QUOTE: Originally posted by Modelcar ....Sled riding....{I don't hear it called that anymore...??}, back when, and I did mine with a "Flexible Flyer sled"....{Anyone know what that was}, we had a street past my home with a dip in the middle so down one and walk back up the other end and then back down, etc.....and throw snowballs at the "a***ruck" when they came to do that..... 18 degrees here this morning..... PS...Sarah, I believe these sleds were originally produced near Philadelphia......They were the best steering sleds available....
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QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR The streets were pretty well cleared by the time I went to work this past afternoon. Nonetheless, it looks like I won't be biking any time soon! Oh, Sarah...I remember the good old days when I liked playing in the snow. We had a hill in our driveway that would get even slicker after it had been plowed. Great for sleds! I wouldn't have minded joining you on that steep street (I've seen it, folks!). But I wonder whether I would have picked up speed after I landed on my posterior about five feet from the top! AMG
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QUOTE: Originally posted by CSXrules4eva QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed West Palm Beach hi today will be 82 they say! What city is that temp from? [:p] Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes Kingsonton, Jamacia [:D] lol Well over here in Philadelphia we received about 6 inchs eairly morning but, the interesting thing was when I woke up today at 10 am all of the roads were jeat black, I didn't see a single snow flake on the streets. I had to shovel my driveway though [:(] I also took advantage of the snow and went snowboarding today!!!!!!!! That was fun. I also went street sliding when it got dark because, the melted snow turned into ice on the roads, but there unfortunitly wasn't enough ice to play some ice hockey. I broke my record of last year by sliding on the ice for a 1/4 mile down my street which happenes to be on a 20 something percent grade. Lets see I also went 4 wheeling in the snow on my Mom's street which happenes to be what I like to call a "dead street" no one hardly ever drives on her street thus, the City of Philadelphia does not plow it. That was fun too!![:D] I kicked up tons of snow in my truck. So, you could say that I had a full day, because I'm tired. Yesterday my dad and I did some railfanning in our V8 Jeep, and we found a road not yet plowed!!![8D] Fun fun fun!!!![8D] Edit blhanel Member sinceJanuary 2002 From: Cedar Rapids, IA 4,213 posts Posted by blhanel on Sunday, December 11, 2005 10:35 PM Back from the concert- wonderful music. Didn't get much snow here, just a dusting. Back to the grind tomorrow (sigh). Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net. CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Sunday, December 11, 2005 11:48 PM No snow to speak of today (probably just as well). So I wound up scraping my windows instead of brushing them off when I was ready to come back here. Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) tree68 Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Northern New York 25,026 posts Posted by tree68 on Monday, December 12, 2005 1:50 AM Snow here yesterday - about 5 inches, maybe a little more. Wind has swung the lake effect south, so last nights last snow blower exercise should hold for a while. On the other hand, it's c o l d!. Not sub-zero, but 18 is still chilly. I did get the Christmas lights up this weekend. I might have one more batch to put up, on a small pine tree, but I've got to find them first.... Some hot chocolate to warm up, then back to bed. Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it... Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, December 12, 2005 6:35 AM Ta Da! It will be 48 here today, so it will be warming up in the east very soon. Had slow/non draining sink in bathroom. Called Landpeople. Since it is a duplex and bathrooms are back to back, they used our sink to do the work. Snaked down 16 feet and didn't find much. Still didn't drain well. Said they would call a plumber today. Got a call yesterday from Landpeople. Said they checked the bathroom on the other side before they quit for the day - it was a mess. Rugs were all askew, sink was all scratched up, Figured that was par for people who sound like they let their kids play with bowling balls. A few hours later, they realized what had happened - they snaked 16 feet from our drain into the bathroom next door. Really messed up the bathroom. Surprised it didn't go down the hall and scare the bejeebers out of the kids that were playing upstairs.... I had to lay the phone down I was laughing so hard! The Landpeople will be over this morning to snake from the other side and since there are two, one will watch our sink to be sure it all goes in the right place! I don't know whether to submit it to Funniest Videos or DIY! Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw « First«348349350351352353354»Last » Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed West Palm Beach hi today will be 82 they say! What city is that temp from? [:p] Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes Kingsonton, Jamacia [:D] lol Well over here in Philadelphia we received about 6 inchs eairly morning but, the interesting thing was when I woke up today at 10 am all of the roads were jeat black, I didn't see a single snow flake on the streets. I had to shovel my driveway though [:(] I also took advantage of the snow and went snowboarding today!!!!!!!! That was fun. I also went street sliding when it got dark because, the melted snow turned into ice on the roads, but there unfortunitly wasn't enough ice to play some ice hockey. I broke my record of last year by sliding on the ice for a 1/4 mile down my street which happenes to be on a 20 something percent grade. Lets see I also went 4 wheeling in the snow on my Mom's street which happenes to be what I like to call a "dead street" no one hardly ever drives on her street thus, the City of Philadelphia does not plow it. That was fun too!![:D] I kicked up tons of snow in my truck. So, you could say that I had a full day, because I'm tired.
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