Panic in the South

[Pleater]

Ah snow - not seen any for maybe a decade.

When we did get any significant amount I used to create snow dinosaurs, and if the temperature was low enough I would carve a Rupert - that is Rupert the Bear, not an officer. It requires compacted snow to get the details.

I remember being in the English Midlands when there was a significant snowfall back in February 1978 - the locals drove around with the car wheels doing 50 mph but moving at about 10, with a huge cloud of slush thrown up behind them. One car passed me when I was cycling, and literally blasted me into the snow bank in the gutter.

The idea of selecting second gear and going softly on the accelerator just did not compute.

I do always have bread in the freezer and dried milk on hand though - perhaps I am just pessimistic, or maybe optimistic that someone will call in to see us.

Anne the Pleater

[Mr. Kilt]

Ah snow - not seen any for maybe a decade.

When we did get any significant amount I used to create snow dinosaurs, and if the temperature was low enough I would carve a Rupert - that is Rupert the Bear, not an officer. It requires compacted snow to get the details.

I remember being in the English Midlands when there was a significant snowfall back in February 1978 - the locals drove around with the car wheels doing 50 mph but moving at about 10, with a huge cloud of slush thrown up behind them. One car passed me when I was cycling, and literally blasted me into the snow bank in the gutter.

The idea of selecting second gear and going softly on the accelerator just did not compute.

I do always have bread in the freezer and dried milk on hand though - perhaps I am just pessimistic, or maybe optimistic that someone will call in to see us.

Anne the Pleater

Just for you, Anne. This is a shot of our front yard taken about 5 minutes ago. ith:

[ccga3359]

I just love July in Manitoba.

[Mr. Kilt]

I just love July in Manitoba.

...and Mr. Kilt adds Grant to the list of people who owe him a new monitor...

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

I don't think I have seen panic in the supermarkets here and we have had several days when we have received 8-12' of snow (in hours).
It's kind of cute to picture the panic
Sara

[Pleater]

Sigh - wonderful looking snow - though it really requires a wall with pillars for the gates - pile up the snow around and on top of a pillar, and a minature but fairly impressive Tyranosaurus can be achieved.

All it would take is some high pressure over Scandinavia, and we would have snow - but it never seems to happen these days.

Anne the Pleater

[Chrissss]

I just love July in Manitoba.

Chris...