The Delta Forum Lounge Thread — Everybody is Still Welcome! 2018-2021
Feb 21, 2021, 3:15 pm
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Too many times I've experienced major travel disruptions when trying to travel over President's Day weekend (this was by far the worst disruption with 4 days to get to my destination), even in the South, and I think I should take it as a sign to not travel over President's Day weekend going forward unless I'm already living in Florida or SoCal or going further South like the Caribbean or Hawaii.
Feb 21, 2021, 6:02 pm
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Definitely got chilly in the house at times and we had to throw away everything perishable out of the fridge/freezer since we lost power in long enough stints that stuff in the freezer started to thaw and it wasn't worth risking eating it.
....going further South like the Caribbean or Hawaii.
....going further South like the Caribbean or Hawaii.
And the Caribbean. How I miss it so....
Last edited by navi_jen; Feb 22, 2021 at 6:39 am
Feb 21, 2021, 7:03 pm
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The experience sucked but overall we faired okay all things considered, especially compared to others in TX. Having lived up north before, we at least knew things like "let water slowly run from multiple faucets" to reduce the chances of the pipes freezing up and bursting. Definitely got chilly in the house at times and we had to throw away everything perishable out of the fridge/freezer since we lost power in long enough stints that stuff in the freezer started to thaw and it wasn't worth risking eating it.
Too many times I've experienced major travel disruptions when trying to travel over President's Day weekend (this was by far the worst disruption with 4 days to get to my destination), even in the South, and I think I should take it as a sign to not travel over President's Day weekend going forward unless I'm already living in Florida or SoCal or going further South like the Caribbean or Hawaii.
Too many times I've experienced major travel disruptions when trying to travel over President's Day weekend (this was by far the worst disruption with 4 days to get to my destination), even in the South, and I think I should take it as a sign to not travel over President's Day weekend going forward unless I'm already living in Florida or SoCal or going further South like the Caribbean or Hawaii.
Feb 22, 2021, 7:36 am
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Morning, Lounge. I'm watching a snow squall this morning, and am happy I don't have to venture outside.
Feb 22, 2021, 7:50 am
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When I was in high school, my parents had just purchased a full ribeye cut into steaks when we had a hurricane come through and knock out the power for at least a week. I’m not sure how many nights in a row we ate steaks on the grill.
Feb 22, 2021, 7:58 am
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In my case, we evacuated prior to the hurricane, so everything was lost.
Feb 22, 2021, 8:17 am
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Feb 22, 2021, 8:37 am
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Feb 22, 2021, 11:29 am
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That sounds like an expensive and smelly lesson.
I wouldn't mind many consecutive nights of grilled steak for dinner as long as it's served rare.
I wouldn't mind many consecutive nights of grilled steak for dinner as long as it's served rare.
Feb 22, 2021, 12:46 pm
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Today is National Margarita Day
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Feb 22, 2021, 1:25 pm
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Today is National Margarita Day
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Feb 22, 2021, 1:45 pm
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Today is National Margarita Day
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Feb 22, 2021, 2:40 pm
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It's now +41 F in Minneapolis. Wind chill is +34 F.
Feb 22, 2021, 2:58 pm
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Feb 23, 2021, 7:09 am
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