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ORIGINAL: pahunkboy

I wonder how many went out- even after being told that it should be essential travel only?   Then got caught in the mess and now sour grapes.

The detail of lack of heat - very well could just be how wide open public spaces are- they are drafty.

The point that this area is mild is noted- as that Germany also has problems.

it does sounds like a lack of communication- the airlines- not knowing if a flight is canceled or not-  and some would be prompted to take a chance rather then lose the cost of the airfare which often is non-refundable. .. which brings us back to sour grapes.

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ORIGINAL: LadyConstanze

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ORIGINAL: pahunkboy

I wonder how many went out- even after being told that it should be essential travel only?   Then got caught in the mess and now sour grapes.

The detail of lack of heat - very well could just be how wide open public spaces are- they are drafty.

The point that this area is mild is noted- as that Germany also has problems.

it does sounds like a lack of communication- the airlines- not knowing if a flight is canceled or not-  and some would be prompted to take a chance rather then lose the cost of the airfare which often is non-refundable. .. which brings us back to sour grapes.

If the airline cancels the flight, it is refundable, nobody loses anything. Last summer I had to go to SF, there was a problem with overbooking, they offered anybody who would be willing to wait a day with hotel paid an additional return flight to a location of their choice.

Since the weather is unpredictable it can be a problem, but I would think that security is much more important that not being able to fly, would you rather crash or have a delay?

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ORIGINAL: pahunkboy
If a plane sits on the tarmac longer then 4 hours- they are fined in the US.  It is a recent law. 

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ORIGINAL: pahunkboy

If a plane sits on the tarmac longer then 4 hours- they are fined in the US.  It is a recent law. 

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ORIGINAL: Aneirin
My answer to te media reported, (enhanced ?) havoc around the country is, we are not geared up for it, so if there is a real possibility of death, injury or unforseen expenses, stay at home and wait till the stuff melts.

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ORIGINAL: Aneirin

My answer to te media reported, (enhanced ?) havoc around the country is, we are not geared up for it, so if there is a real possibility of death, injury or unforseen expenses, stay at home and wait till the stuff melts.

But for those we see bleating on the tv, stuck at airports with planes not flying, well there is a good reason for the planes not flying, that basically is the luck of the draw about travelling in winter, but when people travel in winter they should be prepared for the shit happens scenario. By car, carry warm clothing, coat, shovel food etc, so why do we hink it is not necessary to be prepared when we travel by any other transport. Oh, I get it many think we should be wrapped in cotton wool, our motherly government should be looking after us.

But to be fair, snow was forecast, people took a chance and came unstuck, perhaps letting us all now despite what we think about how powerful we, humans are on this planet, we certainly do not control it, it could with ease wipe us out in a heartbeat.

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ORIGINAL: Aneirin
Oh, but I get it, people of the past existed for themselves, what they did was for them, now we are all slaves to the corporation, we must work all the time.

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ORIGINAL: RapierFugue

A mate of mine is currently "trapped" in Ney York, unable to get back, not due to problems in NYC, but due to problems in terms of the backlog that's built up here ... he's currently scheduled to be back late this week, possibly as late as Christmas Eve.

He doesn't seem that fussed, as he's being put up in a very nice hotel in NYC. At least he wasn't that fussed until I pointed out that he was emailing me while his wife was a) out of the hotel, b) in NYC and c) in possession of a credit card :)

Last I heard? "OH CHRIST JESUS FUCK NO! I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT! Gotta go man!" :)

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ORIGINAL: LadyConstanze
It's a lot cheaper than what she'd be spending in London, she can spend so much more in NYC, though after Xmas and in the sales she'd get so much more. Maybe he should count his blessings that she's not shopping in London?

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ORIGINAL: RapierFugue

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ORIGINAL: LadyConstanze
It's a lot cheaper than what she'd be spending in London, she can spend so much more in NYC, though after Xmas and in the sales she'd get so much more. Maybe he should count his blessings that she's not shopping in London?

From what he was saying the "temptations" were substantially greater there than here.

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ORIGINAL: pahunkboy

Americans would buy a pile of dog shit- if it were in the right package!!

HA!

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ORIGINAL: LadyConstanze
More shops and the Americans know how to sell, but the thing is that you spend more time looking around because there are so many temptations and as a woman you are always looking for the perfect item (perfect pair of heels, business suit, LBD, etc.) so with so many shops you have to check them all out to make sure you are not buying the wrong one, then you go back and buy the best of the lot...