We Have SNOW!

SNOW!?!?!?! Icky, evil, stay away from here for a while! LOL

Around these parts, it's a four-letter word!!

Momofmany for the four letter word

I grew up in Montreal. Had a ball in the snow as a kid. Completely lost my enthusiasm for it when I had to start shovelling it -- especially after a big dump, a visit from the snow plow, the need to dig a car out for some 20-minute errand that nonetheless required wheels, only to come back and find some sweet *!*!*!*!* had swiped the carefully sculpted spot.

Moved to Vancouver in 1974, not to get away from it, but boy was it ever a fine bonus! Don't miss the white stuff one bit. Get really cranky when we get infrequent tastes, because a lot of folks here don't know how to deal with it, and don't know when to stay off the road. Not everyone, but since you don't know whether that person coming up behind you is one of "us" or one of "them", it's kinda nervous-making.

We've been spared the last couple of years...I wonder what's in store this year...especially as I think Mother Nature is kinda PO'd at the human race and showing it in recent changes in weather patterns! Ah well, time will tell....

Originally posted by SkyKitty
Candie....last winter my area accumulated 16 feet of snow, are you sure you can handle snowblowing that?

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Yes, yes I would still like some...please!!

boy i hope we dont get snow any earlier than usall, and thats usally in Dec. i dont like it, its messy and dangoues to drive on, and its also hard on the little animals trying to find food, i would be gald to send all my snow your way if you would like

dougbug , just make sure when you send the snow that you use the right address and don't mix it up with Ga.

We haven't had any snow here yet, but it got down to about 20 degrees last night. Winter seems to be coming early this year!

P.S. I still think the 1st part of October is way too early for snow!

I think October 1st is too early for snow. However, it is here. I don't think it's here to stay yet, but the pine trees sure look pretty with the snow clinging to them and the kids next store were building a mighty fine snowman last night. It was heavy snow - perfect for snowmen. They are saying though, that the snow is so heavy that it is breaking the branches of trees, which are hitting power lines.

I am from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Northern Michigan is considered the top of the Lower Peninsula.

Yuck! Snow! When I got home from work, it was 102. We have a wonderful place, to keep the snow, here - it is 30 miles away, on top of the Catalina Mountains. It looks really pretty, sitting up there. On the rare occasions, that we get snow in the valley, its usually gone by noon.

BTW: Mt. Lemmon's Ski Valley is the southernmost ski area, in the United States.

I think living near mountains would be ideal. Those who like snow and winter sports could go up into the mountains to enjoy them. Those who prefer no snow and warmer temperatures could stay at the lower elavations where (hopefully) it wouldn't snow.

I don't mind the colder temperatures. I rather be cold than too hot. I can't imagine a green Christmas. I would rather the snow wait until Thanksgiving though. Also, I have a lot more fall/winter clothes than spring/summer clothes and fall/winter clothes are much more comfortable than summer clothes.

Nora , I used to have in Germany a lot more clothes for the colder seasons . Now I have more for the sumer I don't know , but I think sumer clothes are lighter to wear then the heavy fall and winter ones . I also wear open shoes the hole sumer long , it will be hard for me to get back in to the sneakers

Originally posted by katl8e
Yuck! Snow! When I got home from work, it was 102. We have a wonderful place, to keep the snow, here - it is 30 miles away, on top of the Catalina Mountains. It looks really pretty, sitting up there. On the rare occasions, that we get snow in the valley, its usually gone by noon.

BTW: Mt. Lemmon's Ski Valley is the southernmost ski area, in the United States.

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I've taken the chair lift at Mt. Lemmon more than once! I love the Catalina's (and the Rincon's and the Tucson's for that matter). Mom's house faced north and had a clear view of the Catalinas. I loved the red color that the Rincon's took on at sunset, and loved the sunsets at Gate's Pass. *sigh* I miss Tucson!!

How is Winter Haven doing after the fire - is there anything left of it?

Originally posted by Lorie D.
Originally posted by adymarie

I'm one of those poor foreigners...with a dumb question.

Exactly where is Port Cunnington???? Is it way up in the northern part of Canada somewhere????

Nora, you must live in northern Michigan...right?????

It's only October 1st, don't you guys think it's way too early for snow?

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Actually it isn't too far north....I believe it is just a little higher then middle of Ontario. I was just joking with the far enough North for Santa business.

Originally posted by PurrfectCatlove

snow brrrrrrrrr


How about a pic , I never get to see any here in Ga.

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Originally posted by JellybellyYAH!! Pictures!!

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This is the only picture that I took so far....still trying to capture the fall colours, so when we get lots of snow BEWARE I will have a ton of them!

I like snow but it is too early for it. Most of the leaves on the trees are still green.

How is Winter Haven doing after the fire - is there anything left of it?

Not much left of Summerhaven. The lodge and most of the businesses are gone. The only thing open is the cafe. Ski Valley wasn't touched, so the Iron Door Restaurant is open.

Bill was up there, Tuesday and he said that the fire hopscotched. We're going to drive up, Thanksgiving weekend. There won't be any snow and it won't be too cold.

katl8de, The fire you're referring to is in British Columbia which is 4 provinces West from me. I am situated among the Great Lakes. If you know where Toronto, Ontario is then I am 4 hours North of Toronto. I live in Northern Ontario, by Algonquin Park.

I do hope that this clears things up for everyone!

Thanks for the picture . I have to say , on christmas I miss snow

Originally posted by PurrfectCatlove

Thanks for the picture . I have to say , on christmas I miss snow

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You're quite welcome but like I said in that reply....BEWARE as I take lots of winter pics and when that time comes I will refer everyone to my unfinished website, but hey....at least you will see the pics of snow!