Housebound - Page 2

wendybeth · 01-15-2005, 09:26 PM

Lol, GC!!!!
Claire, we had a horrible ice storm here a few years back- nearly the entire city lost power, and some were out of power two weeks or more*. I feel for you! My dad lives down there- I'd better give him a call.... Sending warm thoughts and vibes your way!

*Luckily, Starbucks still had power.

Claire · 01-15-2005, 10:00 PM

Hahahaha!!! I'm dying laughing!!! You made my day, Brad!!

I just did a head count. That's not my kid in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Although, I admire her attitude.

And my Yugo...crap. When it was stolen, I didn't even bother to report it! My $100 deductible is more than the value of the car.

Uncle Topsy looks miiiiiiighty fine.....no wait. I've only been trapped indoors for 24 hours, not 24 years. I'm not that desperate.

Although I did paint my nails. That's a sign of pure boredom. AND I signed up for a LiveJournal.

I've never wanted a latte more than I do right now.

wendybeth · 01-15-2005, 10:06 PM

Here ya go- it's a triple, so I balanced it out with some Baileys.

sleepyjeff · 01-15-2005, 10:09 PM

TRI-MET LIES AND SUCKS!!!!!

The news this morning said buses would be running about 25 minutes behind schedule(they were quoting Tri-met sources)....so I decided, what the heck, I ll go into work this morning and just take the bus to spare my car the abuse. I stood at that bus stop(which is a good 12 blocks from my house) for exactly 2 HOURS from 9:20 AM till 11:20 AM(line 77, in case anyone cares) . This route is supposed to be served every 15 minutes. 15 plus 25 adds up to 40...not 120!

I have never been so cold in my life. I was wearing more layers then I do when I go skiiing, but that east wind really took its toll---Claires pictures of ice on windows--imagine that on a columbia sportswear jacket ---that was me

.........7 buses went the other way over that 2 hour period before I finally caught one coming my way

To make matters worse, I coulda sworn those lamebrained weather forcasters said it would warm up by 3 or so....so I had planned on a less then horrific trip home from work(which btw was a total waste of time as my total gross sales at the end of the day was a mere $56.00) but instead find that the ice melted just long enough to re-freeze and become UBER-SLICK......why oh why did I ever sell my ice skates???.........

Next time I am staying home no matter what

HTHBellcaptain · 01-15-2005, 09:14 PM

I'm sorry to hear about all bad weather y'all have been having. This past year has been the weirdest year for weather all around the globe. Take care out there.

Kevy Baby · 01-15-2005, 10:29 PM

Me predicts a baby boom in Portland in 9 months

wendybeth · 01-15-2005, 10:31 PM

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Me predicts a baby boom in Portland in 9 months

Why? Uncle Topsy wasn't that hot!

tracilicious · 01-15-2005, 10:40 PM

Being snowed in sounds so fun! Of course, I'm in Arizona, so anything involving snow sounds fun. Enjoy it!

Claire · 01-15-2005, 10:49 PM

Jeff--that SUCKS!!! I know our buses (54 and 56) were NOT running as scheduled.....it's very very quiet here....I've heard nada on Capitol Highway all day and I walked to the end of our driveway to look and it was empty.

And you guys (eastside) got it worse than us, so I can just imagine.

I was hating it just going to the end of the driveway. I would NOT be standing out in that stuff for two hours. I admire your gumption. Next time....stay home! I did see on the news that almost 40 buses broke down/wrecked/etc., so perhaps yours was one of them.

Mmmmm, Uncle Topsy is here. I must go procreate.

sleepyjeff · 01-15-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Claire

Jeff--that SUCKS!!! I know our buses (54 and 56) were NOT running as scheduled.....it's very very quiet here....I've heard nada on Capitol Highway all day and I walked to the end of our driveway to look and it was empty.

And you guys (eastside) got it worse than us, so I can just imagine.

I was hating it just going to the end of the driveway. I would NOT be standing out in that stuff for two hours. I admire your gumption. Next time....stay home! I did see on the news that almost 40 buses broke down/wrecked/etc., so perhaps yours was one of them.

Yeah, it is earie how queit it can get. We usually can hear the Airport noise and the general traffic sounds from I-84.....now it's just soooo quiet.....I just know the quiet is going to keep me awake

I kept standing out in it because I kept thinking "the moment I walk/crawl away will be the moment it finally comes". This thinking chained me to my spot as the human ice cube of Halsey St.

for those two very long hours.

I am going to try not going to work the next time this happens.....but sometimes the guilt just eats me alive.

Gosh, remember when we were kids and inclement weather was something to be rejoiced?

01-15-2005, 09:26 PM	#1
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Lol, GC!!!! Claire, we had a horrible ice storm here a few years back- nearly the entire city lost power, and some were out of power two weeks or more. I feel for you! My dad lives down there- I'd better give him a call.... Sending warm thoughts and vibes your way! Luckily, Starbucks still had power. __________________
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Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	Hahahaha!!! I'm dying laughing!!! You made my day, Brad!! I just did a head count. That's not my kid in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Although, I admire her attitude. And my Yugo...crap. When it was stolen, I didn't even bother to report it! My $100 deductible is more than the value of the car. Uncle Topsy looks miiiiiiighty fine.....no wait. I've only been trapped indoors for 24 hours, not 24 years. I'm not that desperate. Although I did paint my nails. That's a sign of pure boredom. AND I signed up for a LiveJournal. I've never wanted a latte more than I do right now. __________________ Miles: It tastes like the back of a fing L.A. school bus. Now they probably didn't de-stem, hoping for some semblance of concentration, crushed it up with leaves and mice, and then wound up with this rancid tar and turpentine bull**. Fin' Raid. Jack: Tastes pretty good to me.
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01-15-2005, 10:06 PM	#3
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Here ya go- it's a triple, so I balanced it out with some Baileys. __________________
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sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	TRI-MET LIES AND SUCKS!!!!! The news this morning said buses would be running about 25 minutes behind schedule(they were quoting Tri-met sources)....so I decided, what the heck, I ll go into work this morning and just take the bus to spare my car the abuse. I stood at that bus stop(which is a good 12 blocks from my house) for exactly 2 HOURS from 9:20 AM till 11:20 AM(line 77, in case anyone cares) . This route is supposed to be served every 15 minutes. 15 plus 25 adds up to 40...not 120! I have never been so cold in my life. I was wearing more layers then I do when I go skiiing, but that east wind really took its toll---Claires pictures of ice on windows--imagine that on a columbia sportswear jacket ---that was me .........7 buses went the other way over that 2 hour period before I finally caught one coming my way To make matters worse, I coulda sworn those lamebrained weather forcasters said it would warm up by 3 or so....so I had planned on a less then horrific trip home from work(which btw was a total waste of time as my total gross sales at the end of the day was a mere $56.00) but instead find that the ice melted just long enough to re-freeze and become UBER-SLICK......why oh why did I ever sell my ice skates???......... Next time I am staying home no matter what __________________ River Guardian-less
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HTHBellcaptain Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 183	I'm sorry to hear about all bad weather y'all have been having. This past year has been the weirdest year for weather all around the globe. Take care out there.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Me predicts a baby boom in Portland in 9 months __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Being snowed in sounds so fun! Of course, I'm in Arizona, so anything involving snow sounds fun. Enjoy it!
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01-15-2005, 10:49 PM	#9
Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	Jeff--that SUCKS!!! I know our buses (54 and 56) were NOT running as scheduled.....it's very very quiet here....I've heard nada on Capitol Highway all day and I walked to the end of our driveway to look and it was empty. And you guys (eastside) got it worse than us, so I can just imagine. I was hating it just going to the end of the driveway. I would NOT be standing out in that stuff for two hours. I admire your gumption. Next time....stay home! I did see on the news that almost 40 buses broke down/wrecked/etc., so perhaps yours was one of them. Mmmmm, Uncle Topsy is here. I must go procreate. __________________ Miles: It tastes like the back of a fing L.A. school bus. Now they probably didn't de-stem, hoping for some semblance of concentration, crushed it up with leaves and mice, and then wound up with this rancid tar and turpentine bull**. Fin' Raid. Jack: Tastes pretty good to me.
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