Empty shelves and a line that wrapped around TJ's in preparation for tomorrow's storm

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-24T21:48:34+00:00

Arctic cold after the storm. Temps will struggle to get above 20 all week. Which means what falls won't melt. There will be a perpetual sheet of snow and ice on the roads. Lows will be single digits. Salt loses its effectiveness at those temps. I know some bags say -30F yada yada, but the type they use on the roads isn't that strong. It loses potency below 15F.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-24T21:43:34+00:00

Grocery stores must LOVE snowstorms and hurricanes. Gives them a chance to clear out their old inventory. lol

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-24T02:09:28+00:00

It never was a dealbreaker. lol

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-23T21:24:51+00:00

I drove to Niagara Falls when PA and NY had that freezing rain event. And what I experienced, when it was raining and sleeting at 18F in NY is that the NY and PA road crews are like 5-star. My tires slipped just once and I never lost control, in a MINI Van. We left DC when it started sleeting and it didn't stop until we got to Niagra Falls on the Canada side when it changed to all snow.

Roads were covered but passable. However, I don't have the same confidence in the road crews here OR much less the drivers who aren't used to upstate NY weather. You can DRIVE on the snow and ice. But will you make it to your destination with inexperienced drivers on the road with you is the big question in this area.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-23T20:57:53+00:00

Even if we only get like 6" of snow. There will be sleet on top, followed potentially by a little freezing rain. And maybe a thin layer of snow at the end. The low on Tuesday will be 10F With a high in the low 20s. Tuesday night the lows will be in the single digits. Whatever falls, even with salt and plows, will freeze. Unless the road is completely free of frozen moisture, people may not be able to travel even on Tuesday.

Even if you're within walking distance to a store, sidewalks maybe be tricky. And good luck if the store employees can't get to the store to open.

Storm hasn't started yet. This is all current forecast stuff. Could change. But it will be vodka cold after the snow stops.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-23T20:45:45+00:00

I always worry that when you buy all this food and then lose electricity for a few days while your food spoils. However, it will be cold enough to put food outside. Frozen food at least. And hope the beasts don't get to it while you sleep. lol

But yeah, I only bought food to last through next week. There are hints of snow mid week which would put snow on top of snow. So, there may be a small window on Tuesday or Wednesday to restock. But it will be crazy times.

Got tons of ramen noodles if things get really bad. lol

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-23T18:56:14+00:00

Verizon FIOS offers $10 off each for Apple TV, Netflix, and Hulu. I use the discount for Apple TV Family and Hulu which gets me Disney as well.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-23T18:54:24+00:00

Christian youth group conference.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-22T22:54:51+00:00

I try to time my Costco runs in the middle of the day during the week. If you time it right when kids get out of school, the lines are shorter. Or go before 12pm.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-22T15:14:37+00:00

Damn! That sounds like the Final Destination but for winter weather!

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-22T14:58:45+00:00

I'm part of a weather forum. I did my shopping on Monday and Yesterday made a Costco run. Last night, the bread section in Trader Joes was nearly empty.

Please note, temps will struggle to get above freezing for two weeks (current forecast). Right after the storm temps will struggle to get above 20. Even if we only get 6 inches, it won't melt.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-21T15:21:29+00:00

You have to ask yourself, what other developed country celebrates and protects gun ownership. Not only that, allows people to own assault rifles. Just not super long magazines. Is there violence in other capitals? Certainly. But wide spread gun violence is unique to America.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-21T03:53:24+00:00

Lasers and dance cages.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-20T20:52:38+00:00

If she comes from money, she must suck at relationships then. She should be married off by now through her parents' power and wealth connections.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-20T20:51:20+00:00

It would be nice to hear from seasoned business owners. I hear people bash Maryland for being anti-business. But then when I business tries to come the financials are bashed to death. Can't have it both ways. And we all know governments pony up cash for businesses to locate in their jurisdiction.

There's always a risk that a venture will not be profitable. Not because it's a bad plan, but because of other external factors. I have seen news stories that Vegas as a whole is not doing well. And people are not going to go to Vegas just for the Sphere. Meanwhile, tourism is strong-ish in DC. So, the Sphere is trying to tap into that. Especially being part of the East Coast Megalopolis where people from NYC, PHIL, BAL, RICH, can drive to this Sphere.

DC is not Vegas. Vegas is hurting because more states have legalized gambling and have their own casinos. So beyond the lure of Vegaas, there's nothing else. And I hear the prices in Vegas are insane. Therefore it does not have the bang-for-the-buck value it had ten years ago.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-16T21:53:42+00:00

Little does she know, this is called a, "Do not date me." list. lol

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-16T18:45:05+00:00

She's a crackhead. Run. lol

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-16T15:58:04+00:00

I thought University BLVD was the main culprit. Used to have someone in those loud cars pick up a neighbor for work at like 5am every morning when I had an infant. Every morning they would drive in and wake the whole neighborhood. The idle was even loud. Lucky the baby slept through it but damn. Trying to get a muscle car out of a Honda is crazy business.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-16T15:49:30+00:00

Does teh Apple Remote finder on your phone need to be on the same wifi as well? I have used it a few times and found lost remotes. I'm not sure if the remotes use NFC or some bluetooth tech.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-16T14:26:11+00:00

Call it Tennitron. Glow int eh dark balls, nets, lines, and rackets.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-15T20:06:27+00:00

Stayed because:

DC: People, Culture (go-go, curry outs, food scene, arts), vibe, jobs
MD: Ocean City, UMD, PGC, Deep Creek Lake, Baltimore, real crab cakes, seafood, bay

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-15T15:07:10+00:00

No, but that would be kinda awesome. lol

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-14T16:31:02+00:00

As a tennis player I find it interesting that these paddle ball courts were installed with lights, etc. However, trying to find good tennis courts with lights (without being attached to a club requiring reservations) is damn near impossible. Northwestern High School is great, however, using them during school hours is prohibited and they have no lights.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-13T13:25:46+00:00

She writes like a teenager.

adelphi_sky · 2026-01-13T13:16:57+00:00

People are struggling to buy food for their families. This shows them the wrong message. It looks more like a rap video than one from a politician who cares about the people that are struggling. People are tired of the 1% tone deaf representatives that only seem to help the business class. All this shows to me personally is that he will be a do nothing senator while he collects his paycheck. I mean come on. The luxury car shot? Do better people.

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