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Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11557994)
Probably watched too many snow train videos when my son was in his train fiend days.
I'd work on a train if I could (too old now, too much pain to do that sort of job) but I did spend a good 10 years applying to various railroads.....Some things just are not meant to be. That is what I loved about living in Ontario, I could just go and take a train ride if I wanted to and see a nearby town. Can't really do that in BC, only trains we have aside from Via long haul, and overpriced tourist train are transit commuter trains. Oh if only I had a house, I'd have the best model rail road layout ever...lol If rain could be a blizzard, we are having that today, this even a lot of rain for BC standards to fall so quickly. A couple parts of the highway are flooded, but with there only being one way in and out really, they are letting folks through still. South of Pemberton (about 20 mins north of Whistler, there is apparently 3-4 feet of water standing on the highway according to the radio traffic lady. |
Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 11558295)
I never outgrew trains...:lol:
I'd work on a train if I could (too old now, too much pain to do that sort of job) but I did spend a good 10 years applying to various railroads.....Some things just are not meant to be. That is what I loved about living in Ontario, I could just go and take a train ride if I wanted to and see a nearby town. Can't really do that in BC, only trains we have aside from Via long haul, and overpriced tourist train are transit commuter trains. Oh if only I had a house, I'd have the best model rail road layout ever...lol If rain could be a blizzard, we are having that today, this even a lot of rain for BC standards to fall so quickly. A couple parts of the highway are flooded, but with there only being one way in and out really, they are letting folks through still. South of Pemberton (about 20 mins north of Whistler, there is apparently 3-4 feet of water standing on the highway according to the radio traffic lady. Sounds wet. |
Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 11554209)
Heard on the radio this morning - Most January snow for 40 years and the last 7 days looks like an all time record. There's another 25-35cm due Thursday that wasn't there when I checked just three hours ago :(
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Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 11564789)
And another blizzard due Sunday. 50+ expected with this one :eek:
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Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11564799)
Maybe you need to move to Sooke.
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Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 11564811)
I suppose if we sold the house and the duplex we could maybe buy half a house there. :lol:
125-6971 West Coast Rd,Sooke, British Columbia  V9Z0V1 ( 343752 ) |
Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11564820)
Or sell your car and buy this...
I have a $170 mountain bike. :lol: It says Timeshare/Fractional I wonder how long you get it for. |
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That's eco friendly. How do you get the groceries home?
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Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11564923)
That's eco friendly. How do you get the groceries home?
It's amazing how many bags of groceries and a wheelchair you can get in a taxi. I've never driven, the wife did once upon a time before some eye problem and mother in law/stepkids don't drive either. |
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That's amazing. I didn't think anyone (almost) in Canada didn't drive these days. Especially with the winter.
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Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11565093)
That's amazing. I didn't think anyone (almost) in Canada didn't drive these days. Especially with the winter.
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True. Don't know what I was thinking.
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Still looking at the blizzard...8 hours plus so far.
The city plow has passed. We usually describe the ridge across the drive entrance. But today it's not a ridge as it is the same height as what were the walls of snow up to last night. |
Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 11566341)
Still looking at the blizzard...8 hours plus so far.
The city plow has passed. We usually describe the ridge across the drive entrance. But today it's not a ridge as it is the same height as what were the walls of snow up to last night. |
Re: Blizzard
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11558316)
You'll get yourself a house at some point. Until that time, there are some good virtual train set apps available for tablets and computers.
Sounds wet. Kind of a catch 22, if housing prices fall the economy kind of falls apart, but housing becomes more affordable, but because the economy falls apart and people lose jobs, they can't buy because they have no income. Only hope for us is to find a small town where housing is cheap and where we could find a job, and of course have it be in BC. |
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