offramp Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 I'LL take it. Bring it. (pssst...Ani...it's "sits", not "sets") I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 What beautiful pictures Ani. when you say Ice storm, you mean frost right? Offramp, As soon as we have a little snow, I'll get you some pics of the forest and lakes but people, please keep posting up your pics as they make my day! www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anifa Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 What beautiful pictures Ani. Thanks YaCa. when you say Ice storm, you mean frost right? No, I mean ICE!!! Kansas City is accustomed to getting ICE storms to where there will easily be 1/4" to 3/4" thick ice. A few years ago, I was without power for a few weeks in the dead of winter due to a ice storm. The entire city was declared a National Emergency and outside electrical companies were brought in from as far as the states of Iowa and Nebraska to help repair the power lines that had been dropped by the weight of ice, or from trees that had broken and fallen onto the power lines due to the ice. There have been years in the past where the weight of ice has pulled age old trees out of the soil by the roots and other more fragile trees like Bradford Pears have been left in splinters due to the added weight. One year our highway department was not prepared for an ice storm, and when it hit, the highways were a solid glaze of ice. I had to go to work and, like a fool, drove 17 miles on black ice. I was over two hours late, but found that when I got there only 12 people total had shown up out of a crew of about 80; I was the only woman and all the men were driving trucks that had good traction. I worked a voluntary 16 hour day that day because nobody was showing up from the other shifts as they were schedule to do and the roads were still in no condition to drive on. While driving to work that morning, I passed by TWO full sized City sand/salt trucks that had slid into the ditches, and multiple cars... while seeing another heavy duty tow truck in a ditch. You can imagine the fear I had in driving... the ice was not as bad until it was too late to turn back. The ice is beautiful, but it is wicked. (pssst...Ani...it's "sits", not "sets") You caught me Offramp, usually it's Dan that gets me. You can take the man away from his music, but you can't take the music out of the man. Books by Craig Anderton through Amazon Sweetwater: Bruce Swedien\'s "Make Mine Music" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 And I raise a glass (as does Offramp) to all of you. Well, I'm going to have to wait...I'm at work. Yup....snowy here in Kansas City. Audio...those pics look like Valdez, AK... "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark LaCoste Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Wow, you guys! Nice snow. I am another Offramp sympathiser, tired of winters that won't get off their butts. I'm sure few of you know me from previous posts. I lurk waaayy more than I post, usually only post music-related stuff, and I've been "gone" for a few months. I've been moving. We have lots of acreage now, at a good altitude. It is snowing outside as I type! Still nothing like Ani has, but soon! I will post pics soon. You will not beleive the new home of Rubber Lizard Studio. (And I get SNOW, too!) Rubber Lizard Studio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 WHOOOHOOO!! part TWOOOOO... Started last night. I was up in Boulder and it took me an hour to get home, as opposed to the usual 25-30 mins. Looked like it was going to stay fairly low-key today until about three hours ago. I can't see past the lake we live on...so that means the entire foothills and Coors brewery have disappeared. Wife called from work...it took her 20+ minutes to drive three miles. Looks like they're calling for closing 70. aaaahhhhh...... I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendmik Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 We're going sledding this afternoon with our 4 year old. I can't wait. We put the Christmas tree up yesterday, snow started falling, then we saw a fox walking through the neighborhood in the dark while we were decorating cookies. If I didn't remind myself so f**king much of Clark Griswald, this might be a nice Christmas. Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform. Mark Twain (1835-1910) -------------------- Reporter: "Ah, do you think you could destroy the world?" The Tick: "Ehgad I hope not. That's where I keep all my stuff!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 Originally posted by Hendmik: We're going sledding this afternoon with our 4 year old. I can't wait. We put the Christmas tree up yesterday, snow started falling, then we saw a fox walking through the neighborhood in the dark while we were decorating cookies. I'm ready for my portrait, Mr. Rockwell... I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botch. Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 We saw this storm coming on the news, decided to cut our Zion trip short, and still hit a bunch of snow and saw a LOT of cars in the ditch yesterday. Offramp, did you get past I-70 before they shut it down for than landslide? Botch "Eccentric language often is symptomatic of peculiar thinking" - George Will www.puddlestone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Wasn't travelling. Some in-laws, on the other hand, live in Glenwood Springs and spent the better part of 8 hours in transit, three different routes. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendmik Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 OK, so sledding was cold as hell. Less Norman Rckwell and more like the film "Alive." ...and it's still coming down... Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform. Mark Twain (1835-1910) -------------------- Reporter: "Ah, do you think you could destroy the world?" The Tick: "Ehgad I hope not. That's where I keep all my stuff!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Originally posted by Hendmik: OK, so sledding was cold as hell. Less Norman Rckwell and more like the film "Alive." ...and it's still coming down... I hear ya there. US 36 is whitewashed. I was lucky the buses were running so I could get home from work. Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendmik Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 My sincere, heart-felt condolences for anyone who has to sit at a bus stop in this. I can only imagine. Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform. Mark Twain (1835-1910) -------------------- Reporter: "Ah, do you think you could destroy the world?" The Tick: "Ehgad I hope not. That's where I keep all my stuff!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Originally posted by Hendmik: My sincere, heart-felt condolences for anyone who has to sit at a bus stop in this. I can only imagine.Thanks dude. I don't have a car at college, so I ride the bus to work. At least I'm saving money on gas if nothing else. Fortunately, I was only there about 15 min. I planned it right. :-) Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Guys, guys, guys....this is LIVING. This is LIFE. SNOW makes for a vibrant Spring, which makes for an ebullient Summer, which makes for a satisfying, restful Fall...the most incredible cycle known to man. change of season...all the hurdles and rewards each one brings...a life, painted. Hendmik: Cold? Fuck yeah! LAYERS, mah man. I shouldn't need to tell you that. And the joy of being with your children giving them the simplest of pleasures and the deepest of memories oughta be enough to ward it off. (Stopped at Sunrise today, unknowingly just after they closed. Girl opened the store back up for me and sold me a dozen {plain cake, y'know} donuts, out of the goodness of her understanding the meaning of 'comfort food'.) revolead: When you look back at your life..."I sat at a bus station in weather worse than this just to get home to have a meal of Ramen noodles!!" oughta put any sniveling, whining teeanager in their place. Think of it as...future ammo. Trust me...it'll come in handy. LIVE! Goddammit....LIVE!! Challenge the snow. Live it, use it, experience it. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nc3r Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Originally posted by Hendmik: My sincere, heart-felt condolences for anyone who has to sit at a bus stop in this. I can only imagine.Even though it hasn't started snowing here,yet, I thank you for your kind thoughts - our Transit system drivers in St. John's went on strike midnight last night.... Not that I mind walking in snowy weather; on the contrary, I quite enjoy it. But I know of a significant number of folks who'll be VERY pissed of if the strike isn't resolved by the time the snow starts to fly! BTW, I'm quite jealous that you guys have snow and I don't. The only reason I'm not more upset about it is that I get to cycle later and later into the fall! Cheers! Spencer "I prefer to beat my opponents the old-fashioned way....BRUTALLY!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Believe me, Spencer...winter doesn't stop cyclists around here. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nc3r Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Originally posted by offramp: Believe me, Spencer...winter doesn't stop cyclists around here.If I had a mountain bike, it'd probably wouldn't stop me either. But unfortunately, I've got a road bike equipped with racing slicks...perfect for dry roads - certain suicide on ice and snow . That, and city streets get clogged with snowbanks very quickly in the downtown area. Thus drivers/ riders have significant less road to share (not that some of them like sharing now ). If I had a MTB, I'd gravitate towards offroad trails anyways - much more of a "Holy-shit-I'm-gonna-wipe-out-and-die" aspect to it ....no, I'm not a risk taker at all My girlfriend cringes everytime I mention doing some winter riding. She fears for my safety - isn't that sweet..... Cheers! Spencer "I prefer to beat my opponents the old-fashioned way....BRUTALLY!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 mountain/road...doesn't matter out here. We're talking about people who worship Armstrong as their personal Jesus. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nc3r Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Originally posted by offramp: mountain/road...doesn't matter out here. We're talking about people who worship Armstrong as their personal Jesus.OK, that's too hardcore for me (well, since I gave up racing a few years ago, anyways). I appreciate Lance's acheivements as much as the next guy, but that doesn't make me want to rush out and buy a Subaru or push the Grim Reaper's buttons by jockeying for postition with 2000 lbs cars on snow-clogged streets traveling @ 25-40 km/h... Fuck that!! Although I must admit, I'm anxious to watch this week's episode of "Overhaulin'" on TLC. Sheryl Crow sets up Lance and his GTO! "I prefer to beat my opponents the old-fashioned way....BRUTALLY!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix. Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Probably a good 7 inches on the ground this morning, with a few more expected today. Then cold temperatures... Gonna be a White Christmas for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Snow due on xmas day in London www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Snow would be nice. We're having enough trouble staying above 0 here. S'posed to have a high of 8 today, 3 tomorrow. Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thrashole Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I think we got a touch. 15-20 inches since yesterday. of course every business is closed except for my work. we usually get this much in about two years.lol Reach out and grab a clue. Something Vicious My solo crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 No snow here, only a little rain and it's not very cold either... yesterday it was very windy, just like a blizzard but without the snow. If it get's colder now, the roads will become very slippery. I hate weather that can't make up it's mind. http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 TOO weird. I logged on just now to post a little message about how it looks like I may get a white Crimbo after all, and I see that someone's bumped my month-old thread about snow...and it was the top thread. Yeah...we've been getting some nice, polite snow, going on the second day now. If we can just keep the sun from coming out and keep this front stalled, I may be in luck. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nc3r Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 No such luck for a white Christmas around here. It's supposed to be 11C here, with a shitload of rain. I'm not very happy about this. Cheers! Spencer "I prefer to beat my opponents the old-fashioned way....BRUTALLY!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieP Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!!I HATE SNOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihategarybettman Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 It's 45 degrees and raining - I HATE THIS FREAKIN' WEATHER! I'd much rather have snow. This crap soaks and freezes you to the bone and, when the temperature drops 15-20 degrees tonight, it's going to turn the whole region into an ice rink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpine Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 It's almost noon and still -8 here in the northwoods of Wisconsin. 'Spose to go down to 18 or 20 below tonite. What the hell.... it keeps out the riff raff. ... no wait a minute.... I AM the riff raff. At least it will be a white Christmas here. www.relayerstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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