CanuckInUSA 0 #1 November 26, 2006 First off I don't really intend for this thread to be very political, so hopefully (there are no guarantees) it won't find it's way into the Speakers Corner. But for anyone who's all up in arms about Global Warming, they obviously aren't in Alberta Canada right now. It's -24 C (feels like -32 C with the windchill) and for those of you who don't do metric that means it's -11 F (feels like -25 F). Brrrr ... I tell you skydiving feels so distant right now. If it wasn't for DZ.COM I would be totally disconnected from the sport. Oh well, I need to get back to some home reno projects. I've got tons to do here on this house these next few months. Carry on ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #2 November 26, 2006 Then you're obviously not a Canuck in the USA at the moment. At least not in Colorado. You'd have been able to jump this weekend if you were. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #3 November 26, 2006 QuoteThen you're obviously not a Canuck in the USA at the moment. At least not in Colorado. You'd have been able to jump this weekend if you were. Rub it in why don't you. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Carpediem 0 #4 November 26, 2006 Well, stairwells to the roof are always heated. Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #5 November 26, 2006 You should have married an American woman while you were down here We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DeNReN 0 #6 November 26, 2006 Global warming is happening on the east coast....was a balmy 12degC in Halifax today And Calgary??? if your gona put up with those temps shouldnt you be in FT. McMoney?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jcd11235 0 #7 November 26, 2006 QuoteBut for anyone who all up in arms about Global Warming, they obviously aren't in Alberta Canada right now. It's -24 C (feels like -32 C with the windchill) and for those of you who don't do metric that means it's -11 F (feels like -25 F). Mango Mike's First Rule Of Life (TM): Never live anywhere it gets colder than the inside of your refrigerator. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quack 0 #8 November 26, 2006 QuoteFirst off I don't really intend for this thread to be very political, so hopefully (there are no guarantees) it won't find it's way into the Speakers Corner. But for anyone who all up in arms about Global Warming, they obviously aren't in Alberta Canada right now. It's -24 C (feels like -32 C with the windchill) and for those of you who don't do metric that means it's -11 F (feels like -25 F). Brrrr ... I tell you skydiving feels so distant right now. If it wasn't for DZ.COM I would be totally disconnected from the sport. Oh well, I need to get back to some home reno projects. I've got tons to do here on this house these next few months. Carry on ... No doubt! We're about 20 C lower than the average for this time of the year. And yet there are still people out jogging past my place today. But you have to understand, mental illness is like cholesterol. There is the good kind and the bad. Without the good kind- less flavor to life. - Serge A. Storms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #9 November 26, 2006 QuoteWell, stairwells to the roof are always heated. I don't think you would want to BASE in these temps. Your canopy is probably one big frozen fabric'cicle. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #10 November 26, 2006 QuoteYou should have married an American woman while you were down here Easier said than done. I dated two single moms when I was in CO (before I was jumping) and then I dated another single woman soon after I started jumping. But it was pretty obvious that dating whuffo women wasn't such a good idea. So I was left thinking that my only chance was to date a fellow jumper. But we know how the odds are stacked against the guys here and well the women around the DZ weren't interested in an alien. Besides, I always told myself that I would never marry someone for the sake of getting a green card. Divorce is just too nasty. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #11 November 26, 2006 QuoteWe're about 20 C lower than the average for this time of the year. You'd never know it by looking outside, and correct me if I'm wrong. But it's not even offically winter yet right? Brrrr ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Carpediem 0 #12 November 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteWe're about 20 C lower than the average for this time of the year. You'd never know it by looking outside, and correct me if I'm wrong. But it's not even offically winter yet right? Brrrr ... You wusses, it means there is tons of powder in the mountains. The boarding there yesterday was awesome! Just means your nose might get a little chilly... Oh and ipods don't work at -30C Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #13 November 26, 2006 I read Michael Chrichton's State of Fear and I'm a non-believer.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #14 November 26, 2006 Quotethe women around the DZ weren't interested in an alien. Maybe it depends on what kind of altitude your flying saucer gets.... (sorry... couldn't resist....) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tink1717 2 #15 November 26, 2006 So, the fact that it's cold in the winter proves there's no global warming? Yeah, right.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Carpediem 0 #16 November 26, 2006 QuoteSo, the fact that it's cold in the winter proves there's no global warming? Yeah, right. Quoteit's not even officially winter yet right? Brrrr ... Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unlucky1 0 #17 November 26, 2006 Sure it gets cold in the winter. But where is Al Gore now? He sure as heck isn't in Alaska. Its the coldest its been in 2 decades. The average high for this time of year is about 30 deg F. It hasn't hit above 20 this month (maybe 1 day), and it has been averaging 5 deg F in the daytime, and -15 F at night. Its been about 25-30 deg below normal for the past 7 weeks! I don't mind it getting cold now and then, but this is January weather (and that only lasts about 2 weeks). Fairbanks has been averaging about 35 below zero for the past month. They usually don't even come close to that until January! Where's Al Gore now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rainbo 0 #18 November 27, 2006 QuoteI read Michael Chrichton's State of Fear and I'm a non-believer. Good bookRainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #19 November 27, 2006 Hey its even snowing IN SEATTLE today....and I have 2" of snow here in the foothills of the Cascades... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #20 November 27, 2006 QuoteWhere's Al Gore now? I imagine he's enjoying the climate somewhere with an unusually warm autumn. Note the planet is actually somewhat larger than Alaska , and one month, or even year for that matter, does not represent a trend. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quack 0 #21 November 27, 2006 QuoteYou wusses, it means there is tons of powder in the mountains. The boarding there yesterday was awesome! Just means your nose might get a little chilly... Oh and ipods don't work at -30C I love cold when I'm skiing. Keeps the crowds away. And I see we finally got on the podium at Lake Louise for the season opener. But you have to understand, mental illness is like cholesterol. There is the good kind and the bad. Without the good kind- less flavor to life. - Serge A. Storms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #22 November 27, 2006 QuoteAnd I see we finally got on the podium at Lake Louise for the season opener. 2nd place on Saturday in the Downhill and 1st place on Sunday in Super G. I guess the cold weather did work to our advantage this time around. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #23 November 27, 2006 Quoteand one month, or even year for that matter, does not represent a trend. Laugh And scientists can't even predict when it'll rain accurately, much less understand the complex cycles of the earth's climates. Look at 2006's horrible hurricane season where we had so many of the things hit the US and kill thousands? What? But that's what they said would happen... Its supposed to get all the way down to 29F this weekend for a low after the artic front comes through. *brrrrrr* Too bad the place I live at now doesn't have a fireplace (although the energy savings overall is pretty good).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #24 November 27, 2006 QuoteIts supposed to get all the way down to 29F this weekend I'll be sporting shorts and a t-shirt when the temps warm up to a balmy 29F. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #25 November 27, 2006 QuoteI'll be sporting shorts and a t-shirt when the temps warm up to a balmy 29F. I'll be in my leathers, sweatshirt, jeans, knit cap, gloves and neck wamer thing while riding to work. Quite possibly I'll be bitching about the cold at work as well.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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CanuckInUSA 0 #3 November 26, 2006 QuoteThen you're obviously not a Canuck in the USA at the moment. At least not in Colorado. You'd have been able to jump this weekend if you were. Rub it in why don't you. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpediem 0 #4 November 26, 2006 Well, stairwells to the roof are always heated. Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #5 November 26, 2006 You should have married an American woman while you were down here We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #6 November 26, 2006 Global warming is happening on the east coast....was a balmy 12degC in Halifax today And Calgary??? if your gona put up with those temps shouldnt you be in FT. McMoney?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #7 November 26, 2006 QuoteBut for anyone who all up in arms about Global Warming, they obviously aren't in Alberta Canada right now. It's -24 C (feels like -32 C with the windchill) and for those of you who don't do metric that means it's -11 F (feels like -25 F). Mango Mike's First Rule Of Life (TM): Never live anywhere it gets colder than the inside of your refrigerator. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quack 0 #8 November 26, 2006 QuoteFirst off I don't really intend for this thread to be very political, so hopefully (there are no guarantees) it won't find it's way into the Speakers Corner. But for anyone who all up in arms about Global Warming, they obviously aren't in Alberta Canada right now. It's -24 C (feels like -32 C with the windchill) and for those of you who don't do metric that means it's -11 F (feels like -25 F). Brrrr ... I tell you skydiving feels so distant right now. If it wasn't for DZ.COM I would be totally disconnected from the sport. Oh well, I need to get back to some home reno projects. I've got tons to do here on this house these next few months. Carry on ... No doubt! We're about 20 C lower than the average for this time of the year. And yet there are still people out jogging past my place today. But you have to understand, mental illness is like cholesterol. There is the good kind and the bad. Without the good kind- less flavor to life. - Serge A. Storms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #9 November 26, 2006 QuoteWell, stairwells to the roof are always heated. I don't think you would want to BASE in these temps. Your canopy is probably one big frozen fabric'cicle. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #10 November 26, 2006 QuoteYou should have married an American woman while you were down here Easier said than done. I dated two single moms when I was in CO (before I was jumping) and then I dated another single woman soon after I started jumping. But it was pretty obvious that dating whuffo women wasn't such a good idea. So I was left thinking that my only chance was to date a fellow jumper. But we know how the odds are stacked against the guys here and well the women around the DZ weren't interested in an alien. Besides, I always told myself that I would never marry someone for the sake of getting a green card. Divorce is just too nasty. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #11 November 26, 2006 QuoteWe're about 20 C lower than the average for this time of the year. You'd never know it by looking outside, and correct me if I'm wrong. But it's not even offically winter yet right? Brrrr ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpediem 0 #12 November 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteWe're about 20 C lower than the average for this time of the year. You'd never know it by looking outside, and correct me if I'm wrong. But it's not even offically winter yet right? Brrrr ... You wusses, it means there is tons of powder in the mountains. The boarding there yesterday was awesome! Just means your nose might get a little chilly... Oh and ipods don't work at -30C Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 November 26, 2006 I read Michael Chrichton's State of Fear and I'm a non-believer.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #14 November 26, 2006 Quotethe women around the DZ weren't interested in an alien. Maybe it depends on what kind of altitude your flying saucer gets.... (sorry... couldn't resist....) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #15 November 26, 2006 So, the fact that it's cold in the winter proves there's no global warming? Yeah, right.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpediem 0 #16 November 26, 2006 QuoteSo, the fact that it's cold in the winter proves there's no global warming? Yeah, right. Quoteit's not even officially winter yet right? Brrrr ... Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unlucky1 0 #17 November 26, 2006 Sure it gets cold in the winter. But where is Al Gore now? He sure as heck isn't in Alaska. Its the coldest its been in 2 decades. The average high for this time of year is about 30 deg F. It hasn't hit above 20 this month (maybe 1 day), and it has been averaging 5 deg F in the daytime, and -15 F at night. Its been about 25-30 deg below normal for the past 7 weeks! I don't mind it getting cold now and then, but this is January weather (and that only lasts about 2 weeks). Fairbanks has been averaging about 35 below zero for the past month. They usually don't even come close to that until January! Where's Al Gore now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #18 November 27, 2006 QuoteI read Michael Chrichton's State of Fear and I'm a non-believer. Good bookRainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 November 27, 2006 Hey its even snowing IN SEATTLE today....and I have 2" of snow here in the foothills of the Cascades... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #20 November 27, 2006 QuoteWhere's Al Gore now? I imagine he's enjoying the climate somewhere with an unusually warm autumn. Note the planet is actually somewhat larger than Alaska , and one month, or even year for that matter, does not represent a trend. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quack 0 #21 November 27, 2006 QuoteYou wusses, it means there is tons of powder in the mountains. The boarding there yesterday was awesome! Just means your nose might get a little chilly... Oh and ipods don't work at -30C I love cold when I'm skiing. Keeps the crowds away. And I see we finally got on the podium at Lake Louise for the season opener. But you have to understand, mental illness is like cholesterol. There is the good kind and the bad. Without the good kind- less flavor to life. - Serge A. Storms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #22 November 27, 2006 QuoteAnd I see we finally got on the podium at Lake Louise for the season opener. 2nd place on Saturday in the Downhill and 1st place on Sunday in Super G. I guess the cold weather did work to our advantage this time around. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 November 27, 2006 Quoteand one month, or even year for that matter, does not represent a trend. Laugh And scientists can't even predict when it'll rain accurately, much less understand the complex cycles of the earth's climates. Look at 2006's horrible hurricane season where we had so many of the things hit the US and kill thousands? What? But that's what they said would happen... Its supposed to get all the way down to 29F this weekend for a low after the artic front comes through. *brrrrrr* Too bad the place I live at now doesn't have a fireplace (although the energy savings overall is pretty good).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #24 November 27, 2006 QuoteIts supposed to get all the way down to 29F this weekend I'll be sporting shorts and a t-shirt when the temps warm up to a balmy 29F. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 November 27, 2006 QuoteI'll be sporting shorts and a t-shirt when the temps warm up to a balmy 29F. I'll be in my leathers, sweatshirt, jeans, knit cap, gloves and neck wamer thing while riding to work. Quite possibly I'll be bitching about the cold at work as well.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
