Damn, we're getting alot of snow. I've had to shovel the driveway and sidewalk about every 6 hours since yesterday afternoon.
anyone else geting a ton of snow?
Posted by FlyingCow (Member # 2150) on :
Yes indeedy. Though I prefer to bust my butt once rather than several times, so I haven't gone out to shovel yet. I know I'm in for it, though.
Edit: Wow, that was my 800th post... at this rate, I'll make 1000 by July of 2004.
[ December 06, 2003, 01:35 PM: Message edited by: FlyingCow ]
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
We are, we are... and it's not stopping...
Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :
There's a big white cloud out my window. I've never seen it snow this hard before. My roommate says there's 9 inches on the ground already.
Posted by tonguetied&twisted (Member # 5159) on :
I'm not.
::sigh::
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
My class was cancelled this morning. Posted by Julie (Member # 5580) on :
I have maybe six inches. It's been snowing steadily since about 5pm yesterday.
Posted by Fishtail (Member # 3900) on :
I'm in Iceland, and there is *no* snow on the ground where I am. Not a flake. This is very annoying.
All you folk on the east coast, take a deep breath and try blowing it northeast.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
We had at least three snowstorms since Halloween, but right now the weather is fabulous. A little cold, but sunny in the Afternoons. And Y Mountain and the Timps still look pretty with snow on top.
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
We have a little, but not enough to ski on.
Waaah.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
bleah. snow. cold. dark. bleah.
Posted by Javert (Member # 3076) on :
It's not the snow that bothers me, though Philly is getting its fair share. I hate the wind. Nothing more painful than snow being whipped at your face at over 40mph thanks to the air currents between buildings. Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
I don't like doing it all at once since it takes about 4 times as long (total time not each individual time). all the snow gets compact and turns to ice then I have to repeatidly shove the shovel into it to get all the ice off.
We got about 20-24 inches.
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
I have about two-three inches. But that's from early last week. I hope it stays, I want it to be snowy right up until Christmas this year...
Posted by sarahdipity (Member # 3254) on :
I'm trapped in my apartment. I managed to get my tv working again at least. *sigh*
I had tickets to Les Miserables in Boston but it looks like I will not be going to do that today. Boo!
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
*laugh* Julie, go figure, we got maybe 1/4 inch. Just enough to dust the ground. Sometimes being North is advantageous Posted by FlyingCow (Member # 2150) on :
Well, we've got about 16 inches at this point, and it's still coming down. From what I've seen, it'll get up to about 35-37 degrees here on Sunday around midday, mid-afternoon, and there won't be any ice on top. Of course, it'll make the snow heavier as it melts. I only have a two car drive, with two cars in it, so there's not a whole heck of a lot of surface area to shovel.
I normally spray some WD-40 on the shovel, or PAM or something, so the snow doesn't stick to it. Makes it a little easier.
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
No sign of snow here in Kentucky.
Posted by butterfly (Member # 5898) on :
No snow registering here in California. Actually the clouds are dispersing as I type.
Posted by Kimo (Member # 5933) on :
Here in Vancouver WA, we got our annual couple inches three weeks ago. The rain and the wind are still here. In fact we had big winds last week. I loaned my 10x20 tarp awning that to a Boy Scout Troop selling Christmas tree and apparently it decided that it was an airplane and flew across the busiest street (eight lanes) in town. Good news is no one got hurt, bad news it will never fly again.
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
I'm here in southern Ontario, and we have no snow. Not where I live, anyway. The place I lived at until last week has lots of snow, however, and it's less than an hour's drive north. Oh well. We'll see some soon enough.
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
Where is Ontario's snow! Where is my snow??? Why isn't coming up here!!!??? We're further north!!!
Actually, I'd prefer it to snow a lot on monday morning, maybe band would be cancelled. (And school!!!)
Posted by jexx (Member # 3450) on :
Teshi, this storm is coming from the south (I know, weird, huh?), so maybe it's just not there yet. I know I freaked out when NYC had snow and we didn't, yet. (we are northwest of NYC, and usually WE get the storms first, after Ohio and PA)
I would like the snow more if it wasn't so windy out. My poor boxer got a face full of snow blowing sideways Straight In His Buggy Eyes. Poor Rocky!
Posted by FlyingCow (Member # 2150) on :
Not sure what our accumulation is at this point, but it's still coming down. It's fine and light, but constant. I'm sure we're up in the 16-18 inch range, possibly higher, but I doubt it. I'm sure the news tomorrow morning will tell me.
As for school on Monday, it's gonna be rough. I know my town will have black streets with no problems, but the town I teach in will be a total mess. I better leave for work an extra half hour or more early. Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
Around here snow often comes from the south. I think I've mentioned the year I spent a week in the dorms alone so that I could beat a storm coming our way through Arkansas.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Still snowing here, has been for at least 24 hours...
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
No kidding. Commute will suck tomorrow.
And I do outreach.
Driving all DAY!
...at least I can't speed.
Today I should go try out my hiking snowshoes.
Posted by jexx (Member # 3450) on :
Ugh.
Snow made my husband shoot out the window of his truck. His NEW truck.
B@stard snow.
He was out hunting this morning, came back to the truck to leave because it was too snowy, dropped his rifle in the snow. Went to the truck to get a towel to dry off rifle. Started to dry off said rifle, and numb cold finger slipped--bang! $500 window replacement at Christmastime.
Just glad husband is not dead. That's what I keep telling myself.
*grmbl*
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
That was not snow I had to walk two miles in on the side of the road at night. It was horrible, demonic freezing RAIN! Slashing at my face, soaking EVERYTHING. Snow is light, fluffy and delightful. This stuff came straight from hell to torture me. Worse of all, I might have to walk in it to work again today and back. Should I call in sick? Really, Should I?
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
No snow here.
But it did get a bit chilly last night. Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
We were supposed to get snow...but they lied. Not even a flake. *sniff*
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
No snow here. It's cold as all get out, though. I wish spring would come! This winter business is okay for a while but it gets old fast.
Posted by raphael (Member # 5870) on :
*whinihg* we NEVER get snow... I geuss I'll start studying for that test tomorrow...
Posted by Jill (Member # 3376) on :
*looks outside her window* Hmmm... sun is shining, it's about 60 degrees outside... must be California. No snow here. Though it did rain like crazy yesterday. I'd prefer snow to rain, actually. At least it isn't so gloomy and depressing.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
--I--
Posted by Feyd Baron (Member # 1407) on :
::basks in the sun and breeze of the 78 degree weather outside::
For just one day, you SoCalers can just be envious. But only one day, it's supposed to be in the 20's and snowing Tuesday, then you can laugh at me.
Feyd Baron, DoC
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
We've had 70s for weeks (off and on). Yeah, so today is overcast. So? Y'all can keep your snow.
*secretly misses snowball fights at 2 am*
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Stupid snow.
Come back, Myr! Come back, Window!
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
It regularly gets down to the thirties here, though not every day. But right now it's sunny and looks warmer than it probably is. No sign of precipitation of any kind.
There was a rainstorm that ended just before the reports of snow started coming in. Perhaps the next front will bring some.
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Aaaaaand it's still snowing.
::throws snowball at narr::
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
::ducks::
::rolls out snow catapult::
::fires huge mound of snow at Myr::
Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :
34 inches of snow.....
Damn isolated areas!
But then that means I have an extra day to finish my homework which I have conveniently put of..
Posted by jehovoid (Member # 2014) on :
I've seen snow once before. It was kind of neat.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Only ONCE!?!??!?!?
Red Alert! You need to jump on a plane and come play in the snow!
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
at LSU, they put a bunch of snow out for us to play in on the Parade Grounds. It waas great. I love snow. My debate partner, Grace, and I went down and had a snowball fight, and wound up thoroughly sopping. Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
quote: Ugh.
Snow made my husband shoot out the window of his truck. His NEW truck.
B@stard snow.
He was out hunting this morning, came back to the truck to leave because it was too snowy, dropped his rifle in the snow. Went to the truck to get a towel to dry off rifle. Started to dry off said rifle, and numb cold finger slipped--bang! $500 window replacement at Christmastime.
Just glad husband is not dead. That's what I keep telling myself.
*grmbl*
I don't really want to accuse your husband because it may have been a mistake, but why didn't he have the safety on?
And did he have his finger on the trigger, because you should NEVER have your finger on the trigger until ready to fire.
And why did he have ammo in the gun when he was drying it, because you should never have ammo in the gun unless it is in use.
And why did he point it at the truck, because you should always have the gun pointed in a safe direction.
Those are the most important rules when using a gun.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
The best part is the Chuck is in the Army. Posted by jexx (Member # 3450) on :
Ugh, I have no idea, I wasn't there, and I'm probably relating the story improperly.
He was, apparently, trying to put the safety on, and his finger slipped because it is very cold and his hands had gone numb. He was also pointing the gun towards the mountains, but the truck got in the way. *grin* Honestly, I have no idea.
*shuddup mack*
Actually, in twenty plus years of gun and rifle (and demolitions and electronic 'splody things, and cannon shoots and and and), this is one of two scary incidents that I know of, which is a fairly good record. The other 'scary' incident was when Mr. Army Guy busted his lip in Leadership school because he held the rifle incorrectly and the kick punched him in the mouth. (It was a very small wound) He sewed himself back together. Mmmm...MANLY stupidness.
edited to add: I asked again for clarification, and even though I probably still have it wrong, he had already dried it, and was reloading it and putting the safety on. Something. I don't know. Truly, this incident is a good lesson proving that anything can happen with guns, no matter how much training you have had. And more importantly: $500! Grrrr!
[ December 07, 2003, 10:35 PM: Message edited by: jexx ]
Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
so does he hunt animals or shoot targets?
I prefer the latter, mostly because I have no clue what I would do with the carcass if I killed an animal.
[ December 08, 2003, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: MEC ]
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
The ladder or the latter? Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Well, shooting a ladder would take a fair degree of skill, I suppose.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
rivka, why aren't you on aim?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Because I'm about to go offline and head out. And since I won't be back until 11ish my time . . . Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
In that case, I forgive you. Posted by jexx (Member # 3450) on :
He does both (shoots animals and shoots targets). Of course, this season, he hasn't shot any animals. He's seen lots, but it's not the right animal for the season, or it's the wrong sex of animal (there are lots of rules for hunting). We eat what he shoots, so knowing what to do with the carcass is not a problem. He's not a trophy hunter, he hunts for fun, of course (he likes to tramp around in the woods), but also for meat. He works at a range here on post, so there is plenty of opportunity for him to enjoy shooting at targets instead. Since the game hereabouts is not cooperating. Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
I usually shoot at shooting ranges with a friend from church. I also help him teach people about proper gun use.
Thank's for pointing out the typo.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
No snow here in Kansas yet, but it is supposed to start tonight; and get 3 to 8 inches by end of the day tomorrow (Tuesday). So I guess I need to go load some firewood in the back of my pickup to give some weight to the rear wheels. Commuting 35+ miles to work in the snow is not my idea of fun..
Oh, I could call in sick tomorrow and just stay home front of the heater with a mug of hot cocoa....
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