The Long Island Snow Machine (819 hits)
Category: SportsRating: 1.56 on 18 reviews (Rate this item) (V)
Submitted by 1Point21Gigawatts (View user info) at 2005-01-23 11:54:19 EST
Yes!
This Blizzard officially kicks ass.
I think something like 22 inches of snow has been recorded in my area of Long Island, blanketing the area in tons of white stuff. My flight to Phoenix yesterday was cancelled, and the rescheduled flight I had today was cancelled, as is every other flight until tomorrow morning. I am officially stuck here, and I won't be able to begin my business in Arizona until they get things cleared up.
When I got to my car this morning, the fucking thing was waist deep in fresh powder. On top of that, they plowed in a snowbank behind me of about three feet of overturned snow. It's nice that the condo people keep the lot so free and clear of snow, even if all of it ends up behind my car. Fortunately, the strong winds actually kept the surface of my car relatively snow-free. So I dug in, and hand-shoveled out most of the snow.
I needed to get on the road.
There's just something awesome about flying around on these streets, deserted except for the occaisional pickup truck, snowplow or sander. My little vehicle, equipped with Pirelli Snowsport 240's all around, handled the snow like the best of 'em.
And the best thing about it?
My car is a 287 horsepower, rear wheel drive sports car that sits a mere 3.5 inches off the ground. Yup.
I made the six mile journey, up and down large hills on twisting and turning roads, to the local deli for some coffee and an egg sandwich, then I proceeded another five miles to my parent's house on the north shore. People were driving around in their Tahoes and their Excursions thinking they were so fucking cool because they have a gas guzzling truck but at least they can use it on the few days where we get record snowfalls. Imagine their surprise when they see me on the road? Yeah bitches.
And don't think I go fucking around driving all slow in this shit. I drive that little bitch up to 45 MPH even on the backroads, in some cases I end up passing people who are driving their Saabs and Volvos at ridiculously over-cautious slow speeds. "What the fuck, was that a 350Z that just passed me???" They say.
In about a half hour, my boy is picking me up in his Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab and we are going to act like 14 year old kids and build a huge-ass kicker out at the local golf-course. I'm bringing my snowboard, toboggans, snowtubes, and shovels. It's going to be insane.
I love this fucking weather!
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User Reviews
Submitted by sketch9 (user info) at 2005-01-23 19:01:38 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
yeah, i got a 92 olds 88 with bald fuckin tires. front wheel drive. slide as all hell. oh yeah, i live in michigan... the upper peninsula. so we get snow. lots and lots and lots of snow.
damn sliding is fun.
Submitted by Shizae (user info) at 2005-01-23 17:10:57 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
That's it, I'm fucking moving now. Missing out on all the fun, seeing as it'll never snow here in California.
Submitted by Adam2127 (user info) at 2005-01-23 16:48:40 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
Why did this shit get mainly a +2 rating? And yes, the stuff I've submitted is shit, but at least it was rated as such.
Submitted by screamfeeder (user info) at 2005-01-23 16:31:52 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Welcome to my life.
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2005-01-23 14:31:10 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Nice Car Gig.
I want to rant about how much more it would cost over here, but I won't.
Enjoy the blizzard.
-Dave
Submitted by TheSpook (user info) at 2005-01-23 14:11:31 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
We have more snow in Cleveland, pussy boy!
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-01-23 13:24:04 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Yeah we have almost 2 feet just south of boston. and it is expected to keep
snowing until 11pm tonight.
I'm lovin' it!
Submitted by bob (user info) at 2005-01-23 13:20:28 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
we have around 14 inches or so.
remember when that huge blizzard hit in 98?
We had a Range Rover.
God that was fun as hell!
Submitted by cheruboo (user info) at 2005-01-23 13:02:42 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Tigre (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:57:42 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
What the ghey! We got like 2 fucking inches! Southeast PA with 2 fuckin inches of snow. FUCK YOU STORMCLOUD!
Submitted by Mill29 (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:45:20 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Here in Wisconsin we only ended up with about 8 inches but that was just the begining of the storm, sounds like the East Coast got it bad.
Submitted by Bizdorph (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:38:26 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
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Submitted by DonkeyOnTheEdge (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:37:04 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
My ride owns yours. 1978 Z28 tricked the fuck out. I too, love this weather.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:24:59 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Sweet Ride Gig!
Submitted by Ainkara (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:14:08 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I want your car. And I've never seen snow in my life :(
At the moment it's 70 degrees (F for all you Americans)... and it's 1:15 AM
Submitted by MyNameIsTim (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:13:41 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
awesome.
go pats
Submitted by Pentameter (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:11:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Awesome!
I live in PA and we got about a foot here. Last night we were all out in the street and had the most hilarious snowball fight ever. It was glorious.
I hate the snow but I love the peacefulness that accompanies it.
Submitted by AwesomeJohnson (user info) at 2005-01-23 12:03:03 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
nice Z! I bet that thing does donuts like nobody's business!