Freeway Explosion

[PorkChopSandwiches]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c630a53ef0162fdd33b0e970d-640wi

A stretch of the heavily traveled 60 Freeway near the site of a tanker-truck explosion will remain closed through the Thursday morning commute, the California Highway Patrol said.

The span between the 605 and 710 freeways will be shut down at least through the morning because of the fire damage sustained by an overpass, Capt. Omar Watson said Wednesday night.

The closure probably will create an exasperating rush-hour drive for morning commuters traveling the major transportation artery, which connects Los Angeles with the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire.

PHOTOS: Fiery crash on the 60 Freeway

About 220,000 vehicles use that stretch of the freeway daily, according to the California Department of Transportation.

State transportation officials said it was unclear when the freeway would be reopened.

Motorists were urged to use alternate routes such as the 10 and 210 freeways to the north. Another possibility, officials said, was to use the 5, 105 and 605 freeways to and from the Los Angeles area.
Chunks of concrete and pieces of metal fell from the overpass at Paramount Boulevard as intense flames consumed the tanker, which was carrying thousands of gallons of gas, fire officials said.

One firefighter suffered a fractured leg battling the blaze, but was expected to be released from a hospital Wednesday night.

The cause of the fire had not been determined and was under investigation by the CHP.



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This was a great addition to traffic on my way home yesterday, I didnt even bother going into work today.


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[Acid Trip]

Skipping work cause the drive would be too long?

:excellent:

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Im working from home, but thats the gist of it ;)

[Muddy]

Wow..!

[Teh One Who Knocks]

This was a great addition to traffic on my way home yesterday, I didnt even bother going into work today.

Because it takes multiple days to clean up a wreck in California? :-s

:facepalm:

[PorkChopSandwiches]

The bigger issue is the overpass is unstable and started falling apart because the truck was burning underneath it.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Wuss :hand:

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Thas funny, thats the exact thing the HR manager said when I told her I was working from home. But fuck that, it will take me at least 2 hours each way. I can handle everything remotly anyway, half my network I manage is in NJ anyway, and I rarely drive there

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Somebody's a little over-sensitive this morning :roll:










:nana:

[Muddy]

Thas funny, thats the exact thing the HR manager said when I told her I was working from home. But fuck that, it will take me at least 2 hours each way. I can handle everything remotly anyway, half my network I manage is in NJ anyway, and I rarely drive there

Is she your boss?

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Is she your boss?

No, but she is who I let know if Im not coming in. My boss is in NJ right now

[Muddy]

Is she a hot California babe?

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Is she a hot California babe?

She probably was when she was young. She's a real Californian....shes Mexican

[Muddy]

Awesome...

[Acid Trip]

The only reason for an IT person to be on site is if a copier jams and the employees are too dumb to find it. Everything else can be done via a VPN connection and a cell phone.

[PorkChopSandwiches]

The only reason for an IT person to be on site is if a copier jams and the employees are too dumb to find it. Everything else can be done via a VPN connection and a cell phone.

:tup:

They just like to see my lovely face.

[Muddy]

It's your gangsta style....

[Teh One Who Knocks]

It's your gangsta style....

http://i.imgur.com/QYKB6.jpg

[Acid Trip]

:tup:

They just like to see my lovely face.

IT falls under Operations at my bank so they are all my bitches...errr....I mean employees. I make the network engineer come in everyday because he makes the world's best coffee. The rest can work from home cause they have no coffee skillz.

[Muddy]

IT falls under Operations at my bank so they are all my bitches...errr....I mean employees. I make the network engineer come in everyday because he makes the world's best coffee. The rest can work from home cause they have no coffee skillz.

Your a dick man, I'd come in to that bank and put you in your place in front of everyone..

[Acid Trip]

Your a dick man, I'd come in to that bank and put you in your place in front of everyone..

It was a joke and I'd knock you the fuck out.

The network engineer is my best friend and he chooses to come into work everyday. The rest can work from home if that's where they are most comfortable.

[Muddy]

It was a joke and I'd knock you the fuck out.

Yeah.. you may be surprised... kid.

[RBP]

:lol:

[Acid Trip]

Yeah.. you may be surprised... kid.

I was taught combat jujitsu by my Army Ranger dad. I'd even let you use a knife if you thought that would help your chances.

[RBP]

:popcorn:

[Muddy]

I was taught combat jujitsu by my Army Ranger dad. I'd even let you use a knife if you thought that would help your chances.

Hey thats funny, I have a few years of BJJ/MMA as well... But the difference between you and I is I actually trained... But really.. please.. stop. This is pointless...

If I came in to your little bank and called you out for being a pompous ass there's nothing you could do about it except get on the floor and slither back to your office.. Remember... If you dont own the place you are just an employee as well, and the customer is always right.. :)

[Acid Trip]

Hey thats funny, I have a few years of BJJ/MMA as well... But the difference between you and I is I actually trained... But really.. please.. stop. This is pointless...

If I came in to your little bank and called you out for being a pompous ass there's nothing you could do about it except get on the floor and slither back to your office.. Remember... If you dont own the place you are just an employee as well, and the customer is always right.. :)

Whatever old man. You obviously don't know me. If beating the hell out of you means I have to find another job so be it.

[RBP]

:gheyfight:

[RBP]

I love this thread :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Enough....only warning I'm giving

[PorkChopSandwiches]

It got real up in here

[RBP]

Awwwwwwwwww :(

[Muddy]

Nah, It's all good.. I like jacking up Acid Trip a little from time to time.. No harm no foul.. :lol:



Sorry Lance

[Muddy]

Btw, that's the first time I've ever been called "Old Man"... Makes me want to grow a long grey beard.. :lol:

[Acid Trip]

What makes people think they can get under my skin? Like I care what someone on the internet thinks they know about me.

I find it more amusing than anything. Besides, it's downright ungentlemanly to not reciprocate when someone starts the internet tough guy game. :mrgreen:

[PorkChopSandwiches]

http://www.christiancraughwell.com/img/galleryfive/fistycuffs.jpg

[Muddy]

What makes people think they can get under my skin? Like I care what someone on the internet thinks they know about me.

I find it more amusing than anything. Besides, it's downright ungentlemanly to not reciprocate when someone starts the internet tough guy game. :mrgreen:

I don't let it go too far usually.. The reality of it ever being an actual reality is mostly nil to none.. So whats the point..? Words on a screen.