mappy Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 There is a frog waiting for me in heaven/hell that is just gonna whup my azz for what I did to it way back when i was a kid. Same here! But I had two tree frogs - poor guys... I didn't realize they needed to be spritzed daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Same here! But I had two tree frogs - poor guys... I didn't realize they needed to be spritzed daily Ah, more memories.....I didn't realize they couldn't survive a half dozen black cat firecrackers jammed in their mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Ah, more memories.....I didn't realize they couldn't survive a half dozen black cat firecrackers jammed in their mouth. my sister when much younger (<10yo) thought that spraying insecticide into the gerbil cage would removed the mites that were there. it worked, just a bit too well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Some of you know that I lived in the CO rockies from 92-99 working for a ski area. I was digging deep into old photos last night remembering all the snow during those years and came across one of my favorite pics. The photo was from a road trip to Alta, UT in Jan of 1996. 70" in 5 days. This pic was taken after a 2 day 40" dump. There something about old school photos that digital can't capture (scan isn't all that great tho). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 You and Ski should exchange pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 You and Ski should exchange pics OUCH! lol Even in jest that stings like a man 'o war jellyfish..... I'm old now but I managed to do something pretty cool things and skied some crazy stuff without dying in my 20's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 cool shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 OUCH! lol Even in jest that stings like a man 'o war jellyfish..... I'm old now but I managed to do something pretty cool things and skied some crazy stuff without dying in my 20's. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkpa Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'm just accepting a snowless winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRWx Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I don't know where else to ask this, but if the enso continues similar to last year into the upcoming spring, would similar severe weather outbreaks occurr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Bob, great picture. You must have been really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Bob, great picture. You must have been really good. Thanks Wes. Seems like a long time ago but also yesterday at times. I stayed for 7 seasons and averaged about 100 ski days each. I dedicated my 20's to being a ski bum and don't regret it a bit. My favorite part was the backcountry. Learned from some great backcountry skiers. We were safe with beacons and avalanche gear but looking back I was probably lucky to never end up in the hospital or worse. Colorado is a really free spirited state and I loved it there. You could pretty much do whatever you wanted in the backcountry with no questions asked. I hope I'm lucky enough to go back for a while after I retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks Wes. Seems like a long time ago but also yesterday at times. I stayed for 7 seasons and averaged about 100 ski days each. I dedicated my 20's to being a ski bum and don't regret it a bit. My favorite part was the backcountry. Learned from some great backcountry skiers. We were safe with beacons and avalanche gear but looking back I was probably lucky to never end up in the hospital or worse. Colorado is a really free spirited state and I loved it there. You could pretty much do whatever you wanted in the backcountry with no questions asked. I hope I'm lucky enough to go back for a while after I retire. I was never good enough to do back country skiing though I did go to Aspen 3 different years for a week. I have a friend who did do that and in here late 40s blew out a knee. She now has a cadaver ligament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Not much weather to banter about. I've been driving by this tree near my house for about 7 years. I've slowed down and looked 100's of times trying to figure out how a tree can actually grow like this. It baffles me. All three trees growing out of the trunk exceed 50'. You would think it would be easy to come down in a storm but it totally survived the July 2010 severe storm that wrecked my neighborhood (this tree is pretty much at the top of the aspen hill neighborhood). I live down low near a stream valley and the 2010 storm wrecked my backyard and topped 2 60' tall tulip poplars. Does anyknow know alot about trees and how a tree can grow like this?? I'm going to post this in OT too because I'm really curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Does anyknow know alot about trees and how a tree can grow like this?? Global warming. Or HAARP. Take your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This is the third weekend in a row that we were able to get out and do a long hike. We did Old Rag on Christmas Day, Catoctin mountains last week, and today, stayed local at Patapsco State Park. Each hike had progressively better weather, and although today was incredible as we were able to hike in shorts, it's time for some cold and snow. This looks unnatural for January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Not much weather to banter about. I've been driving by this tree near my house for about 7 years. I've slowed down and looked 100's of times trying to figure out how a tree can actually grow like this. It baffles me. All three trees growing out of the trunk exceed 50'. You would think it would be easy to come down in a storm but it totally survived the July 2010 severe storm that wrecked my neighborhood (this tree is pretty much at the top of the aspen hill neighborhood). I live down low near a stream valley and the 2010 storm wrecked my backyard and topped 2 60' tall tulip poplars. Does anyknow know alot about trees and how a tree can grow like this?? I'm going to post this in OT too because I'm really curious. man that is one wild looking tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethesdaWX Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Not much weather to banter about. I've been driving by this tree near my house for about 7 years. I've slowed down and looked 100's of times trying to figure out how a tree can actually grow like this. It baffles me. All three trees growing out of the trunk exceed 50'. You would think it would be easy to come down in a storm but it totally survived the July 2010 severe storm that wrecked my neighborhood (this tree is pretty much at the top of the aspen hill neighborhood). I live down low near a stream valley and the 2010 storm wrecked my backyard and topped 2 60' tall tulip poplars. Does anyknow know alot about trees and how a tree can grow like this?? I'm going to post this in OT too because I'm really curious. The tree was likely snapped off in a storm long ago..those def appear to be sucker shoots that grow when a tree has lost a significant portion of it's body to compensate for receptive ability. Tulip poplars grow those things all over when they lose a sizable limb or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsnowlover Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Bethesdawx you hope!!! So far the only good thing about this winter is my very low heating bill. I can take the mild temps but prefer some cold and snow. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This is just one of those years boys and girls where you have to pretend like you are a kid and never watch the news or read the paper or get on the internet....everyday you wake up you look outside...that's the weather....maybe one day you wake and bang it's snowing...but if it's not...no biggie because you weren't expecting it or hoping for it anyway. Watching and hoping for the models to love us this year is certainly an exercise in futility...whenever someone thinks the worm is turning someone else comes along and says no...frustration abound if you let it...my mantra moving forward is...SURPRISE ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showmethesnow Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This is just one of those years boys and girls where you have to pretend like you are a kid and never watch the news or read the paper or get on the internet....everyday you wake up you look outside...that's the weather....maybe one day you wake and bang it's snowing...but if it's not...no biggie because you weren't expecting it or hoping for it anyway. Watching and hoping for the models to love us this year is certainly an exercise in futility...whenever someone thinks the worm is turning someone else comes along and says no...frustration abound if you let it...my mantra moving forward is...SURPRISE ME Probably a good way to look at it for some on this board. While I will admit some frustration when we endure a stretch or even a winter such as this I do find that part of the enjoyment for me is not only the snow but the following of the models. To me it is interesting to see how they change from run to run and from model to model and the reasons for these changes whether through bias or through large and small scale pattern changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderdog Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This is just one of those years boys and girls where you have to pretend like you are a kid and never watch the news or read the paper or get on the internet....everyday you wake up you look outside...that's the weather....maybe one day you wake and bang it's snowing...but if it's not...no biggie because you weren't expecting it or hoping for it anyway. Watching and hoping for the models to love us this year is certainly an exercise in futility...whenever someone thinks the worm is turning someone else comes along and says no...frustration abound if you let it...my mantra moving forward is...SURPRISE ME Yea, bring back the good old days when we really had no clue if it was going to snow. BTW, Jan 17-20 time period (or thereabouts) looks interesting on the 6z GFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Probably a good way to look at it for some on this board. While I will admit some frustration when we endure a stretch or even a winter such as this I do find that part of the enjoyment for me is not only the snow but the following of the models. To me it is interesting to see how they change from run to run and from model to model and the reasons for these changes whether through bias or through large and small scale pattern changes. What is strange to me is that even though we haven't gone through any change to colder yet...still remains to be seen how cold I guess....there are quite a few who seem to be looking past that change and are worrying or anticipating a change back to crappy...I understand I suppose but It just seems to me that is not allowing themselves to potentially enjoy any positive weather assuming it occurs....I also think it is funny when these same people don't see that as being pessimistic or negative...they call it realistic....one can be all three IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showmethesnow Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 What is strange to me is that even though we haven't gone through any change to colder yet...still remains to be seen how cold I guess....there are quite a few who seem to be looking past that change and are worrying or anticipating a change back to crappy...I understand I suppose but It just seems to me that is not allowing themselves to potentially enjoy any positive weather assuming it occurs....I also think it is funny when these same people don't see that as being pessimistic or negative...they call it realistic....one can be all three IMO. I think some individuals just enjoy being miserable and are constantly looking for reasons to achieve that. I have no problems with that if kept to oneself but I find it annoying that some feel that they must spread that same miserable feeling to all the others on the board. The constant attacks by these individuals on those that have any positive things to say as well as the constant barrage of negativity gets tiresome at best. I have been following this board since 96 through all it's many transitions and I can honestly say I feel the last year or 2 have been the worst for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 My only point i suppose is to enjoy the moment...no harm or intentional digs were meant by my post. The knowledge that some have here is quite impressive...we all have delivery opportunities i think as well as how we receive info. Happy Sunday! Please move to banter thread sorry...put in wrong one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Probably a good way to look at it for some on this board. While I will admit some frustration when we endure a stretch or even a winter such as this I do find that part of the enjoyment for me is not only the snow but the following of the models. To me it is interesting to see how they change from run to run and from model to model and the reasons for these changes whether through bias or through large and small scale pattern changes. What is strange to me is that even though we haven't gone through any change to colder yet...still remains to be seen how cold I guess....there are quite a few who seem to be looking past that change and are worrying or anticipating a change back to crappy...I understand I suppose but It just seems to me that is not allowing themselves to potentially enjoy any positive weather assuming it occurs....I also think it is funny when these same people don't see that as being pessimistic or negative...they call it realistic....one can be all three IMO. I think some individuals just enjoy being miserable and are constantly looking for reasons to achieve that. I have no problems with that if kept to oneself but I find it annoying that some feel that they must spread that same miserable feeling to all the others on the board. The constant attacks by these individuals on those that have any positive things to say as well as the constant barrage of negativity gets tiresome at best. I have been following this board since 96 through all it's many transitions and I can honestly say I feel the last year or 2 have been the worst for this. My only point i suppose is to enjoy the moment...no harm or intentional digs were meant by my post. The knowledge that some have here is quite impressive...we all have delivery opportunities i think as well as how we receive info. Happy Sunday! Please move to banter thread sorry...put in wrong one Agreed, move them to the banter thread. Not on topic here, but these posts are dead on. Good stuff, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Agreed, move them to the banter thread. Not on topic here, but these posts are dead on. Good stuff, guys. That's whey i've decided not to post my ideas here but to keep them in my own thread then those that want to read them can and those who want cheer leading can keep their enthusiasm here without having me impede it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensrule Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 That's whey i've decided not to post my ideas here but to keep them in my own thread then those that want to read them can and those who want cheer leading can keep their enthusiasm here without having me impede it. Wes let me give you this analogy, you are a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader and everyone else is a Ravens cheerleader. Who would almost everyone rather watch of course the Cowboy cheerleader, that is why even if the truth hurts i will wait for you to start cheering to know it is time to start watching the game closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTutton Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Alright ladies and gents, a legit Nina question. SOI values seem to be plummeting into the negative range. Isn't -16 more of a Nino value, or do these values tend to fluctuate wildly on a week to week basis? Please help educate a Nina/Nino idiot here. http://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/seasonalclimateoutlook/southernoscillationindex/30daysoivalues/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Alright ladies and gents, a legit Nina question. SOI values seem to be plummeting into the negative range. Isn't -16 more of a Nino value, or do these values tend to fluctuate wildly on a week to week basis? Please help educate a Nina/Nino idiot here. http://www.longpaddo...30daysoivalues/ It means the GWO is probably in phase 7 or 8. I doubt it stays that way thru the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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