Well, if you spent anytime outside yesterday evening you were probably slipping around. And I mean more like risking life and limb to go eat, drink and be merry.
The Hook falsely reports that there was “black ice on the mall,” when in fact, everyone knows black ice would be highly visible and easily avoided on RED BRICKS. I thought they have “editors” over there?? 
I digress… Did you have problems slipping? This weather is absolutely insane. My body decided that spring was around the corner and now suddenly, I’m turning into an icicle? Is it time for spring? Is this winter’s last breath?
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“everyone knows black ice would be highly visible and easily avoided on RED BRICKS”. Dude… you’re an idiot.
Is this winter’s last breath?
I certainly hope so. Though I was fortunate enough not to bust my ass last night, I witnessed the creation of more than a few sore bottoms.(no spanking involved, sadly) I have yet to become acclimated to cVille’s bizarre weather patterns. Warm! Cold! T-shirts! Winter wear! Ice-cold beer! Hot toddys! It reminds me of Colorado, where you must dress for 3 seasons at a time.
i almost fell on my ass a number of times walking home from work yesterday. did lots of sliding about and crazy bambi (the deer, not stripper) movements with my legs to stay upright. i can only hope i at least provided amusement for those passing by.
I did a nice woop-woop-woop on the ice on my way into Zocalo last night with lady Tuffy. I arm checked a tree to my right and nearly pulled off Lady’s arm on my left. Yes, a true gentleman environmentalist. The city was nice enough to toss out some playing dice sized chunks of rock salt for some killer traction.
Cletus: You are 100% correct. Thanks!
I almost busted my ass in front of McGrady’s. And this was before drinking.
Esteban! I too did a little jig outside of Mcgrady’s last night…I think i even pulled a hip while i tried to save myself
did lots of sliding about and crazy bambi (the deer, not stripper) movements
I did a nice woop-woop-woop on the ice
These comments gave me great visuals! Sadly, I was ill prepared for them, thus I am now wearing a mouthful of coffee, and there’s not a TUI in sight! You’d think I would have learned from the last mishap. Has someone invented the caffeine patch yet? If not, they should.
Street, sounds like you need a towel.
I forgot to bring my towel.
never leave home without your towel.
nice, 11.
there was definitely black ice on the manhole covers and grates of the mall last night. some vagrants got quite a show when i decided to test this theory, but at least i managed to stay upright. mostly.
street, didn’t i say i was going to get you a towel? oops. i guess i was too busy flailing. my apologies.
It’s ok buster, you are forgiven. I’ve emulated a geyser too frequently this morning to not remember my towel tomorrow. If I do, you all have permission to kick me in the ass. Provided that you can find me.
Given that the Hook offices are on the mall, I do trust their authority on slippery-ness. Hiya, Hook readers.
I slipped just enough to give me the feeling I was going down head over heels as I was stepping onto the curb by alumni hall to go vote last night. To their credit, they did put down salt, but it was slippery nonetheless.
It always annoys me a little when people express shock and disappointment over bad weather in February. We live in Virginia, guys, not Florida. It’ll be unbearably hot soon enough.
I fell on a metal grate near Court Square. It hurt.
yayi, I went slid straight into the gutter, which is the only reason I didn’t actually fall. Unfortunately, I have a nice bruise on the front of my leg to show for it. But, man, is the beer cheap there.
I was going down head over heels
Now that takes flexibility!
</low-hanging fruit; couldn’t help myself>
I pulled a 3 foot long icicle off the awning at work. WTF? This isn’t New Hampshire for f**k’s sake!
My wooden deck is a small skating rink. I wish I had skates.
Thor, thanks… I know that.