Anyone else tired of winter?!

[Dan G]

6'9''?!? Holy SMOKES! what'd they feed him? Makes me feel really small at 6'1''!

I do really enjoy the outdoors, although Billings is quite a bit different than Sandpoint. I think I can count the trees on one hand!

The trouble is, in Sandpoint a guy can't make a living! The opportunity just isn't there anymore. The labor intensive jobs are disappearing rather rapidly as the town turns into a "resort destination", so I figured I better take a stab somewhere else.

I agree! The colder the better, but 33 and raining is a bad deal. If it were just cold all the time, that makes life pretty easy. I'm one of those 55 to 65 degree types, while logging you can leave your chaps on, loose the shirt and stay somewhat comfortable.

 

[jamespowers]

I have 2 nephews who are born and bred So. Californians, and they went to college in Missoula, Montana. One returned here and is working in L.A., the other is making his home in Montana. He LOVES it there (he's a forest ranger). The one is L.A. misses Montana a LOT!! They are both big, strapping guys (the younger one is 6' 9") and they really love the challenges of living in the great outdoors; the colder, the better! To each his own, I guess!

Gee, they grow tall due to the good weather and then one wants to go to the cold. [huh]

Regards,

J

 

[mysterygal]

I'm a huge outdoors fan myself, heck it's one of the great things about the northwest! But it's the cold...I'm just a big sissy when it's gets below 60 degrees
Where I grew up they grew them (guys) up well there's nothing like a farming/logging community to develop some muscles!

 

[jamespowers]

I'm a huge outdoors fan myself, heck it's one of the great things about the northwest! But it's the cold...I'm just a big sissy when it's gets below 60 degrees
Where I grew up they grew them (guys) up well there's nothing like a farming/logging community to develop some muscles!

Makes sense. Good weather=stronger better adjusted people. Less seasonal affective disorder.

Regards,

J

 

[koopkooper]

What are you talking about, it's Autumn here, still bloody hot on most days, lots or rain though which is nice.

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Boy, we are tired of winter here in Iowa. It really didn't start up until past mid-January, then it snowed and snowed again, on through February. really low temperatures; just two weeks ago we were dealing with the after-effects of a blizzard.

Now, there is very little snow on the ground, lots of mud, dirty cars, temperatures yesterday were close to 70, so mother and I cleaned up the porch and sat out on it. Today, it is windy and back in the 40's.

I am getting excited about planting some spring flowers, but still way too early.

karol

 

[HadleyH]

I'm tired of summer. [huh]

 

[Harp]

In downtown Chicago, The Hawk is back and temps have dropped to the 30*s!

 

[Hondo]

Sorry about all the snow/rain back east, wish you could transport it out west, west coast that is, Northern Calif, we got 60 percent of our rain, barely touched winter, it now seems like spring, fires down south in Southern California are under control (for now) it looks like another sizzler this year, were hoping for a little more rain before June, its been weird weather all around for sure.

 

[jamespowers]

Sorry about all the snow/rain back east, wish you could transport it out west, west coast that is, Northern Calif, we got 60 percent of our rain, barely touched winter, it now seems like spring, fires down south in Southern California are under control (for now) it looks like another sizzler this year, were hoping for a little more rain before June, its been weird weather all around for sure.

Oh geez! You're killing me. I think we have had enough rain for the year. You can send some of that rain to Southern California if you like though.
I hope it is a sizzler. It would be nice for once. Thirty years ago, it was much warmer in this area. I think we sent our good weather to Southern Cal---along with the water. :eusa_doh:

Regards,

J

 

[Rosie]

Yesterday it was nearly 70 degrees. I wore a dress and sweater and it was wonderful! Today on the way home it was FREEZING. Now, they are predicting over 5 inches of snow.

 

[Pink Dahlia]

I'll trade ya...

It's been over 90 here. We're breakin' records left and right and we completely skipped Spring! And what happened to winter?

 

[jamespowers]

It's been over 90 here. We're breakin' records left and right and we completely skipped Spring! And what happened to winter?

I would trade you in a minute. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. :eusa_doh: A high of 72 during the day and 48 at night is ok but I like it warmer. 90 degrees would work for me. Ahhhhhhhh!

Regards,

J

 

[Feraud]

Speaking of Winter, we are getting pounded in the city right now!
Offices are closing and we are evacuating the city.

 

[mysterygal]

It's been over 90 here. We're breakin' records left and right and we completely skipped Spring! And what happened to winter?

that would be strange! With prepping my gardens..I'm REALLY wanting to start planting! But what's great, is there's been two whole days of incredible weather over here...flowers are popping up everywhere...I just love it...it's so beautiful this time of year!!!!!

 

[Jovan]

Spring came about a month ago here. :-/ We always get cheated out of a real winter in Florida.

 

[jamespowers]

Spring came about a month ago here. :-/ We always get cheated out of a real winter in Florida.

I doubt you want a real winter like they are having in New York.

 

[Brian Sheridan]

ARUGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!:rage:

Winter is back. We, in Erie,PA, are getting pounded with snow. It was nearly 70 on Tuesday! OF course, it being Erie, PA, nothing is closed, cancelled, or delayed. We just get it through it with a shrug of the shoulders.

 

[LadyStardust]

To anyone who has snow and cold, I'm giving an open invitation to PLEASE send it to North Carolina! We were completely cheated of -any- winter this year.

 

[Hondo]

Oh geez! You're killing me. I think we have had enough rain for the year. You can send some of that rain to Southern California if you like though.
I hope it is a sizzler. It would be nice for once. Thirty years ago, it was much warmer in this area. I think we sent our good weather to Southern Cal---along with the water. :eusa_doh:

Regards,

J

I think one of us is a bit off track or confused, I'm in your neck of the woods, up yonder near Elk Grove, yesterday was a mild 82!!! I just wish we had a bit more rain/snow in the High Sierras. I bet you folks in S.F. would love it as a "sizzler" on clear day by the bay