chiquita24 0 #1 March 9, 2009 I've been saving up for my big shopping trip to Mall of America for like 2 1/2 weeks now. Took the day off work, was planning on leaving tomorrow am and spending the whole day in Minneapolis. And then, the weather. HUGE snowstorm expected to dump 12-14 inches of snow, with freezing rain and blustery winds followed by brutally cold temperatures. This trip was to be my stress relief after weeks of hell and finding out I lost out on 2 jobs in one shot and trying to deal with the 6 month anniversary of my mom's death. Retail therapy is my solution for everything and the weather is putting a damper on this! Ok I'm done ranting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 March 10, 2009 Just rent a nice big 4x4 for a few days and go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #3 March 10, 2009 I tried to fuck the weather, but I got arrested for indecent exposureDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 March 10, 2009 No doubt - in the last hour, we went from 40 degrees and drizzle to 30 degrees and what looks like an explosion in a feather factory!!! WTF???Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #5 March 10, 2009 I just don't get how it can go from nice, sunny 30 degrees (pretty good for MN) to full blown blizzard up to 14 inches!!! I guess after 27 yrs though I should get it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legalart 0 #6 March 10, 2009 Well, its really cold here in San Diego. Not being a a---hole 47 at night is really cold. 62 during the day sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #7 March 10, 2009 Quote I just don't get how it can go from nice, sunny 30 degrees (pretty good for MN) to full blown blizzard up to 14 inches!!! I guess after 27 yrs though I should get it... we were in the high 40's earlier this week....now in low 20's with 6 inches of snow today....suppose to be as low as 0 for us tomorrow....if that groundhog pokes out his head....he is going to get a snowball in his face DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #8 March 10, 2009 Quote Just rent a nice big 4x4 for a few days and go i agree. we live in the desert, east of Los Angeles, and got 18 inches awhile ago. We have a jeep cherokee, and it had no problem in the snow. 12-14 inches is nothing. buck up, find a way, you will be happy you did. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #9 March 10, 2009 Quote I've been saving up for my big shopping trip to Mall of America for like 2 1/2 weeks now. Took the day off work, was planning on leaving tomorrow am and spending the whole day in Minneapolis. And then, the weather. HUGE snowstorm expected to dump 12-14 inches of snow, with freezing rain and blustery winds followed by brutally cold temperatures. This trip was to be my stress relief after weeks of hell and finding out I lost out on 2 jobs in one shot and trying to deal with the 6 month anniversary of my mom's death. Retail therapy is my solution for everything and the weather is putting a damper on this! Ok I'm done ranting. Just saw the weather forecast this evening. Looks like the highs for the next 7 days are going to swing between 80 and 82. The lows at night are about 60 and increasing to 65 by the weekend. White puffys all over the place. No precip. What is this "snow" you speak of. Sounds like fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #10 March 10, 2009 I would kill for 80's right now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #11 March 10, 2009 QuoteNo doubt - in the last hour, we went from 40 degrees and drizzle to 30 degrees and what looks like an explosion in a feather factory!!! WTF??? It's called SNOW.... Mikeee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #12 March 10, 2009 Damn, that sucks. Sorry! Good luck, I hope the weather gods smile and it doesnt snow.Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #13 March 10, 2009 Quote I would kill for 80's right now! It was in the 80's today here in Florida...TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #14 March 10, 2009 Hey! I was going to send you a message and tell you I was coming down, but now I'm not. I'm not going to risk making the trip there and back. I don't think you are supposed to get hit as hard as we are here, so it would mainly be the making it back part and I work early on Wed. So....hopefully next week! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #15 March 10, 2009 Keep me posted! My schedule is fairly flexible! People are telling me spring is just around the corner, but, I don't believe them.Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #16 March 10, 2009 Quote Quote No doubt - in the last hour, we went from 40 degrees and drizzle to 30 degrees and what looks like an explosion in a feather factory!!! WTF??? It's called SNOW.... Mikeee Yup yup... we got about 4 feet worth a few weeks ago, right after the new rotation showed up...temps were only in the mid-20's, and those Cali troops were bundled up like they were deployed to Antartica instead of Kosovo...can't wait to see the looks on their faces in the morning as they come in to work!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 March 10, 2009 Quote Quote Quote No doubt - in the last hour, we went from 40 degrees and drizzle to 30 degrees and what looks like an explosion in a feather factory!!! WTF??? It's called SNOW.... Mikeee Yup yup... we got about 4 feet worth a few weeks ago, right after the new rotation showed up...temps were only in the mid-20's, and those Cali troops were bundled up like they were deployed to Antartica instead of Kosovo...can't wait to see the looks on their faces in the morning as they come in to work!! Hell its even snowing here in Seattle... My poor little Crocus flowers look so forlorn in the snow...And I have Daffodills ready to open any day. It was over 60 F just a few days ago. I have a contractor coming at the end of the week to replace my 24 year old Earth Stove ( woodstove ) with a newer far more efficient model.. there goes another 3 grand out the front door Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #18 March 10, 2009 They say that Minnesota has only 3 seasons. Winter, extreme winter, and road construction. Last weekend, I was able to wear my Tevas while jumping. Winter was a terrible 3 weeks (I hate wearing socks). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 March 10, 2009 Damn...3k for a wood stove?? Ouch!!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #20 March 10, 2009 Quote Damn...3k for a wood stove?? Ouch!!! No its for the whole thing. Stove.... pipes ..box thru the roof... flashing.. and the stack with cover.. plus the installation. It really is needed out here in the boonies when the wind storms come thru and knock down trees into the powerlines. It sucks being the last house on the end of the powerline. The old one did not regulate heat well.. uses too much wood.. is not efficient.. and the old stack and vents are rusted out... time for the new one.....BUT... it is a verry nice stove with a glass door so I can do that whole "ambiance" thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #21 March 10, 2009 Quote They say that Minnesota has only 3 seasons. Winter, extreme winter, and road construction. Last weekend, I was able to wear my Tevas while jumping. Winter was a terrible 3 weeks (I hate wearing socks). Yup that sounds about right! I've been wearing shoes into work and then flip flops at work for the past 3 weeks now! I hate wearing shoes/socks too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #22 March 10, 2009 That price sounds a lot better, knowing that they're renovating the whole flue stack - good luck with it!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #23 March 10, 2009 I got lucky, I caught mine on fire so the insurance paid for it. I found out that the wood burner wasn't installed according to code. The woodburner and the oil furnace shared the same chimney, it's not a good idea."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #24 March 10, 2009 Quote I got lucky, I caught mine on fire so the insurance paid for it. I found out that the wood burner wasn't installed according to code. The woodburner and the oil furnace shared the same chimney, it's not a good idea. That is why I am replacing this one... I clean my chimny at least 3 times every winter... just to make sure... that is why I KNOW just how bad this system is.THIS way.. having it done.. it meets all the regs and I dont have to worry about burning my house down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #25 March 10, 2009 Yeah, MN and WI seem to always get raped. We had a bad winter here in IL too but it looks like its over for the most part. 53 and rainy today then 30's-40's the rest of the week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
