The new winter thread - 2018-19
Nov 21st 2018 | 1:27 am
#106
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
This morning I knew it was windy as there was no power. I know from day-to-day comparisons that rural Iraq and central Bangui C.A.R. have more reliable power than we do. We have a generator, of course, but I went without coffee rather than start it. It was snowing quite heavily, wet snow. The street was covered in sheet ice, this was a bother when I fell and again when the poor dog was unable to scrabble enough grip to crap.
The drive was wintry, two of three miles of not being able to see forward at all, using the poles to centre the car on the road, followed by one lane having impassibly heaped snow and so having to drive in the other. I don’t like to do that as, technically, each lane should contain vehicles going in one direction and there’s a danger of collision. It’s particularly problematic on windy days as the nearby highway is closed and the heavy vehicles use the road I take. Two people close to me have spun off the road so far this winter. Fortunately, both were driving 4x4s and so were able to get back on to the road without having to encounter the police and be fined for their mishaps. This morning, on a sweeping snow covered curve, I felt the tail go out but didn’t lose it.
-17 tonight or -20, people in the lift wondered to each other. I thought that it’s inevitable that I will eventually be killed driving to or from work, I hope it’s not the day after a cold snap.
The drive was wintry, two of three miles of not being able to see forward at all, using the poles to centre the car on the road, followed by one lane having impassibly heaped snow and so having to drive in the other. I don’t like to do that as, technically, each lane should contain vehicles going in one direction and there’s a danger of collision. It’s particularly problematic on windy days as the nearby highway is closed and the heavy vehicles use the road I take. Two people close to me have spun off the road so far this winter. Fortunately, both were driving 4x4s and so were able to get back on to the road without having to encounter the police and be fined for their mishaps. This morning, on a sweeping snow covered curve, I felt the tail go out but didn’t lose it.
-17 tonight or -20, people in the lift wondered to each other. I thought that it’s inevitable that I will eventually be killed driving to or from work, I hope it’s not the day after a cold snap.
Nov 21st 2018 | 1:33 am
#107
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
It's going to be really nice in Regina for the next while, good for everyone but those wishing for the lake to set up for ice fishing. In about 3 weeks there should be a cold snap that allows skidoos or quads if not vehicles.
Nov 21st 2018 | 4:35 am
#108
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
I think we're pretty much the warmest place in Canada at present. Image courtesy of EC's new mobile app....
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Nov 21st 2018 | 5:10 am
#109
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
Today Sunrise was 7:34am and Sunset will be 4:24
First day of winter will be 8:05 sunrise and 4:13 sunset
https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/cana...h=12&year=2018
Will get a bit worse the finally slowly get better lol
San Diego would be nicer though.... although still a long dark evening.
Sunrise today 6:25am and Sunset of 4:45pm
Nov 21st 2018 | 5:19 am
#110
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
(although the 'periods of rain' aren't happening yet - it's just a somewhat cloudy sky here on Vancouver Island. And positive double digits 
Nov 21st 2018 | 6:02 am
#111
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
Moncton trees looking pretty.
Nov 21st 2018 | 6:13 am
#112
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
10 in Vancouver with light rain.
This hours hot and cold spot from Environment Canada
Hot spot in Canada: 13.2 °C55.8 °F Milk River, AB
Cold spot in Canada: -39.4 °C-38.9 °F Gateshead Island, NU
This hours hot and cold spot from Environment Canada
Hot spot in Canada: 13.2 °C55.8 °F Milk River, AB
Cold spot in Canada: -39.4 °C-38.9 °F Gateshead Island, NU
Nov 21st 2018 | 6:27 am
#113
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
This morning I knew it was windy as there was no power. I know from day-to-day comparisons that rural Iraq and central Bangui C.A.R. have more reliable power than we do. We have a generator, of course, but I went without coffee rather than start it. It was snowing quite heavily, wet snow. The street was covered in sheet ice, this was a bother when I fell and again when the poor dog was unable to scrabble enough grip to crap.
The drive was wintry, two of three miles of not being able to see forward at all, using the poles to centre the car on the road, followed by one lane having impassibly heaped snow and so having to drive in the other. I don’t like to do that as, technically, each lane should contain vehicles going in one direction and there’s a danger of collision. It’s particularly problematic on windy days as the nearby highway is closed and the heavy vehicles use the road I take. Two people close to me have spun off the road so far this winter. Fortunately, both were driving 4x4s and so were able to get back on to the road without having to encounter the police and be fined for their mishaps. This morning, on a sweeping snow covered curve, I felt the tail go out but didn’t lose it.
-17 tonight or -20, people in the lift wondered to each other. I thought that it’s inevitable that I will eventually be killed driving to or from work, I hope it’s not the day after a cold snap.
The drive was wintry, two of three miles of not being able to see forward at all, using the poles to centre the car on the road, followed by one lane having impassibly heaped snow and so having to drive in the other. I don’t like to do that as, technically, each lane should contain vehicles going in one direction and there’s a danger of collision. It’s particularly problematic on windy days as the nearby highway is closed and the heavy vehicles use the road I take. Two people close to me have spun off the road so far this winter. Fortunately, both were driving 4x4s and so were able to get back on to the road without having to encounter the police and be fined for their mishaps. This morning, on a sweeping snow covered curve, I felt the tail go out but didn’t lose it.
-17 tonight or -20, people in the lift wondered to each other. I thought that it’s inevitable that I will eventually be killed driving to or from work, I hope it’s not the day after a cold snap.
It's not even bloomin December yet
Talking to 'locals' they tell me that they remember as teens and even in the 1960's through 90's there often being snow from October through to May.. I suppose we should count our blessings.. but I'm not looking forwards to winter this year at all.
Stay safe
Nov 21st 2018 | 10:18 am
#114
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
I don't recall wishing for anything other than immediate consumables, an Austin-Healey, a Jaguar and some acts for which this is not the site. All else is accident.
Nov 21st 2018 | 10:20 am
#115
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
Not fun at all.. and today appears to be deteriorating as we speak.. the wind is picking up even more, it's getting colder. Environment Canada is warning of snow squalls, high winds and whiteout potential outside of the GTA and yes, forecast is for -20c windchill overnight and into tomorrow.
It's not even bloomin December yet
Talking to 'locals' they tell me that they remember as teens and even in the 1960's through 90's there often being snow from October through to May.. I suppose we should count our blessings.. but I'm not looking forwards to winter this year at all.
Stay safe
It's not even bloomin December yet
Talking to 'locals' they tell me that they remember as teens and even in the 1960's through 90's there often being snow from October through to May.. I suppose we should count our blessings.. but I'm not looking forwards to winter this year at all.
Stay safe
Nov 21st 2018 | 10:30 am
#116
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From: Moncton, NB, CANADA
Nov 21st 2018 | 10:33 am
#117
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
Nov 21st 2018 | 1:10 pm
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
Spoiler:
Maybe this will meet your dream for now, lol
https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/austin-healey/
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Nov 21st 2018 | 11:08 pm
#119
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
We have Paul Freedman, the Clown with the pointy hat on a deck post today.
Nov 21st 2018 | 11:40 pm
#120
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Re: The new winter thread - 2018-19
Oh the good old Austin-Healeys - aka as the Frog Eyed Sprite.. those were the days. I drove one, many years ago.. a bright red one.. like this
Maybe this will meet your dream for now, lol
https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/austin-healey/
Spoiler:
Maybe this will meet your dream for now, lol
https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/austin-healey/
My daughter and I took it to the dealer for service a month or so ago on a day with mixed rain and snow falling. We had the top in place but not the side screens. In that particular model the rain/snow mix forms a swirl, like a mini tornado, at the outer edges of the base of the windscreen; the plume descends from there hitting the centre of one's outer thigh. The objective of having a sports car is, of course, to relive the experiences of one's youth. Mission accomplished.
The picture was taken in high summer, you can see that there's only ice at the edge of the lake.
It was -23C this morning according to the sensible car thermometer.
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