goodbye snow, hello ice

Right now, the atmospheric conditions are perfect for sleet (ice), which makes the streets and sidewalks slippery. I had to walk on the new layer of soft ice built on the left over frozen snow in order not to fall. In a place like Queens County, where sanitation and other city trucks clean the snow late, this means trouble and high probability of falling flat on one's ass.

more snow

More snow covered the city and there's more coming this weekend (http://project05952381.blogspot.com/2010/12/lovely-snow-lovely-blizzard.html). It'd be perfect for a couple of snow days, but the city refuses to close the schools. As expected, my nine-year-old isn't happy at all that he's forced to go to school. I'd rather have him stay warm and safe at home.

bloody subway

The thirty-day MetroCard (subway pass) is $89 right now, but tomorrow it'll be $103. That's a $14 hike that practically no one's taking lightly. Considering that the subway system's a mess right now with delays and lines not running due to the blizzard (http://project05952381.blogspot.com/2010/12/lovely-snow-lovely-blizzard-pt-4-what.html), this is really messed up. At least, I bought a new thirty-day MetroCard two days ago. Hence I'll worry about the $14 hike in twenty-eight days and then bitch about it!

lovely snow, lovely blizzard... pt 4 (what a mess)

So the city's still a mess (http://project05952381.blogspot.com/2010/12/lovely-snow-lovely-blizzard-pt-3-back.html) with frozen snow and barely any way to get around.

lovely snow, lovely blizzard... pt 3 (back to work)

This morning, in Queens county (borough), there were accumulations of semi-frozen snow all over (http://project05952381.blogspot.com/2010/12/lovely-snow-lovely-blizzard-pt-2.html). It was hard to walk from one place to another (to subway station in my case). Trains were running local and backed up. I missed a train at about 6:26am and had to wait about twenty minutes. At 6:49am, a finally train arrived at the station, but it was too crowded to get on. Needless to say (type), most people (other strap-hangers) I saw weren't in the best of moods. A little after, at 6:53am, I was able to take a train to Manhattan. At 7:13am, the train finally arrived at its first stop in Manhattan. After arriving at my connecting station (7:17am), taking the second train to work (7:21am) and walking in the snow, I finally arrived at work at 7:38am (22 minutes to spare) with my boots and socks wet. I'm glad I'd brought a pair of sneakers (trainers) in my backpack. I was an interesting ride to work to say (type) the least.

lovely snow, lovely blizzard... pt 2

So the drama continues (http://project05952381.blogspot.com/2010/12/lovely-snow-lovely-blizzard.html).

From: Notify N.Y.C.
Date: Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 12:09
Subject: Notify NYC - Notification

Notification issued 12/27/10 at 12:05 PM. The City is working to dig out from the storm. Major roadways will be plowed and salted first, then crews will address local streets. If you see a street that needs plowing or salt please report it to 311: http://cot.ag/hZ49Gi.

The sender provided the following contact information.
Sender's Name: Notify N.Y.C.
Sender's Email: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov
Sender's Contact Phone: 212-639-9675

lovely snow, lovely blizzard...

time for snowmen, NYC upside down!

From: My NYC.gov News
Date: Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 08:05
Subject: Winter Storm Blankets New York City

December 27, 2010 - WINTER STORM BLANKETS NEW YORK CITY

New York City is under a blizzard warning until 6 PM, tonight. New Yorkers should stay off the roads. The city needs to clear the roads of snow and abandoned vehicles so public safety units can respond to emergencies. Use mass transit and exercise caution.

-Visit the MTA homepage for updates about mass transit (http://www.mta.info)
-Report heat and hot water issues to 311 online (http://www.nyc.gov/311)
-Learn more about winter weather safety (http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/hazards/winter.shtml)
-Visit OEM online (http://www.NYC.gov/oem)

light snow in NYC, what a ridicule

It's snowing lightly in NYC. Nonetheless some people are walking around with umbrellas covering their precious heads and/or their pretty boy/girl hair styles as if it was a torrential rain or as if these loosely few snow flakes were to kill them. These people look ridiculous, but are willing and ready to give you thousands of reasons for their behavior.

Many out-of-towners laugh at these so-called tough New Yorkers who barely know the definition of a real snow storm with temperatures in the single digits or lower and snow accumulations of over three feet.

Well all one can do is bear the nonsense of these New York dwellers (not real New Yorkers) and try to be a good and patient Christian to them.