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TK South Orange
Citizen
Username: Tk_south_orange
Post Number: 349
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 1:38 pm: | 
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sitting at work in NY wondering what it is like in SO so far. |
Dave
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Username: Dave
Post Number: 8799
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 1:46 pm: |
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light.
can still see the grass.
roads have a dusting, but it's slippery |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1862
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 1:47 pm: |
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I have a flight out of Newark at 7:06 pm
I will be  Pippi if it's cancelled |
sac
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Username: Sac
Post Number: 3190
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 1:47 pm: |
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I can't speak for SO, but I've driven through Millburn and Maplewood about an hour ago and there was a slushy coating (less than one inch) on the less traveled roads. The higher traffic roads had it on the sides but were mostly just wet in the traveling lanes. I did briefly lose traction on a hill on one of those less traveled streets, but then recovered and drove on with no real problem. It is one of those days when you just need to slow down and take it easy, but nothing too bad yet.
I see a post on another thread (in the Education section about possible early dismissal) from a teacher (Onyx) who went out at lunch and said that the roads around South Mountain School were OK and that (s)he did not anticipate any early dismissal at this point.
I do think it may get really nasty later when it freezes up and more snow falls on top. |
TK South Orange
Citizen
Username: Tk_south_orange
Post Number: 350
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 1:52 pm: |
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Thanks. I am currently healing from an ankle injury and just getting to the point where I am trying to wean myself off the cane but still have to wear an ankle brace. not looking forward to walking up so ave to get home! |
Heather
Citizen
Username: Heater33
Post Number: 22
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 2:11 pm: |
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I heard that they closed SHU already - sounds like there isn't even an inch though...go figure |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6829
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 2:35 pm: |
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I just went out and did a first pass with the shovel. I pretty much "plowed" heavy slush off the sidewalks. I agree that it will be nasty later if it comes down harder. Right now, it's just heavy and wet.
I'm working from home because I didn't want to be on 78/287 during evening rush, but I would have gone to the office if I worked closer to home. |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 2477
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 2:37 pm: |
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Not looking forward to the 1&9/78 trip home! |
wnb
Citizen
Username: Wnb
Post Number: 331
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 2:51 pm: |
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Pulaski Skyway... ugh. My 3-1/2 year old calls it the "Wiggly Bridge." This is great weather to drive across the Wiggly Bridge!
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blackcat
Citizen
Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 492
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 3:27 pm: |
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I guess I am glad that I opted for the train rather than deal with the TP/78 rush hour fun fest |
TK South Orange
Citizen
Username: Tk_south_orange
Post Number: 351
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 4:25 pm: |
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i can only imagine how full the train is going to be tonight |
Just The Aunt
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Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 4171
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 4:33 pm: |
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The roads are VERY DANGEROUS right now. I've heard this on NBC and CBS within the last 15 minutes or so. Drivr careful everyone and be safe!
You don't want to end up like this |
hismom
Citizen
Username: Hismom
Post Number: 386
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 4:48 pm: |
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I can personally verify the roads are bad. I just slid down Jefferson, losing traction twice from Kendal to Durand.
It's turned to snow again. I had *shoveled* the slush at 3 while waiting for the bus and the walk is covered again w/about an inch of slush. |
blackcat
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Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 494
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 4:49 pm: |
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Oh yeah..I didn't think of how full the train may be. It wasn't overly packed this morning and I'm counting on people leaving early-never a good idea. |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1201
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 4:51 pm: |
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I think Greenetree has it right - I shoveled once, I'm about to shovel again and put down some salt... let's hope for the best.
If that stuff freezes (and it will, tonight) we're in for a very bad morning. |
cody
Citizen
Username: Cody
Post Number: 952
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 5:14 pm: |
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Slippery and getting icy, with the temperatures supposed to drop to the mid-20s overnight. Tomorrow's drive will be challenging, I think! |
redY67
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Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5009
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 5:39 pm: |
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hubby is stuck on 78 right now, says it is a parking lot. |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6832
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 6:01 pm: |
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Glad I stayed home today; I'd be sitting on 78 myself. I just looked at Metrocommute.com. Ugh.
BTW, thanks, Case. Now I feel like some sort of "sleet role model" and feel compelled to go out and shovel again. And I have to do the neighbor's walks, because the hubby always snow blows ours and he is away this weekend, so it's my turn to pitch in.
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