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Title: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Annie on December 24, 2002, 09:57:41 PM: Hello, all just wanted to say that where i live
we will be getting a major SnowStorm in the
Binghamton area. Supposed to get up a foot and
a half of snow!!! Can i stay with anyone who
lives where its' warm??? Maybe at The Q-man's
place now there's a way to Heat Up the Holidays!!!
YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Anne [wavey] [wavey]
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Birdie on December 24, 2002, 10:28:21 PM: Annie, here in central Ma. we are going to be hit by the snow storm also. Sounds like we could get a foot of snow. I am hoping my company makes it or we shall be eating left overs through out the weekend. On the flip side I could have nine people unexpectedly staying over.

Have a very Merry!

Birdie
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: ProfStokes on December 24, 2002, 10:31:18 PM: Yikes, Annie! That snow sounds pretty intimidating. Do take care of yourself and keep warm. Have a merry Christmas too! :)

ProfStokes
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Raineypark on December 24, 2002, 11:09:50 PM: I'm not sure, but I think I'd rather be getting the snow forecast for you all in the New England and upstate New York interior, than the wild rain and wind we're supposed to get here on the coastline.

We only have to drive 30 miles to and from relatives both this evening and tomorrow......and a 4-wheel drive is a great tool in the snow but pretty darned useless in a flood! :-[

A Very Safe and Merry Holiday to you all!! ;)

Raineypark
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Bernie on December 24, 2002, 11:24:20 PM: They've been predicting 6 to 12 inches in Boston. I can't wait till Spring, lol!!! Merry Christmas to you all!!

Bernie
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: jennifer on December 24, 2002, 11:33:59 PM: Quote
They've been predicting 6 to 12 inches in Boston. I can't wait till Spring, lol!!! Merry Christmas to you all!!

Bernie

hopefully They are wrong as usual Bernie but it could be like A Christmas story here tommorrow!
just heard santa is in japan my 5 year old is about to explode!

Happy Christmas to all and Annie just watch those yummy tapes of Quentin if you are stuck indoors!
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Bobubas on December 25, 2002, 12:08:18 AM: Wow, sounds like the East Coast is gonna get hit hard. El Nino has caused the weather here in the Mid-West to be pretty mild. Temps are expected to even reach the 50's next week. No chance of snow today or tomorrow
:( I was hoping for a sprinkling for some Christmas effect.

Have a Merry Christmas all. Bob
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: onyx_treasure on December 25, 2002, 12:32:19 AM: Here in Maine, we never get snow. I am wearing my seasonal sleevless polyester dresses but always keep a fire in my fireplace, just in case. Of course, I'm just kidding. We expect a white christmas here, too. Unfortunately, my 7 year old came down with an intestinal bug and has been very sick since Saturday night. He just asked me tearfully if Santa won't come to our house because he is sick. I reassured him Santa will come no matter what.
Everyone stay healthy and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!(felt like shouting).
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Carol on December 25, 2002, 01:36:28 AM: Weatherman just said that we can expect anywhere from 12-24 inches of snow tomorrow! This is in upstate NY near Albany. It's gonna be a nor'easter!
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Bobubas on December 25, 2002, 09:25:49 AM: Quote
Temps are expected to even reach the 50's next week. No chance of snow today or tomorrow
:( I was hoping for a sprinkling for some Christmas effect.

Have a Merry Christmas all. Bob

OOPS, guess I spoke to soon. It started coming down here a couple hours ago and we have a good two inches on the ground. It made for an interesting car ride home from my sisters tonight. :) Those darn weathermen. You'd think with all that modern technology they have they could predict a bit better. ;D I got my scenic snow and then some. I'll be working off Christmas Eve dinner shovelling the driveway in the a.m.! :D
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Connie on December 25, 2002, 10:55:18 AM: Well, looks like all you guys up north are sure gonna get it. We're getting some sort of mix in NJ. It's around 3 am and there's about an inch on the ground.
I saw a present under the tree that says "To Sweetie Pie, From Santa Baby." I think it's for me. (Unless my husband has some broad stashed away around here that I don't know about). LOL

Merry Christmas! [wavey]
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Cassandra on December 25, 2002, 11:49:14 AM: Well, here in Yonkers,N.Y. we still don't know what the heck we're suppose to get! Yesterday they predicted a foot of snow for Christmas, then later this evening it changed to "just a dusting" now we're back up to a foot again! oy vey, I wish they'd get something right for a change. I swear sometimes it better to be your own weather person!

Cassandra[/font]
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: jennifer on December 25, 2002, 02:01:11 PM: well it's rare i get up before my 5 year old but today should be a busy day. i don't know what to expect in snow but we have changed our plans just in case!
Good point Bob about shoveling!
have a happy and safe day everyone! Brr it's getting cold in here!
jennifer
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: jennifer on December 25, 2002, 02:08:21 PM: Quote
Well, looks like all you guys up north are sure gonna get it. We're getting some sort of mix in NJ. It's around 3 am and there's about an inch on the ground.
I saw a present under the tree that says "To Sweetie Pie, From Santa Baby." I think it's for me. (Unless my husband has some broad stashed away around here that I don't know about). LOL

Merry Christmas! [wavey]

Connie dear hope it is something good but do you ever sleep???
jennifer
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: ROBINV on December 25, 2002, 02:43:01 PM: Here on Long Island, it's snowing at nearly 7 AM, but it isn't sticking to anything but the grass. We're supposed to get a miscture of snow, sleet, rain and locusts (LOL!), with predictions right now of 2-4 inches of snow.

Driving in snow is NOT one of my favorite chores, and I do have to report to work tomorrow, one of the few who is expected to appear.

My bad back doesn't appreciate snow shoveling, so I'm hoping we get just a little snow and there's no need for it.

Anyway, whether you're expecting no snow at all or a deluge of the stuff, I wish you a Merry Christmas. If you're driving in bad weather, please be careful--DARK SHADOWS fandom needs every one of us!

Love, Robin
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Carol on December 25, 2002, 04:11:19 PM: We've got maybe an inch or two on the ground. Roads look slippery. Very light snow right now. As long as the weather system keeps heading east, we'll get maybe 6-12 inches but New England will get hit hard.
Title: Oh, Sweeeetie Pie!
Post by: Carol on December 25, 2002, 04:58:00 PM: Quote
I saw a present under the tree that says "To Sweetie Pie, From Santa Baby." I think it's for me.
Merry Christmas! [wavey]

So what was in the box? Something from Victoria's Secret?
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Tanis on December 25, 2002, 06:01:48 PM: El Nino has kept South Dakota dry. We have enough snow to call it a white Christmas, about an inch or so can see the grass sticking up through it. Really frosty this morning, beautiful, the sun is shining on it.

Hope every one gets where they want to go safely.

Have a Merry Christmas every one.

Tanis
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Rhonda on December 25, 2002, 06:49:40 PM: (http://www.gifs.net/animate/xmascan1.gif)
Merry Christmas to the gang![/size][/color]

We're having a brown Christmas in Kansas City. Just south of us, they have lots of snow. I never think the outoor Christmas decorations look right without snow, but I hate driving in the stuff.

I've been going to parties and celebrating since Sunday and have one more dinner tonight. Whew. Good thing this only happens once a year.
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: TERRY308 on December 25, 2002, 07:51:52 PM: Well, here in Fairmont, West Virginia, it's just going to rain. Don't get me wrong, that's what I've been praying for.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Carol on December 25, 2002, 09:44:35 PM: We're having whiteout conditions right now. I can barely see the house across the street. [shckd]
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: ROBINV on December 25, 2002, 11:44:16 PM: 3:43 PM - Still raining here on Long Island, but expected to turn to snow--just when we have to get out on the road, of course, to celebrate Christmas with friends!

We've been fortunate--the temperature has remained high enough to ensure monsoon-like rain instead of the white stuff. It's very dreary, and windy!

Hope everyone is enjoying Christmas! Keep warm and safe, my friends!

Love, Robin
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Teresa on December 25, 2002, 11:59:19 PM: Well, we didn't get quite the amount they kept threatening all day long but at least I woke up to some white stuff. Last night I was driving home from a party in sleet that turned to ice which wasn't a good experience. I think my house has about 1 inch on the ground right now but it keeps snowing on and off. I know areas within 2 hours of us got up to 10 inches.
Hope everyone is having a great holiday today. Tomorrow I go back to the gym!!
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Carol on December 26, 2002, 04:13:34 AM: CNN just reported that 130 miles of the NYS Thruway is closed due to heavy snow. AND, it' still coming down!
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Blue_Whale_Barfly on December 26, 2002, 05:19:54 AM: It's snowing pretty good in NH. About four to five inces on the ground already.
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Raineypark on December 26, 2002, 07:16:40 AM: This thread was WONDERFUL!!! It's after 11pm here on the east end of Long Island, and I feel like I've got my own personal band of meteorologists keeping me informed about conditions all over the country!!

We had to leave dinner at my brother's house early because the roads were icing, and the snow was beginging to stick. Even with a 4-wheel-drive pick-up it's just not worth the risk of waiting while it gets worse. So we took dessert (Italian pastries, of course) home with us.

We made it home safely (Obviously!!) but it was a hell of a ride down the Expressway and NOT the way I would have chosen to spend Christmas evening! The worst of it was the near-zero visibility as the snow came sideways at us. Combined with the icing on the road surfaces and it was white-knuckle time all the way home. Now, they're calling for about 4 inches by morning out here, tho considerably more back towards the City.

Hope everyone out there had a wonderful Christmas, arrived and returned safely, and is looking forward to a healthy and prosperous New Year.

raineypark
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: jennifer on December 26, 2002, 08:40:30 AM: Rainey
glad to hear you are safe it's coming down here pretty hard
I live about 7 miles from downtown Boston and we had rain until 4 pm then thunder, lightning and snow
quite the show! all my family is home safe(heard one was home at 8 pm)
YIPPEE IT IS OVER! Christmas that is! had a lovely day
today and hope tomorrow my 5 year old is going to crash!!!! put together so many things my hands hurt!
LOL! some of those toys it would take a locksmith to get out and the tiny little parts! my son loved his playmobile
prison with skeleton(must run in family!)
my daughter loved her clothes, cell phone(have to buy minutes) and was looking for shoes(sound familiar Midnite!)
Hope everyone is SAFE!
jennifer
here is to the New Year and the hope sci fi doesn't cancel us!
Title: Re: Oh, Sweeeetie Pie!
Post by: Connie on December 26, 2002, 11:32:42 AM: Quote
So what was in the box? Something from Victoria's Secret?

Cordless headphones. LOL Didn't even know such a thing existed.

I'd say the chances of someone who's put on 15 lbs. in the last year getting something from Victoria's Secret are pretty remote -- wouldn't you????

love
Sweeeeeetie Pie
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: ROBINV on December 26, 2002, 01:02:49 PM: My husband and I went out to dinner last night. Snow started falling in Nassau County, Long Island, around 6 PM. Conditions deteriorated rapidly as we drove to a friend's house for dessert. On the parkway, whiteout conditions made for near-zero visibility--we could barely see the exits. It was scary and harrowing--getting stuck at any red lights a disaster, because our wheels spun as we attempted to get going again. My husband had a terrible time getting the car up the driveway and we both had to shovel away soggy, heavy snow so he could make it.

White Christmas? Bah, humbug--you can keep it! And now I have to somehow clear off my totally snow-covered car and get to work. God knows how even the main roads are!

Love, Robin
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Annie on December 26, 2002, 04:26:49 PM: Hi, Gang just wanted to say that we here in
Binghamton ended up with 12 inches of snow!!!
Next time i'm staying with The Q-man when we
get our next snowstorm !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Connie want to come along with me???
YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Anne
Title: Re: Oh, Sweeeetie Pie!
Post by: onyx_treasure on December 26, 2002, 05:24:34 PM: Quote

I'd say the chances of someone who's put on 15 lbs. in the last year getting something from Victoria's Secret are pretty remote -- wouldn't you???

More curvey, voluptuous, zoftigue, reubenesque. Just because they show stick-like models wear Victoria's Secret, doesn't mean the rest of us women don't look better in it. More to hold onto and love.
Glad you all made it home safely.
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Misty on December 27, 2002, 04:42:47 AM: Just finished digging out of 18" of sn--(can't say it). The plows finally made it to my street. I am very fortunate that I had no power outage---several relatives were without power all day Christmas and all night. I, of course, wasted no time. Watched DS set 3---two disks.
I hope all the White Christmas advocates are happy!!!

With aching muscles, Misty
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: ROBINV on December 27, 2002, 01:03:58 PM: I'm with you, Misty--a snowless winter is the BEST winter!

Love, Robin
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Connie on December 27, 2002, 02:25:13 PM: We were lucky. Got a decent amount of snow but it was very wet and slushy. No problem. It's just about all gone now.

Quote
I'm with you, Misty--a snowless winter is the BEST winter!

I'd say NO winter is the best winter. I absolutely hate the cold. I wanna move to a warmer climate. What would be a nice place to move to?? The only requirement is that it can't be more than an hour away from the beach. HAVE to have access to the ocean.
So what's a good place?

-CLC ;D
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Annie on December 27, 2002, 04:17:04 PM: [wavey] Hi Connie how about a nice beach in
Located in California or maybe we could live at
The Q-man's house he might be near a goregous
beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUMMY!!! I'm with you i hate
Winter i'm a Spring and Summer person too!!!
I LOVE THE BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Anne
Ps. we got 12 inches of the white Stuff!!
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Raineypark on December 27, 2002, 07:41:49 PM: Quote
I'd say NO winter is the best winter. I absolutely hate the cold. I wanna move to a warmer climate.

Well, it takes all kinds to make up a world. ;)

Me, I wouldn't move to a warmer climate if you held a gun to my head. I've already informed the husband if he tries to drag me south of here I'll divorce him. I'd go north, but not south. I love to play in my garden, but I'd be just as happy in a heated green house! I prefer being cold.....hot weather actually makes me sick....can't breathe.

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What would be a nice place to move to?? The only requirement is that it can't be more than an hour away from the beach. HAVE to have access to the ocean.So what's a good place?-CLC ;D

Now THERE we agree ;D We're only minutes from the beach and I'd hate like hell to give THAT up!
I think North Carolina sounds like the place for you....just so long as you're prepared to deal with hurricanes!! :D

rainey[/color]
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: onyx_treasure on December 27, 2002, 09:18:22 PM: I grew up in California and now live in Maine. My husband grew up on the East coast. We both love it here, snow and all.
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: jennifer on December 28, 2002, 06:09:16 AM: i would live on Cape Cod and go to Florida for Jan and feb if i had my way(some day i will) i just refuse to ever VOTE there!
The snow isn't half as bad as the HORRID ICE!
we got only about 5 inches of snow but tons of ice!
also hate the lizard skin of winter!(Bath and Body Work's
is making a fortune off me!)
jennifer
Title: , Gang just wanted to say that we here in Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Cassandra on December 28, 2002, 12:48:12 PM: Annie Wrote:
Quote
Hi Gang just wanted to say that we here in
Binghamton ended up with 12 inches of snow!!!

Same here Annie! After hearing the Weathermen going back & forth about the weather here we finally ended up with 12 inches after all! A big difference from the "dusting" that they originally predicted!

It was nice to finally have a white Christmas though because we hadn't had one here in years, but now Christmas is over and already Im sick of snow!

Cassandra[/font]
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Cassandra on December 28, 2002, 01:05:58 PM: Connie Wrote:
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I'd say NO winter is the best winter. I absolutely hate the cold. I wanna move to a warmer climate. What would be a nice place to move to?? The only requirement is that it can't be more than an hour away from the beach. HAVE to have access to the ocean.
So what's a good place?

Im with you on this one. The only difference is that I have to be near a pool. And it's not only the cold I can't stand it's lugging around all this extra weight of clothing that comes along with Winter. Between the coat, sweater, boots, scarf & gloves I feel like Im an Eskimo walking around here. Getting in & out of the car is the biggest chore. I miss my shorts, tank tops & sandles. I don't know how the heck they live in Alaska!

Cassandra[/font]
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Connie on December 28, 2002, 02:35:28 PM: Quote
I think North Carolina sounds like the place for you....just so long as you're prepared to deal with hurricanes!! :D

Hmm...I think it's too cold down there. Look at the snow and ice storm they had a week or so ago!
Hurricanes? Forget it. Plus, the humidity in the summer is like nothing I've ever experienced. It's different -- very heavy and oppressive. I spent a summer in Greensboro one year and it was so hot and muggy that it could make straight hair curl!! LOL No lie!

Nope. Think of somewhere else - someplace that doesn't drop below 50, and doesn't go higher than 85.
Yeah -- that sounds good.
[thumb]

Ya know what looks like a beautiful place?
Bora Bora. (Can you get internet access there?) LOL

-CLC
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Birdie on December 28, 2002, 07:30:53 PM: We ended up with slightly more than 12 inches here. Family came and went very fast Christmas Day. We were suppose to get together in Newport today but I have one child down with the stomach bug and another just got wisdom teeth out. Actually, he is doing fine just afraid to eat. Not only have we been snow bound, but now the stomach bug. Have any of you ever heard of cabin fever! My husband keeps talking about moving south one of these years. Not sure how I feel about it. I hate humidity. My hair is cury enough thank you. Last summer was humid enough. Anyway we now have a pool sitting out in the back yard waiting for the first warm enough day to use it. It will be something to look forward to. Also noticed Dark Shadows is listed at 8 in the morning in next weeks TV guide.

Birdie---Can I take the tree down now?
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Carol on December 28, 2002, 08:04:13 PM: Quote
Can I take the tree down now?

Go right ahead, Birdie. I've already started to take the gifts out of boxes and put them away. I want the house back to normal.
Btw, if anyone wants to see our 2 feet of snow, go to
www.timesunion.com to see a slide show presentation.
One of our drive-in hamburger stands has a sign every year that says: "Closed for the season. Reason? Freezin! See ya in the spring." And that can't come soon enough.
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Raineypark on December 28, 2002, 09:51:43 PM: Quote
Nope. Think of somewhere else

Somewhere in the Caribbean? The Hawaiian Islands?

A cousin of mine lived in Saudi Arabia for 9 years. Think you would like temps in the 120 degree range, keeping in mind that you'd have to be covered from head to toe if you left the house?

WAIT!!! I've got it!!! Sicily!!! Of course!!! The only place it ever snows is on top of Mt. Etna, the weather is warm year round and the FOOD is FABULOUS!!! ;)

[lghy]raineypark
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Misty on December 29, 2002, 05:10:19 AM: Hmmm. I think Costa del Sol in Spain is nice. Of course, you'd have to get used to topless beaches. Not a requirement, but prevalent nonetheless. Weatherwise, it's wonderful.
Misty
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: ROBINV on December 30, 2002, 12:43:48 AM: San Diego, CA is gorgeous. My in-laws live there, and while it tends to get cool at night, the days, even in winter, are usually pretty warm. Of course, summers can be brutal, but those very-hot days are few and far between--and very little humidity. Of course, there is the occasional earthquake, but no place is perfect!

Love, Robin
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: onyx_treasure on December 30, 2002, 02:27:36 AM: Quote
San Diego, CA is gorgeous. My in-laws live there, and while it tends to get cool at night, the days, even in winter, are usually pretty warm. Of course, summers can be brutal, but those very-hot days are few and far between--and very little humidity. Of course, there is the occasional earthquake, but no place is perfect!

Love, Robin

My brother lives there and he is a doctor. He is the only one I know who can afford to live there. I think the average price of a house is 450,000. If money is no object, it is a perfect place to live.
Title: Re: SNOWBOUND IN THE NORTHEAST!!!
Post by: Cassandra on December 31, 2002, 01:12:18 PM: Carol Wrote:
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I've already started to take the gifts out of boxes and put them away. I want the house back to normal.

You and me both!! I wanted to take the tree down the day after Christmas but my daughters were having a fit!
My house looks like it's been through an earthquake with boxes and everything all around. I'll be glad to see the Spring time again!

Cassandra[/font]