Woke up this morning and the temp was 0! I don't remember it ever being this cold here in VA... ugh I don't want to go to work...

It was -11 F (-23 C) in Indianapolis yesterday morning -definitely nippy! My undergrad days in Montreal, these sorts of temperatures weren't unusual, but I haven't felt air that cold here before!

We're hanging around in the high 60s...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun We're hanging around in the high 60s...

Yes, but you grew up in Canada, so you've already paid your dues.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Yes, but you grew up in Canada, so you've already paid your dues.

I paid my dues, moved out to California, and my blood promptly thinned. I now feel cold if it gets below about 65F.

We're in the 20's and teens here...and that's really cold for coastal Va... now I am really hoping for one big snowstorm!!! Shamrockchick, are you in Northern Va?

It was about 80 degrees here for the past few days. Ha Ha! Condorfan's evil twin

I've chased away the evil impostor! Another Galactor impersonator! Condorfan sends her sympathies for all suffering the cold weather and wishes she could send some heat your way.

Originally posted by Springie We're in the 20's and teens here...and that's really cold for coastal Va... now I am really hoping for one big snowstorm!!! Shamrockchick, are you in Northern Va?

Yeah I'm in Northern VA about 40 miles from D.C. I'm used to it getting into the low 20's, but not single digits! I'm spoiled from always living in the south... I wouldn't mind so much if we actually got snow, always freezing rain... I want spring so bad

I just want enough snow to keep us out of school for a day or two...is that too much to ask?

It's warming up up here!! It's currently 26F (3C), the warmest it's been in days!

Yesterday was the first day above 0 in three days here (Illinois). It was 12 F and it almost felt balmy after the miserable -12 F days we had been having. School was canceled for the local kids, but the college remained open (class is not in session yet) so we all had to shovel snow in frigid temperatures and drag ourselves in to work. Half the staff still couldn't get in because their cars wouldn't start. I was raised on the East Coast and never experienced temperatures this low that I can remember. At least I chose this winter to learn how to knit socks, so my feet have stayed warm!

Cloud continues to sit back and laugh at all these comments from her American friends. *You really don't know what winter is like until you have lived through a Canadian one (or more)* When should I send the Phoenix down to pick you all up to see some real snow and feel the real cold? Sorry LB and TJ I know you have experienced Canadian winters so you are welcome to stay home if you want. Cloud then runs out of the thread before people start throwing the

CD, at least I know that your not just laughing at me when I hear your evil laugh. Makes me feel a little better. I must agree, I'm not used to these negative temps (and then add on wind chill) it makes me never want to go outside.

Originally posted by clouddancer Cloud continues to sit back and laugh at all these comments from her American friends. *You really don't know what winter is like until you have lived through a Canadian one (or more)* When should I send the Phoenix down to pick you all up to see some real snow and feel the real cold? Sorry LB and TJ I know you have experienced Canadian winters so you are welcome to stay home if you want. Cloud then runs out of the thread before people start throwing the

Heh, in a bizarre way, I enjoyed all those -20 C days in Montreal. When I started grad school in Ohio, the winters were all grey, slushy and dreary, but in Montreal on those cold, cold days, the air was dry instead of damp, there would be a cloudless blue sky and bright sun shining off the glittery snow that squeaked when you walked on it, and the cold air seemed like a zap of electricity that made me feel awake and alive. In Cleveland, Ohio, I couldn't understand why everyone wasn't trying to slit their wrists by February, the winters were so depressing. Granted, in Montreal I was wearing a heavy wool coat, hat, scarf, gloves (sometimes gloves inside mittens), turtleneck, sweater, heavy pants, long underwear and sometimes two pairs of socks to walk from my apartment to campus...

Originally posted by lborgia88 Heh, in a bizarre way, I enjoyed all those -20 C days in Montreal. When I started grad school in Ohio, the winters were all grey, slushy and dreary, but in Montreal on those cold, cold days, the air was dry instead of damp, there would be a cloudless blue sky and bright sun shining off the glittery snow that squeaked when you walked on it, and the cold air seemed like a zap of electricity that made me feel awake and alive. Granted, in Montreal I was wearing a heavy wool coat, hat, scarf, gloves (sometimes gloves inside mittens), turtleneck, sweater, heavy pants, long underwear and sometimes two pairs of socks to walk from my apartment to campus...

That is exactly what I love about winter. The clear blue skies, the sun so bright it makes your eyes tear. the cold fresh air invigorating you, running and jumping in the snow and being able to brush it off without getting wet. And then coming inside with rosy red checks and being able to snuggle up in front of a popping fire with an Eagle to wrap his arms around you while the Condor makes a nice cup of hot chocolate with real whipped cream and marshmallows ... oooops, sorry I guess I got to far into that day dream.

Sorry, as someone who is (still) Canadian, I have to say that you guys are insane! Give me warm, dry heat any day. I'll take the Eagle and the Condor with me, but they'll get to wear bathing suits.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Sorry, as someone who is (still) Canadian, I have to say that you guys are insane! Give me warm, dry heat any day.

Well, my sister, another Canadian in exile, would definitely agree with you. I do like the idea of the Condor and Eagle in bathing suits though!

Originally posted by clouddancer Cloud continues to sit back and laugh at all these comments from her American friends. *You really don't know what winter is like until you have lived through a Canadian one (or more)* When should I send the Phoenix down to pick you all up to see some real snow and feel the real cold? Sorry LB and TJ I know you have experienced Canadian winters so you are welcome to stay home if you want. Cloud then runs out of the thread before people start throwing the

You know my friend at work who brings in all the shopping carts (in a t-shirt too!) for me is always laughing at me cause I'm always freezing. He's half Canadian and lived in Toronto and Boston before, but when it was 0 out he said something he's never said before: "It's cold outside."

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by lborgia88 Heh, in a bizarre way, I enjoyed all those -20 C days in Montreal. When I started grad school in Ohio, the winters were all grey, slushy and dreary, but in Montreal on those cold, cold days, the air was dry instead of damp, there would be a cloudless blue sky and bright sun shining off the glittery snow that squeaked when you walked on it, and the cold air seemed like a zap of electricity that made me feel awake and alive. Granted, in Montreal I was wearing a heavy wool coat, hat, scarf, gloves (sometimes gloves inside mittens), turtleneck, sweater, heavy pants, long underwear and sometimes two pairs of socks to walk from my apartment to campus...

That is exactly what I love about winter. The clear blue skies, the sun so bright it makes your eyes tear. the cold fresh air invigorating you, running and jumping in the snow and being able to brush it off without getting wet. And then coming inside with rosy red checks and being able to snuggle up in front of a popping fire with an Eagle to wrap his arms around you while the Condor makes a nice cup of hot chocolate with real whipped cream and marshmallows ... oooops, sorry I guess I got to far into that day dream.

Ahhh... most of the days it's dreary and miserable outside, the sky's all cloudy and dark... however, I do like the night sky better in winter because it's so clear and you can actually see stars for a change...

Originally posted by Springie I just want enough snow to keep us out of school for a day or two...is that too much to ask?

I want snow!

Originally posted by shamrokchick Ahhh... most of the days it's dreary and miserable outside, the sky's all cloudy and dark... however, I do like the night sky better in winter because it's so clear and you can actually see stars for a change...

Ahh, yes the stars and the Northern lights. Although I am lucky, in the summer I head up to my parents and can lie under the night sky and watch the stars and see the entire milky way. But the Northern lights in winter, standing with my feet in a snowbank, while the dog is out doing her buiness, are some of the best I remember.

A few times lately when Ive gone out to work, the car has told me its been between -5 and -2. Put on an extra coat and get on with it wouldnt you, however the media over here seem to think its the next ice age beginning and its the worse weather anywhere in the whole history of the earth! Its not even snowed FFS!

Originally posted by veritas A few times lately when Ive gone out to work, the car has told me its been between -5 and -2. Put on an extra coat and get on with it wouldnt you, however the media over here seem to think its the next ice age beginning and its the worse weather anywhere in the whole history of the earth! Its not even snowed FFS!

Poor veritas, It sounds like you are having a hard time with this. As for the weather forcasters here ... I just heard them say that between now and March, this year could be the snowiest one on record .... *Sarcastic Yeah!!! So what was last year?* I will believe it when and if it happens. Never believe what they say until you see it is my motto.

Originally posted by clouddancer Ahh, yes the stars and the Northern lights. Although I am lucky, in the summer I head up to my parents and can lie under the night sky and watch the stars and see the entire milky way. But the Northern lights in winter, standing with my feet in a snowbank, while the dog is out doing her buiness, are some of the best I remember.

You're making me homesick, CD! I remember cold winter nights as a kid, the air was so clear and the snow so white, if there was a full moon, it was bright enough that I could read in bed without turning on any lights.

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by clouddancer Ahh, yes the stars and the Northern lights. Although I am lucky, in the summer I head up to my parents and can lie under the night sky and watch the stars and see the entire milky way. But the Northern lights in winter, standing with my feet in a snowbank, while the dog is out doing her buiness, are some of the best I remember.

You're making me homesick, CD! I remember cold winter nights as a kid, the air was so clear and the snow so white, if there was a full moon, it was bright enough that I could read in bed without turning on any lights.

Ohhh, That is my winter wonderland the air still and quiet, fresh snow on the tree branches, and as you say, the moon reflecting off the fresh fallen snow with no tracks in it yet ... a magical time, I have always felt, a time when anything can happen. Like magical beasts (unicorns and dragons) would appear from out of the treed area on our property.

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by veritas A few times lately when Ive gone out to work, the car has told me its been between -5 and -2. Put on an extra coat and get on with it wouldnt you, however the media over here seem to think its the next ice age beginning and its the worse weather anywhere in the whole history of the earth! Its not even snowed FFS!

Poor veritas, It sounds like you are having a hard time with this. As for the weather forcasters here ... I just heard them say that between now and March, this year could be the snowiest one on record .... *Sarcastic Yeah!!! So what was last year?* I will believe it when and if it happens. Never believe what they say until you see it is my motto.

I've come to accept that whatever the weather man says, it will be the opposite...

Originally posted by clouddancer Ohhh, That is my winter wonderland the air still and quiet, fresh snow on the tree branches, and as you say, the moon reflecting off the fresh fallen snow with no tracks in it yet ... a magical time, I have always felt, a time when anything can happen. Like magical beasts (unicorns and dragons) would appear from out of the treed area on our property.

This reminds me of when we used to drive up to PA in the winter to visit relatives. It was fun being in the mountains and seeing snow everywhere with icicles on all the tree branches..

This is a pic of my Dad's house, where I grew up, in Nova Scotia -taken a couple weeks ago. The window that overlooks the garage, half covered by snow -that window looks in on my old bedroom, and I remember often it would get completely drifted over with snow... Here in Indianapolis, if a couple inches of snow fall, it's a big deal.

Now THAT looks like winter.... When we get a nice sunny day I will take a picture of my place with the snow... unfortunately all we are getting right now is more snow every day and no sun. Maybe on Wednesday I will be lucky.

Yes , the dark winter skies do cause for bland moods. If the sun would shine through more, it's not so bad.

Wow LB, that's more snow than I've ever seen...

Amazing, LB! I doubt we'll ever get that much snow...but I'd love to see it just once!

Well Springie you know you have a standing invitation to visit. I will even lend you a snow shovel when you stop by to help clear the drive.

Ah shoveling... the down side of snowy winters! My brother, knowing that he would be in Afghanistan this winter instead of at home in Ottawa, very wisely bought his wife a good snowblower so that she wouldn't have to shovel the driveway herself in his absence. Last I heard, she's having so much fun with it, she does her neighbours' driveways too!

Originally posted by lborgia88 Ah shoveling... the down side of snowy winters! My brother, knowing that he would be in Afghanistan this winter instead of at home in Ottawa, very wisely bought his wife a good snowblower so that she wouldn't have to shovel the driveway herself in his absence. Last I heard, she's having so much fun with it, she does her neighbours' driveways too!

I wish my neighbour, who shares my driveway, would do that. It is funny to see his side blown out while I just drive over mine, if I can. Any thing less than 2 inches and I drive over it, more ... and I have to shovel.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Here in Indianapolis, if a couple inches of snow fall, it's a big deal.

Okay, 18 inches of snow fell in Indianapolis last night! The BF and I just finished shoveling the driveway and clearing the walkways, and I excavated my car (which I can't park in the garage because the BF's precious motorcycle takes up too much room). I wish I hadn't gone to the gym yesterday, because that combined with this... my arms and back are finished.

We are right behind you LB, about 10-12 inches fell here. Needless to say, I've had to get my car pulled out of the ditch this morning, and then I had to get it unstuck from a driveway. Anybody want this pretty snow???? Wait it isn't so bad looking at it, as long as I stay warm and dry!

It is pretty. The sun is starting to come out now, and I just took a pic from the bedroom windown. Sorry about your car/snow troubles, GG! I was lucky that I didn't have to drive anywhere this morning.

I wouldn't have, but working at the same place as my B/H isn't always good. He is to determined to take on any weather, including large amounts of snowfall that is not really wise to be out in. Just glad I'm home now, and thanks for support. I took some pics too, just have to figure out how to get them anywhere online.

Originally posted by gatchgirl I took some pics too, just have to figure out how to get them anywhere online.

I use photobucket.com myself. It's pretty easy. I took a couple more...

I finally started my photobucket back up, had forgotten my "name" and had an email saying they were going to close my page.... Not anymore!

I love the look of your back yard LB! 18 inches!!! WOW. We are only being told we will get up to 8 inches here. We are only getting the Northern edges of the storm, right now we are just getting light little flakes so I am not sure if we will get anywhere near the top amount predicted. Although we may have had an inch fall since this morning - hard to tell when the kids keep tromping it down every time they go out for recess.

GG!!! Sorry to hear about your car troubles, I wondered if you had a snow day when I saw all your posts in the middle of the afternoon. I guess in a way you do.

Originally posted by gatchgirl We are right behind you LB, about 10-12 inches fell here. Needless to say, I've had to get my car pulled out of the ditch this morning, and then I had to get it unstuck from a driveway. Anybody want this pretty snow???? Wait it isn't so bad looking at it, as long as I stay warm and dry!

Sorry to hear about this! We got a couple of inches here yesterday, and when I was driving to class I saw a lot of people in the ditches. I feel really bad for them... unfortunately coming home at night was terrible and I was scared I was going to be in the ditch too... Glad you can stay warm and dry! Snow is fun to play in only...

I feel bad too when I see people off the road, but iI think that in bad weather, it's often not safe to stop (either you get stuck too or someone else hits you) -I try to tell myself that most people have cell phones or Onstar these days...

Thanks for the concern and well wishes CD, LB and Shamrokchick. LB, once I get my piccies to photobucket, I took one with an extremely large snow hill. With the 13 inches that we got, a snow plow pushed a ton in one spot. If I was a kid, I think I would have built a snow fort, or at least tunnels through it. LB, have you heard more of this new snow storm that this area is to be getting??? I keep hearing mixed messages, so I'm confused anymore. CD, while the other day was a snow day, my company is changing are schedules all around, so now I'll have free time from my B/H to hopefully write!