|
|
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 42,697
Campfire 'Bwana
|
OP
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 42,697 |
The news on this side of the Border is full of all the news and pissing and moaning about "all the snow" that is getting dumped on Buffalo and Western New York... Either you boys just know how to take this stuff in stride and don't waste your time acting like its the snow version of Hurricane Katrina... or it wasn't snowing over in Niagara Ontario.. it just started snowing on the Buffalo side of the river... 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,015
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,015 |
Actually, what happened was in 2000 Toronto was hit with a snow flurry and they totally wussed out. Believe it or not, the Army was called in! Not that we needed any new reasons to laugh at Toronto, but THIS, now this was something else. Here we are, 14 years later and we still make fun of Toronto for calling in the Army to help them "cope" with winter. Therefore nobody dares make even a tiny peep of complaint when hit with some snow.  Toronto calls in Army to battle snow.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494 |
Snow you can plow, eventually. 50 below is a little harder to deal with. Thanks to Al Gore and his global warming stuff.  I think the Leafs are still trying to recover from something.
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)
Brother Keith
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,703
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,703 |
Heck the tail gate parties will be in full swing this weekend - it's only going to be -20c with a 15 K wind maybe I'll swap out the Stetson thus weekend put o. The beaver hat :>)
Cat
scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 544
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 544 |
Actually the amount of snow that fell on Buffalo was definitely amazing. I don't know when the last time was that 6 feet of snow fell on a Canadian city.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 7,165
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 7,165 |
My daughter lived in Copenhagen, NY and snowfalls of 2 to 3 feet overnight were not uncommon. A snowblower was almost mandatory unless you wanted to hire someone to clear your driveway. We definitely got some use out of the snowshoes when we were visiting there. GD
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,666
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,666 |
It tickles me that International Falls, is, "The Icebox of the Nation", while meanwhile, Fort Frances north across Rainy River is only another southern town in Canada.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o
"May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 38,831
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 38,831 |
It tickles me that International Falls, is, "The Icebox of the Nation", while meanwhile, Fort Frances north across Rainy River is only another southern town in Canada. Richard, I remember when Spencer wanted to be the International Falls of Iowa. When channel 4 or 9 reported the temperatures of their selected sites, Spencer was always the lowest. I am pretty sure that no one really reported from there; they had just told the television stations to take 4 degrees away from the lowest reported temperature and give that as Spencer's.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494 |
It tickles me that International Falls, is, "The Icebox of the Nation", while meanwhile, Fort Frances north across Rainy River is only another southern town in Canada. Some folks are just easily tickled, I guess. By that standard, I guess I live in southern Ontario, at least for this part of Ontario.  Still felt like Northern Ontario this morning at 5 below zero. Been colder, and will be soon, but that ain't bad for an "autumn" day. Laffin!
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)
Brother Keith
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,666
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,666 |
Sometimes Keith, I believe you just enjoy an argument.
I perhaps a relocation to Middle Island?
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o
"May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494 |
Ain't arguin'. Just laffin'!  You want to send me to Middle Island? Where's that?
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)
Brother Keith
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,666
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,666 |
Tisk, tisk, the southern most point of Canada.
In Lake Erie, latitude, 41.7
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o
"May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494 |
Well, I'm a little north of that. 49.7833� N
The southernmost point of Middle Island is at a latitude of North 41�40'53" according to wikipedia
Last edited by the_shootist; 11/29/14.
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)
Brother Keith
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20,494 |
The northernmost point within the boundaries of Canada is Cape Columbia, Ellesmere Island, Nunavut(83�08'N,74 13'W).The North Pole at 90�N is the northernmost water point.
So there is still a chunk of Canada north of me. WOW!
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)
Brother Keith
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,666
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,666 |
A lot of real-estate, and moose north of you, people, not so much.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o
"May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
|
|
|
|
|
594 members (06hunter59, 1eyedmule, 12344mag, 1beaver_shooter, 21, 222ND, 73 invisible),
2,466
guests, and
1,281
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,190,678
Posts18,456,284
Members73,909
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
