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bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

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Sherry · RV-Dreams Family Member

SO sorry to hear about your misfortune. We have had unsual bitter cold for months here in Virginia but Thank goodness not so much snow and ice here this year as last year.

But I do think most of the folks who seriously study this stuff have dropped the misnomer Global Warming and have more correctly named it Climate chaos. More severe everything..........winters, summers, hurricanes, floods......... Is it Mother Nature finally getting even??? confuse

Chin up........less than 6 weeks to spring!!

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks Sherry, my chins (all 5) confuse

are up and watching the snow fall.

I just have cabin fever so bad I had to make a Dr. appointment to get med's. bleh

I am really looking forward to spring, I am starting to plan trips, this does help the day go by and it is fun also. smile

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Sherry,

I think Dan's reference to global warming was supposed to be sarcastic, just as mine usually is. Why else do you suppose the "advocates" of that changed the term from "global warming" to "global climate change", other than they are still trying to hype their philosophy, but can't call it warming.

While we were going to work yesterday, the local talk radio host played a long audio clip of some guy that was affiliated with some college. He went through this whole speil(sp?) about how the ocean had become ice free and thus "stored" heat which was later released to the atmosphere to create a "temporary cold".

It reminded me of a long known phrase: "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bulls**t."

And, don't feel sorry for Dan. He was in Florida just a few days ago talking about playing golf. Then he invites everyone for a party, but before anyone can get down there, he leaves and goes back to Texas.

Besides, when those Texans get just a wee bit of snow, they start complaining. Here in Oklahoma City, we are getting our second "blizzard" in less than two weeks. I "quoted" blizzard because they still aren't what we used to see in the Oklahoma Panhandle, so it just happens to be falling snow with a wind with it.

Terry

charles · RV-Dreams Family Member

Global warming has taken over in Canton, Tx, it is snowing and sleet and the water line to the TT is frozen solid.
Sure hope all the bands show up for the TEXAS SWING FESTIVAL that starts at noon tomorrow.
Lots of rv's already here, we came in yesterday to beat the weather.
Recalll that just a few years ago we were headed to a new Ice Age----look it up.

CCC

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Charles, I had for gotten about the new ice age, blankstare

they also tried the tie that to global warming if I remember right. confuse

Sherry, you go ahead and feel sorry for me, aww

Terry is telling the truth about the party but I only had one taker that RSVP and she was going to bring diet Cokes, smile

since you can only get Pespi down there. I did not get to play golf because I did not take my golf shorts and I don't play in just any old attire. doh

Terry, I did make it Home on time but not with out a lot of sweat and phone calls to the airlines. Stay warm I see on the weather that you got hit with a lot of anow again.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Dan,

Things aren't really bad here where Jo and I live (SW of Oklahoma City) in the Mustang/Tuttle area. We probably only got about 3 inches of snow, perhaps even less. I still see grass blades somewhat above the snow.

Our biggest issue here is that the way our house lays, we usually get a snow drift right in front of our garage doors. The first storm deposited at least a 3 foot deep drift right where we need to exit. This storm only deposited about one foot. Of course, snow drifts tend to be a lot wider than they are high, so one still gets to shovel a lot.

While I am tired of shoveling snow, things may be looking up. I haven't wanted to post anything yet on the RV Dreams forums, but check out "Hopefully Optimistic" on my blog.

Terry

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Have fun shoveling the snow, I am sure that Jo gives you a lot of support, pointing out where you missed and left a pile of snow behind her car. LOL biggrin

TxYellowRose · RV-Dreams Family Member

Terry,

Did you just say "grass blades"? Grass? Blades of grass? You mean that green cushy stuff on the ground that I remember felt so nice on my bare feet?

Do I really remember that or am I hallucinating/having a senior moment? biggrin

We're sticking it out here in the bootheel of MO, where it has been snowing all day. I think it's finally slowing down. Dave is off to get up on the roof to sweep the roof and slide toppers free of today's snowfall.

Spring? I'm sooooo ready! biggrin

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Betty, Y'all are getting dumped on with the snow. Yes Terry was talking about that geen stuff that feels good under your feet. I wust heard on the weather that we will have temps in the high 70 next week and the sun is going to shine, hadn't seen that sucker in weeks.
Stay warm.
By the way what part of the bootheel of Mo. are you in, we lived in Malden, Kennett, Portageville and Blytheville, Ar. several years.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Sorry, Betty.

It is BROWN grass. You know, the color it gets when dormant for the winter. It's a good thing too. It might be a bit tough trying to get the lawn tractor over the drifts to mow green stuff.

I considered puttins some kind of tines right in front of the mower deck and then lowering things so I could drive over the snow and let the blades throw out the snow. But, with my luck, I'd just 'high-center' everything.

Terry

TxYellowRose · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hiya Dan,

We are in Sikeston, MO. Were going to make this just an overnight stop, but we've been at this park before and ended up staying here. I know where Portageville, etc. are. smile

Cheers,
Betty

Penny and Paul · RV-Dreams Family Member

Well, we're not iced over and it's not sleeting, but we have 2 feet of snow from last week, it's currently 2 degrees outside, going to minus 9 overnight, with wind chills between 20 to 25 below. Sure don't mind being in the S & B tonight!

Stay warm and safe, Campers!

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Betty, Have y'all been to Lambert's yet. I went there befor they moved from down town great food.

Penny& Paul, That is too cold for a warm blooded Texan. We are getting down to 8 to 15 above tonight and I will be hunkered down under my electric blanket.

kb0zke · RV-Dreams Family Member

Lambert's does have good food. We've been to the one in Ozark several times.

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

Southern California is quite nice right now. We drove down I-15 to Rancho Cucomonga today, about 35 miles, and it was short sleeve weather. Here at 3,400 feet it was in the mid-50s but we expect 60s by Friday.

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks Bill we needed that

with a wind chill of -1 and temp of 15 that weather sounds nice. We also are to be in the high 60 for the weekend and up to the mid 70 for next week, looking forward to that weather. I am just looking forward to seeing the sun.

BruceandTrisha · RV-Dreams Family Member

Ok, the temp this morning is -6. BUT, it's the last bitter cold morning cause we're going to warm up! The days are longer, it's not dark at 5:00 now, and a friend saw a Robin yesterday. Surely, we are on the downhill side of winter. C'mon SPRING! C'mon Sun! I'll be singing "Here Comes the Sun" as we get to 50 degrees on Sunday!

Sherry · RV-Dreams Family Member

I love hearing all the various weather reports. Keep em' coming but could you remind me where you are when you are reporting things like 70 degrees or minus 6 - good grief poor you brrrrrrrrrr?? I can get a better picture of you being "there".

It's 25 degrees with an overnight snow of 3" here in Charlotttesville, Virginia. "They" say up to 40 today which might melt most of it but I'm staying inside until the black ice melts for sure.

LifeBeganInaWinnebago · RV-Dreams Family Member

Just got to work here in McPherson Ks. the temperature on the radio in Salina said -11° and a couple of the guys trucks were showing -20°. Tuesday we got 15" of snow here in Mcpherson. It's been a real fun week. Summer can't come soon enough.

Mark

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

The normal weather pattern is West to East, so when I say it is now warm in Southern California then you can expect that weather to come to you in Texas and Florida.

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Bill I am looking forward to the warmer weather here in North Texas. Still 35 at 4pm Thursday.

sand38 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Just think, about July and August, all us folks here in Texas will be wanting some of this cooler weather. 17 degrees this A M here in central Texas, gonna get better and warm up a little.

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Sand38, I am not sure about that I can handle the heat a lot better than the cold, I just look for a cool creek under a shade tree.

I am really looking forward to the spring and summer camping season.

PIEERE · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hi All! I am just off I-10 between Pensacola Fl., and Mobile, Al. The Temps for the next couple mornings are suppose to be in the mid-20's and highs in the mid 50's. By Sundays Mid-60's for highs then here is suppose to come near 70, next week. I fear that the temps will be in the humid 90 degree mark by the muddle of March. evileye

I guess I better get busy with those repairs i've been procrastinating on. Oh Well, Time to leave the cocoon, sprout them wings and fly again by the begiining of April. Happy Trails!! Pieere

bonnie and clyde · RV-Dreams Family Member

South west Florida has been great. We are in Pine Island near Fort Myers, and the weather has been in the 70's for the last 1 and 1/2 weeks. Tomorrow and Saturday-upper 60's. and then back in the 70's. Feel very blessed to be here.

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

Pine Island is a good spot. We spent extended time two winters in Fort Myers Beach, one was very nice and other (last year) was cold for Florida.

Racerguy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Just spent the last 3 days in The Floriday Keys.Weather was absolutely perfect.Wore t-shirt and shorts in Key West.Came back to Silver Springs today to a 'chilly' 54 at 11 pm.Yesterday was 75 in Marathon and -25 wind chill in my former home town.And some asked why I wanted to travel. smile

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Racerguy, the next time you go that way can you adopt me and take me along just to get my feet warm, I do not eat much. biggrin

Speedhitch · RV-Dreams Family Member

All this talk about cold weather chills me to the bone! Next year I hope to fins a much warmer spot to be in.

Delaine and Lindy · RV-Dreams Family Member

We are in Sebring, Florida since 29 Dec 2010 and the weather his been very warm.. The highs are in the 70's to 80's for the highs and the lowest temp in the AM has been 41 degrees. This is the warmest winter we have had since we was in South Texas, (RGV). We are Bless to be here. Life is good............

TheBobGuy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Mighty fine weather in Yuma, AZ too! Sunny and warm most every day...75 today...81 tomorrow.... we do indeed, feel blessed!!

Bill, where are you and where are you headed? If you come thru Yuma, give us a shout!!! We're in the Foothills!

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

TheBobGuy wrote:

Mighty fine weather in Yuma, AZ too! Sunny and warm most every day...75 today...81 tomorrow.... we do indeed, feel blessed!!

Bill, where are you and where are you headed? If you come thru Yuma, give us a shout!!! We're in the Foothills!

Bob: We are stuck in Hesperia, CA dealing with a medical issue with Diane's back. Believe me, we would rather be in Yuma and Tucson was where we had planned on spending the winter. The way things are going about the time Diane can travel we have to high tail north for a deadline.

It is supposed to be close to 70 this weekend here.

BruceandTrisha · RV-Dreams Family Member

What a gorgeous day - 60 degrees and sunny! I saw kids having snowball fights in their short sleeves and joggers running in the streets cause the sidewalks are still covered in snow drifts.

Racerguy: Jealous of you being in Key West! A friend at church is headed there in a week or so - we begged to be packed in her luggage. Bruce lived there off and on for 20 years and took me there in 2008. So anxious to go back. Do you ever go to Schooner Wharf and listen to Michael McCloud? Our favorite thing to do there!

Racerguy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Trisha, did not make it there but did see old town Key West and went to a couple public beaches.The weather was great.

Dan, you would definately get your feet warm and if you want to eat much there bring LOTS of money.Good food..but pricey smile

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Racerguy, Been to Key West but it has been a long time, about 20 years. I am sure it has changed a lot, it was hard for me to eat down there, I don't eat fish, don't it i know I am weird, I will spend what it takes to cautch one but can't eat it when I do.

Racerguy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Dan, Welcome to the no-fish eating club.Like you I like to catch them but do not eat them.It cost me $20.00 for a pizza that would have been $10 or $12 anywhere else.Wasn't even that good either.

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

Raserguy, I am glad someone else in the boat with me. Two years ago we took the family to Cancun, I had the chance to charter a boat and crew, I took my daughter, son-in -law and two grandsons, deep sea fishing I boated a trophy white Marlin and my daughter and son-n-law both boated very large Mahi Mahi, we had the Marlin and one of the Mahi Mahi mounted and gave the other one to the crew. Everyone that was at the dock thought we were nuts. My two grandsons made the whole trip with their head over the rail. We did not stay out long because of the boys 12 and 14 years old were so sick.

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

Well I said that the main weather pattern is West to East so when the weather is nice in California that means those in the East will see better weather in a few days. Well it works both ways. We are now getting stormy and cooler weather here in Southern California, so brace yourselves since it will soon be in Texas and eventually Florida.

bubbadan · RV-Dreams Family Member

bjoyce wrote:

Well I said that the main weather pattern is West to East so when the weather is nice in California that means those in the East will see better weather in a few days. Well it works both ways. We are now getting stormy and cooler weather here in Southern California, so brace yourselves since it will soon be in Texas and eventually Florida.

bjoyce, We have had some great weather this week it was 82 here yesterday, smile

they are forecasting falling temps and rain and storms this weekend,

it will be here just in time to mess up my plans for cleaning the TT. hmm

Ivey · RV-Dreams Family Member

Beautiful day here in Pa after a long cold snap. Mid 60s but felt more like 70 in the front of the house. I just keep reminding myself that this is my LAST winter in the snow.

Vicky

BruceandTrisha · RV-Dreams Family Member

Vicky - joining you in chanting "this is the last winter in snow!" Maybe that's why we've been able to endure 45" of snow this winter - knowing that this is it - NO MORE!

It was 75 degrees yesterday - one week ago it was -10. I'll bid on the 75!

Pat L · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hey Y'All, Well here in Port Charlotte, Fl. it has been in the 70's to 80's and will be for the next few weeks. Good to have the doors open on the sticks & bricks and be in our pool. Getting cabin fever waiting to go camping again. Most of the good camp sites are full with the winter guest so we have to have out new Mobil Suites in storage. So NOW I have time to get some things done around the house like cutting the grass tomorrow. 30 plus palms need to be trimmed and 30 yards of mulch has to to be layed. This should keep me busy until I can get the toy out of storage April 1st. To all --- stay warm and be safe.

Pinon · RV-Dreams Family Member

In the mountains east of Albuquerque. Still have little patches of snow on the ground, but the birds are singing (and woodpecking like crazy), the windows are open and my dogs are frisky.

BruceandTrisha · RV-Dreams Family Member

Here on the banks of the Missouri River, I can see green grass poking through, the birds are singing and Bruce is the one feeling frisky! wink

Hey, we've got the whole campground to ourselves still! Hee hee!

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-- Edited by BruceandTrisha on Saturday 19th of February 2011 12:24:10 PM

TheBobGuy · RV-Dreams Family Member

bjoyce wrote:

Bob: We are stuck in Hesperia, CA dealing with a medical issue

Well, we wish her the best...hope it gets all better soon...no fun at all!!! Hope to see you at Escapade...please let us know if you'll be there (We'll put you to work!) :)
Hugs!

NorCal Dan · RV-Dreams Family Member

The NWS is predicting another blast of cold air next week up here in Washington. Hoping this is the last of it and we can start getting to more spring like weather.