[metmom]

True, very true and the "weather" people are THE worst of the worst! They alw2ays take great glee at predicting whatever it is, will be horrendous. I too hope that all of the hysterics are just that and that this will just be a snow storm.

Now blizzard warnings in 8 states.

Blizzard conditions are 35 MPH sustained winds, lots of snow, and visibility of less than 1/4 mile for a minimum of 3 hours.

Not *just a storm*.

[firebrand]

Storm is a big nothing burger here in NYC. Subways running below ground. Just saw the trusty 104 bus on Broadway. Sleeting now, mixed with some snow, but looks like it’s tapering off already.

The staff all calling in to the diner to find out whether they should show up for work. Owner and two managers there talking them into coming in on the phone. They will be understaffed later if these folks can’t get in. One of the workers said, “I’m at JFK.” Managers look at each other like “Wha?”

No traffic except plows and police cars. No one on the streets. They are holed up inside after almost clearing the shelves at Zabar’s.