WinterWxLuvr Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 36 minutes ago, BristowWx said: Actually will take my snow anyway it is served. The thing I like about blizzards is the actual warning. It's red on the NWS site and one step above WSW. It's rare and exciting and ratchets the panic level up. Even the blizzard watch is an evil green color. I could leave the wind however. I can honestly say that I've never panicked over a winter weather event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanatos_I_Am Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Personally, I love blizzards. They're rare and legitimately impactful. Give me SN+ and 50mph sustained with gusts to 70. It doesn't annoy you that everything is flying around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 1 minute ago, WinterWxLuvr said: I can honestly say that I've never panicked over a winter weather event. I was panicked as hell last year when I thought I wasn't getting home for the blizzard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 As for a preference for a true blizzard v. quietly falling snow, I suppose the latter is really nice, and the serenity of snow is really brought home by such a storm. That said, I agree with Watcher that the rarity of snow with real wind ratchets up the coolness factor if a storm, even if the impacts aren't that much greater around here given the tendency for things to warm up enough after a storm so that roads are cleared and things get back to normal fairly quickly. Of course,schools are closed for ages after big snows, but that doesn't count since schools around here close for chilly weather or leftover snow piles on the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 TV weather sucks. All these stations talking about a major winter storm moving across the country. Some snow from the NW PA to Maine is pretty typical for winter, they need to stop hyping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Thanatos_I_Am said: Alright quick question for all my weenies out there.. Am I the only one who actually doesn't like wind with my snow? I enjoy a calm to light wind so I can actually see the snow falling lol. Last year during the night I couldn't even see the snow it was just a bunch of pixie dust blowing around haha. I said it! I don't like blizzards! Tell me I'm not the only one on this.. please Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think you should create a separate thread for this topic. It would be interesting to see people's preference and the reasons why. Personally, I prefer a blizzard because it has a much higher likelihood for tall street accumulations from drifting. It's dispiriting to me to be able to see the blacktop peaking through on roads right after the storm where the tire track indentations melted first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 breaking out the Cold Miser avatar in hopes the LR stuff pans out. If not, heat miser it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 8 hours ago, Amped said: TV weather sucks. All these stations talking about a major winter storm moving across the country. Some snow from the NW PA to Maine is pretty typical for winter, they need to stop hyping it. Congrats, New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Cove Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 On 12/26/2016 at 11:24 AM, Clueless said: Thanks. Been tough. Now if it would only snow. I, as others here, understand far too well what you are going through, and I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad died 3 years ago on Dec 8th. That day, the gang here made me smile quite often because it was our first big snow day of the season and they were joyously happy. As others have said, take it one day, one step at a time. Please don't hesitate to ask for a hug. And as Katie said, the next year of "first's" without a parent is rough. However, it does get easier. (((( HUGE HUG )))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 A massive cold shot with a suppressed system that pours snow on the Carolinas leaving this area with nothing would be almost perfect for the way winter is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 1 hour ago, mappy said: breaking out the Cold Miser avatar in hopes the LR stuff pans out. If not, heat miser it is. This could be the thing that puts us over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 14 minutes ago, WinterWxLuvr said: This could be the thing that puts us over the top. i do what i can for the good of the people in our region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 20 minutes ago, mappy said: i do what i can for the good of the people in our region. Songs will be written about you if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 1 minute ago, WinterWxLuvr said: Songs will be written about you if it works. songs aren't written about me already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 On 12/26/2016 at 10:33 AM, Clueless said: It was a great film. Made Christmas just a bit merrier for me. I lost my mother st the beginning of the month. What a nice respite from reality. So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother! I lost my mother to stomach cancer when she was 49 and I was 27. I agree with Mappy, all firsts are the hardest, but hang in there, it does get better. The pain will always sting, but as the days go by you will be begin to remember the good times and cherish those memories more and more. I know I'm not in your region, but hugs from a fellow weather enthusiast from northeast TN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I saw my favorite band (Clutch) @ 9:30 club last night. OMG they killed it. 17 song set without a break. My wife has never seen them and agreed that they are one of the best live hard rock bands out there. If you are into hard rock and like bands like Fu Manchu or Corrosion of Conformity then they are a must see/listen to. All original stuff spanning back 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 5 hours ago, MiddleRvrwx said: I, as others here, understand far too well what you are going through, and I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad died 3 years ago on Dec 8th. That day, the gang here made me smile quite often because it was our first big snow day of the season and they were joyously happy. As others have said, take it one day, one step at a time. Please don't hesitate to ask for a hug. And as Katie said, the next year of "first's" without a parent is rough. However, it does get easier. (((( HUGE HUG )))) Thank you. Every one sharing stories is comforting. But that snow on that day was special- a reminder that life goes on and nature brings solace and a quiet joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 4 hours ago, tnweathernut said: So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother! I lost my mother to stomach cancer when she was 49 and I was 27. I agree with Mappy, all firsts are the hardest, but hang in there, it does get better. The pain will always sting, but as the days go by you will be begin to remember the good times and cherish those memories more and more. I know I'm not in your region, but hugs from a fellow weather enthusiast from northeast TN. Thank you. So many here have lost parents relatively young. So sad. I'm grateful for the support and kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 1 minute ago, WxWatcher007 said: My parents are being obnoxious about me getting married and having kids this trip. I'm not even 30 oh lord. i wish i could help you but i have no idea how to handle that. i was married at 25 and had mini-map at 28. well before any sorts of questions were raised about when those things were happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 oh man. good luck with that. dont envy you at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 FYI -- H2O is photoshopping my kid into pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 laughing uncontrollably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 2 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said: Moms: "I don't know why wxwatcher007 and X don't get married already." Pops: "I don't know either. Son, I'm ready for more grandchildren." Moms: "Wxwatcher007, you don't want to have life pass you by. Have you talked about how many kids you're going to have with X?" Wxwatcher007: "Mom. It'll happen when it happens." Well at least you didn't have a dad that asked if you were gay in your early 20s. Yup. My mom did ask if she was going to have grandkids when i was almost 30. Little did she know that she would have 3 after all was said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighStakes Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 41 minutes ago, Clueless said: Thank you. So many here have lost parents relatively young. So sad. I'm grateful for the support and kind words. So sorry for your loss. May the new year be much brighter for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Heading to Rochester NY next week....anybody need anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 9 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said: Snow. Bring back snow. Where have you been? Traveling like mofo...not as easy to jump on and contribute but I check in as much as I can. I need a snow fix soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 1 hour ago, HighStakes said: So sorry for your loss. May the new year be much brighter for you and your family. Thank you. I hope so as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I found today's progression in mood from the morning through now to be so typical of this season so far. What is it about the mornings that the most negative people congregate then? Obviously nothing may happen, and the more negative thoughts may verify but it's just amusing how we lurch back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinInTheSky Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Considering investing in an outdoor camera with sound + networking to live stream snow events and such, can anyone recommend a model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prestige Worldwide Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Happy hour not so cheery today. Hopefully tomorrow's will be better. It's been a long December but there's reason to believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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