It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas [Archive]

sara1998

12-04-2005, 10:17 AM

We had an ice storm last night. We were expecting 1 or 2 inches of snow; instead we got ice! I was coming home from shopping, and I couldn't get my truck up the driveway because it was coated with ice. I got about half way up, and slid all the way back down in the street! I got out of bed this morning, and looked out the window in time enough to see my asshole neighbor fall on his butt! Normally, I wouldn't laught at this too much, but he's a jerk.
... OK, I'm off to sand the driveway! Wish me luck!

Miss Vicky

12-04-2005, 10:21 AM

It is 57 degrees inside my house right now, and I consider that a titty bit nipply. Okay... I'm freezing my ass off right now.

But I suppose 57 is toasty warm compared to where you're at right now.

sara1998

12-04-2005, 10:33 AM

57 sounds good... I'm looking at 25 right now!

strandinthewind

12-04-2005, 10:37 AM

Atlanta is not that cold yet. It has gotten in the 30's at night, but mostly the days are in the 60's. But, that will change soon. Bundle up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lala

12-04-2005, 02:20 PM

LEATHER&LACE64

12-04-2005, 02:35 PM

I am in Northwest Indiana and have a couple of inches of snow. The little snow birds are feeding at the new bird feeder and the squirrels are digging the bread that I threw out last nite out of the snow.Last night it was very pretty and sparkly watching the snow fall into the nite. Sara1998, I must have the same kinda driveway you do--come icy or alot of snow it is hard to go up my driveway and on several occasions have slid backwards down the street backing out the driveway---It is hell to get stuck in the hedge!!!:laugh:

Karlie

12-04-2005, 02:40 PM

You're all so lucky you have snow. I'm in California and I hate it.

sparky

12-04-2005, 03:08 PM

It is about 70 degrees and sunny in LA. Last night, the temp in my house got down to 59 - but I was none the wiser. In the house it is a lot like Christmas. The tree is up, the house is fully decorated. I am going to start wrapping presents today. This is about as Christmas looking as I will see until I take a trip to the woods next weekend, and then go to Oregon for the holiday. It's nice !

LikeAWillow

12-04-2005, 03:22 PM

There's a decent amount of snow on the grounds here in Pittsburgh, and I believe it's been in the 20s the last few days. I'm not complaining though, nothing gets me more in the holiday spirit...then again, I don't drive.

rbs3676

12-04-2005, 04:17 PM

Overcast and a bit windy, it's been typical December weather here in San Antonio. The average temp is 56 degrees...we are very spoiled.
HOWEVER... I have a fire in the fireplace, the house is FULL ON Christmas...Heart is on the stereo...the dog is chasing the cats...there is cheese dip on the stove...My man is wrapping presents and wine is flowing...yeah, this is the holidays! :wavey:

rbs

SuzeQuze

12-04-2005, 04:18 PM

Snow here in Boston too, its in the low 30s. Yes, 57 is downright balmy to us right now. Although we had temps in that range a couple of weeks ago! That's New England for you.

Lala

12-04-2005, 05:03 PM

You're all so lucky you have snow. I'm in California and I hate it.

Wanna trade? The other day I had to walk to work and by the time I got there I couldn't feel my legs!

DavidMn

12-04-2005, 05:10 PM

Yeah, we have like 7 inches on the ground here now, and its 5 degress above zero now.:eek:

sara1998

12-04-2005, 08:20 PM

Sara1998, I must have the same kinda driveway you do--come icy or alot of snow it is hard to go up my driveway and on several occasions have slid backwards down the street backing out the driveway---It is hell to get stuck in the hedge!!!:laugh:
I was cracking up when this happened to me... My friend has the same kind of drive I do, and I pulled up last night and had the same problem. So, I parked on the street. When I got out of the truck, my feet would not stay still. I kept sliding into my truck! Finally, I shuffled over to the grass, and even that was slick!

We have a little ditch in the backyard, so Sara got a sled, took a running start off the patio, and went ice sledding! I joined her for a few rounds... great fun!!!

catinthedark

12-04-2005, 08:27 PM

Here in Canada as I look out my window I see white. It's been freezing and snowy all week. But supposedly it's supposed to warm up a little bit (probably not to your northerns California standards though). I'm sitting next to my Christmas tree so it IS beginning to look a lot like Christmas :D

YAY

Hey! Where exactly are you?

Here in my part of Canada (Toronto)... no snow to speak of yet. We've had a couple of dustings, but you can see the grass, and the streets are completely free of anything resembling ice or snow.

:] :] (Sorry - I hate cold and snow!)

irishgrl

12-04-2005, 09:14 PM

It is 57 degrees inside my house right now, and I consider that a titty bit nipply. Okay... I'm freezing my ass off right now.

But I suppose 57 is toasty warm compared to where you're at right now.

Im with you. My heater malfunctioned and I had only a space heater and when I tried to plug in a second one, I tripped a breaker. My house got down to 55. I hate being cold. I couldnt last anywhere outside of CA. I admit it. Im a wuss when it comes to cold. Heat, I can stand. Cold? no thank you.
So I gotta ask: is your heater out too? or can you just not afford the utilities?

irishgrl

12-04-2005, 09:18 PM

You're all so lucky you have snow. I'm in California and I hate it.
I get snow here, in fact it snowed just after Thanksgiving. it didnt last but it was enough to make the trees white for a bit. I LOVE being indoors looking at the snowy trees. Im just under 3000ft. Our overnight temps are in the low 30's and our day temps are mid 50's. Much like your neck of the woods Jason!

GardenStateGirlie

12-04-2005, 09:39 PM

We ended up with 2-3 inches here.

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Outside my window early this morning

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In Princeton today

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Princeton University

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Random trees in Princeton

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Princeton U boat house

Miss Vicky

12-04-2005, 10:13 PM

So I gotta ask: is your heater out too? or can you just not afford the utilities?

I don't pay utilities. I'm broke and living at home - with my parents who are cheap bastards and won't turn on the damned heat.

Making matters worse is the fact that there isn't a scrap of carpeting in the whole friggin' house - it's all wood laminate, linoleum, and tile.

Lala

12-04-2005, 10:24 PM

Hey! Where exactly are you?

Here in my part of Canada (Toronto)... no snow to speak of yet. We've had a couple of dustings, but you can see the grass, and the streets are completely free of anything resembling ice or snow.

:] :] (Sorry - I hate cold and snow!)

I'm near Calgary and it's snowy and gross. I hate Alberta!

irishgrl

12-04-2005, 10:26 PM

I don't pay utilities. I'm broke and living at home - with my parents who are cheap bastards and won't turn on the damned heat.

Making matters worse is the fact that there isn't a scrap of carpeting in the whole friggin' house - it's all wood laminate, linoleum, and tile.
YIKES! time to wear the slippers, wooly socks and sweats! maybe thermals underneath. then you wont feel anything. until you sit on a cold toilet seat ar ar~ Its too bad your folks wont pay for heat. Do they know about the CARE program thru PG&E? they can get a discount on their bill. there may be other programs they might be eligible to....whereabouts do you live?

Miss Vicky

12-04-2005, 10:34 PM

It's too bad your folks wont pay for heat. Do they know about the CARE program thru PG&E? they can get a discount on their bill. there may be other programs they might be eligible to....whereabouts do you live?

Probably not. It's not like they can't afford to pay for heat, they just won't. So we all walk around with our jackets on inside the house because that doesn't cost anything. They'll wait until we can actually see our breath before they'll turn it on.

Summers are even worse. Triple digit heat? "Open your window and turn on a fan." :mad:

I live in Vacahell... I mean Vacaville. Solano County.

irishgrl

12-04-2005, 10:56 PM

Probably not. It's not like they can't afford to pay for heat, they just won't. So we all walk around with our jackets on inside the house because that doesn't cost anything. They'll wait until we can actually see our breath before they'll turn it on.

Summers are even worse. Triple digit heat? "Open your window and turn on a fan." :mad:

I live in Vacahell... I mean Vacaville. Solano County.
Ah. Outlet heaven~ not much else there tho...except the Nut Tree~ Do you guys have the Renaissance Faire there too? I seem to recall that the Faire moved there after striking out in Antioch...(too bad, Antioch could have used the $$$$)

Miss Vicky

12-04-2005, 11:08 PM

Ah. Outlet heaven~ not much else there tho...except the Nut Tree~ Do you guys have the Renaissance Faire there too? I seem to recall that the Faire moved there after striking out in Antioch...(too bad, Antioch could have used the $$$$)

I wish the Ren Faire was still here but it's gone now. They lasted here a few years but have since moved out to a place next to the Casa de Fruta in Hollister (near Gilroy). The Vacaville location was much better and Hollister is a long ass drive for just a day long trip.

But let's not forget that the lovely ****hole called Vacaville is still blessed with a prison and a 24 hour bowling alley/arcade/bar. :blob2: :rolleyes:

And of course, the damned outlets - of which I've worked at two and all of my friends have worked at at least one of at one time or another. :eek:

catinthedark

12-04-2005, 11:12 PM

I'm near Calgary and it's snowy and gross. I hate Alberta!

Come east, girl! :wavey: Do you have Alberta because of the weather? Or because of the politics? Or both? :D Have you always lived in Alberta?

Lala

12-04-2005, 11:47 PM

Come east, girl! :wavey: Do you have Alberta because of the weather? Or because of the politics? Or both? :D Have you always lived in Alberta?

LOL both. I've lived here all 17 years of my life and I'm just about done with it. I'm getting the hell out of here once I finish college...here's hoping I can find a radio job in say California. I can deal with a life without snow unlike some whinners on this board and the O.C.

Hehe

Richard B

12-04-2005, 11:50 PM

What is Christmas supposed to look like? It's all so relative. It's summertime (well Spring technically) in the southern hemisphere. Frankly, I need to get out of the states. I'd much prefer a hot holiday anytime over a cold, snowy season.

tynan88

12-05-2005, 03:37 AM

Ahhh nothing like 28 degrees and gorgeous sun :laugh:

sara1998

12-05-2005, 05:18 AM

Indianapolis current temp: 16
Today's high 24

Damn it's gonna be a cold one!

Johnny Stew

12-05-2005, 05:34 AM

It's all cold and snowy here, and I love it. :nod:

"I don't care for sunny weather... I like the change of seasons better...."

DavidMn

12-05-2005, 01:35 PM

It's all cold and snowy here, and I love it. :nod:

"I don't care for sunny weather... I like the change of seasons better...."Same here. It's like 2 below zero today with about 6 inches of snow on the ground.

sara1998

12-07-2005, 08:31 AM

We're waiting for 6 inches of snow tomorrow! I can't wait! I really hope we get it so Sara and I can go to the big hills and go sledding! :blob2:

DavidMn

12-07-2005, 11:41 AM

We're waiting for 6 inches of snow tomorrow! I can't wait! I really hope we get it so Sara and I can go to the big hills and go sledding! :blob2:Great. Hope you guys have a good time.:wavey: :thumbsup:

77Rumours77

12-07-2005, 09:29 PM

In Wichita.. its a current 10 degrees.. and snowing. I HATE winter though. I want summer. I am thinking if I ever win the lottery I am gonna by a house in OZ and go there for the winter and come back for the summer!

DavidMn

12-08-2005, 03:28 PM

AliceLover

12-08-2005, 03:30 PM

Were suppose to get 6-10 inches dumped on here in Boston tomorrow. Very cool!

sara1998

12-08-2005, 03:32 PM

Were suppose to get 6-10 inches dumped on here in Boston tomorrow. Very cool!
We're getting it right this very moment. It looks bad out there, so send me good wishes on getting home ok. It's coming down in buckets! We're expecting 4 to 8 inched out there!

DavidMn

12-08-2005, 03:33 PM

I was cracking up when this happened to me... My friend has the same kind of drive I do, and I pulled up last night and had the same problem. So, I parked on the street. When I got out of the truck, my feet would not stay still. I kept sliding into my truck! Finally, I shuffled over to the grass, and even that was slick!

We have a little ditch in the backyard, so Sara got a sled, took a running start off the patio, and went ice sledding! I joined her for a few rounds... great fun!!!I'll bet the sleds went fast then on the ice:lol:

HomerMcvie

12-08-2005, 03:40 PM

Bah humbug!!!!!!
I needed to get my Uhaul out today, for two shows this weekend. But, snow's coming down like crazy here! If I go today, that means I'll be trying to come home, with NO load in the truck. It won't go anywhere in the snow, when empty, so, I'll just have to kill myself, timewise all weekend, making multiple daily trips....:( , praying that the snow clears up!
Did I say, Bah Humbug!!!!!!?
I HATE winter!:( :mad: :(

DavidMn

12-08-2005, 03:41 PM

Bah humbug!!!!!!
I needed to get my Uhaul out today, for two shows this weekend. But, snow's coming down like crazy here! If I go today, that means I'll be trying to come home, with NO load in the truck. It won't go anywhere in the snow, when empty, so, I'll just have to kill myself, timewise all weekend, making multiple daily trips....:(
Did I say, Bah Humbug!!!!!!?
I HATE winter!:( :mad: :(Hope you make it to your gigs safe and sound.:nod:

AliceLover

12-08-2005, 03:43 PM

We're getting it right this very moment. It looks bad out there, so send me good wishes on getting home ok. It's coming down in buckets! We're expecting 4 to 8 inched out there!

Oh I hope it comes down here.....SNOW DAY! lol

sara1998

12-08-2005, 03:44 PM

Oh I hope it comes down here.....SNOW DAY! lol
I don't get snow days....:distress:

DavidMn

12-08-2005, 03:47 PM

We're getting it right this very moment. It looks bad out there, so send me good wishes on getting home ok. It's coming down in buckets! We're expecting 4 to 8 inched out there!Get home safe, ok?:angel:

sara1998

12-08-2005, 08:25 PM

Get home safe, ok?:angel:
Thank you, Dave, I did... it took me three hours to make a 25 minute drive. I'm so tired. We got snow at a rate of an inch per hour. It's still going, too. I took pictures about an hour ago. It was at five inches then.

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michelle2677

12-08-2005, 09:38 PM

Homer and sarah1998-what part of Indiana are you guys from?? We got some of your snow down here in Kentucky too!! THANKS!!! ha ha ;)

HomerMcvie

12-08-2005, 10:14 PM

I'm in Bloomington. The roads are terrible! At least my Blazer's got 4WD. I'd never get out of here without it!

estranged4life

12-08-2005, 11:43 PM

the 5-10 degree high temp (Without a windchill...Oklahoma has the most windy days per year, And yes OKC has more wind than Chicago!!!! ) for some snow.

Livia

12-09-2005, 02:40 AM

It's 20-something degrees here - "Ice Storm 2005" - Wheeee! Over 800 traffic accidents reported between something like 10 PM last night and 9 AM this morning due to icy roads - mostly bridges and overpasses. Some cool pics here:

http://www.kxan.com/Global/link.asp?L=174715

sara1998

12-09-2005, 05:23 AM

Homer and sarah1998-what part of Indiana are you guys from?? We got some of your snow down here in Kentucky too!! THANKS!!! ha ha ;)
I'm in Brownsburg. Just west of Indianapolis. I just got up, and I'm guessing there's at least 7 inches out there! WOOHOO!!!! :blob2: I can't wait to go sledding!!! :blob1:

ryan8472

12-09-2005, 05:36 AM

Oh I hope it comes down here.....SNOW DAY! lol
Your wish is granted. :p SNOW DAY! At least here. Which means probably for you too. :nod:

Even though I hate snow...

GODDESS6

12-09-2005, 07:48 AM

it's frickin' -6 below here this morning:distress: :( :mad: ~

ryan8472

12-09-2005, 08:13 AM

it's frickin' -6 below here this morning:distress: :( :mad: ~
It's 20 degrees here. :rolleyes:

That's right, soaking up the rays in CT. :laugh:

eclipse

12-09-2005, 09:40 AM

...and in New Hampshire... :nod:
16 degrees and it's a Snow Day for me!!

Lovin it:cool:

GODDESS6

12-09-2005, 10:11 AM

lol, you guys basking in all the warmth!!!:laugh: :laugh: ~

AliceLover

12-09-2005, 10:23 AM

Your wish is granted. :p SNOW DAY! At least here. Which means probably for you too. :nod:

Even though I hate snow...

Yup Snow Day here too! Im lovin it!

SuzeQuze

12-09-2005, 01:42 PM

Yup Snow Day here too! Im lovin it!

bitches ;)

AliceLover

12-09-2005, 03:52 PM

bitches ;)

I think I jynxed myself. At 2 o clock I got a call from the hospital and they made me come in 3 hours early. I am PISSED. I am at work right now. They put me down here alone..some woman called from another hospital looking for a jacket I didn't know what to do (because they didn't teach me yet) so I had to hangup. Im waiting for the girl to come in at 5. OY! :laugh: