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SNOW, MAYBE?

Shanus — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:59:19 GMT

Snow predicted in NC maybe Friday night into Saturday. Hmmm, get out my Cuddleduds!!! LOL

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eadu4 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:18:52 GMT

we can't buy snow in Northern Virgina for the last few years I miss it. Would love a good snow storm. Tired of just rain.

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stevieb — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:47:58 GMT

@eadu4 Pathetic isn't it... I don't even want a storm, just a half foot of quiet, pretty snow but all we get is more dreary skies and rain... I think we've seen sun once over the last week and a half... When everybody just a few miles away got actual snow a few weeks back, all we saw were a few flurries and then more rain... I'm beginning to think that if I ever want to see actual snow again, I'm going to have to head out... For heaven's sake, even folks further south of us see more snow than we do...

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catter70 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:24:31 GMT

@eadu4 , you can have the snow we may be getting in E. central Pa. Mon. night /Tues.

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alicedee — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:27:37 GMT

We don't have anything to speak of by me, either. But we've got several loooong, cold months ahead....it will come!

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Krimpette — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:30:43 GMT

I'm in the metro-DC area and am thrilled that there's been no measurable snow yet. But I've lived here long enough to know that February (and even March) can give us some whoppers! I hate snow!

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eadu4 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:47:42 GMT

@stevieb agreed! I do understand those that don't like it. I get it. But I do love a storm. love the peace of the falling snow. The sparkling in the sun the next day. I don't worry, I know Spring will come. I know there are people that get worried about losing power, being trapped for days etc. I've lost power before, and been snowed in for a while. I lived in Northern Vt as a little girl and grew up in NH. I saw blizzards, power loss etc. we got through it. I only speak for myself. I am not belittling anyones fear or dislike. Again I get it. I'm not asking for 12 storms of 4ft each lol. Just this winter I would like to get one good snow storm.

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stevieb — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:53:57 GMT

@eadu4 wrote:
@stevieb agreed! I do understand those that don't like it. I get it. But I do love a storm. love the peace of the falling snow. The sparkling in the sun the next day. I don't worry, I know Spring will come. I know there are people that get worried about losing power, being trapped for days etc. I've lost power before, and been snowed in for a while. I lived in Northern Vt as a little girl and grew up in NH. I saw blizzards, power loss etc. we got through it. I only speak for myself. I am not belittling anyones fear or dislike. Again I get it. I'm not asking for 12 storms of 4ft each lol. Just this winter I would like to get one good snow storm.

@eadu4 I'm not as understanding as you... I don't get those who 'hate' it at all... I do get not wanting a ton of it all at once and I'm not at all a fan of white out conditions, blizzards that threaten essential services, motility and so on, but a quiet, gentle snow of several inches is, to me, calming and refreshing and really isn't a threat to anyone... Typically, things are manageable a day or two later... I often say I'd like each winter to have a few quiet but decent snowfalls of a half foot or so...

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eadu4 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:57:08 GMT

@stevieb exactly! I'm not a fan of crisis weather, only that to me nothing beats the peace of watching a beautiful snowfall. I love the large flakes!

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hckynut — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:58:51 GMT

@Shanus

Still have lots of dirty snow and raining right now. Dirty snow plus rain equals slush, that is what's happening here right now. Heading out to skating in a couple hours. Will be a dirty drive.

hckynut

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Roscoe the Rascal — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:01:16 GMT

I like that I live in a place that gets snow. I do like it but after so long I am ready for spring again. I like the change of the seasons.

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ECBG — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:15:27 GMT

@eadu4 wrote:
@stevieb agreed! I do understand those that don't like it. I get it. But I do love a storm. love the peace of the falling snow. The sparkling in the sun the next day. I don't worry, I know Spring will come. I know there are people that get worried about losing power, being trapped for days etc. I've lost power before, and been snowed in for a while. I lived in Northern Vt as a little girl and grew up in NH. I saw blizzards, power loss etc. we got through it. I only speak for myself. I am not belittling anyones fear or dislike. Again I get it. I'm not asking for 12 storms of 4ft each lol. Just this winter I would like to get one good snow storm.

@eadu4

Beautifully written.

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Shanus — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:19:35 GMT

I'm sure we'll end with nothing...always happens. I don't like the power outages, etc. either. We rarely have THAT much snow. Ice storms are another story. That's when we lose power, branches fall and block the roads and it's a pain in the bu*t.

When food shopping yesterday and people were stocking up as if there will be 3 feet of the white stuff. That always happens. When there is a storm, it takes a good while for side streets to be cleared and there's not enough equipment to prep all the roads in advance.

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Shanus — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:20:34 GMT

@hckynut Drive safely, John.

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ECBG — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:21:25 GMT

@Shanus

Right there with ya GF!!! I'll let you know when it comes over the Blue Ridge portion of the Appalachians!

We've been 45 degrees and below for days.

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eadu4 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:42:32 GMT

@Roscoe the Rascal I LOVE seasons. I know there are sun worshipers who live for the tropical climates year around. And that's why there's a place for everyone on this earth. I grew up with 4 seasons and I guess that's just how my internal emotional system works. I grew up pulling out my wool skirts every September and going apple picking and kicking the leaves on the ground. Come December watching that "snow is coming" sky and waiting anxiously for the peace and calm and silence it brings on the earth as it falls. Always amazed at the beauty of the pristine white carpet that covered the ground after. I remember waiting for Spring, for those dirty lingering piles of snow to finally melt away and I could grab a t-shirt and enjoy the warmth of the sun again and the longer days. And in July oh how I loved the sounds of the ocean on Maine's coast, and getting a lobster roll from one of the local restaurants there. I need seasons. So many different feelings and joy in each one. But hey for those that love that one season and live in an area where there isn't much change there's a season of happiness for everyone.

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happycat — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:43:13 GMT

I thought we were going to get snow tonight, but its just a very cold rain so far. I always get so excited when we get our first snow.

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Shanus — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:39:41 GMT

Hey @ECBG . At least you have snow clearing equipment. I think we have one sand truck and a bulldozer. LOL Keep us posted and stay safe.

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ninjawife — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:32:57 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@eadu4 Pathetic isn't it... I don't even want a storm, just a half foot of quiet, pretty snow but all we get is more dreary skies and rain... I think we've seen sun once over the last week and a half... When everybody just a few miles away got actual snow a few weeks back, all we saw were a few flurries and then more rain... I'm beginning to think that if I ever want to see actual snow again, I'm going to have to head out... For heaven's sake, even folks further south of us see more snow than we do...

@stevieb I live in Northern Delaware and we had that exact type of snow storm on December 16. Six inches of a quiet, pretty snow. It ended with some sleet adn rain but that was at night so we got to enjoy the gently falling snow throughout the day. It was my birthday and it was the nicest present.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:56:01 GMT

You can have our snow. We've had snow since October. The last 2 were 12" each.

I get excited thinking about working in the yard this spring.