58 cm of snow

Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
edited December 6, 2006 in The Big Picture
that is what has fallen so far here in sunny Edmonton. And last week we hit -30C. So, for those that measure with the other ruler, 58 cm is 22.8 inches. And -30C is REALLY COLD!!

I hate winter. I have had enough driving in blizzards to last me til I am grey and shrivelled up.

Okay - felling a bit better now that is off my shest!

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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    Ann McRae wrote:
    -30C
    Wow Ann thats cold.I used to fix walk-in industrial freezers & they would be about -30C.. i could only spend short periods in there.
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    Ann,
    Ann McRae wrote:
    ....I hate winter. ...

    It looks like we share the same attitude towards this season. Actually, it was one of the primary reasons I moved to California...:-)

    For you it should be even easier: simply change Ca to CA rolleyes1.gif

    Cheers! 1drink.gif
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  • marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    I don't mind the cold as much as I mind a sudden change. Two days ago I was walking around without a coat and I was hot. Today I'm walking around with a coat and I'm freezing.
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    marlinspike wrote:
    I don't mind the cold as much as I mind a sudden change. Two days ago I was walking around without a coat and I was hot. Today I'm walking around with a coat and I'm freezing.
    rolleyes1.gif 5.15am here & ive got the air-cond cranked flat out.
  • marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    gus wrote:
    rolleyes1.gif 5.15am here & ive got the air-cond cranked flat out.

    Remind me to rub your nose in some snow during Northern Hemisphere summer.
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  • gluwatergluwater Registered Users Posts: 3,599 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    For those that are too lazy to find a temp converter, -30C is about -20F. Ann, that sounds like ice fishing weather. My avatar was taken in about -25F and around 24" of snow up in Central Wisconsin. So I can feel your pain. Now to truelly understand how cold that is when ice fishing go outside and sit in the same spot for an hour while dipping your hands in the water every once in a while rolleyes1.gif. I love winter!
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    Hey guys

    Well, gus, there is a line in a novel my dh reads and rereads:
    "I long to be too hot". And, even though I am 'of a certain age' (see my sig) I do...I really do long to be too hot. We had a splendid summer of high temps, just wish it could last.

    And marlinspike, as for quick turns in temp, well Albertas unofficial slogan is
    "don't like the weather, wait ten minutes". It's not so bad in Edmonton as southern Alberta where chinooks happen frequently, but we do have wild swings in temps regularly.

    Finally, Nick, ice fishing at -24 is just...plain...NUTS!!!


    It was hovering near zero today. The city says it will take 3 weeks and cost $3M to clear the roads properly. And that does not do anything for private parking lots at shopping malls etc.

    The light at the end of this tunnel is that we go to the Dominican in less than three weeks.......

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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    Ann McRae wrote:
    The light at the end of this tunnel is that we go to the Dominican in less than three weeks.......

    ann


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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    DavidTO wrote:
    If the roads are clear...


    heheheh

    We can always getto the airport!!! On the coldest day last week (-32C) we had custoemrs from San Diego visiting. They actually revelled in the cold - of couse they knew they were flying out that night!eek7.gif

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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:
    It looks like we share the same attitude towards this season. Actually, it was one of the primary reasons I moved to California...:-)

    For you it should be even easier: simply change Ca to CA rolleyes1.gif

    Cheers! 1drink.gif

    Heh, Nik, I bet it would be harder for me to immigrate to the US than you!!! But some day, for some substantial length of time, I shall reside in a tropical locale. Mark my words!

    ann

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 6, 2006
    Ann,
    Ann McRae wrote:
    Heh, Nik, I bet it would be harder for me to immigrate to the US than you!!! But some day, for some substantial length of time, I shall reside in a tropical locale. Mark my words!

    ann

    At least you can visit at will :-) deal.gif

    OTOH, you gonna have a Really White Christmas:-) mwink.gif

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