what are you doing today?
Jan 23, 2016 21:10:27 #
SteveR wrote:
Actually, global warming in the Pacific has a lot to do with the winter weather patterns that we're getting.
That is an El Nino, it comes and goes in cycles. Alternating with La Nina when that part of the Pacific is cooler than usual.
Jan 23, 2016 21:13:21 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Me too, the blizzard of 78 and many other snow storms. We've become snowbirds and this is winter 2 without snow. It is cold here in central Florida, I've worn a winter coat and knit NE Patriots hat while walking my 2 dogs at 7:30 AM Dont' have to shovel cool weather and that's a plus. :)Cooling my heels, no blizzard here (Florida) but still 'cooler'...
I remember when we were in NE...
I remember when we were in NE...
Jan 23, 2016 23:35:43 #
robertjerl wrote:
That is an El Nino, it comes and goes in cycles. Alternating with La Nina when that part of the Pacific is cooler than usual.
You're right, robert, but from what I understand, El Nino is getting warmer.
Jan 23, 2016 23:56:59 #
SteveR wrote:
You're right, robert, but from what I understand, El Nino is getting warmer.
Some times it is warmer, some times cooler. And we haven't the foggiest what the extremes are. Records don't go back very far when compared to the planet's climate cycles.
Many of those people pontificating about it operate as if what they can remember is everything.
Take hurricanes, they went on about Katrina being the "worst", it was bad, but not the worst.
1900 Galveston Texas was basically destroyed and 8000+ died.
1928 one hit Florida and killed 2500+
Those were both Cat 4s.
And compared to some not in the US even Galveston looks mild.
Bhola Cyclone (Their name for the same type of storm.) hit East Pakistan (Bangladesh today) and India's West Bengal State on November 12, 1970 and killed an estimated 300,000 to 500,000. They don't know, census info for the area was poor and entire towns and regions just basically turned into swamps where no one even made a serious effort to count the dead. Just estimate, so many towns and villages gone at so many people per each.
Jan 24, 2016 05:56:52 #
We haven't had a blizzard yet this year. When we do we usually shovel... and shovel.....and shovel. Sidewalks, decks, roof. Over and over so the snow doesn't get unmanageable. Oh, and we plow too. Then we go to bed.
Jan 24, 2016 06:00:32 #
SteveR wrote:
Coolin' my heels because our hardwood floor is a bit chillier than usual. We're getting weather in the 40's during the days and 30's at night here in Dallas with this cold snap going on. Once it's over we should be back to golf temps...at least in the 50's and some 60's.
I'm from Michigan, so I've been through what you're getting. I never minded the snow. What I didn't like was gray days from November through February.
I'm from Michigan, so I've been through what you're getting. I never minded the snow. What I didn't like was gray days from November through February.
I'm in Michigan. Gray days until April.
Jan 24, 2016 06:02:34 #
Shellback wrote:
I'm sorting/discarding/organizing photos in between reading the posts here.
In central KS it's 25°F - Foggy - Ice/Frost on trees - Windy - 2" snow on the ground -
A good day to stay indoors...
In central KS it's 25°F - Foggy - Ice/Frost on trees - Windy - 2" snow on the ground -
A good day to stay indoors...
Stay indoors??? That's balmy here in Michigan. Sounds like great photo opps. to me.
Jan 24, 2016 06:04:36 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
haha....global warming has more to do with the events at Arctic Circle than So. Cal. ;)
And the Antarctic Circle? Unusual ice buildup there.
Jan 24, 2016 06:10:34 #
Jan 24, 2016 06:13:17 #
I used Mr. Ku Bota to snow blow my driveway TWICE. 15" of snow the first time, another 6" second time. One more pass in the morning😁
Jan 24, 2016 06:14:11 #
The Blizzard of '38 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. My uncles had to climb out of the upstairs window to shovel their way into the downstairs door.
Jan 24, 2016 07:33:46 #
Jan 24, 2016 07:36:44 #
craggycrossers wrote:
Strange, but nice, question and, since I've a few ... (show quote)
I remember when I was young, the girls all had the dance cards. Now, finding a man to dance with is more difficult, so the men have the dance cards. I bet yours is always full with such a positive attitude. Have a dance for us over there. The ladies will be lucky tonight!
Jan 24, 2016 07:39:50 #
Blowing 400' of driveway and shoveling out the walks and porch. Then lifting a bourbon Manhattan.
Jan 24, 2016 07:41:04 #
Well...I'm here in Florida, and it's 44F this morning....I'm staying inside!!! fortunately, I received a DVD yesterday to help me learn to play better chess...cause...I'd like to win occasionally???
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