So Done with Winter

[Farrell In Vancouver]

Spent my entire weekend shoveling this stuff

[Gary WA]

So Beautiful.. That "A" should be in the Garage!

[3.6rs]

Originally Posted by Farrell In Vancouver

Spent my entire weekend shoveling this stuff

You shoveled your A ?

[katy]

Spent my entire weekend shoveling this stuff

Why?

[HoarseWhisperer]

Winter is highly over-rated!

[CHuDWah]

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74*F and sunny here

[Art Newland]

We're getting a little taste of what the North East guys have to put up with. I'm tired of it too. Haven't even hardly seen a snowflake for the last few years, at first, I thought "isn't it pretty", now it's getting old.
I'm in the midst of an engine swap, so since we can't really get out and do anything else, I'm getting a lot done.

[Tom Wesenberg]

The only thing good about winter is you don't have to deal with insects, especially our state bird, the mosquito.

[31 Model A]

I was done with Winter the second day of Winter. I've always hated Winter, especially since the Ardennes in 44. Cowboying in Montana wasn't a piece of cake either, it was calving season during February where is was sometimes -20 average. Of course I'm old now, cranky and I'll be complaining about the heat come Summer down on the border also.

[CarlG]

9 degrees this morning on the way to work. I have 4+ feet of snow in my front yard.

My Dad would tell me: "Quitcherbellyachin!"

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by CarlG

9 degrees this morning on the way to work. I have 4+ feet of snow in my front yard.

My Dad would tell me: "Quitcherbellyachin!"

9 degrees AND work..yikes !!
Finally, we here in lalalalnd are getting wet....thanks God !
The garlic and the red lettuce (ready for salad) is a foot tall. Tooo wet to change engines and or work... Yup, I think that I remember snow ?

[JDupuis]

Just at the freezing mark today.
I was in Vancouver in December and you had snow then. Unusual weather for there. Jeff

[Farrell In Vancouver]

Id settle for the monsoon season over this. Feels like Manitoba. I have repaired my snow shovel three times now and I hope it lasts til spring. Yuck!

[JDupuis]

Just remember Wiarton Willie predicted early spring!! Only 6 weeks, hang in there. . Jeff

[Farrell In Vancouver]

Wiarton Willie did NOT see his shadow this morning:
I believe the rodent is using alternative facts

[Art Newland]

It's snowing here again right now...

[CarlG]

Art,

We sent it down to you. Hope you like it.

[mantta]

We have had 196" so far this season here in the north central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

[Art Newland]

Originally Posted by CarlG

Art,

We sent it down to you. Hope you like it.

Just don't send the 9 degrees.

It's not that I hate it, just when you don't expect it, it messes up you shedule.

My coupe is all torn apart, so I can't even go for ride in the snow.

[31 Model A]

It's 4am here on 7 Feb in west-central Illinois and I slept with my window open and threw off the duvet....it's 62 degrees....go figure.

[Synchro909]

9.30PM on the 7th here and it is 25.7 C (78+F). The more brave weather forecasters are saying that this year, we may not even get a day above 40C (104F) this summer for the first time in years. No complaints here!

[Mike V. Florida]

[ronn]

50's yesterday and 60's today................

no complaints here in NJ!

where we have a Wawa on every corner!

[P.S.]

I will take your snow over my wind any day. It's been ridiculously windy here almost every day.

As I write this, average winds around 30 MPH with gusts almost 50 MPH. The power keeps going ON/OFF so I cannot work in the shop for fear of losing the lights right in the middle of something important and being stuck (no windows in the shop, gets very dark with no lights).

Also, the noise the wind makes is pretty eerie. Cannot sleep soundly while wondering if the antenna farm outside is being ripped apart.

[oldwoodsman]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

The only thing good about winter is you don't have to deal with insects, especially our state bird, the mosquito.

Right Tom. Here in the northern part of the state we only have two seasons
"Winter and the fourth of July"

[katy]

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ronn mentioned Wawa, so:

Wawa, Ontario
Township in Ontario, Canada
Wawa is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, located within the Algoma District and associated with Wawa Lake.
Weather: -14°C, Wind NE at 14 km/h, 84% Humidity
Population: 2,975 (2011)
Local time: Tuesday 11:51 AM
Province: Ontario
Area code: Area codes 705 and 249

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

When BORED, I just watch the REPEATING Radar Loop. "Maybe I should build "something" out of POPCYCLE STICKS????
Bill Doodle

[JDupuis]

I was wondering about Wawa also.. Huh? Jeff

[CarlG]

Was +2 degrees on my way to work this morning. Foggy, but no more snow (yet).

[JaxFLG8r]

Originally Posted by katy

ronn mentioned Wawa, so:
Wawa, Ontario
Township in Ontario, Canada
Wawa is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, located within the Algoma District and associated with Wawa Lake.
Weather: -14°C, Wind NE at 14 km/h, 84% Humidity
Population: 2,975 (2011)
Local time: Tuesday 11:51 AM
Province: Ontario
Area code: Area codes 705 and 249

Now I see why Interstate 95 is filled with cars with Canadian tags.

Like Mike V. said, in Florida we salt Margaritas, NOT roads.......

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by CarlG

Was +2 degrees on my way to work this morning. Foggy, but no more snow (yet).

We didn't even have a quarter inch of precipitation overnight, and in the first two hours this morning there was already 5 rollovers and numerous accidents. People drive like nuts.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by katy

ronn mentioned Wawa, so:

Wawa, Ontario
Township in Ontario, Canada
Wawa is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, located within the Algoma District and associated with Wawa Lake.
Weather: -14°C, Wind NE at 14 km/h, 84% Humidity
Population: 2,975 (2011)
Local time: Tuesday 11:51 AM
Province: Ontario
Area code: Area codes 705 and 249

Sister City............LaLaLand

http://www.wallawallawa.gov/

[clo2jim]

Originally Posted by katy

ronn mentioned Wawa, so:

Wawa, Ontario
Township in Ontario, Canada
Wawa is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, located within the Algoma District and associated with Wawa Lake.
Weather: -14°C, Wind NE at 14 km/h, 84% Humidity
Population: 2,975 (2011)
Local time: Tuesday 11:51 AM
Province: Ontario
Area code: Area codes 705 and 249

You forgot about the Large Goose Statue at Wawa that can be seen for miles. The Goose is just off the Trans-Canada Highway" at the Tourist Information Centre on the way into town.

[Michael M]

For those outside New Jersey, WaWa is a convenience store. Sells coffee, donuts, sandwiches, papers, etc. They are practically on every corner, except when its occupied by a 7-11.

Tomorrow it's supposed to be 60 degrees here. But they're calling for 6 - 10 inches of snow on Thursday. I guess that makes both Punxatawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck correct!

[sommcain]

41 degrees C (106F) here in Adelaide today. I think I'll leave the A tucked away and stay in the air cond comfort at work.

[31 Model A]

I've noticed just on this thread, many of Australian Barners from various parts of Australia. Any Barner here from "A Town Like Alice".

[Hoogah]

You really want to be in Alice (Springs) today? Here's a map of today's expected max temps around the eastern part of Oz.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Hoogah

You really want to be in Alice (Springs) today? Here's a map of today's expected max temps around the eastern part of Oz.

Heat wave!!!! 35C in Alice, a wee bit warm.............. I spent two weeks in Portugal a few years back, 42C and no AC for the first week there. That was a wee bit warm too!!!!!

[Big hammer]

Originally Posted by Hoogah

You really want to be in Alice (Springs) today? Here's a map of today's expected max temps around the eastern part of Oz.

Pretty colored map! Isn't there an area that people live under ground?

[Hoogah]

Originally Posted by Big hammer

Pretty colored map! Isn't there an area that people live under ground?

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology had to add two extra colours (the purples) to the temperature maps in the last few years because we'd exceeded the historical maximum levels! We'd run off the scale! Evidence (but not proof of course) that climate change is real.

(Relevance to the Model A: I still need to fix my radiator leak!)

Coober Pedy is the place you're thinking of. An opal mining town - closest thing we've got to your Wild West. Underground houses allow you to stay out of the heat and you can dig up opals as you add a room!

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Hoogah

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology had to add two extra colours (the purples) to the temperature maps in the last few years because we'd exceeded the historical maximum levels! We'd run off the scale! Evidence (but not proof of course) that climate change is real.

(Relevance to the Model A: I still need to fix my radiator leak!)

Coober Pedy is the place you're thinking of. An opal mining town - closest thing we've got to your Wild West. Underground houses allow you to stay out of the heat and you can dig up opals as you add a room!

I had one of those opals once, it came on a Coober Petty hat band made by Akubra............I use to wear a Bango Paterson also. Nice hats.....

[pgerhardt]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

I was done with Winter the second day of Winter. I've always hated Winter, especially since the Ardennes in 44. Cowboying in Montana wasn't a piece of cake either, it was calving season during February where is was sometimes -20 average. Of course I'm old now, cranky and I'll be complaining about the heat come Summer down on the border also.

Ardennes in 44! Holy sh*t!! First THANKS of your service! My dad was in the army air corps during WWII, but stationed on the Galapagos islands. I am guessing to protect the Panama canal. No snow or Germans to deal with there.

I am wondering if you ran into any of these monsters (see picture) while there. They were a little bigger & heavier than a model A!

[henry's 31]

Hope the weather gets better for you soon. This is why I like Georgia. I can drive my car all year long. The only time I dont drive it is when it rains. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos!

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Hoogah

You really want to be in Alice (Springs) today? Here's a map of today's expected max temps around the eastern part of Oz.

And it's going to be hotter today. Even parts of Victoria - in the south so normally cooler will be about 44C (111F) today. It is a Total Fire Ban day so no fires of any sort allowed outdoors for obvious reasons.
As for living underground, Coober Pedy has been mentioned. They do the same at White Cliffs and I know people who have done it for the stable temperatures they get year round.

[Art Newland]

Maybe this will cool you off...

[Tom F OHIO]

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Did you just happen to leave your truck out and it snowed over night or do you leave it out all the time. I guess it might not fit in a regular garage. Looks like a nice looking truck but the snow is covering it up. Ha Ha
Tom....

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Art Newland

Maybe this will cool you off...

I feel cooler just looking at that - thanks.

[Tom Wesenberg]

It dropped to below zero F. last night, and today I went to the grocery store. The parking lot was pure white with thick road salt, not snow. It was windy, and the salt was being picked up and blown around like snow. Bring on the heat!

[SSsssteamer]

Every night is in the 20's F. With the snow now blowing sideways, it is like a blizzard outside this afternoon. I am ready for spring, bring it on.

[31 Model A]

Two nights ago I slept with my window open and just a sheet covering my bronze tan muscular body....today I have at least an inch of snow now.

This Saturday, back up to low 70s.........that time of the year for unpredictable weather. Might get Sarah out for a drive.......

[mshmodela]

Originally Posted by Gary WA

So Beautiful.. That "A" should be in the Garage!

Very fine shots!

[DougVieyra]

Winter has FINALLY arrived. Happy days !

After suffering through 4 years of extreme drought, it is a real joy to once again see water (and snow) falling from the sky !

So far this year our rainfall totals on the North West Coast of California is at 160%. And our lakes are once again full to capacity. And our summer water supply in the mountain reservoirs are at full capacity for the first time in four long years!

So it is with great joy that I welcome with open arms the wonderful Winter that has finally come to our parched West.

[ursus]

Just back from Arizona. You should be down there with all the other Canadians. They love to check in on the weather back home and have a laugh!

[dr.j]

If they are laughing in Arizona, you should hear them howling here in the Barbados. Every day here is sunny and a plus 27C. Home this morning in Portland Ontario is -15C
Looking forward to getting home and ice fishing in late March.

[Farrell In Vancouver]

Originally Posted by Tom F OHIO

Did you just happen to leave your truck out and it snowed over night or do you leave it out all the time. I guess it might not fit in a regular garage. Looks like a nice looking truck but the snow is covering it up. Ha Ha
Tom....

Truck got moved out to make room to pull another project apart. The last storm of 2016 had passed and the groundhog said it was a go. 5 more inches and Ice rain last night. The more I complain the more it snows, so I am shutting up now and trying to embrace it. (Ha)

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Farrell In Vancouver

Truck got moved out to make room to pull another project apart. The last storm of 2016 had passed and the groundhog said it was a go. 5 more inches and Ice rain last night. The more I complain the more it snows, so I am shutting up now and trying to embrace it. (Ha)

I put a nice little used Simplicity two stage snow blower out by the road for sale for only $225, and that has kept our snow fall down to very little this winter. Guess I'll have to put it out every winter to keep the now away.

[chap52]

A couple of warm days brought the temperature up to 87 today and looking at possibly 88 tomorrow in Tucson...Back to the chilly 60 on Saturday. (I won't bring up what the temps are here in July or August)

[SteveB31]

76 degrees in Denver, CO.. Only two small snow storms all winter so far.

Steve @ Bert's

[dansluck]

I have a 4wd tractor setup to remove snow from our dirt roads. My neighbors leave Jack Daniels on my porch to clear their roads and driveways. Question can a Model A burn JD?
It has been a GREAT YEAR for snow and booze!

[Terry, NJ]

Yeah, Yesterday was beautiful here too . Did I hear someone say it was 65? I think so! I was so nice I thought it was 85. The older I get the further south I want to move. I should borrow my daughters place on lake Conroe, Texas. But If you like weird weather, go to Denver, If the cold doesn't get you on Monday, the heat will on Tuesday, but never fear, you'll be passed out from altitude sickness Sunday night. Great place! The mile high city they call it!
Terry

[Terry, NJ]

During WW2, my uncle spent the first part of the war in Greenland (For what? I don't know) He was Signal Corps. He said the winters weren't much worse than NJ, Just longer! The worst thing about Greenland was the mosquitos. He loved talking about Greenland, He wouldn't talk much about the war after they shipped him to England and D-day. Once or twice he did, and it wasn't good so we left the subject alone. He had been trained as a line man and he worked in "Com Z" and I gather that's where he got two purple hearts.
He's gone now, I sure wish he was still here. He had PTSD in spades! Sometimes he would just shake for a couple of minutes. I read some of his letters written on a German typewriter and he would write about the weather or some such diversionary subject, but nothing about the war and they were written in late 45. I'm rambling, better stop now!
Terry