SNO Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Ok many are ready to jump from a bridge now that the Mid-Atlantic snow fate is fairly certain. So it is time to list the positives of a warm and snowless winter... 1. You will not feel trapped and isolated when the plow can't get through your sub-division. 2. You will not need to do maintenance on your snow blower. 3. Those huge dirty snow plies that last all winter will not be an eye sore. 4. Carrying bags of ice melt will be a thing of the past. 5. Heart attacks and back issues will be down as less snow needs to be shoveled. 6. The countless hours spent tracking a storm can be avoided. 7. You can save money on your heating bills. 8. You will not need to go snowboarding since even the resorts will struggle to make snow. 9. Early spring means most will go out and exercise sooner. 10. Dressing in "layers" to stay warm can be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I thought you said it was going to snow Jan 24th or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNO Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I thought you said it was going to snow Jan 24th or so? I still believe January 23-25 is best shot at snow for DC...but overall I-95 East is going to have a horrible winter...so it's best to look on the bright side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I still believe January 23-25 is best shot at snow for DC...but overall I-95 East is going to have a horrible winter...so it's best to look on the bright side. Jan 23rd - 25th? Got it... I first had it as 24th - 27th, but I will change it on the calendar so I am prepared. Any thoughts for north of DC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNO Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 The further North and West of DC are going to be the better chances for snowfall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WinterWxLuvr Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 The further North and West of DC are going to be the better chances for snowfall. I believe that your "forecast" called for a "BIG" winter north and west of DC. Now that's down to "better"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaWx Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Ok many are ready to jump from a bridge now that the Mid-Atlantic snow fate is fairly certain. So it is time to list the positives of a warm and snowless winter... 1. You will not feel trapped and isolated when the plow can't get through your sub-division. 2. You will not need to do maintenance on your snow blower. 3. Those huge dirty snow plies that last all winter will not be an eye sore. 4. Carrying bags of ice melt will be a thing of the past. 5. Heart attacks and back issues will be down as less snow needs to be shoveled. 6. The countless hours spent tracking a storm can be avoided. 7. You can save money on your heating bills. 8. You will not need to go snowboarding since even the resorts will struggle to make snow. 9. Early spring means most will go out and exercise sooner. 10. Dressing in "layers" to stay warm can be avoided. 1. My neighborhood gets plowed before the snow has even ended. 2. I don't have one, I can shovel. 3. I like snow that sticks around. 4. I never use ice melt. 5. I'm not old. 6. That's part of the fun. 7. It's gonna be cold anyways. 8. Snowshoe has a good amount of snow. 9. I can go to the gym. 10. See 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 There's just one advantage to a snowless winter.......it makes the next snowy winter much more enjoyable and fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Make more threads like this and you will be needing to come up with a list for "Advantages to being 5-posted" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Make more threads like this and you will be needing to come up with a list for "Advantages to being 5-posted" I thought he was already at that point myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 There's just one advantage to a snowless winter.......it makes the next snowy winter much more enjoyable and fresh. Not so much. I still can't get the stink of '01-'02 off of me, even well after '09-'10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 There's just one advantage to a snowless winter.......it makes the next snowy winter much more enjoyable and fresh. Losing streaks usually lead to the coaches getting fired. Going snowless will be like the Detroit Lions a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlizzardWx Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I disagree with your number 5 as weenie heart attacks will certainly go up dueto the high stress of no snow. The whole country sucks right now. We are having one of our worst winters ever here too. You would have to multiply the snow that has fallen here by a factor of 9 to get the snow that fell in just two weeks of our snowiest stretch last winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Make more threads like this and you will be needing to come up with a list for "Advantages to being 5-posted" I will laugh when his Jan 20-something prediction comes true and you thought he would be better suited 5-posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederickWX Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Personally, I have accepted that it may be a mild winter with less snow than usual (potentially a lot less). Leaving a restaurant after dinner last night, and going outside in 60-degree temperatures was actually pretty nice. Honestly, I'll take mild and snowless, over cold/windy/snowless every time. Snow is the only thing that makes a cold, windy winter bearable for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederickWX Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I will laugh when his Jan 20-something prediction comes true and you thought he would be better suited 5-posted. Of course - his meteorological reasoning is sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 One of the worst reverse psychology posts I've ever read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I will laugh when his Jan 20-something prediction comes true and you thought he would be better suited 5-posted. I like my odds in this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Of course - his meteorological reasoning is sound. Pffft, who needs reasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeRedheads Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I will laugh when his Jan 20-something prediction comes true and you thought he would be better suited 5-posted. I won't believe it until katodog posts about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Not so much. I still can't get the stink of '01-'02 off of me, even well after '09-'10. For me, once 02-03 happened, I never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNO Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 At least we have January 24th-26th to look forward too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCMetroWinston Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 No staying up all night to see latest models and discussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormitecture Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Ok many are ready to jump from a bridge now that the Mid-Atlantic snow fate is fairly certain. So it is time to list the positives of a warm and snowless winter... 1. You will not feel trapped and isolated when the plow can't get through your sub-division. 2. You will not need to do maintenance on your snow blower. 3. Those huge dirty snow plies that last all winter will not be an eye sore. 4. Carrying bags of ice melt will be a thing of the past. 5. Heart attacks and back issues will be down as less snow needs to be shoveled. 6. The countless hours spent tracking a storm can be avoided. 7. You can save money on your heating bills. 8. You will not need to go snowboarding since even the resorts will struggle to make snow. 9. Early spring means most will go out and exercise sooner. 10. Dressing in "layers" to stay warm can be avoided. 1. My neighborhood gets plowed before the snow has even ended. 2. I don't have one, I can shovel. 3. I like snow that sticks around. 4. I never use ice melt. 5. I'm not old. 6. That's part of the fun. 7. It's gonna be cold anyways. 8. Snowshoe has a good amount of snow. 9. I can go to the gym. 10. See 7 1. I'm usually out before the plows...I'm out even when the snow plows are called in 2. Don't own one. Excercise is better manually. 3. I never go to Malls, schools, or other areas where you see them. 4. I don't use Ice Melt...it's dumb. Sand a proper shoes are the way to go! 5. If you are too out of shape to use a shovel, than don't shovel! 6. I just read what the quality forecasters are saying. I am too busy getting ready to head out when the snow arrives. 7. I have PEPCO, so I get raped through the ass regardless of how much I save. I can reduce my consumption 70%, but only 10% comes off the bill. 8. Resorts around here might struggle....but out west they'll be good. Besides...I like to ski and want to try snowboarding. 9. You can get lots and lots of exercise during the winter. In fact I tend to do more. Shoveling, geocaching, etc. Spring and Summer is busy with around the house chores and projects. 10. "you can always put them on [layers], but you can't always take them off" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiscaster Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Personally, I have accepted that it may be a mild winter with less snow than usual (potentially a lot less). Leaving a restaurant after dinner last night, and going outside in 60-degree temperatures was actually pretty nice. Honestly, I'll take mild and snowless, over cold/windy/snowless every time. Snow is the only thing that makes a cold, windy winter bearable for me. Yeah, as long as there is no chance for snow, keep giving me this mild weather. Screw cold and no snow. I still haven't even broken out my long-sleeved shirts or winter jacket yet. And the petunias on my front porch are still in full bloom, no joke. Don't get me wrong though--I still want snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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