tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post3638179662984236278..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Last Huff of WinterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-31425156730399437252011-03-03T13:40:21.090-08:002011-03-03T13:40:21.090-08:00I think something I might fight in retirement is b...I think something I might fight in retirement is boredom. I have had enough days off recently to realize that I might need at least something to do to keep me busy if and when I ever retire. Maybe do some volunteering or something. The weather here has been fairly nice recently. It may be awhile yet, butI am looking forward to getting out and going for a ride.cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-69158342585030158472011-03-03T12:15:06.983-08:002011-03-03T12:15:06.983-08:00Heels / Pam: I hope your snow melts soon and you...<b>Heels / Pam:</b> I hope your snow melts soon and you get a chance to take a ride. It's not fun looking at all that white stuff out the window, and post more photos of your heels, thanks<br /><br /><b>BeemerGirl / Lori:</b> I never knew the Golden Arch had Banana pies either. When the two ladies ordered them I had to rub my eyes and peer at the menu again, and there they were, 2 for $1.39<br /><br />It's not the first time I have paid for meals. I felt good afterwards and felt that I had done my good deed for the day<br /><br /><b>Ken:</b> No problems, anytime. Just make yourself look ragged and I will feel sorry for you. When you go to your rally in Utah in July, and you ride north and find me, I will be more than happy to supply the refreshments. I will recognize your 'Strom<br /><br /><b>Irondad:</b> When you cross the border into Canada, I will take you to Tim Hortons for an Iced Cappucino, then we will go to the Golden Arch for a Banana pie. I never knew they had them eitherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-3783345649733898742011-03-03T12:06:39.344-08:002011-03-03T12:06:39.344-08:00BlueKat: Drats, you noticed !! I took that imag...<b>BlueKat:</b> Drats, you noticed !! I took that image the week before whilst doing my HDR test along the waterfront. I was on an overpass with shadows to the street below.<br /><br />That HDR NEF you sent me is a good candidate for HDR. You could produce 3 images +/0/- and use that program I linked to. It is also a RAW converter.<br /><br /><b>Lady R:</b> It's always easier to do things when you are not required to do them. Doesn't seem like a chore then. I remember last year it seemed like I had to shovel the snow 4 times a day. I would greatly welcome your help. Perhaps you could come over and do it for me . . .<br /><br /><b>Richard:</b> Our temperatures usually hover around freezing. It is normal that whatever does not melt would be ice the next day. It is much better to scrap it all off to bare pavement to make it easier to walk.<br /><br /><b>Jack r:</b> it would appear that your spring is coming faster than ours. Hope your pain is bearable and that you will be able to go for a ride. Pop a few more pills if you need to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-48162999179014888172011-03-03T11:04:54.747-08:002011-03-03T11:04:54.747-08:00I'm with Beemergirl. Banana pies at the Golde...I'm with Beemergirl. Banana pies at the Golden Arches?irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-60141759817651426142011-03-01T19:59:53.173-08:002011-03-01T19:59:53.173-08:00If I ever get in a soup line in front of you I int...If I ever get in a soup line in front of you I intend to dawdle.... :)Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224016448511521446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-75357557326167141332011-03-01T19:51:06.028-08:002011-03-01T19:51:06.028-08:00Your turn! I can't believe you were able to e...Your turn! I can't believe you were able to enjoy the snow and ice this year too! :)<br /><br />But I have to agree with RichardM on the reasons behind shoveling the walk...<br /><br />Very nice of you to purchase some refreshments for the ladies. I'm sure it absolutely made their day and they will be appreciative for a very long time. But banana pies?? Must be a Canada thing...we don't have them here...<br /><br />-Lori/Steel CupcakeBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-43328388822584351772011-03-01T14:57:31.305-08:002011-03-01T14:57:31.305-08:00That is an all too familiar view for me! Getting a...That is an all too familiar view for me! Getting antsy to be able to ride. Hope it clears very soon for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-57869357822319183952011-03-01T12:04:14.188-08:002011-03-01T12:04:14.188-08:00Dear Bobskoot (Bobby Pink Crocs):
It appeares the...Dear Bobskoot (Bobby Pink Crocs):<br /><br />It appeares the weather has finally broken here. With 19 days left to spring, there have been big changes. Three or four days of temperatures in the mid-50's were accompanied by at least one night of good old fashioned thunder storms. (I was never so deligted to be awakened in the dead of night by one crashing boom after another. And it lasted an hour.) <br /><br />In the morning, 98% of the snow and ice was gone. The only renants are the rock hard blocks of ice that are in the depp shade, and these are on the wane. Three-inch tall daffodill shoots have sprounted in the Cul De Sac's island, and the turning point has been reached. <br /><br />While it is still thoroughly possible to get a vicioius winter storm in March (around Paddy's Day), I'm hoping the worst is behind us. I am ging to require some meducal attention before I can ride this season, but I have started to stretch my joints in anticipation of the first ride. Hopefully, this will minimize the jolt of the first ride of the season. <br /><br />I'm sure the last whack of winter will pass from your neighborhood quickly. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-90791166121027032262011-03-01T11:42:06.642-08:002011-03-01T11:42:06.642-08:00That starting to looks like Spring weather but I w...That starting to looks like Spring weather but I wouldn't declare an end to the winter yet. Years ago, I went on a climbing trip over the long 4th of July weekend and got stuck on the side of a mountain for about 3 days in a blizzard. <br /><br />On another note, why even bother shoveling the walkway if it's all going to melt in a day or so? That just encourages visitors...<br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-57363635078224395762011-03-01T11:40:46.161-08:002011-03-01T11:40:46.161-08:00I shoveled snow for my parents when I was home (Io...I shoveled snow for my parents when I was home (Iowa) for vacation two Christmas's ago. They laughed at me cause I actually acted like it was fun to do, when I used to complain incessantly at having to do it when I was younger. <br />After all these years of being in the south, it didn't seem like a chore, but that's because I left and went back to my now home... Alabama, where we hardly EVER get snow. If it does... it lasts for a few hours or maybe a whole day. Shew!Lady R (Di)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08253802136989789026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-49518904783383178962011-03-01T07:39:00.841-08:002011-03-01T07:39:00.841-08:00Take care of that back, Bob. Ron is in a constant ...Take care of that back, Bob. Ron is in a constant battle to keep his back in working order. You really don't want to go there! <br /><br />Hey! You're even harder to spot than I am! Nice one!! ;)<br /><br />Wait a minute...where did you find sunshine and dry streets?Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.com