riddler 0 #1 October 29, 2002 UGH. Woke up to the ugly stuff this morning. There was a time in my life when I thought that snow meant skiing. Now, it just means no skydiving. Supposed to continue for a few days and stay cold over the weekend.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #2 October 29, 2002 Thinking of organizing a Blade Raid down them ski slops? My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #3 October 29, 2002 QuoteUGH. Woke up to the ugly stuff this morning. There was a time in my life when I thought that snow meant skiing. Now, it just means no skydiving. Supposed to continue for a few days and stay cold over the weekend. Not ugly stuff at all! If skiing isn't your thing, try snowboarding. I was out all day yesterday in manmade at Killington VT...top to bottom runs and great coverage. Yipee for winter!Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #4 October 29, 2002 Unless you take the snowboard on the jump, it sucks... Try getting out when it is sleeting and -45F... ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #5 October 29, 2002 And this is only at 1545 MT... It is still coming down like crazy.... ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 October 29, 2002 Killington, Okemo, Mt. Ascutney. All good mountains. I am jelous. I am a skier though. So I ski and prefer RW... I am the most boring man in the world I guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #7 October 29, 2002 Still snowing in Westminster too. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #8 October 29, 2002 QuoteAnd this is only at 1545 MT... It is still coming down like crazy.... Dayyyyyum, and to think, I've been bitching all day because it's 92 degrees out.... I'm sorry, I know you people with the white shit on the ground hate me for saying that, but c'mon, we've had one decent weather day (70's) so far -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #9 October 29, 2002 It can snow in the mountains all it wants... Denver isn't a great skydiving city, between the cold, snow, and altitude... ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #10 October 29, 2002 looks like someone figureout how to post pics.....lookout everyone Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #11 October 29, 2002 Quote Killington, Okemo, Mt. Ascutney. All good mountains. I am jelous. I am a skier though. So I ski and prefer RW... I am the most boring man in the world I guess Dude, I got your back -- 4way and skiing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkbit 0 #12 October 30, 2002 I'm just waiting for it to get deep enough so that all my landings will be stand ups Going to be interesting to see which wins out more often this year... snowboarding or skydiving... Damn I wish dropzones did season passes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "You don't quit playing because you get old, you get old because you quit playing" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #13 October 30, 2002 it's snowing right now in the springs....and damnis it windy.... i'd post a pic of my fron yard too but alas i don't have a digital camera and my camcorder is burried under stuff in my trunk from this past weekend..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #14 October 30, 2002 I know, if it keeps snowing any more, I might have to talk to Mike Pintamo about trying his skyboards so I can try a nice snowboard swoop/surf... ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bps 0 #15 October 30, 2002 I agree -- it stinks! Blue Skies, Bryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #16 October 30, 2002 Actually I was quite entertained driving home, my normal 10 min commute took about an hour. Then watching all the front wheel drive cars and 4-wheel drive trucks slipping and spinning their tires while me with my little rear wheel drive mustang drove right past them, only time my rear end slipped a little bit was when this dumb ass stopped on a hill for no reason. I have to laugh, my Dad's old saying that if you can't drive with 2 wheels you might as well hang it up with the 4 wheels cause you are only going to get yourself that much more stuck was so true tonight. So major kudos to him for teaching me how to drive a rear wheel drive vehicle smart or I might still be trying to get home with the rest of the idiots on the road. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #17 October 30, 2002 Quote Actually I was quite entertained driving home, my normal 10 min commute took about an hour. Then watching all the front wheel drive cars and 4-wheel drive trucks slipping and spinning their tires while me with my little rear wheel drive mustang drove right past them, only time my rear end slipped a little bit was when this dumb ass stopped on a hill for no reason. Out of all the rear-wheel drive cars I've had I would much rather have front-wheel drive when it comes to dealing with snow & ice. Usually, me and my front-wheel drive car are the one passing the ones who are stuck or just spinning their tires. It's also really nice to have when the back end starts to slip a little. I just give it a little gas and she straightens right out.Kris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDolphin 0 #18 October 30, 2002 It was sleeting in Seattle tonight. Now that's ugly!! Rhonda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 October 30, 2002 Damn, that much snow would shut this part of Texas down for a week...(seriously, it would, but then again, you know that). --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jose 0 #20 October 30, 2002 Quote And this is only at 1545 MT... It is still coming down like crazy.... Pete, I'll be there tomorrow night and you have better have this whole "snow" thing fixed. If I cant jump, I am going to be the "Designated Drunk" this weekend. At least I can save that money for Eloy if it continues to fuck me....Oh, I mean snow. The Brother P.S. hey look at that, Im an enthusiast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #21 October 30, 2002 I like the snow. I live where there is one season, with minor variations of temperature and precipitation to make things interesting. The photo Zinger put up - I'd kill to look out my window and see that. To see things blanketed in snow would be amazing (I see things blanketed in smog now)....in the spring, to see things newly green is gorgeous. Oh well. At least I can jump whenever I can afford it.....there are some benefits..... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #22 October 30, 2002 Quote Still snowing in Westminster too. Hook So there I was...Standing in line to get on the plane to leave behind my tropical home of two weeks...in shorts and a polo...And I come from the attached picture to what Hook & Peter have posted...What was I thinking???----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #23 October 30, 2002 Very nice Michael! I was thinking about hitting Hawaii once before the year is out for a year-end scuba trip. Hope you had a good time! But let's keep in mind that this is a snow post, so keeping with that theme, I've attached some shots from my front yard and backyard. This is the seconds day and it's STILL snowing downtown. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hohonukai 0 #24 October 30, 2002 Hey, that looks familiar. I see that kind of sunset every night! hahaha! doh, was that laughing out loud?!? oops. Did you jump while in Hawaii? But to all you Coloradans, I'd take up snowboarding if I were you. That looks like a blast as long as you're all bundled up and there's hot chocolate readily available when your fingers and toes go numb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #25 October 30, 2002 Yah but you guys should know better. The snow is here now, but it'll melt away in a few days. Besides, I can't jump on week days anyway. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
