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Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 11, 2019, 02:28 PM:

It actually feels and looks like winter!
Pulled the last of the traps and the wind was blowing snow in behind the truck fairly fast.
More storms coming in over the mountains and the wind at the house is moving the road runner's leg really fast.

Arco to Carey is now closed due to snow and drifting.

So much for a early spring.

[ February 12, 2019, 03:50 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 11, 2019, 04:19 PM:

I was meaning to warn ya about conclusions and weather predictions in early February; they CAN bite you in the butt. Also, recycling topic subject headlines. But, that's just me, there's no rule, as such.

Just kidding. But hey, I've seen blizzard conditions in May, in SOUTHERN Arizona, so it CAN happen.

Just settle down and enjoy civilian life. [Smile]

Good hunting. El Bee

edit: If we didn't like ya, we wouldn't pick on ya.

edit: and "He who shall not be named" made a grumpy comment about what do you expect? Intermountain region, etc. [Smile]

[ February 11, 2019, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on February 11, 2019, 05:02 PM:

The tan lines from my flip-flops last summer are starting to fade.
Brutal conditions.

Posted by NVWalt (Member # 375) on February 11, 2019, 05:20 PM:

And I had to put on a jacket to go fishing this morning.

Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on February 11, 2019, 05:53 PM:

Its fucking freezing here!! 70 degrees! Wheres my long johns?!

Not really...its like 50 in the daytime. Truck window froze over in the mornings....what a pain.
Mark

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 11, 2019, 06:22 PM:

I haven't minded the snow or the cold. IT"S the WIND!

If you didn't pick on me I'd Leave. [Big Grin]

Posted by Az-Hunter (Member # 17) on February 11, 2019, 09:08 PM:

Got a number of pocket note books my father always carried in his front shirt pocket to keep track of feed prices, number of bales on either of our two pastures, number of piglets born or claves etc. It's noted inn bold letters, SNOW MAY 11th, I can remember it, just not the year?, never saw that occur again in my lifetime there.

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 12, 2019, 06:14 AM:

Vic last year was not bad but the year before our last snow was May 18 !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 12, 2019, 10:01 AM:

Yeah but I was there! Had to put on the chains, which I ALWAYS carry anyway. And, it blew in from the EAST and 40 miles from Tucson, on the Papago, of course. There's something about mysterious weather patterns coming up out of Sonora, always scrambled. Assume you folks have heard about the monsoons and the frogs?

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on February 12, 2019, 11:36 AM:

And the lightening !!!!!
Don't forget our awesome lightening storms.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 12, 2019, 03:46 PM:

But, they are always somewhere else, like over there, not right here where we are. You know? I mean, it's AWESOME and all that, but you don't really get dumped on, seems like? But, I agree, we need to do something about it! Thanks for mentioning it!

Vic, we need you here. On this. What about the heat lightning? What did Dad say? Ever done Sasabee? (just nod your head)

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Az-Hunter (Member # 17) on February 12, 2019, 04:22 PM:

Used to have family picnics in Sasabee in the 60's, was a beautiful area. Have hunted that whole Altar valley area only a few times. With the introduction of antelope, they only allow coyote hunting in the months I don't like to hunt coyotes. Far to many Border Patrol and illegals as well as other hunters in that area anymore, plus it's a bit of a push in distance to run for hunting for me?

I had to look up heat lightning, never heard of it? Wiki tells me it's simply lightning so far off in distance the associated cracks and booms are not audible, so apparently, Ive seen heat lightning thousands of times.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 12, 2019, 05:00 PM:

Well yeah, I'm talking back in the day. Haven't been there in a long time. But it is a cool area, used to be.

Actually, I do remember hunting once about ten years ago and the damned coyotes were spooky as hell. I could hear them shooting at 3 points. Fuck that! Arrivaca.

But, down around the border, it always seems kind of exotic, to me. I've mentioned before, actually climbing the fence to drag a coyote. Those days are over! Can't even believe I did that? And, not just once. Dumb ass.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Az-Hunter (Member # 17) on February 12, 2019, 06:50 PM:

Ive shot my share of Mexican coyotes, by setting up right near the barbed wire fence......just never crossed it to retrieve them.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 12, 2019, 06:58 PM:

That's what I'm talking about. You are just smarter than me. Of course we always had to bring them back for check in, otherwise there was no point.

But, yeah, mainly all we had was a double strand of barbed wire fence, two fences side by side, which actually made it easier to climb over.

Those days are pretty much over. Now, it's just strolling down Memory Lane. lol

Good hunting. El Bee

edit: come to think of it, since the monuments were well past the barbed wire, sometimes, I guess we weren't technically in Mexico?

[ February 12, 2019, 07:00 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 13, 2019, 07:33 AM:

Those days are long gone , I've gone well past the monuments to pick up a few , now the washes are covered in backpacks and Pedialyte bottles its like a landfill of traveler trash !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 13, 2019, 09:47 AM:

You know, I've seen the trash for years in the desert between Yuma and Tucson because that's where I concentrated. But, the first time I did a little hunting between Nogales and Tucson, I was literally shocked at the backpacks, plastic jugs and sleeping bags. And, there is a sort of valley that runs along 19 most of the way. I suppose most of the traffic is at night, but boy, just judging by all the discarded stuff, it's more like a landfill. There's not yet flocks of crows and seagulls, but with a few more Doritos and cookie crumbs and they will show up. It's really amazing, you have to see it to believe it.

And, I just had a thought. Instead of stringing razor wire on the border, they need to get it along that corridor. Every mile. Oh, and when you get a heavy rain, all those damned jugs float and pile up. I'm wasting my time talking about it, you cannot visualize it without seeing it.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 13, 2019, 11:30 AM:

West side of the state is getting pounded by the weather. Any elevation is getting snow like in the old days. Road are closing due to drifting and blowing snow. Avalanche Alley is closed now. Looks like from Idaho City to Stanley. East side of the state a lot of roads are closed due to blowing and drifting snow.
We seem to be in the donut hole. 41* cloudy and a south wind so there is melting going on.
Glad I don't have to or need to drive anywhere. Couldn't get there if I wanted to.
[Big Grin]

Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on February 13, 2019, 05:51 PM:

Yeah the wind finally sort of died down. Been a good week of strong winds. Not much snow though a few inches last weekend. Gone now.

Soaked here. raining LIKE CRAZY. Y'all come over bring rubber boots !!

My goats are hiding in their house. They hate rain !! dumb chickens don't seem to care ?

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 13, 2019, 06:49 PM:

It's been raining here all day and forecast is to continue all day tomorrow, only harder.

But, I know we need it. I'm still getting cabin fever. Good thing I bought 4 more books at the thrift store.

edit: 1 Crichton, 1 Forsyth, 1 Ron White and 3 Hillerman.
Right now I'm half way through Poland by Michener. Figured it was my duty to learn something about the old country. It's actually quite interesting.

Good hunting. El Bee

[ February 13, 2019, 06:58 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 14, 2019, 09:39 AM:

As promised, it's pouring....

edit: good thing I stopped after haircut at the store for a few supplies, but I'm in bunker mode in pajamas. Maybe later I'll get dressed?

[ February 14, 2019, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 14, 2019, 10:49 AM:

Been raining since 7:00 am to continue thru tomorrow
calling for an inch , just a light steady rain !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 14, 2019, 12:39 PM:

Well, brace yourself. More's coming!

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 14, 2019, 12:50 PM:

I have this Lady Friend. She just took delivery on a new custom designed Mercedes (S550?) and said there will only be 100 built. Now, how do I respond to that, given that my truck is 15 years old and badly in need of paint? She has reconstructed breasts, BTW. I don't think this is going to work.

What to do, Miss Lonely Hearts? ko ko?

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 14, 2019, 01:42 PM:

We had a good snow storm come in for about an hour it's turning to rain now.
Really glad we don't have to drive anywhere.
US20 from Catcreek summit to Arco is all closed now another avalanche.

Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on February 14, 2019, 05:51 PM:

Finally quit raining here. Wind is light. Wednesday they say snow ? we'll see ?

Goats are still pretty furred up. Might be a late spring ?

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 14, 2019, 09:32 PM:

YOU TAKE CARE OF THOSE GOATS! Don’t let them sleep in the cold.

Good Hunting. El Bee 🐝

Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on February 15, 2019, 06:11 PM:

Yep stacked their house with straw before the storms !! the cows knocked a few boards loose. Will be taken care of tomorrow !!

My goats are well taken care of [Smile]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 16, 2019, 03:37 AM:

Sitting in the office with my bitches it was supposed to snow last night and didn't they got an awards nite free !

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 16, 2019, 04:39 AM:

Retraction just took the dogs out two inches of white shit !

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 16, 2019, 05:00 AM:

We had storm squalls off and on yesterday afternoon.
Just read the discussion for the weather we have a lull on Tuesday then more chit coming. The trough is going to go farther south which leaves us not in the bullseye but will still get something.

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 16, 2019, 05:04 AM:

Stay warm Earthwalker spring is coming I saw a bee two weeks ago !LOL

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 16, 2019, 08:50 AM:

Bees? I always await the first spider of spring. And squash it.

We have been hovering in the mid 30's overnight lows and a couple nights last week in the 20's. I look around the yard and see frost damage to some of the more fragile succulents. But, it might be an upswing around here, the worst is over/cross your fingers. Yeah, just checked, all next week mid 30's. That's why, this whole area was citrus groves, they planted the thick skinned Eureka Lemons a hundred years ago and they are still here. You cannot sell lemons in Upland, everybody's got 'em. Coastal lemons are the Meyers, much thinner skin. Fortunately for me, the guy behind me planted 4 Valencia orange trees close to the wall so I can reach all I want. That's the best "juice" orange.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 17, 2019, 07:30 AM:

Arizona sweets are the best juice orange lol 30's would be a welcome change Snowed yesterday and again last night sunny today and snow again tonite !
Wtf ? were is spring ? Come home spring come home !

Anybody see my bee ? Gotta go cut some more firewood at least I'm
busy !

As a landscape contractor people would ask where is the best place to plant a lemon tree I would reply in your neighbors yard close to the wall how many lemons do you need !

[ February 17, 2019, 07:33 AM: Message edited by: Paul Melching ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 17, 2019, 12:37 PM:

Tonite came early snowin like a bitch ! gonna bring the bitches in !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 17, 2019, 04:36 PM:

It's not like I didn't warn you it was coming!

I hear you on how many lemons does one need. Reminds me of my father in law. He would come over, go in the back and fill up 3 shopping bags with lemons. He would give them out all over the neighborhood when he got home. Then, when we would occasionally have fish or any other rare reason for wanting a lemon, I'd go out back and needed a ladder in the dark to reach a damned lemon because ol' George already stripped everything he could reach. But, at least his heart was in the right place. The bitch next door has thee lemons in the back and one out front, on the corner. So, these Mexicans mowing lawns across the street came over and were helping themselves to her lemons. And she calls the cops. If you knew her, you would have no trouble believing it. How many can you carry? When they were done, you couldn't notice any difference, the tree was still loaded. But, that doesn't matter to a mean bitch. This whole area of north Upland was developed in lemon groves and they only removed what they had to to build the house. I pulled up three to dig the pool, the guy behind me dug up 8 lemon trees in his back yard.

Good hunting. El Bee

[ February 17, 2019, 04:37 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 18, 2019, 04:11 AM:

Years ago when I had a little truck farm 425 acres in the hills of Chatsworth Ca. I had approx. 40 acres of oranges Talk about OJ lol! Left there shortly after the big Chatsworth fire that took my tack room and guest house it burned all the way to Malibu ! Did not loose any of my critters ! (side note not far from the Manson's )

We got about 4" overnite here in Ash Fork , snow !

[ February 18, 2019, 05:01 AM: Message edited by: Paul Melching ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 18, 2019, 05:04 AM:

My wife would pick a bag of lemons and juice them and put them in ice cube trays in the freezer pretty clever !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 18, 2019, 08:41 AM:

It's only sorta clever, everybody knows that one, if(big IF) you know where to find ice cube trays which are disappearing in Thrift Stores faster than Buggy Whips.

Good hunting. El Bee

PS You and Manson, eh? It fits! You and Leo and Helter Skelter. You had a CREW, dint ya? I'm getting the Hebbie Jeebies over here!

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 18, 2019, 01:30 PM:

You can buy the old steal type tray at Leman's. Pricey but they are out there.

Anyone got an extra ring finger (tip) tried to slice mine off a while ago. It went into the nail, too.
It's throbbing like a SOB.

Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on February 19, 2019, 06:05 AM:

We have perfect snow !!!
Mount Graham is covered with the stuff and the snow level dropped down to about 500 feet above us last night. Very pretty to look at and it's not in my yard.
Perfect !!!!

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 19, 2019, 07:43 AM:

Go ahead gloat I'll invite you up when your in the teens this summer lol Snowed all day yesterday we have sun on the panels and full batteries today !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 19, 2019, 10:14 AM:

I have the same conditions here. Just to the north, on a winding state highway straight up, an 8 mile drive is 13,000 ft Mt Baldy, as everybody knows it, but on the map, it's actually Mount San Antonio. There aren't two many higher mountains in the state and it is blanketed in snow. Not only that, but for good measure, Cucamonga Peak is also covered and as is Crestline and Big bear, of course. I heard the Grapevine was closed a couple days ago? And, from what I can see, Cajon Pass is snowed on all the way to Hesperia. So, we got snow and lots of it. BFD

Daughter just left, 7 1/2 hour drive back to Marin. Nice visit. Pinky loves company, especially if they are girls. Don't ask me how he knows but he knows. It's chilly outside, (I'm not kidding) here it is, 10:15AM and the temperature right here is 35* That's unusual, folks.

I thought spring was commencing but not quite yet. This GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE CHANGE stuff is the real thing!

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 19, 2019, 02:58 PM:

Love Mt. San Antonio and the gondola !
Edit to say I think is San Gregornio !

[ February 20, 2019, 04:00 AM: Message edited by: Paul Melching ]

Posted by Eddie (Member # 4324) on February 21, 2019, 03:51 AM:

Sunday we had fog that froze to anything it touch, it was like a thin sheet of ice all over everything, the high was in the high 20s. We got alittle snow Tuesday, high in the low 30s,Wednesday got up to 50. Sunday will be in the 60s with a chance of thunder storms. Just one week of weather in Oklahoma.

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 21, 2019, 04:17 AM:

We received the lovely gift of about 8" overnite that's on top of what we already have holy crap on a cracker !

Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on February 21, 2019, 07:22 AM:

Eddie;
What, no tornado ????? [Eek!]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 21, 2019, 10:27 AM:

"lovely gift" means different things to a kid growing up enduring a Minnesota winter. By the time Halloween was past, snow was there and all it's variations; slush, crunchy, icy, deep and dirty. Shoveling sidewalks and piling it up, sprinkling sand and salt so you don't get sued when some old fart slips and falls. Now they even have heat trace under the driveways; imagine that?

Then we wait patiently until the spring thaw when all the frozen dog shit was uncovered. Snow is something I prefer driving into and out of, thank you very much!

Can you imagine how they measure the snow mass up at Truckee Pass? Most years it's more than 600 inches accumulated and the spring runoff provides all, (or most) of the water for LA. Amazing what a little engineering can do. Then, there's those 10,000 lakes where I come from, no engineering involved.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 21, 2019, 01:54 PM:

Northern AZ boys sounds like this weekend is the end to all ends for you guys. Saying a good amount of snow headed your way.
We're in a lull today and tomorrow. Sunny out and nice today. Lite breeze which has a nice chill to it but things are dripping and puddling.
Gonna kill that damn ground hog!

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 21, 2019, 02:31 PM:

This is not normal for southern California. My local forecast right now is for SNOW, right here in Upland later this afternoon, then below freezing tonight. We haven't had snow in this town for at least (what?) 3 years or so. There you go! What more proof do you need of GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE CHANGE?

Good hunting. El Bee

[ February 21, 2019, 02:32 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Eddie (Member # 4324) on February 21, 2019, 02:48 PM:

Koko.....I think theirs one coming next week!!!

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 22, 2019, 05:12 AM:

Pretty sure this is mother nature saying fuck you Al Gore we are still snowing here supposed to go till 3:00 PM we have about 16 - 18 " that's a bunch for here so fuck you Al Gore you worthless piece of shit !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 22, 2019, 07:43 AM:

Well, so much for accurate forecasts. We didn't get anything more than those large drops, and bright sunshine this morning, although it's 36* right now. I'm pretty sure the snow a little higher up is going to stick, even the mountains south of Corona are covered. I can see 25 miles straight south from my back door and those mountains hardly ever have snow, in fact I don't ever remember seeing it.

The GLOBAL WARMING Zealots would take that as proof positive, and the pathetic thing about it is they think we can do something about "weather".

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 22, 2019, 07:54 AM:

We can only talk about it !

Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on February 22, 2019, 08:22 AM:

Good Lord...……...Global Warming done turned the rain WHITE !!!!! [Eek!]

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 22, 2019, 06:30 PM:

Starting tomorrow night snow starting with an explanation of a fire hose being turned on with the bullseyes aimed at the West Central mountains and measurements of feet not inches.

I see avalanche alley closing for a long time now. [Frown]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 22, 2019, 06:53 PM:

Well, the trend here is warmer for the next week. About time! I froze my ass off getting the mail tonight!

I'll prob venture to Lowe's tomorrow if it warms up a little. I need a friggin' lite bulb for the microwave. And, always on the same side! Why, Dave?

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on February 22, 2019, 06:54 PM:

Yeah looks like it's coming for sure. We shall see how it all shakes out.

A tad of snow on the ground here. Two weeks ago the pipe to the well pressure tank froze. No water for a spell. Propane torches are a wonder. Joy.

Feb has sure been interesting.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 22, 2019, 07:33 PM:

You better treat those goats good!

Posted by DiYi (Member # 3785) on February 23, 2019, 03:59 AM:

Arise to see another blizzard warning here in NE SoDak tonite.
Yesterday they announced this was the coldest February on record.By far.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 23, 2019, 09:21 AM:

Well, if it is, don't expect to hear it on the network news. They don't like truth to interfere with propaganda.

I'm sorry, I just don't get it? These Climate Change Zealots aren't happy unless they are miserable and worried about the weather. I mean, they actually find comfort in the idea that the earth will end in 12 years. WTF?

And, with no data, no proof, they monkey with statistics to prove that the needle will move .002 degrees in the next 80 years or so. Hopefully?

They worry about C02, WTF? Life as we know it wouldn't be possible without it! Plants LOVE IT ! Where's the negatives? There aren't any negatives, but it sounds good to stupid Liberals.

They worry about GLOBAL WARMING ! With very little proof other than extreme weather conditions that could be due to many things, sun spot activity, El Nino, and other natural variations in cyclic global patterns, going back thousands of years. Never mind that if it does happen, Damn, people! IT'S A GOOD THING ! A longer growing season is beneficial for crops, and just for the production of more C02 which is the basic building block for everything!

Just try to make sense of these CHICKEN LITTLES. They are as dumb as a box of fucking rocks! None of their predictions make any sense! They can't prove any of it! It's a damned religion, you must have faith. And, this coming from "Scientists" that couldn't prove they had an ass without monkeying with their computer projections. These "Climate Change" scientists have got to be the stupidest people on the planet! Shamans, & Witch Doctors have more credibility.
END OF RANT

Good hunting. El Bee.

[ February 23, 2019, 09:26 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 23, 2019, 09:59 AM:

The climate has been changing for thousands of years and will continue to do so who are these people ?

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 23, 2019, 10:00 AM:

Snow finally stopped we have sun on the panels and can do laundry whoopie an off grid party in the making !

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 23, 2019, 10:03 AM:

MMMMM smell the dryer sheets !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 23, 2019, 10:51 AM:

I just ran across this:

https://dailycaller.com/2019/02/22/dianne-feinstein-green-new-deal/

The Lefties have succeeded in brainwashing the elementary school children and organized an ambush of Feinstein, who I have no use for, but at least she stood her ground against pie in the sky and Unicorns!

Good hunting. El Bee

edit; This is scary shit! It's amazing how gulible people are! The people teaching these kids should be horsewhipped!

[ February 23, 2019, 10:53 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 24, 2019, 05:57 AM:

Snowmageddedon is over we all lived , and I'm talkin old people ! Its a balmy 17* and the dogs are in their kennel and in four days nobody peed on the floor !

Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on February 24, 2019, 08:11 AM:

Second blizzard of the year for us yesterday. Been most of a decade since we even had one. I like screwing with the southerners on my mail route. Lotsa "foreigners" here due to the military and some have never seen snow. Blizzards are somewhat unsettling to them. I tell them not to worry, "everything will be okay. You're in Kansas now. These things happen, and besides, blizzards ain't shit compared to tornadoes that'll be falling out of the sky with rainbows and hail stones in a couple months."

Then, I laugh like a mother fucker and walk away while they think on that. LOL

Time to shovel the driveway.....

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 24, 2019, 08:47 AM:

You need help, Lance!

Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on February 24, 2019, 09:52 AM:

I'll be happy to help Lance.
CDude; Don't forget to mention the swarms of locusts and rains of toads.

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 25, 2019, 04:55 AM:

Snowmageddedon has hit Idaho.
Most of the roads in Eastern Idaho are closed. Hwy 21 is closed from Idaho City to Lowman and the always closed Avalanched Alley.
We have warnings from here on every road out of here for either rocks in the roads or large animals on the highways.

Just watched a video of a house in Cascade totally snowed over. It looks like a igloo. They are rushing to clear the roof before it crushes the house in.

Suppose to have major wind today like in the upper 30 mph. Have to go to Salmon today. Should be a fun trip. Other halfs permanent crown is ready to put on.

Going to be a long week of storms for the whole state.

Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on February 25, 2019, 06:12 PM:

Yeah, I'm not sure how bad things are ? I guess some guy called the shop from Central Idaho area. McCall ? & said he got 50" in 24 hours.

We got about a 1/3 of an inch of rain down here. Warmed up & windy as hell. I talked to Mom tonight in Redmond Oregon. She says @ least two feet of snow last night & today.

Leonard. Goats are fine. I had to patch up the roof on their house yesterday & packed in more straw & some grass hay. Snug as a bug in a rug [Wink]

Posted by MI VHNTR (Member # 3370) on February 25, 2019, 06:29 PM:

These stats are at the NWS. The snowfall here is considerably higher. However...

Snowfall for the year here at 202" and climbing. That's 56.5" above normal.

In February, the NWS has recorded 87.2 inches of snow. That's 56.5 inches more than normal. The current snow depth is 53 inches.

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 26, 2019, 06:07 AM:

Have a shirt tale cousin in Cascade they have 8 ft drifts against the house and over 3ft drifts in driveway. They haven't gotten out in 3 days. Said if they could it wouldn't matter as the county road is drifted in.
We hit 45* yesterday snow went to mush. This morning you can ice skate across the parking lot.

We had wind all day the drive back up the Salmon River was fun with a down canyon wind. Salmon got hit with a good snow yesterday morning.

We got the usual "Challis miss" nothing it jumped over us.

Fun week it is looking like. Can't get out of here.

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 26, 2019, 07:32 AM:

0830 snowing, no wait it's sleeting, no wait it's raining. No it's doing it all one minute to the next.
Right now it's trying to snow.
I'm really glad there is no place we NEED to be today.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 26, 2019, 09:12 AM:

You deserve your Miranda warning; anything you say can be held against you. The only thing you didn't confess is that the sky is falling.

But keep it up, it's critical we have accuracy pertaining to the Intermountain region. Report fearlessly.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 26, 2019, 09:33 AM:

Snowing like rain temp holding at 41* at the moment
Roads still closed.

Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on February 26, 2019, 06:11 PM:

We had really, really light flurries today. On and off. Just enough accumulation to reveal where the ice was on the ground. In colder news, the temps only got to 13. Ironic, since our normal high for now is 50-51. Damned global warming isn't supposed to let up until maybe late next week. Lows this weekend down around 3. The silver lining? Finally got the dandelion problem in my lawn whooped!

Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on February 26, 2019, 06:13 PM:

Holy shit. MI VHNTR !!

White all around us. Snowing sideways now. I'm complaining ? really ?

87" of snow in Feb. Somewhere in Michigan ?

[Eek!]

Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on February 26, 2019, 06:22 PM:

65 here today.

Posted by MI VHNTR (Member # 3370) on February 26, 2019, 06:53 PM:

Dave Allen said

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Holy shit. MI VHNTR !!

White all around us. Snowing sideways now. I'm complaining ? really ?

87" of snow in Feb. Somewhere in Michigan ?

I'm located in the north central Upper Peninsula of Michigan approximately 17 miles southwest of Lake Superior, which really adds to lake effect snow. For reference purposes the nearest "major city" is Marquette, Michigan.

[ February 26, 2019, 06:56 PM: Message edited by: MI VHNTR ]

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 26, 2019, 07:05 PM:

Here at the house our temp read 52* today.
Finally quit spitting snow/rain by early afternoon.
Water running everywhere or was.
Storm moved in at dark temps dropped to 33*.
Crazy February so far.
Oops! Just went out the door to cool off.
Ground covered and still snowing wind blowing.
Dang thought we were going to have bare ground. [Frown]

[ February 26, 2019, 07:06 PM: Message edited by: earthwalker ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 27, 2019, 03:51 AM:

Mid thirties at night Girls are back in their kennel days in the mid fifties snow in melting now starts the mud fest Oh boy ! If you have to do something you do it early while the ground is still frozen!

Posted by Eddie (Member # 4324) on February 27, 2019, 05:15 AM:

Woke up this morning got ice coming down, their calling for snow and ice this weekend. High today 32 that was at midnight going to get down to 14 today, won't warm up till next weekend
I just got some new line to put on my crappie rigs, looks like it will be awhile before I can wet a hook.
Winter been along time ending this year.

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 27, 2019, 07:15 AM:

Still snowing this morning.
Another section of road closed this morning.
Stanley to Clayton area.
Avalanche
High avalanche warning for a lot of the area today. Way too much snow falling in a very short period. It heavy wet stuff this morning. [Frown]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 27, 2019, 07:16 AM:

Yeah, I thought it might be over here, did some yardwork yesterday, but they are calling for more rain in a couple days. Give it up already, the Impoundments are discharging overflows all month!

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by ATexan (Member # 6799) on February 27, 2019, 07:17 AM:

Woke up to a cold freezing fog in the tx panhandle. 19 degrees and a steady 15 mph north wind.

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on February 28, 2019, 04:46 AM:

Snowed until about 3p yesterday then it broke the clouds went poof and we had sunshine and it got warm.
Up at 0500 and it was snowing again. Now it's stopped for how long who knows?

February has went fast and we haven't gotten much done other than move snow.

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 28, 2019, 06:00 AM:

Same as yesterday hoping for more mid fifties day mid thirties night and dry ! no precip.

Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on February 28, 2019, 06:49 AM:

Yesterday was great !!!
Sunshine. Check.
Sonny James on the CD player. Check
Shirt hanging on the bow rack. Check.
Arrows flying well. Check.

[Cool]

More of the same today !!!!!

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on March 01, 2019, 01:50 AM:

Calling for rain Sat. no change in temps could spring be coming !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 01, 2019, 07:26 AM:

Yeah, I'm getting cabin fever. My forecast is for rain, of 5 of the next 6 days. eek! This damned GLOBAL WARMING is sure screwing things up with the drought, which we were told was; get use to it, it's a permanent alteration of the climate due to CLIMATE CHANGE, which every body knows is never a good thing. We must sacrifice and spend money on bullshit projects the idiot Lefties have dreamed up. It's a friggin' mental illness!

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by UTcaller (Member # 8) on March 01, 2019, 07:36 AM:

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-cold-february-20190228-story.html?outputType=amp

My goodness how bad would it have been without global warming.....

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on March 01, 2019, 08:18 AM:

Yesterday was a great day.
It started out snowing.
Stopped cleared out went to 52 degrees snow started melting and water was running everywhere.

Cold this morning 11* clouds moving in maybe something by late afternoon/early evening.

Avalanche Alley is still closed along with Arco to Carey. They are slowly getting the roads opened. Have a hunch they won't open hwy 21 until they take the avalanche danger warning off for the area.

Posted by MI VHNTR (Member # 3370) on March 01, 2019, 06:37 PM:

The NWS reported that Lake Superior is 85% ice covered. The forecast is for very cold weather, below zero nights, for the next 4-5 days.

[ March 01, 2019, 06:38 PM: Message edited by: MI VHNTR ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on March 02, 2019, 09:57 AM:

Leonard
Your rain got here about an hour ago supposed to be beautiful tomorrow !

Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on March 03, 2019, 05:58 PM:

Perfect weather down this way.
Two archery tournaments over the week-end, campfire at night and t-shirt in the afternoons.
Had javelina rooting under the tent trailer last night & coyotes howling up in the hills.

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on March 06, 2019, 03:35 AM:

Was 65 yesterday then last nite it rained and we are expecting snow next Tues. and Wed ! Stop it Leonard ! lol

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on March 06, 2019, 05:44 AM:

Upper 30's yesterday. Tried to melt but the clouds came in and slowed it all down.
Got up to a skiff of snow this morning and 26* this morning.
More to come next couple of days. [Frown]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 06, 2019, 12:01 PM:

Pouring. All morning. Might have to shoot up an In N Out?

Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on March 06, 2019, 12:36 PM:

I had a double-double in Vegas, wasn't too shabby ?

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 06, 2019, 12:49 PM:

I remember the first time I discovered the In N Out just off, (I think) Tropicana. Last time I heard, there were 5 in Vegas, probably a lot more now? Just 2 days ago, I ate at a FatBurger place for the first time. It wasn't too bad actually, and I really liked the fat fries. But, it was more than ten bucks, including a medium drink and I think In N Out can do it for less than $8. But, It's just nice to stop there once a month or so. And, this is what people miss when they move out of state, they always talk about it. In fact, when I had the dreaded colonoscopy where you have to take the prep and are starved by the time it's over, the nurses say, that's the number one statement, as they get dressed, they need a Double/Double!

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on March 07, 2019, 04:58 AM:

Went to Prescott yesterday to go to humane society for low cost spay clinic the routine is drop off at 7 and pick up at four . no point in taking and hour drive home . I loaded the fishing gear and after dropping the pup we went to Watson lake I start fishing and then it starts to rain and the wind was like 40 mph so we park on a nice vista and wait. getting on lunch time for wife and she says well since were are down her how bout you buy me In and Out !so I did she loved it a rare treat for her!

Wish they had a liquid DD lol !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 07, 2019, 06:49 AM:

That I didn't know? In N Out has come to Prescott? You people are just like "Little California". Pretty soon, you will have daylight saving! ha!

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by earthwalker (Member # 4177) on March 07, 2019, 08:43 AM:

FUCK IT!!! It's snowing again. [Mad]

Also bored to death today. MCL isn't liking today either.Keeps telling me when I stand up to walk around the house.

Oh My!! Now it's big flakes and coming down very well.

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on March 08, 2019, 12:58 AM:

What do you mean , you guys . don't throw me in with Prescott AKA little California I can never leave soon enough. The whole place is problematic.so much traffic, You have to understand where I live a traffic jam is at least one car behind me stopped a the RR tracks. They actually have two IN and OUTS.
Prescott Valley is actually much better planned but still a city to me! I must go there for prescriptions so we shop monthly while we are in Prescott Valley. The only thing not Californicated is there is a gun shop on every corner !LOL

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 08, 2019, 01:43 AM:

It don’t get any better/gunshop on every corner!

Wow! She’s starting to talk just like the rest of us!

Good hunting. El Bee 🐝

edit: I can remember when there wasn't a Prescott Valley. WE use to go to the horse races at Prescott Downs. That was fun!

[ March 08, 2019, 07:24 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on March 22, 2019, 04:49 AM:

Mid 60's all week, took a little nap yesterday woke at 9:30 PM opened the door to see if it had rained as predicted 3" of snow what happened to my spring, just the other day we were sitting out soaking up sunshine !

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 22, 2019, 08:13 AM:

Yeah, same here. Yesterday, it poured. You might get some more headed your way. Today, the sun's out, looks more like spring. For sure the fucking drought is over. Weeds are popping up all over.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by NVWalt (Member # 375) on March 22, 2019, 02:42 PM:

Fast food so called eateries. Don't eat that garbage or you will end up looking like you are from Tennessee. When I go into town to shop I have to search out any good looking lady that isn't at least 50 pounds overweight. Was fishing the other day at a local pond and a truck pulls up and out hops 3 kids and a baby with mom taking them on the walking trail drinking a Mc D's shake. Never seen so many overweight people,men,women and kids in my life. And all the trash that gets tossed out the windows of vehicles is ALL fast food ,sodas and beer. Pathetic and annoying to me anyways. Must be some sort of right of passage.

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