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01-25-2009, 04:37 PM
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i'm sick of snow
took these today at the shop...this crap has to melt, i'm ready to see water running down the street!!!
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01-25-2009, 06:08 PM
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i feel your pain brother 
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01-25-2009, 06:09 PM
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global warming?
Thanks al gore for fixing global warming already.. 
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01-25-2009, 06:16 PM
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We have about a foot of snow on the ground which is about 2 feet that has packed and is hard. I am sick of the "COLD". And I'm just plain tired of the weather altogether. Wish I had some grandkids to go visit and spoil for a while.
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01-25-2009, 06:27 PM
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guess i won't be riding the harley for awhile...took these on the way home. if it isn't snow, it's drifting and blowing. one is on the road to my house, 3rd is where i piled snow across the street from my house
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01-25-2009, 06:29 PM
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Pro
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2 more....think a guy could find a decent snow removal contractor anywhere? 2nd is from my front patio door looking out over the lake. see the fish shack out there?
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01-25-2009, 06:47 PM
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Fish shack.... I just dont get it. I drive through a state park that has a lake (Pine Lake state park) almost daily and when I look out and see the shacks I just cringe.... I fight with cold and snow on a daily basis and some folks cant wait to see it get cold enough to go sit on a slab of ice..... If I ever get old enough to retire I think I will sell off the cows and go South for the winter.... Paul
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01-25-2009, 06:55 PM
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Same stuff here. 12" with a nice layer of ice below. It was 2 degrees this morning. I'll be heading to Punxy to talk to Phil and see what I can do. What is a good way to bribe a groundhog?
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01-25-2009, 08:09 PM
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I know a guy that just loves the cold. His rule of thumb is "If I can get the bike outta the driveway, I am riding." this guy is insane. As I stated in another thread, It has been real mild here. 
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01-25-2009, 08:15 PM
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There are few things more depressing than iron sitting in a yard with snow covering it. The diggers and trucks look lonely and forgoten
BTW, have I ever metioned I too hate the cold and want to spend 2 to 3 months in the Keys. I beleive i have said that a number of times 
Even if my iron were sitting in a yard but in the sun, they wouldnt look so sad
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01-25-2009, 08:35 PM
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I hate the snow too.....and we don't even have any!!
I am sure before the winter is over we'll get some, and I'll hate it even more.
I don't like the cold much either, fell on the ice last week, helping spread ice melt on a few properties. 
Good thing I ain't any older, I could a broke a hip.
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01-25-2009, 08:40 PM
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Not too much snow here, but really cold. Today was 0 degrees with a windchill of -10. We have some work, and doing some small stuff in the shop.
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01-25-2009, 08:41 PM
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winter is to be expected and it will be different every year.
We have had slightl less snow than aveage with 7" on the ground a week ago (maybe 5" today). Temps have been lower than normal. - Tolerable but not good for too much work outside unless there is no wind. Freewats, roads and streets are bare. Fortunately enough snow to keep the frost from going too deep in the undisturbed area. Tolerable, but not as bad as the "good old days".
I saw the fishhouse, but it a little too far out. How many holes? 4, 6 or 8? Do you have satelite TV? refrigerator? I assume it is heated and is the thermostat on a timer? How many does it sleep and how many tables for cards and how many recliners. Are your lines connected to bells, buzzers or lights? when you run your 4 wheler out, do you have plug connected to the generator?
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01-25-2009, 08:42 PM
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On a positive note....travel agents are giving away flights to Florida, we got got round trip air fare for $18.00 each!!! Leaving Friday coming home Sunday...Let's make it a contractor's holiday!
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01-25-2009, 08:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tgeb
I hate the snow too.....and we don't even have any!!
Good thing I ain't any older, I could a broke a hip. |
Oh sure Tom, rub it in, real nice 
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01-25-2009, 08:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grandedecor
On a positive note....travel agents are giving away flights to Florida, we got got round trip air fare for $18.00 each!!! Leaving Friday coming home Sunday...Let's make it a contractor's holiday!
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Off subject. Where to where and with who???
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01-25-2009, 08:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grandedecor
On a positive note....travel agents are giving away flights to Florida, we got got round trip air fare for $18.00 each!!! Leaving Friday coming home Sunday...Let's make it a contractor's holiday!
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$18.00 each!!!
I suggest we move the ESW meeting to FLA. 
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01-25-2009, 08:52 PM
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GDI
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K/B Remodeling
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny
Off subject. Where to where and with who???
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To Orlando through Spirit Air. We fly out of Atlantic city, but check TED air too, they have AWESOME deals!!
It was $9.00 each way last week and we booked 4 seats and took the kids for a few days!
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01-25-2009, 08:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny
Oh sure Tom, rub it in, real nice |
No seriously, when I got up off the ground. Those where the first words, (well the second words), out of my mouth.
The guy driving the truck jumped out to see if I was OK....I hit the pavement Hard!
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01-25-2009, 11:11 PM
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This morning was the first time I have seen the lawn since November! I was complaining about the dogs tracking in mud. Started snowing about 5 pm, thick and wet!
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