A Little Bit Of Snow Eh?

68TriShield · 12-11-2010, 10:52 AM

Keeping an eye on you MN,WI and central US b-sotls.
Things are looking bleak for that picnic today...

RevSmoke · 12-11-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Keeping an eye on you MN,WI and central US b-sotls.
Things are looking bleak for that picnic today...

Bleak? What a wonderful day for a picnic - albeit indoors. Perfect day for snuggling with the wife by the fireplace, a cup of hot chocolate, and watch the snow fall - turning the world crisp, clean, and pristine white.

I do hate shoveling, but the white is absolutely gorgeous.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Gophernut · 12-11-2010, 11:16 AM

Got to drive through all of that crap to get to work this morning. Yeehah.

14holestogie · 12-11-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Bleak? What a wonderful day for a picnic - albeit indoors. Perfect day for snuggling with the wife by the fireplace, a cup of hot chocolate, and watch the snow fall - turning the world crisp, clean, and pristine white.

I do hate shoveling, but the white is absolutely gorgeous.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Agreed. Looks like we've fizzled for a bit. Cleared a spot so the mailman can deliver my empty boxes.

pektel · 12-11-2010, 11:18 AM

We are having a campfire tonight. Probably have to shovel a path to the fire pit. Have a litre of cheap brandy ready for hot brandy's by the fire. Superb winter activity.

EDIT: just looked outside. We haven't had a bit of snow today. But it's rather chilly. 2 right now, and dropping. WEatherman says low of -17 tonight. Guess I'm building a bigger fire than I thought.

BlackDog · 12-11-2010, 11:37 AM

It's snowing to beat heck here in the Twin Cities. I've rarely seen it snow so hard for so long. Our church had a men's breakfast schdeduled for this morning, which got cancelled. So, I got in a nap this morning.

Now to dig out the Xmas decorations and merry up the house.

replicant_argent · 12-11-2010, 11:43 AM

It's just a Dusting...

er.. Flesh wound.......

Nothing to see here. Was out and about and it was annoying, but fine.... note to self.. if you drive a little speck car, and you haven't seen any other vehicles out except 4 wheel drives, you should stay home.

The wifes lil' cute ute is a blast to drive in this stuff.

larryinlc · 12-11-2010, 11:43 AM

Down here in the southwest, we've had a bit of sleet and freezing rain to dampen the fun. Still, about 8 inches so far and it's still going to snow for a while.

Larry

pektel · 12-11-2010, 11:53 AM

My summer car rarely sees snow. Lowered 2" from stock makes it rather difficult. I do have my stock wheels with winter tires, and installed a limited slip diff to help though. Lincoln LS:

My winter beater is a blast in the snow. Don't have to car about damage one bit. 1985 chevy 1/2 ton 4wd. 350. Paint job courtesy of teh previous owner:

replicant_argent · 12-11-2010, 12:01 PM

That is a very typical Grand Rapids truck.

pektel · 12-11-2010, 12:03 PM

You ain't lyin lol. Been through here before?

replicant_argent · 12-11-2010, 12:04 PM

Family from GR, Big Fork area.
Got married at Sugar Lake Lodge.

pektel · 12-11-2010, 12:09 PM

Wow, small world! My gf has family in bigfork. I frequent sugar lake for summertime swimming. Nice blue water.

BlackDog · 12-11-2010, 02:38 PM

Holy buckets, I think it's even snowing harder now. I can't recall that I've ever seen it snow like this.

pektel · 12-11-2010, 02:53 PM

Still nothing up here today. I'm bummed.

replicant_argent · 12-11-2010, 03:24 PM

http://www.dailynorseman.com/2010/12...nsas?ref=yahoo
They don't close MSP very often.

12-11-2010, 03:34 PM

Blew off the driveway a few hours ago for the first shot. Only took 2 hours. Shouldn't take as long the second time around. We've gotten about 13 inches so far. Doesn't look like it'll stop for a while, either. If I did outdoor winter activities, it'd be better, but I don't, so I hate this crap.

BlackDog · 12-11-2010, 04:26 PM

Yeah we've had 13" or so as well. Still snowing like crazy. Ran out to the store quick to get a couple things, otherwise it's pretty lousy out there. Heating up some shortning for an early dinner of fried fish. We plan to watch a Christmas movie tonight, White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, or something along those lines.

Here's a picture from my bedroom window for you Southerners.

RevSmoke · 12-11-2010, 04:35 PM

We're supposed to get 6-9" or 8-14", depending on which weather forecast you watch. Were supposed to have about 5" by now. I figure 2" at best since this morning, but it is blowing.

I am wondering if they'll cancel church in the morning (elders and trustees make that decision). Have already had a couple calls about it. I told one person, "Look at how much snow you have outside. Now look at whether it is snowing or not. At present, I'd say it isn't a question. Of course, if it snows hard between now and tomorrow morning, that may all change.

It is good to see the white though.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

SNKBYT · 12-11-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

Here's a picture from my bedroom window for you Southerners.

Brrrrrrr

12-11-2010, 10:52 AM	#1
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? Keeping an eye on you MN,WI and central US b-sotls. Things are looking bleak for that picnic today...

12-11-2010, 11:16 AM	#3
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? Got to drive through all of that crap to get to work this morning. Yeehah. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

12-11-2010, 11:18 AM	#5
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? We are having a campfire tonight. Probably have to shovel a path to the fire pit. Have a litre of cheap brandy ready for hot brandy's by the fire. Superb winter activity. EDIT: just looked outside. We haven't had a bit of snow today. But it's rather chilly. 2 right now, and dropping. WEatherman says low of -17 tonight. Guess I'm building a bigger fire than I thought. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem. Last edited by pektel; 12-11-2010 at 11:24 AM.

12-11-2010, 11:37 AM	#6
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? It's snowing to beat heck here in the Twin Cities. I've rarely seen it snow so hard for so long. Our church had a men's breakfast schdeduled for this morning, which got cancelled. So, I got in a nap this morning. Now to dig out the Xmas decorations and merry up the house. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

12-11-2010, 11:43 AM	#7
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? It's just a Dusting... er.. Flesh wound....... Nothing to see here. Was out and about and it was annoying, but fine.... note to self.. if you drive a little speck car, and you haven't seen any other vehicles out except 4 wheel drives, you should stay home. The wifes lil' cute ute is a blast to drive in this stuff. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

12-11-2010, 11:43 AM	#8
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? Down here in the southwest, we've had a bit of sleet and freezing rain to dampen the fun. Still, about 8 inches so far and it's still going to snow for a while. Larry

12-11-2010, 11:53 AM	#9
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? My summer car rarely sees snow. Lowered 2" from stock makes it rather difficult. I do have my stock wheels with winter tires, and installed a limited slip diff to help though. Lincoln LS: My winter beater is a blast in the snow. Don't have to car about damage one bit. 1985 chevy 1/2 ton 4wd. 350. Paint job courtesy of teh previous owner: __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-11-2010, 12:01 PM	#10
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? That is a very typical Grand Rapids truck. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

12-11-2010, 12:03 PM	#11
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? You ain't lyin lol. Been through here before? __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-11-2010, 12:04 PM	#12
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? Family from GR, Big Fork area. Got married at Sugar Lake Lodge. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

12-11-2010, 12:09 PM	#13
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? Wow, small world! My gf has family in bigfork. I frequent sugar lake for summertime swimming. Nice blue water. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-11-2010, 02:38 PM	#14
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? Holy buckets, I think it's even snowing harder now. I can't recall that I've ever seen it snow like this. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

12-11-2010, 02:53 PM	#15
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? Still nothing up here today. I'm bummed. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-11-2010, 03:24 PM	#16
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? http://www.dailynorseman.com/2010/12...nsas?ref=yahoo They don't close MSP very often. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

12-11-2010, 03:34 PM	#17
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? Blew off the driveway a few hours ago for the first shot. Only took 2 hours. Shouldn't take as long the second time around. We've gotten about 13 inches so far. Doesn't look like it'll stop for a while, either. If I did outdoor winter activities, it'd be better, but I don't, so I hate this crap.

12-11-2010, 04:35 PM	#19
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: A Little Bit Of Snow Eh? We're supposed to get 6-9" or 8-14", depending on which weather forecast you watch. Were supposed to have about 5" by now. I figure 2" at best since this morning, but it is blowing. I am wondering if they'll cancel church in the morning (elders and trustees make that decision). Have already had a couple calls about it. I told one person, "Look at how much snow you have outside. Now look at whether it is snowing or not. At present, I'd say it isn't a question. Of course, if it snows hard between now and tomorrow morning, that may all change. It is good to see the white though. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"