my new car with front wheel drive - shoveled a little behind, a little in front and off I went when the roads were open again. I was the designated resupply officer.

 

[Kathy]

I never understood the cases of water. People always stock up on water like their faucets will stop working from a simple death storm.

When I had a well that was an issue if we lost power

 

[Kathy]

12-18 inches now for NYC. Reminds me of the Uconn vs Cuse game a couple of years ago at MSG that snarled traffic in the tri state. Think that might of been November though and it was like 3 inches of snow or something that the area just did not prepare for at all. I remember the horror stories people telling me they were in their car for like 6 hours trying to go 30 miles home.

2K Classic 11-15-18. Yeah I had taken the train from New Haven. Got back for the drive home to Tolland - did great till I hit those hills on 84 between exits 67 and 68. Terrible ride the rest of the way. 8 " at my house. Of course my snow blower stopped working partway through clearing the driveway do had to leave my car partway sticking out into the road- prayed the plow wouldn't hit it until i could get a neighbor to clear the driveway

 

[calluke]

My district already told teachers we will be having full day online learning on Thursday. I love not making up snow days (longer summer) but kids need to be away from their computers and have some outdoor snow fun! Wish they would make it a half day...best of both worlds.

 

[husky429]

My district already told teachers we will be having full day online learning on Thursday. I love not making up snow days (longer summer) but kids need to be away from their computers and have some outdoor snow fun! Wish they would make it a half day...best of both worlds.

My school when remote has 30 mins in person and 30 minutes asynchronous per class. My asynchronous assignment is going to be to take a picture with your reading book outside and email me. 10 point quiz grade

 

[MexicoHusky]

The town i grew up in (Barkhamsted) is projected to get 25". That's a lot for my new home town (Fargo)

 

[UCTitleTown]

Forget the milk, eggs and bread. I stopped and got some Irish whiskey.

 

[Yardigan]

I better stock up on my loud and IPA’s then..

I went to the package store and grocery store tonight. Was stunned that there was no one at the packie....what has become of us??

 

[Hoophound]

The town i grew up in (Barkhamsted) is projected to get 25". That's a lot for my new home town (Fargo)

When I think about moving back to CT, Barkhamsted is ground zero. Such a cool place. A wilderness feel, but just 25-30 minutes to so many places I love. The restaurants in Simsbury and Avon, the shopping in South Windsor, Cedar Knob Golf course in Somers (and Italian Villa pizza), downtown Hartford, the Rent and an easy ride to 91N to the Berkshires, VT and Montreal. I like it.

 

[MexicoHusky]

When I think about moving back to CT, Barkhamsted is ground zero. Such a cool place. A wilderness feel, but just 25-30 minutes to so many places I love. The restaurants in Simsbury and Avon, the shopping in South Windsor, Cedar Knob Golf course in Somers (and Italian Villa pizza), downtown Hartford, the Rent and an easy ride to 91N to the Berkshires, VT and Montreal. I like it.

Spent a lot of time in the Farmington River in my youth. Almost as much time swimming in the resevoir.

 

[Yardigan]

When I think about moving back to CT, Barkhamsted is ground zero. Such a cool place. A wilderness feel, but just 25-30 minutes to so many places I love. The restaurants in Simsbury and Avon, the shopping in South Windsor, Cedar Knob Golf course in Somers (and Italian Villa pizza), downtown Hartford, the Rent and an easy ride to 91N to the Berkshires, VT and Montreal. I like it.

We lived in South Windsor for 19 years....loved it. Saw Springsteen and the Stones at the Rent...good times. But, much less snow here in Rhody and closer to the beach...

 

[mussels]

Was at UConn for that blizzard- loaded up on beer, wine, Panama red - best 4 days ever at UConn because no one could leave. Was in the frats with one of the best chefs. What was even better was my new car with front wheel drive - shoveled a little behind, a little in front and off I went when the roads were open again. I was the designated resupply officer.

You were there then? Did you happen to hear about the guy who jumped out of a window and broke both his heels?

 

[MexicoHusky]

When I think about moving back to CT, Barkhamsted is ground zero. Such a cool place. A wilderness feel, but just 25-30 minutes to so many places I love. The restaurants in Simsbury and Avon, the shopping in South Windsor, Cedar Knob Golf course in Somers (and Italian Villa pizza), downtown Hartford, the Rent and an easy ride to 91N to the Berkshires, VT and Montreal. I like it.

We generally took old route 8 if we were heading north. To the mass pike and wherever from there. But driving east to 91 makes sense as well. Especially if you live on the northeast end of town. Northeast of the resevoir.

 

[uconnfan68]

PM your address. I'll drive my kids over on Thursday.

I think I’m out of your area code.

 

[XLCenterFan]

Took a trip to Treehouse this evening. Should last me from this snow event through New Years.

 

[CL82]

I kept my Bonfire covered and on the deck for exactly that purpose if needed.

Wait, you are going to poop in it?

 

[Yardigan]

Wait, you are going to poop in it?

Yep, and then, burn that ish

 

[Hoophound]

We generally took old route 8 if we were heading north. To the mass pike and wherever from there. But driving east to 91 makes sense as well. Especially if you live on the northeast end of town. Northeast of the resevoir.

We have a place in Stowe, VT so 91 to 89 is a must. However, there are so many beautiful places in NW and NE CT. I love the northern border of the state. I like the hills of Litchfield County, hip stops in Avon/Simsbury/WeHa, then heading east through Barkhamsted and over the river to Somers, Union (Bigelow Hollow Star Park), Sturbridge MA and that vicinity. A football or basketball game in Storrs or East Hartford mixed in, maybe a drinking spree downtown and even a casino run. That’s my ideal trip.

When I visit my other stomping grounds in Fairfield County, I fly to Westchester, then it’s Pizza Post in Greenwich, Sally’s in New Haven and Johny Ads in Old Saybrook, as I make my way to the Rhode Island Shore.

 

[Improviser]

Wait, you are going to poop in it?

This sounds like a sequel from a recent thread on what would people rather eat. If you get the drift or, the snow drift.

 

[CL82]

Yep, and then, burn that ish

I’m just waiting for the EMS call to remove a guy who’s butt cheeks are stuck to a stainless steel stove…