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Title: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: sanddunerider on February 18, 2019, 07:48:36 AM
This winter has sucked, snow, ice, cold and school closings?
SDC is closed,
Did I mention winter has sucked so far this year..
Most of the Shows in Branson are closed for the season,
Oh yes, Snow, cold, Ice, school closings.. :(
Super Bowl wasnt even a good game this year..
And so far since the first of the year, winter has been terrible.....  LOL
 
I have been to Branson twice,
Made a quick trip out to Denver, But no Bike riding, it was cold of course..
i have a backup wood furnace, and have used more wood this year than i Have for the last 3 years.!!
I tried to watch the playoffs, but the Ref's were doing suck a poor job, I hate to start drinking to watch :o
The bad thing is, we have another 30 days to Opening at the Park.... ::)

What have you been doing?

Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: mhguy77 on February 18, 2019, 09:47:38 AM
Same as you!  lol  I was thinking about hitting Springfield Bass Pro Aquarium up on a Monday.  Have you been yet?
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: DianaGail on February 18, 2019, 10:09:24 AM
Same as you!  lol  I was thinking about hitting Springfield Bass Pro Aquarium up on a Monday.  Have you been yet?

We got a season pass. It is a gorgeous aquarium. I’d guess we have been once a month at least.

I’ve been job hunting. That’s what I’ve spent the winter doing. Lol
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: sanddunerider on February 18, 2019, 10:25:43 AM
Same as you!  lol  I was thinking about hitting Springfield Bass Pro Aquarium up on a Monday.  Have you been yet?

I have not been yet, but on my gotta do list this spring..
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: Obviousdramatic on February 18, 2019, 10:49:45 AM
 This has been about the longest winter ever. Husband and I jyst discussed this. It's been cold. Not really snow, so was the cold worth our time? Its been a miserable wet cold. Muddy. A winter suck fest.
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: milhouse on February 18, 2019, 11:13:32 AM
Either too cold or wet to do anything here in northeast Arkansas. About to go stir crazy. Still trying to convince my wife to let me buy a new shotgun for turkey season.  ;D 8)
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: Joy on February 18, 2019, 12:07:09 PM
I've had absolutely nothing to do besides surf the internet. Thankfully, con season is starting up, so I'm gonna be in Birmingham, AL, this coming weekend for Kami-Con. I am so happy I've been able to help my friend run his manga library, 'cause I've gotten to go places I've never been. I went to Wisconsin for the first time last year, as well as Dollywood/TN/North & South Carolina.
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: cheesehead57 on February 18, 2019, 12:52:35 PM
We've had a cold/snowy Winter up here in WI. Had some -30's nights.  We've gotten soft the last few years. Doesn't stop us from doing whatever we want.I went snowshoeing when it was -22 a week ago. Riding horses bareback is fun in the snow as long as you can find a trail.  The deer are having a hard time with snow deeper than their bellies. Can't wait until we will be able to get to SDC this Summer.
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: runner1960 on February 18, 2019, 03:38:36 PM
Guess I am a little different than the rest. Hiking in the winter is a lot of fun. Been exploring some new trails here in Southeast Mo and Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.  Doing a lot of winter running getting ready for a marathon in the spring. I can usually stand it down to about 0 degrees if i do 3 layers of clothing.
Playing in the snow on my Polaris. But, The snow just is not hanging around long enough where I live. Hoping to make a late season ski trip to Aspen in April.
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: Swoosh on February 18, 2019, 04:44:09 PM
We are now at 10 Snow Days for SC.... and I highly doubt we’re done with Snow Days.
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: sirwillow on February 18, 2019, 06:35:44 PM
This is why I'm grateful I'm leaving tomorrow for Florida.  I love snow, but all we've had is ice and a rare dusting.  We'll leave a short few hours before the next wave of sleet and ice rolls in and land in 87 degree summer weather.  Not sure which is worse, but at least it's a change.

Certainly not complaining about visiting the Mouse and Potter either.  :-)
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: Gilligan on February 18, 2019, 06:57:47 PM
I'll admit I miss the snow we had in Illinois.  My old hometown had 13" a few weeks ago. We had ice, also, but not as much as there is around here.  Not much to do in ice, but snow...yeah!   
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: sanddunerider on March 03, 2019, 07:39:01 AM
woke up to -15 wind chill and blowing snow.. :o :o :o

SO READY FOR SPRING!!!!!..
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: Tmboote on March 03, 2019, 08:22:58 AM
We woke up to -16 actual temperature! But, the snow is not blowing. I saw that today is now our 28th day in a row where temperatures have not reached 32°, so we’re definitely ready for spring also.
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: sanddunerider on March 03, 2019, 12:20:43 PM
We woke up to -16 actual temperature! But, the snow is not blowing. I saw that today is now our 28th day in a row where temperatures have not reached 32°, so we’re definitely ready for spring also.

@ Tmboote-  where are you located?.   

still -11 wind here now,  predicting -5 for overnight low, real temp..
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: cheesehead57 on March 03, 2019, 01:39:15 PM
We had  -24 thus morning. Weatherman said 55" of snow in Feb alone. So ready for Spring.
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: Gilligan on March 03, 2019, 02:43:15 PM
We didn't get the snow that was predicted other than a dusting, but,  -2 tomorrow will be chilly for this area! I've had enough of reading, sewing, fly tying, movies, cooking shows, and unpacking.  I'm data restricted with satellite internet (still trying to get used to it), so that's a bummer. One good thing a long winter did, was give us time to unpack and put this house together...you know, since it took the builder 9 months longer than it should to build it!! I AM ready for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, picnics, traveling, and Echo Hollow summer concerts! BRING ON THE SPRING!
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: sanddunerider on March 03, 2019, 04:40:34 PM
Heatwave right now..   

14 degrees and wind chill of -5,

supposed to get down to -5 tonight real temp..!!!
Title: Re: Winter 2018-2019, what to do?
Post by: Tmboote on March 03, 2019, 05:05:39 PM
We woke up to -16 actual temperature! But, the snow is not blowing. I saw that today is now our 28th day in a row where temperatures have not reached 32°, so we’re definitely ready for spring also.

@ Tmboote-  where are you located?.   

still -11 wind here now,  predicting -5 for overnight low, real temp..

NW Iowa. That 28 day stat is technically for Sioux Falls, SD about a half hour from us, but I think it’s the same for us.