Winter 2014-15

[CCIP]

Temperatures about the same here as swamprat's, but we've dodged any significant snow so far. Just a light dusting on the ground!

Walked a couple of miles earlier but decided to stop after it got dark and the sidewalks started getting icy

[swamprat69er]

We got 6" on the lawn and about 1.5" of it has come down since I plowed the drive way.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by swamprat69er

You missed!

It was right at dark and my target was an outline...so it's probably true.

[swamprat69er]

We've had farmers up here paint C O W in florescent orange paint on their cattle to save them from deer hunters. Didn't help....One cow got shot at anyway.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by swamprat69er

We've had farmers up here paint C O W in florescent orange paint on their cattle to save them from deer hunters. Didn't help....One cow got shot at anyway.

Heh. Well, this was most definitely a deer. I could tell that much.

I'd never shoot something that I'm unsure of...

Originally Posted by CCIP

Walked a couple of miles earlier but decided to stop after it got dark and the sidewalks started getting icy

I walked half a mile to a party up the road last night. I wasn't gonna drive that far. It's pointless. Anyway, it started sleeting and I was dragged kicking and screaming into a Pontiac Grand Prix and driven home at the end of the night.

I love walking:

1) at night
2) in the woods
3) in the snow/sleet

So I wasn't happy...but at least they care.

[swamprat69er]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

I was dragged kicking and screaming into a Pontiac Grand Prix and driven home at the end of the night.
.but at least they care.

Maybe they figured you couldn't stagger the 1/2 mile home without falling into the ditch.
Or the other way to look at it is what IF an 'out of control' car came at you?
at least they care.

[CCIP]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

I love walking:

1) at night
2) in the woods
3) in the snow/sleet

One of my favourite things is walking out into empty open space in the snow - especially on ice, where the ice sets for the winter. I grew up on the Gulf of Finland, which freezes over solid during the winter, and later also had similar opportunities on the Ottawa river. It's a pretty neat experience when you go out at night, get a mile or so off shore, and you know you're the only person around and can just look up at the stars (or snow, or the city lights you left behind) and enjoy the quiet for a bit.

Some people still think I'm weird and/or have a deathwish by doing that, but it's really cool just unplugging for a bit and wandering off somewhere that you can be out of earshot of everything and have a bit of one-on-one time with the world Something about it being freezing cold is also sort of therapeutic.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by swamprat69er

Maybe they figured you couldn't stagger the 1/2 mile home without falling into the ditch.
Or the other way to look at it is what IF an 'out of control' car came at you?
at least they care.

Well...if you're hinting at alcohol...no chance. There was none of that and I like to be in control of my actions.

If you're not hinting toward that....fine. Figured I'd kill a stereotype before it becomes an issue. I had a really really bright flashlight and the night was so quiet I could hear my friend's Mustang coming several miles away. Cars are no issue for me.

Originally Posted by CCIP

One of my favourite things is walking out into empty open space in the snow - especially on ice, where the ice sets for the winter. I grew up on the Gulf of Finland, which freezes over solid during the winter, and later also had similar opportunities on the Ottawa river. It's a pretty neat experience when you go out at night, get a mile or so off shore, and you know you're the only person around and can just look up at the stars (or snow, or the city lights you left behind) and enjoy the quiet for a bit.

Sounds nice and quiet. My absolute favorite thing about Winter is how quiet things are.

The one thing that makes a snowy forest better is a full moon.

Some people still think I'm weird and/or have a deathwish by doing that, but it's really cool just unplugging for a bit and wandering off somewhere that you can be out of earshot of everything and have a bit of one-on-one time with the world Something about it being freezing cold is also sort of therapeutic.

I really like the cold weather...and that whole "unplugging" thing is great.

I go all day, every day, nearly all year round. Especially right now. School, homework, sports, other various things....

I'd go out for a walk now (22:46) but I've got some math work to do....teachers...I swear.

[swamprat69er]

I was hinting at booze. But that is okay, I like the fact that young people can go out and have a good time without going home wasted. I do it myself....Now. When I was your age, if there wasn't booze involved, then I wasn't there.

When I was a lot younger I used to be in love with walking in winter, too.
Now, winter is still my favourite time of year. The sound on a really cold night (-30F and down) of a lake 'tightening up', the ice that is already on the lake and the water underneath it freezes and expands. When it does that the existing ice will crack and snap. I am talking about a foot or so of ice.
I can set my own schedule in winter and there are absolutely NO mosquitoes or black flies.
The farthest I walk now is to one of the two garages for either my Jeep or the tractor.

We got another 4" since I plowed, so I will have to go out about 10 or so and plow again. I have 2 disabled people I plow for and another one that is in Princess Margaret Hospital getting chemo. He usually plows himself out, but just before he left he asked me to look after his lane for him. He will be gone for about 6 weeks. More than likely I will do his lane all winter long.

[Wolferz]

Booze and the cold do not mix well. Some think the firewater will warm them up. In reality, your body has to fight off the cold while processing the alcohol, giving you a double whammy and you could end up frozen in a ditch somewhere.

I'm with Red in wishing to maintain control of my faculties.

We're under a winter weather advisory here overnight. Snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Had my coal bunker filled Friday and we're set for heat until March bby.
Last winter was colder than a witch's heart and I see no significant global warming change for this year either.
Contemplating getting a snow blower and saving my already totaled out back.

[BossMark]

Looks like its going to piss it down good and proper here in Leeds

[swamprat69er]

Originally Posted by Wolferz

Booze and the cold do not mix well. Some think the firewater will warm them up. In reality, your body has to fight off the cold while processing the alcohol, giving you a double whammy and you could end up frozen in a ditch somewhere.

I'm with Red in wishing to maintain control of my faculties.

We're under a winter weather advisory here overnight. Snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Had my coal bunker filled Friday and we're set for heat until March bby.
Last winter was colder than a witch's heart and I see no significant global warming change for this year either.
Contemplating getting a snow blower and saving my already totaled out back.

I am with Red on that one now, too and have been for 24 years.

The sleet and freezing rain I can live without, bring on the snow!

I still have almost half of my wood order to get and piled in the basement.

IMHO, global warming is a figment of someones imagination and a topic I try to stay away from.

If you get a snow blower, get a two stage with electric start (plug it into house hydro and hit the starter button, they still have a recoil starter too) and use only high test (gas without ethanol) in it. Ethanol will rot out your fuel lines and gum up the carburetor in one season.
Remember, you aren't getting any younger and we don't need you having a heart attack after/during shoveling.

[Wolferz]

Originally Posted by BossMark

Looks like its going to piss it down good and proper here in Leeds

Break out the 'brolly and some disinfectant.

[swamprat69er]

Originally Posted by BossMark

Looks like its going to piss it down good and proper here in Leeds

Would you rather have snow?

[Oberon]

Not much chance of that in the UK this side of Christmas I'd say.

Met office forecast for Christmas day here has Santa in his flippers and snorkel.