Modelcar wrote: ....Strange things are happening to the growing plants, etc....Cherry blossoms coming out in Washington D C....Tulips shooting up in Central Park, NYC....High 60's in southern Indiana....Record temps. in the Northeast...I had my yard mowed nice and smooth here at the end of the mowing season {central Indiana}, and now it is starting to look a little clumpy as some parts of it have grown since.....Strange....El Nino has really messed up where our winter has landed...Certainly not here yet....This is the coldest month of the season and we're running way above normal for weeks now.
....Strange things are happening to the growing plants, etc....Cherry blossoms coming out in Washington D C....Tulips shooting up in Central Park, NYC....High 60's in southern Indiana....Record temps. in the Northeast...
I had my yard mowed nice and smooth here at the end of the mowing season {central Indiana}, and now it is starting to look a little clumpy as some parts of it have grown since.....Strange....El Nino has really messed up where our winter has landed...Certainly not here yet....This is the coldest month of the season and we're running way above normal for weeks now.
When the cold air does arrive (and I can guarantee that at some point it will) it will be devastating to all of that vegetation that's coming up or blooming. As a matter of fact, that cold blast may be coming soon. The GFS computer model has been consistently showing temperatures near freezing as far south as the Florida Panhandle in about two weeks, with very cold temperatures farther north in the midwest and northeast. While this isn't a sure thing, the other computer models are backing the GFS which gives this situation some decent credibility. It bears close watching...
I'll be back in for the pizza fest this evening.
Willy
So, here I am, sitting in the wilds of northern New York, wondering about this thing called winter. We've had 3/4" of rain in the past 24 hours, it's 50 degrees and gloomy. Did I mention that it's raining? Managed to get the dogs to the post office and back during a break in the drizzle...
I shouldn't be complaining. That .75" of rain would translate to upwards of 7" of snow I have to be moving out of the driveway.
On the other hand, those whose livelihood depends on snow this time of year are looking at a hurting status.
I'll be in for some Hawaiian pizza later.
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Hey Chris, I'm glad that you are enjoying the snow. I was living in Denver (actually Englewood/Littleton) back in the winter of 84/85. I remember the Broncos playing on Monday Night Football (at home) as a snowstorm raged. Nobody went anywhere for a day or two, and that snow stayed around for quite a while too. Didn't faze me much - I've been through much worse.
Stay safe, and warm.
Well, I see that a woman in Loveland was selling snow on EBay. I've got an even better deal for all of you back east, I'll sell you our whole winter! Wouldn't want you guys to miss out.
Well, at least there wasn't a lot of drifting with this last batch of snow. It was cold out this morning, though! Was able to talk nicely to Madison (the name of the CopCar) this morning, and we made it out to the semi-plowed streets without too much of an issue.
It is getting a little crazy, though. Usually our snows disappear almost as fast as they come. That really hasn't been the case with this winter. I'm runnning out of places to pile snow!
Well, hope you all have a great day!
TTFN!
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
It's a little nippy out today - 34 degrees right now. And only expected to get into the 50s. What happened to the global warming that was supposed to be coming? (Please, don't answer that!)
Pizza tonight sounds great.
Good morning, everyone!
Good morning everyone.
Dibs on the Supreme topping pizza for tonight.
By the way, it has been cold in the mornings here in Sacramento, CA.
Hope we don't have to pay in another strange weather happening....2 Years ago we were in a motel now...from a massive ice storm that blasted us here.
100,000 folks out of power, some for over 12 days. We lucked out and made it to a motel in Anderson...Our power was out for 55 hrs. {And our home is total electric}.
Thousands of Power Co. workers in from a dozen states to put our electrical system back together....The place looked like the face of the moon for 6 months. Tree trimming trucks are really still working clearing power line ROW's...Which should help when the next one hits...Hope not anyway soon.
Quentin
Good Saturday morning, to all! Joe, thanks for making the muffins, and putting the coffee on, and making fresh juice for this morning. To go with Joe's & Matt's muffins, I've got fresh baked doughnuts to add to this morning's breakfast.
And Joe, you're right: if this warm spell keeps up, I'll have to find the guy who cut our yard, and have him cut it again. And that's a 10-4 on the pizza for tonight.
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Kurt
good morning
james we are just wet over here.lots of rain.if it dries out and stays this warm might have to mow my yard.matthew wanted apple cinnamon and blueberry muffins so here they are.juice and coffee are ready to go.Its our turn to clean our church this week but we will be back in time for the pizza fest. save some pepperoni and mushroom for us.
stay safe
Joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Good morning all...
I hope all is well with all, i'll catch up later...
James
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
Willy2 wrote:Well, according to this map the National Weather Service has issued, it looks like my forecast for the immediate city of Denver was right on target, although areas just west of the city were higher than I anticipated. http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/?n=bousnow_010507
He he he...some of us in the audience are west of town, Willy!
Willy2 wrote:EDIT: It looks like the NWS needs to proofread their map. The paragraph they posted doesn't make sense and they have January 5th, 2006 rather than 2007 at the top of the page.
EDIT: It looks like the NWS needs to proofread their map. The paragraph they posted doesn't make sense and they have January 5th, 2006 rather than 2007 at the top of the page.
Egads! That is pretty bad. And I noticed that the page title starts "Denver Winter Sorm...". Willy, you need to get in there and straighten that organization out.
CopCarSS wrote: Well, must be off. I've got some shoveling to do. This light accumulation that Willy dialed in is piling up a little more than I thought it was going to.................................Have a great weekend everyone!
Well, must be off. I've got some shoveling to do. This light accumulation that Willy dialed in is piling up a little more than I thought it was going to.................................
Have a great weekend everyone!
Well, according to this map the National Weather Service has issued, it looks like my forecast for the immediate city of Denver was right on target, although areas just west of the city were higher than I anticipated. http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/?n=bousnow_010507
It's looking like an arctic plunge for my neck of the woods come late next week and next weekend. Highs in the lower 20s, lows in the single digits above or below zero, and possibly a good deal of ice and snow. That works for me, but I suppose just about everyone else from North Dakota to Oklahoma will have a complaint about it. Of course if it gets too nasty, then I might complain a little too.
I've got the next round of fish, hushpuppies, fries, etc. ready for tonight, and everything is on the warmer bar.
Louisville, KY reached a record high for this date: 69 was our high today. And they said that if we don't go lower than 57 tonight/early Sat. morning, we'll set a new record low. They even said some plants (with flowers) are blooming, and that's not going to bode well in the spring, because the colors won't be as bright, etc.
Guess that's about all I have to say for now, except for everyone to have a great evening, and enjoy your supper.
Evening All,
Thanks everyone for the kind words about the new avatar picture. I really do despise being on the other side of the camera, but the movement that Tree started was the final push I needed to do a new self portrait. My last real portrait (e.g. not a casual snapshot while out hiking) was taken about 4 years ago, so I needed a new one for several reasons. I decided it would be fun to do something really casual (complete with the backwards hat). I wanted a camera prop, too. I decided going completely retro would be kind of fun. The camera in hand was my first "real" camera (I had a cheap Point and Shoot before it), and it was also my Dad's first camera. It's about as simple as an SLR can get, but still is great fun to take out shooting from time to time!
Afternoon all.....
Sorry I haven't been in much, just haven't had a lot to say, was an up and down week at work, the down part being we found out our plant will be shut down for the week of the 22nd, due to lack of orders for trailers. Might have to start looking around for another job if this trend continues, we could be facing another shutdown in February, won't know for a while on that one.
I changed my avatar a bit back, photo is one of my pickup, taken on the 23rd of december at a park next to the CNWC main in Burlington, WI. Maybe after a while of this one, I'll put up the photo of myself taken with the comedian Gallagher taken in November.
I'll take some fish for dinner tonight, CW. Thanks, and see everyone later.....
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
afternoon.
just got in. been helping mamma all day clean things up out and put some new furniture together for our bedroom too.will take some fish and fries and coleslaw please.
brian hope all is well at the check-up.
mc if you are coming back to ohio any time soon you will need a boat.
Yes, Tree, you have, and a good thing it is, too.
EDIT: There, that's better. For some reason, my avatar did not update the first time.
blhanel wrote:Nice avatar, Chris. Being a photographer is about the only good excuse for putting a cap on backwards.
Chris,that is a very good Avatar,like that look.
Brian (Ia.) Eventhough I'm not a "photographer" like Chris, that's the only time you'll find me with my cap on backwords. (although certain people think differently)
Datafever,are those "Growing Pains",or just pains from "Growing Older"?!?!
(Some of us over 50 experience those ALL the time!)
Brian (Ky.) Hope all goes well for baby's checkup,before you know it,she'll be dancing!!
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
I'm moving a little slow today. Must be growing pains or something like that.
Yesterday was quite cold with a strong, gusting wind. I darn near froze my ears off. Today should be warmer and the wind is not blowing nearly as strong - at least not yet.
I've really enjoyed seeing the new avatars. I'm thinking that even though I don't have a pic of myself, I just might change my avatar on a regular basis. Got some nice pics, even though they aren't trains.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Right now it's 63 degrees in Northern Ky. It's a heat wave for Jan. 5th. Next week though we're supposed to get back to normalcy. That darned ole' El Nino.
I'll take some catfish, slaw and some fries. Gotta have a Dr. Pepper also. For the desert a little apple pie.As warm as it is outside, that fish should be pretty fresh to eat.
Gettin' ready to take baby to dr for a little checkup. She's a week old now, and everything's been going fine.
Everyone have a great Friday. It's Ghost Whisperer night tonight.
Brian (KY)
Good afternoon, everyone! Got back from the grocery store a little while ago, and we've got everything put away. Managed to go at a time that there was NO RAIN. Wondering how long it'll be before it starts again: since we were supposed to have continuous rain all day today.
Our FRIDAY FISH FRY is now under way: on the fish menu today: cod, halibut, perch, trout, and catfish. We've also got hushpuppies, fries, slaw and salad.
Desserts for today: apple pie, pecan pie, peach pie and chocolate cake.
Everyone enjoy your lunch, and stay on the safe side.
P.S. Chris, like your new avitar. Very nice picture!
Public Service announcement:
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.......SOMEWHERE ELSE! -CDOT
WILLY2!
KEEPEN ZE HANDS OFFEN DER WEFFER MACHINEN - NICHT FER GEFFINGERPOKEN ZE KNOBBEN UNT DIALSKIs - JA?
Sat through an advance showing of "When Luxury Rode The Rails" at Joe McMillan's monthly Whine & Geez Party (Roundtable) which apparently will show on local PBS Channel 12 on January 18, followed by the rest of the country. VERY good, watch it if you can.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled bedlam....
Morning All,
Just going to grab a quick cup of coffee and be on my way. I've got a couple big projects due today, so I need to get to those. Hope you all have a great day!
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