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johntwoods t1_j1ffnas wrote

If only there was some way to know that this happens every single year!

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__tmk__ t1_j1fmq3p wrote

Christmas? Yup. You may not know, but for thousands of years, people tend to gather in family groups for the holiday, often crowding around a conifer decked in holly, tinsel, ribbons, ornaments and the like -- and most of the time, there are gifts underneath that tree!

Lots of people have families that are geographically diverse. They tend to plan ahead for gatherings, and frequently have to purchase airline tickets to get to their destination.

I'd love to hear how this arctic blast of cold air, making records as far south as Florida, "happens every year."

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johntwoods t1_j1fungd wrote

Storms/canceling flights.

Every. Single. Year.

And everyone with their shocked faces is ridiculous.

Huge storm? Absolutely. But a surprise? Come on.

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__tmk__ t1_j1fxgji wrote

storms/cancelling flights.

Every. Single. Week.

And everyone with their shocked faces is ridiculous.

A surprise? It shouldn't be; it's the state of modern air travel. Should people not travel by air?

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johntwoods t1_j1fxpky wrote

That would be great. If people would stop traveling by airplane.

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__tmk__ t1_j1g5fne wrote

I just don't see it happening, not until it's illegal.

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JackMitcham t1_j1fw7vv wrote

A bomb cyclone like this does not always happen on Christmas. What are you on about?

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VanimalCracker t1_j1fl2n5 wrote

Everyone knew this already. What is it exactly you expected them to do about it?

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johntwoods t1_j1fusz9 wrote

Not travel, or at least not be so goddamn surprised about their canceled flight. Come on.

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