WG, the only tale I have is that I'm already tired of this snow! Heh heh.
I'm trapped. The city plows dumped a 6-ft. deep (front to back), 3-ft. high pile of their "scrapings" at the end of my driveway. There's no way I can shovel that much heavy, icy stuff. It's not worth a heart attack! My son's car is broken down and in the garage awaiting repairs, and he has no way to get over here to dig me out.
I'm on two waiting lists for snow removal companies....maybe one of them can make it tomorrow.
At first I thought that the snow behind my car was just a drift, so when the little boy across the street came asking if he could shovel my walk, I thought, "Great! He can dig out a path for my car!" But when I went out to show him where to dig and got a closer look, I realized it wasn't just a drift.
Thank God for that little boy, though. The drifted snow is thigh-deep all around my house, and it's not the light, fluffy stuff, so it's extremely hard to walk through, at least with my short legs! I had him dig a path from my back door to the side street, which my garage faces, so when I finally get my car dug out, I'll be able to walk in the street to get to it. And he made a path down the front sidewalk for the poor mail man.
I'm thankful I'm the child of Great Depression survivors, because I usually have enough staples around the house, and the only prescription I must have, I just got refilled. So other than being out of milk and patience, I'll survive.
whoa--I actually went snowblind today which has never happened to me before.
It was gorgeous today, brilliant sun with crystal clear blue skies, and a bout 2+ feet of brilliant white everywhere laced over the hills.
Crusty and heavy-- a good workout to shovel it all----especially since my workshop had been plowed up against the door ( grrr...). I didnt realize how bright it was outside until I finally made it inside my shop and couldnt see anything at all for a good half hour-which was very spooky-
i don't think it was the smartest thing you ever did in your life, to take your son out to see his girl friend in a blizzard!
Hi Cheffie ~
I hear ya. I didn't mean for it to sound like I risked our lives. We were just in our neighborhood on a couple of streets that were plowed. It wasn't snowing when I dropped him, but started coming down on the way home. Got stuck turning in her (unplowed) driveway/street and the deep pile at the foot of my driveway where they had plowed (thought I could barrel through)
But thanks for your concern. I wouldn't take a chance on doing something too stupid in that kinda weather.
Sneer at California all you want, but it's a dry and balmy 65 degrees in the Sacramento Valley today. And the air is clear enough to see the snow in the Sierra's. I'd get some ice cream if I weren't on a diet.
I think that in the song, they must have been singing about Mad Dog 20-20. That is: Mogan David 20-20. And, I was just joking with C Chef when it came to wine. We all know that BFAW is garbage. In reality, if I get to have my druthers (and I do when I want to), I'd rather drink a good Merlot. Dry-er red wine is for me.
I'm sorry about your sled race, David. If there were a way to instantly transport what's in my yard, driveway, and street to you, they'd be mushin' in no time!
It's so pretty outside! There's icicle buds on the trees. With all the snow and the ice buds, it looks like a winter wonderland...Wish I could upload a picture of it for you all.
we had an inch or two, but the wind made huge drifts ... we were ready to go get the new 4 wheel drive sport red silverado ... but couldn't get out the lane ... even the tractor got stuck on the thick ice under all the snow ... 40's and 50's next week though :)
We're having our heat wave, its 26 degrees as I type! Next week we won't get as warm as you, Danny, or even you Rhino, but at least it will be above freezing. I forget what that's like. And no more snow until Friday!
Not too bad here in Nebraska, but folks seem to forget what snow is like every year and have to re-learn how to drive. Good thing neither of us live up in Alaska, I hear they get more snow than Colorado and Nebraska put together.
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Linda Z
WG, the only tale I have is that I'm already tired of this snow! Heh heh.
I'm trapped. The city plows dumped a 6-ft. deep (front to back), 3-ft. high pile of their "scrapings" at the end of my driveway. There's no way I can shovel that much heavy, icy stuff. It's not worth a heart attack! My son's car is broken down and in the garage awaiting repairs, and he has no way to get over here to dig me out.
I'm on two waiting lists for snow removal companies....maybe one of them can make it tomorrow.
At first I thought that the snow behind my car was just a drift, so when the little boy across the street came asking if he could shovel my walk, I thought, "Great! He can dig out a path for my car!" But when I went out to show him where to dig and got a closer look, I realized it wasn't just a drift.
Thank God for that little boy, though. The drifted snow is thigh-deep all around my house, and it's not the light, fluffy stuff, so it's extremely hard to walk through, at least with my short legs! I had him dig a path from my back door to the side street, which my garage faces, so when I finally get my car dug out, I'll be able to walk in the street to get to it. And he made a path down the front sidewalk for the poor mail man.
I'm thankful I'm the child of Great Depression survivors, because I usually have enough staples around the house, and the only prescription I must have, I just got refilled. So other than being out of milk and patience, I'll survive.
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coolchef
snowed in here too
5 feet of drifts in the drive way and the plow guy hasn't come yet
but that's ok
i have plenty of food,cigs, and WINE!
jard
in all due respect..
i don't think it was the smartest thing you ever did in your life, to take your son out to see his girl friend in a blizzard!
that is how disasters happen
stay home if you can.tommorow is another day.
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papa-gee
You like wine cool chef? So do I! My favorite is Boones Farm Apple Wine. Have you ever had it? It's real good.
You like wine cool chef? So do I! My favorite is Boones Farm Apple Wine. Have you ever had it? It's real good.
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excathedra
will they have mogen david in heaven
dear lord we'd all like to know
will they have mogen david in heaven
sweet jesus
if they don't, who the hell wants to go
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whoa--I actually went snowblind today which has never happened to me before.
It was gorgeous today, brilliant sun with crystal clear blue skies, and a bout 2+ feet of brilliant white everywhere laced over the hills.
Crusty and heavy-- a good workout to shovel it all----especially since my workshop had been plowed up against the door ( grrr...). I didnt realize how bright it was outside until I finally made it inside my shop and couldnt see anything at all for a good half hour-which was very spooky-
It took a long while for my eyes to readjust
best to wear the shades next time---
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papa-gee
Hey, that's the old "Midnight Choir" song!
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excathedra
get those shades on, mstar !!!
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daaaaaaat's riiiiiiightt, pg
which is it, boones farm or the mad dog ? ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
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Hi Cheffie ~
I hear ya. I didn't mean for it to sound like I risked our lives. We were just in our neighborhood on a couple of streets that were plowed. It wasn't snowing when I dropped him, but started coming down on the way home. Got stuck turning in her (unplowed) driveway/street and the deep pile at the foot of my driveway where they had plowed (thought I could barrel through)
But thanks for your concern. I wouldn't take a chance on doing something too stupid in that kinda weather.
Tonto ~
PM
J.
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glad you have enough sense to keep yourself safe jard!!! it is pretty isn't it?! i just got my drive way plowed an hour ago
been taking cab for 2 days!!
i can get out tommorow!!!!!
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Sneer at California all you want, but it's a dry and balmy 65 degrees in the Sacramento Valley today. And the air is clear enough to see the snow in the Sierra's. I'd get some ice cream if I weren't on a diet.
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excathedra
jim, i'm jealous
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I think that in the song, they must have been singing about Mad Dog 20-20. That is: Mogan David 20-20. And, I was just joking with C Chef when it came to wine. We all know that BFAW is garbage. In reality, if I get to have my druthers (and I do when I want to), I'd rather drink a good Merlot. Dry-er red wine is for me.
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dmiller
Y'all stole our snow. ;)
The JOHN BEARGREASE SLED DOG MARATHON has been cancelled. :(
I've got a back yard here that is more brown than white.
And the trails out there through the woods look the same.
On it's 25th anniversary, Beargrease is cancelled due to lack of snow.
I've used my new snow shovel only ONCE this year.
We're putting up with frigid temps instead.
In my own sick way -- I envy you!! :P
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I'm sorry about your sled race, David. If there were a way to instantly transport what's in my yard, driveway, and street to you, they'd be mushin' in no time!
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It's so pretty outside! There's icicle buds on the trees. With all the snow and the ice buds, it looks like a winter wonderland...Wish I could upload a picture of it for you all.
And when the sun shines on it, it's glamorous!
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jim
any mud slides or earthquakes or fires lately?
i am not in love with snow but would rather have it than the above mentioned!!
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jardinero
Another 5 inches today
J.
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we had an inch or two, but the wind made huge drifts ... we were ready to go get the new 4 wheel drive sport red silverado ... but couldn't get out the lane ... even the tractor got stuck on the thick ice under all the snow ... 40's and 50's next week though :)
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Danny
Another week end another time to cut grass.
mardi gra going big here. lot of fun in the deep south.
yall have fun up there thinking of yall.
its 65 here full sun a little breezy.
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We're having our heat wave, its 26 degrees as I type! Next week we won't get as warm as you, Danny, or even you Rhino, but at least it will be above freezing. I forget what that's like. And no more snow until Friday!
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Linda Z
Danny, it isn't nice to gloat, you know. :P
Oh well. I suppose you all deserve some nice weather after that not-so-nice weather you had a while back. I won't begrudge you. Much.
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mstar1
I just found this picture from NASA of the aftermath of last weeks snowstorm-
thought you might enjoy!
btw thats me shoveling and grumblin in SW Massachusetts
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