Here comes the snow??!!
Dec 1st, 2005, 10:56 AM
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Ohhh, Jorr, I remember -50 in Moscow. Stepped out, inhaled, and felt pain inside - so cold it was.
When going outside make sure you have hats and gloves, also warm shoes.
Anybody here from Colorado? North Nevada?
When going outside make sure you have hats and gloves, also warm shoes.
Anybody here from Colorado? North Nevada?
Dec 1st, 2005, 11:13 AM
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Oh dear..this morning was quite brisk here in Los Angeles.. had to wear a sweater when out hiking at 6 AM.. of course, after 30 minutes of uphill at Griffith Park.. I was sweating like a monster.. went swimming on Thanksgiving.. but then again, we don't get snow days. only earthquake days... and trust me.. snow must be WAY better 
. Enjoy it all you snow bunnies.. have some hot cocoa for me!!! and eat a bunch of hot home cooked food.. yummmmmmm!!!
. Enjoy it all you snow bunnies.. have some hot cocoa for me!!! and eat a bunch of hot home cooked food.. yummmmmmm!!!
Dec 1st, 2005, 11:15 AM
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gomiki, can you drive a truck a couple of miles out on that ice in December to haul a fishing house and keep driving to it safely until mid March?
jetset1, I lived in San Antonio for a few years. Its really easy to get temperature spoiled there. But I elected to move back here to the north country (the lower 48 to you) and put up with the snow and cold. It comes with the territory and I like it here a lot.
jetset1, I lived in San Antonio for a few years. Its really easy to get temperature spoiled there. But I elected to move back here to the north country (the lower 48 to you) and put up with the snow and cold. It comes with the territory and I like it here a lot.
Dec 1st, 2005, 11:59 AM
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No, no, no, virginia. Everyone else is being mean. 
I just walked in from reading on my patio for all of five minutes and now have sweat rolling down my back. Ick.
Oddly enough, it's not typically this hot here the first week of December.
I just walked in from reading on my patio for all of five minutes and now have sweat rolling down my back. Ick.Oddly enough, it's not typically this hot here the first week of December.
Dec 1st, 2005, 12:15 PM
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We have a mini-fishing hut in MI for a small lake (600 acres) that's a hand-me-down from the former owners. We haven't be frozen for more than about 6 weeks lately, so we need to be careful and not leave it out there. SINK! Actually everytime I look at the lake in winter I think of Fargo (the movie) and the wood chipper because of my wood piles.
I've tried to clear the snow to ice skate but it's just too choppy. I have tried. MI had some heavy snow years in the 9O's but hasn't been as heavy with the white stuff since about 1999. I think the NE has gotten our extra share.
I've tried to clear the snow to ice skate but it's just too choppy. I have tried. MI had some heavy snow years in the 9O's but hasn't been as heavy with the white stuff since about 1999. I think the NE has gotten our extra share.
Dec 1st, 2005, 12:37 PM
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jorr~ last night was -8 here, the ice fog stuff. Our first winter here was mild, but the second, -20 to -30. We are on the part of the peninsula with the inlet directly across, and the wind chill sometimes goes to the bone.
I guess we feel like we earn our vacations to warm climates. I do enjoy our summers as they are pretty much perfect.
I have lived in extreme climates too, from Alaska to central Calif. to the Aleutians and now here again, albeit 75 miles colder than from where I was born,lol.
I still remember my South Africa trip in 1984. We left on Thanksgiving day, probably all of 15, to their winter, which was actually balmy and in the 80's. Then after 2.5 months, back to Alaska, which in early March was still a shocking transition to the body.
I guess we feel like we earn our vacations to warm climates. I do enjoy our summers as they are pretty much perfect.
I have lived in extreme climates too, from Alaska to central Calif. to the Aleutians and now here again, albeit 75 miles colder than from where I was born,lol.
I still remember my South Africa trip in 1984. We left on Thanksgiving day, probably all of 15, to their winter, which was actually balmy and in the 80's. Then after 2.5 months, back to Alaska, which in early March was still a shocking transition to the body.
Dec 1st, 2005, 02:21 PM
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Virginia.....I'm here!!!!
COLD IS RELATIVE IN BUFFALO
50 DEGREES
New Yorkers turn on the heat. People in Buffalo plant gardens.
40 DEGREES
Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in Buffalo sunbathe.
35 DEGREES
Italian cars won't start. People in Buffalo drive with the windows down.
32 DEGREES
Distilled water freezes. Buffalo water gets thicker.
20 DEGREES
Floridians wear coats, gloves, and wool hats. People in Buffalo throw on a T-shirt.
15 DEGREES
Californians begin to evacuate the state. People in Buffalo go swimming.
ZERO DEGREES
New York landlords finally turn up the heat. People in Buffalo have the last cookout before it gets cold.
10 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
People in Miami cease to exist. People in Buffalo lick flagpoles.
20 DEGREES BELOW
Californians fly ZERO away to Mexico. People in Buffalo throw on a light jacket.
40 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Hollywood disintegrates. People in Buffalo rent videos.
60 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Mt. St. Helens freezes. Buffalo Girl Scouts begin selling cookies door to door.
80 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Polar bears begin to evacuate the Arctic. Buffalo Boy Scouts postpone "Winter Survival" classes until it gets cold enough.
100 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. People in Buffalo pull down their ear flaps.
173 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Ethyl alcohol freezes. People in Buffalo get frustrated when they can't thaw their kegs.
297 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Microbial life start to disappear. Buffalo cows complain of farmers with cold hands.
460 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
All atomic motion stops. People in Buffalo start saying "Cold 'nuff for ya?"
500 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Hell freezes over. Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.
COLD IS RELATIVE IN BUFFALO
50 DEGREES
New Yorkers turn on the heat. People in Buffalo plant gardens.
40 DEGREES
Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in Buffalo sunbathe.
35 DEGREES
Italian cars won't start. People in Buffalo drive with the windows down.
32 DEGREES
Distilled water freezes. Buffalo water gets thicker.
20 DEGREES
Floridians wear coats, gloves, and wool hats. People in Buffalo throw on a T-shirt.
15 DEGREES
Californians begin to evacuate the state. People in Buffalo go swimming.
ZERO DEGREES
New York landlords finally turn up the heat. People in Buffalo have the last cookout before it gets cold.
10 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
People in Miami cease to exist. People in Buffalo lick flagpoles.
20 DEGREES BELOW
Californians fly ZERO away to Mexico. People in Buffalo throw on a light jacket.
40 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Hollywood disintegrates. People in Buffalo rent videos.
60 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Mt. St. Helens freezes. Buffalo Girl Scouts begin selling cookies door to door.
80 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Polar bears begin to evacuate the Arctic. Buffalo Boy Scouts postpone "Winter Survival" classes until it gets cold enough.
100 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. People in Buffalo pull down their ear flaps.
173 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Ethyl alcohol freezes. People in Buffalo get frustrated when they can't thaw their kegs.
297 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Microbial life start to disappear. Buffalo cows complain of farmers with cold hands.
460 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
All atomic motion stops. People in Buffalo start saying "Cold 'nuff for ya?"
500 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Hell freezes over. Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.
Dec 1st, 2005, 02:47 PM
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Here in the south SF Bay Area, the rain is coming down in torrents, our first major storm of the winter. I had to unplug the computer for a while because of lightning that was quite close.
DS is snowboarding at Tahoe today, probably having the time of his life.
DS is snowboarding at Tahoe today, probably having the time of his life.
Dec 1st, 2005, 03:25 PM
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BuffaloGirl--Love it!!! Thanks
Seetheworld--We love to snowshoe. The prices can really vary on them. my husband and I have Northern Lites that we love. Very lightweight, but a tad pricey. Our kids have Redfeather from REI. REI carries quite a few brands, and you might check their outlet (online also) for some as well.
Seetheworld--We love to snowshoe. The prices can really vary on them. my husband and I have Northern Lites that we love. Very lightweight, but a tad pricey. Our kids have Redfeather from REI. REI carries quite a few brands, and you might check their outlet (online also) for some as well.
Dec 1st, 2005, 03:55 PM
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TOO FUNNY, BuffaloGirl!!!
Well, that was pretty anti-climactic after all! I had another fun day at work though, listening to the Oregonians talk about the great ice storm of (date)....
Sorry Scarlett-no doubt Christmas will be white though,right?
Well, that was pretty anti-climactic after all! I had another fun day at work though, listening to the Oregonians talk about the great ice storm of (date)....
Sorry Scarlett-no doubt Christmas will be white though,right?
