LuckyMcSwervy 0 #1 October 24, 2008 There's been a forest fire in my "neighborhood" since Tuesday afternoon. Traffic has been fucked all week because the main road is closed. It took me almost 2 1/2 hours to do a normally 1 hour commute Tuesday night. This morning I wake up and I can't even see my neighbor's house across the street from the smoke. I leave my garage, drive down the street and almost hit 3 parked cars. The smoke was so thick I felt disoriented and thought I was getting dizzy. I finally make it to the main road and run a stop sign and a traffic light, almost being t-boned by a tractor trailer. After that little wake up call I told myself FUCK THAT, turn around and go home before I end up a fucking statistic. So, I called my boss and said I CAN'T come in today, I can't even see to drive, it was absolutely too dangerous to stay on the road. Everyone was driving with their flashers on or were pulled over halfway on the road. I felt a migraine with vertigo coming on. I hope it wanes if I can relax now that I'm home. Here I am on a Friday morning, smoked IN, can't get to work, and couldn't get to the DZ if I even knew if the weather was good (which I have no idea if it's sunny/foggy/whatever. And I was out last night with DZ friends after the sunset load and I was joking about how jealous I am that they would be jumping tomorrow when I was at work. This blows. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #2 October 24, 2008 That sucks!!!! Sorry for you....“The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #3 October 24, 2008 They were talkin about that on the radio when I was drivin home from work today from Newark. They said it was pretty bad. Glad I didnt have to drive anywhere near that. Good choice on turnin around and callin it a day. Enjoy your day off with a nice cold one. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #4 October 24, 2008 "a normally 1 hour commute " Wow, that's 21 days or 500 waking hours per year of you life wasted. I did the same thing for way too long."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 October 24, 2008 Quote"a normally 1 hour commute " Wow, that's 21 days or 500 waking hours per year of you life wasted. I did the same thing for way too long. I used to commute between Orange County and downtown Los Angeles every day for 5 years. I actually found it nice to wind up and wind down. And I've got Sirius in my car now. Just that much better. And my commute is now 10 minutes. I wish it was longer. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #6 October 24, 2008 Well, I'm not headed your way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #7 October 24, 2008 I used to commute between Orange County and downtown Los Angeles ___________________________ Yuck! And I thought commuting from the San Gabriel Valley to L.A. was bad. (years ago) Lucky... hang in there with the smoke. It was a good choice not to drive.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #8 October 24, 2008 There are trees in Jersey? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #9 October 24, 2008 QuoteThat sucks!!!! Sorry for you.... I'm just glad there's not a ton of homes in the fire's path.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #10 October 24, 2008 Quote They were talkin about that on the radio when I was drivin home from work today from Newark. They said it was pretty bad. Glad I didnt have to drive anywhere near that. Good choice on turnin around and callin it a day. Enjoy your day off with a nice cold one. I guess since it's only 10:30am I'll wait until my home's beer light comes on. That would be about 6 or 7pm. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #11 October 24, 2008 Quote"a normally 1 hour commute " Wow, that's 21 days or 500 waking hours per year of you life wasted. I did the same thing for way too long. It's actually more like 1 hour 20 minutes because of the traffic volume heading into/out of Trenton during rush hour. And I actually moved closer to work a few years ago when I built my house in Hammonton. I used to live almost 2 hours away (each way). That sucked. I wish I got paid for travel time!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #12 October 24, 2008 I was always planning on getting books on tape for learning Latin or some shit like that. Ended up with a bunch of Stephen King - brain didn't get better, fear of clowns, cats, and classic cars got worse."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phildthedildo 0 #13 October 24, 2008 well it aint ALL refineries and chemical plants like the northern end dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #14 October 24, 2008 When life gives you lemons.... Hang a salmon off your balcony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #15 October 24, 2008 Quote There are trees in Jersey? This is in the middle of the Pine Barrens. It's beautiful here this time of year. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #16 October 24, 2008 Quotewell it aint ALL refineries and chemical plants like the northern end dude. Doh! Sucked in by Hollywood stereotypes again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #17 October 24, 2008 Quote Quote There are trees in Jersey? This is in the middle of the Pine Barrens. It's beautiful here this time of year. Beautiful downtown Ft. Dix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #18 October 24, 2008 Quote Quote Quote There are trees in Jersey? This is in the middle of the Pine Barrens. It's beautiful here this time of year. Beautiful downtown Ft. Dix My condolences. I had to go up through Chatsworth yesterday morning and then through that area to get to Route 206. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #19 October 24, 2008 Quote"a normally 1 hour commute " Wow, that's 21 days or 500 waking hours per year of you life wasted. I did the same thing for way too long. yep, i agree. i would work at the corner gas station before i commute more that 10 minutes again. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #20 October 24, 2008 Quote It's beautiful here this time of year. Thick smoke is beautiful?? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #21 October 24, 2008 Quote This blows. Well at least you can postwhore all day long. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buff 0 #22 October 24, 2008 Quote My condolences. I had to go up through Chatsworth yesterday morning and then through that area to get to Route 206. I have an uncle and aunt that live near Chatsworth. It's the area where bodies turn up in the woods I think. Maybe that's how the fire startedIt's called the Hillbilly Hop N Pop dude. If you're gonna be stupid, you better be tough. That's fucked up. Watermelons do not grow on trees! ~Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #23 October 24, 2008 Nah they just dump them in the swamp, the bugs work out the rest. Gotta remember that nursery rhyme, every time a wise guy goes, gotta get the teeth fingers and toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #24 October 24, 2008 We went down to SanDiego last year when they had their wildfires. It was crazy.....we would drive through towns and no one would be there as they were evacuated --very creepy. Enjoy your day off - wish I was having one. DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #25 October 24, 2008 damn wish I could go an playDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
