Chuckman
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I am fat and happy loving the mild winter, so I was aghast to see this morning talk of a possible late-week snow event. Some models show eastern NC getting a decent snow, with a bit here in the Triangle.
I am fat and happy loving the mild winter, so I was aghast to see this morning talk of a possible late-week XXXX event. Some models show eastern NC getting a decent XXXX, with a bit here in the Triangle.
Yep, up north it doesn't even count as news unless it's deep enough to close the school because the busses can't run. I had a Troy Built two stage snow thrower at my previous house that I left for the new owners. I admit to bringing my snow shovel with, but that because it's 20 years old and you simply can't buy a tool like it anymore. It's still good to use as a mulch scoop.I thought we couldn't cuss in this area of the forum!
After living in WI for almost 20 years it doesn't really XXXX here anyway.
Until it's April, it can snow.
Yep, up north it doesn't even count as news unless it's deep enough to close the school because the busses can't run. I had a Troy Built two stage snow thrower at my previous house that I left for the new owners. I admit to bringing my snow shovel with, but that because it's 20 years old and you simply can't buy a tool like it anymore. It's still good to use as a mulch scoop.
Yup. We've had 8" in the middle of March.
That will shut the state down I bet!
Where? In NC. Doesn't seem possible?Yup. We've had 8" in the middle of March.
Where? In NC. Doesn't seem possible?
A guy I work with follows the weather really close. He showed me a copy of the European model for the weekend and it showed a storm moving up the I-95 corridor, from the south, that would dump 8-10".
FWIW, that model is dead wrong; or, at least inconsistent with most other models. The energy that might be interesting is coming from the west. This guy is out of Richmond, and is the best (most accurate?) meteorologist I have seen:
But I have seen everything from zero precip of any type to 5"-7" of snow in the Triangle, with a massive dump in the east.
I didn't think it held much weight but it was interesting to see. He was all excited about it so I acted interested. Lol
FWIW, that model is dead wrong; or, at least inconsistent with most other models. The energy that might be interesting is coming from the west. This guy is out of Richmond, and is the best (most accurate?) meteorologist I have seen:
But I have seen everything from zero precip of any type to 5"-7" of snow in the Triangle, with a massive dump in the east.
And ungodly bug invasion.I know I will be flamed but, I really don't like winter season without at least a day or two of winter weather. So far we have had lots of grey and wet but nothing resembling winter. And, based on my 40+ years experience here in the Old North State, this type of warm wet winter leads to a late cool Spring immediately followed by un-Godly hot and humid summer. No thank you!
I know I will be flamed but, I really don't like winter season without at least a day or two of winter weather. So far we have had lots of grey and wet but nothing resembling winter. And, based on my 40+ years experience here in the Old North State, this type of warm wet winter leads to a late cool Spring immediately followed by un-Godly hot and humid summer. No thank you!
When we moved here we brought an old snow thrower with us. The contractor that built our house was there when the moving truck showed up and they unloaded it. He gave it a queer look and asked. "What is that thing?". We told him it was a snow thrower. He responded "No, seriously what is that?" Again we told him it was a snow thrower. He said, "put that back on the truck you won't need it." Well, the next winter we got something like 12-16" in one night. Well, the next morning I fired up on the snow thrower and cleaned my driveway. Neighbors were driving by and laughing at me. However, starting the following day, my driveway was clear while theirs were sheets of ice and I was the one laughing.I had a Troy Built two stage snow thrower at my previous house that I left for the new owners
When we moved here we brought an old snow thrower with us. The contractor that built our house was there when the moving truck showed up and they unloaded it. He gave it a queer look and asked. "What is that thing?". We told him it was a snow thrower. He responded "No, seriously what is that?" Again we told him it was a snow thrower. He said, "put that back on the truck you won't need it." Well, the next winter we got something like 12-16" in one night. Well, the next morning I fired up on the snow thrower and cleaned my driveway. Neighbors were driving by and laughing at me. However, starting the following day, my driveway was clear while theirs were sheets of ice and I was the one laughing.
I used it again about 2-3 years later. I used it here a few times until this gear broke to pieces on the powered starter and it wouldn't start by the pull cord. Finally sent it to the curb. It was probably 20 years old when it was given to me. Definitely easier than shoveling. I've actually considered going up north and getting one in the fall, and then when a storm hits offering to clear the neighbor's driveway for $20 and seeing if I can get enough to pay for the machine. Eventually we'll sell that house and if we have snow like that which needs clearing now, I'd just get out the tractor with the loader bucket.nd how many times did you need it since?
in 1993, the ACC tournament in Charlotte lost power due to a blizzard.
Note that you didn’t need it that first time either. Nobody expected you to go anywhere until it melted so as long as you bought you milk sandwich ingredients before the storm you can just stay home.
And ungodly skeeters and ticks! Bring on the cold! Need a couple days in the teens, that's all.I know I will be flamed but, I really don't like winter season without at least a day or two of winter weather. So far we have had lots of grey and wet but nothing resembling winter. And, based on my 40+ years experience here in the Old North State, this type of warm wet winter leads to a late cool Spring immediately followed by un-Godly hot and humid summer. No thank you!
Where in Wisconsin? Wife has kin in JanesvilleI thought we couldn't cuss in this area of the forum!
After living in WI for almost 20 years it doesn't really XXXX here anyway.
Where in Wisconsin? Wife has kin in Janesville
Is that the "northern" version of y'all?? lol.you all!
Absolutely Millie!Is that the "northern" version of y'all?? lol.
Yep, must be because I didn't notice.Is that the "northern" version of y'all?? lol.
Is that the "northern" version of y'all?? lol.