Birmingham is Closed

CCTAU · « **Reply #60 on:** January 30, 2014, 10:21:52 AM »

Quote from: djsimp on January 30, 2014, 09:24:13 AM

I'm sure you wouldn't mind if one of those towed cars just so happened to be yours.

That's really irrelevant. It's not the state taxpayers' fight. Now if the state is suing to mayor to recoup that money, then right on.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #61 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:54:42 PM »

Quote from: djsimp on January 30, 2014, 09:24:13 AM

I'm sure you wouldn't mind if one of those towed cars just so happened to be yours.

The problem is 99.999999% with the Mayor of Leeds from what I can see. The surrounding communities listened to Governor Pimple Popper MD and either used their own crews if possible or contracted with local towing companies themselves knowing that they would be reimbursed from the State. This guy said fuck it, I don't want to fool with any of it. I'll just call my cousin over at the local garage and tell him to start getting their cars.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #62 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:07:19 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on January 30, 2014, 12:54:42 PM

The problem is 99.999999% with the Mayor of Leeds from what I can see. The surrounding communities listened to Governor Pimple Popper MD and either used their own crews if possible or contracted with local towing companies themselves knowing that they would be reimbursed from the State. This guy said fudge it, I don't want to fool with any of it. I'll just call my cousin over at the local garage and tell him to start getting their cars.

Cooter has to make a living too.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #63 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:22:37 PM »

FWIW...Birmingham is open for bidness today. Well, except for the County Commissioners and their staff.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #64 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:52:48 PM »

Pretty cool pic of the ham from above

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #65 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:10:20 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on January 30, 2014, 01:22:37 PM

FWIW...Birmingham is open for bidness today. Well, except for the County Commissioners and their staff.

Depends on what bidness you be doing.

UAB (school, not hospital), Samford, and Miles are closed. All federal, circuit, district, and probate courts in Jefferson County are closed. Regions bank branches in metro Birmingham are closed.

I-65 is pretty much clear, as are most highways...I think there are some problem areas on 31 near Valleydale, and I-20 east toward Irondale and Leeds sounds like it's still fucked. Various streets in downtown Birmingham are still "problem areas" according to BPD, including around Vulcan/5 Points.

In other news, my anus is open for business, as always.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #66 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:18:34 PM »

Quote from: Vandy Vol on January 30, 2014, 02:10:20 PM

Depends on what bidness you be doing.

UAB (school, not hospital), Samford, and Miles are closed. All federal, circuit, district, and probate courts in Jefferson County are closed. Regions bank branches in metro Birmingham are closed.

I-65 is pretty much clear, as are most highways...I think there are some problem areas on 31 near Valleydale, and I-20 east toward Irondale and Leeds sounds like it's still fucked. Various streets in downtown Birmingham are still "problem areas" according to BPD, including around Vulcan/5 Points.

In other news, my anus is open for business, as always.

I am sitting at my desk in downtown Birmingham so it is open for bidness.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #67 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:21:23 PM »

Everything is thawing out down here. Just got back from lunch and running a couple of errands. I think it's more dangerous now. Large chunks of ice falling from trees, power lines etc. Just before I got back to the orifice, a mammoth tree limb fell in a yard just as I was passing by. I was ready to get inside.

bottomfeeder · « **Reply #68 on:** January 30, 2014, 04:04:06 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on January 30, 2014, 02:21:23 PM

Everything is thawing out down here. Just got back from lunch and running a couple of errands. I think it's more dangerous now. Large chunks of ice falling from trees, power lines etc. Just before I got back to the orifice, a mammoth tree limb fell in a yard just as I was passing by. I was ready to get inside.

The feeling is starting to come back in my dicth.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #69 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:25:38 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on January 30, 2014, 01:52:48 PM

Pretty cool pic of the ham from above

Didn't realize B-ham had that much white in it.

bottomfeeder · « **Reply #70 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:41:35 PM »

It ain't over 'til it's over.

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A winter storm is possible Tuesday - Wednesday next week and parts of our region will likely be impacted by it. However, whether we see mainly rain, ice or snow remains to be seen.

Be sure to join Marc for the very latest on what to expect starting on WDRB News at 4.

Meteorologist Jeremy Kappell

http://www.fox41blogs.typepad.com/wdrb_weather/2014/01/models-in-better-agreement-concerning-potential-winter-storm-next-week.html

DnATL · « **Reply #71 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:59:03 PM »

Quote from: dallaswareagle on January 30, 2014, 05:25:38 PM

Didn't realize B-ham had that much white in it.

That white will soon leave too

djsimp · « **Reply #72 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:39:45 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on January 30, 2014, 12:54:42 PM

The problem is 99.999999% with the Mayor of Leeds from what I can see. The surrounding communities listened to Governor Pimple Popper MD and either used their own crews if possible or contracted with local towing companies themselves knowing that they would be reimbursed from the State. This guy said fuck it, I don't want to fool with any of it. I'll just call my cousin over at the local garage and tell him to start getting their cars.

Yeah, I knew all of that but I get tired of bottomfeeders conspiracy mindset bs sometimes.

As for the Mayor of Leeds, he is a douchbag. What comes around, goes around. I hope he wasn't planning on getting re-elected. These people that had to leave their cars stranded I'm sure would have rather drove their shit home than walked in the cold ass snow for who knows how far to get home.

Blame it on James Spann.

Pell City Tiger · « **Reply #73 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:46:10 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on January 30, 2014, 12:54:42 PM

The problem is 99.999999% with the Mayor of Leeds from what I can see. The surrounding communities listened to Governor Pimple Popper MD and either used their own crews if possible or contracted with local towing companies themselves knowing that they would be reimbursed from the State. This guy said fuck it, I don't want to fool with any of it. I'll just call my cousin over at the local garage and tell him to start getting their cars.

This!

He sent the cops out to bring stranded motorists to the warming center set up at the civic center, then dispatched his cousin's towing company to pull the cars to the impound lot. Cousin Murray then socked the driver with anywhere from a $140 to $175 towing charge plus another $35 impound fee.

That's some Boss Hogg/Roscoe P. Coultrane kind of fuckery.

djsimp · « **Reply #74 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:15:33 PM »

Quote from: Pell City Tiger on January 30, 2014, 08:46:10 PM

This!

He sent the cops out to bring stranded motorists to the warming center set up at the civic center, then dispatched his cousin's towing company to pull the cars to the impound lot. Cousin Murray then socked the driver with anywhere from a $140 to $175 towing charge plus another $35 impound fee.

That's some Boss Hogg/Roscoe P. Coultrane kind of fuckery.