leviramsey Posted February 10, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2011 Down south, where Dr. Pepper and 7-Up are generally bottled independently of the Coke/Pepsi duopoly (i.e. where you can get Mr. Pibb), stores tend to carry three lines of soft drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yeah, it's pretty great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted February 10, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2011 I guess being able to get Yoohoo everywhere almost balances out the Jesusfreaks down south. I'll still take blizzards over hurricanes and/or tornadoes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted February 10, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2011 And on that note, this makes me happy (a news story I was meaning to post a few days back but never got around to): Unrelenting winter storms have left a chilled New England in a white maze, with growing mounds of snow and ice creating formidable public safety concerns. The barrage of winter weather has stoked concern about the potential for water pollution from snow disposal in rivers, roof collapses and traffic and pedestrians navigating narrow clearances. "Given the increased snowfall and snow amounts throughout the city, visibility has clearly been affected," said Boston Police Department spokesman James Kenneally. Snow accumulation totals this season so far have reached almost 71 inches in Boston, a city used to plowing and playing in a more manageable 23 inches of snow each year. Other Northeastern cities, too, have been hammered by this season's snowfall, with Hartford recording more than 80 inches of snow and New York City almost 58 inches, according to Weather Channel tallies. One result is that cities and towns trying to make streets and walkways passable are running out of space to pile snow, prompting some to consider disposing of snow in waterways. Massachusetts regulates disposing of snow in rivers, lakes or canals because snow mixed with auto fluids, asphalt, salt and other debris can pollute water or pose navigation hazards. The state does make an allowance if a community has exhausted other options and public safety is an overriding concern, Joe Ferson, spokesman for the state's Department of Environmental Protection, said. The policy has been in place since late 1997, but Ferson said he believes this is the first year it's been needed. The department has so far fielded four inquiries about the last-resort disposal. Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates Logan International Airport, and two communities near Boston have consulted with the agency, but only the Coast Guard, operating near the North End neighborhood in Boston, has disposed of any snow in water in accordance with the guidelines, Ferson said. The city of Boston, however, doesn't intend to dump snow in waterways despite forecasts calling for more precipitation. "Not something we're interested in and it's not necessary," said Joanne Massaro, commissioner of Public Works for Boston. Connecticut, too, has revised snow disposal guidelines, saying in some cases dumping snow in salt water may be viable. "When it comes to disposing of all this snow, we must strike the right balance between environmental protection and public safety," the state's Department of Environmental Protection commissioner Amey Marrella said on Friday. Both states require advance notice and prohibit disposal of snow in critical environmental areas. Mountains of snow on city streets aren't the only hazard. Public officials are increasingly concerned about a rash of roof collapses in the region as flat roofs are crippled under the weight of snow and ice. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reports more than 92 roof collapses, with the majority occurring in the last few days primarily in eastern and southeastern parts of the state. "The snow acts like a sponge," said spokesman Peter Judge, noting rain and wintry mix have been as detrimental as snow. Most structures in trouble are commercial properties with large, flatter roofs including warehouses, gas station canopies and even barns, Judge said. No serious injuries have been reported, but local media in New England report barn collapses injuring or killing animals. Buildings in the Boston area are typically designed for a snow load of around 30 lbs per square foot, or about two feet of snow, said Elizabeth Lewis, a structural engineer at Weymouth, Mass-based Gale Associates, Inc. She said some older buildings let heat escape, which helps melt roof snow, while more insulated, energy-efficient newer buildings do not have the same winter luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 The "Jesusfreaks" aren't so bad in Florida. And you can have your blizzards all to yourself. I hate the cold. Hurricanes aren't usually too bad when you live in Jacksonville. Good ole northeasterly winds keep us protected more than hurt us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Can't get it over here though, but Yazoo is an adequate if unspectacular replacement. Brilliant! I still have a carton of that left, I better drink it soon before it's too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 The Delap thread. Still makes me laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 The Delap thread. Still makes me laugh. Delap? he has a really long thrown is doesn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 What's Darkplace btw? Sounds interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Interesting? Yes. **** Funny? Hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Darkplace? I think it's on YouTube, on 4oD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 People from Harborne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 10, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2011 People from HarborneThey cheer you up??? Any Harbornians in particular? Or all of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Maybe it was for the things that piss you off thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 People from HarborneThey cheer you up??? Any Harbornians in particular? Or all of them? Just one in particular ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Knowing Rob is happy cheered me up quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 10, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2011 You are dying for us to ask, aren't you, Rob? So we wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 No comment mate, been there done that on here and it ended up very messy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 10, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2011 it ended up very messy must....not....make....joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Make it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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