Brrrrrrrr....so bloody cold

[Computer Generated Baby]

Where are you located CityK?

Toronto

It's no wonder why we are awash with Ontarioans, Saskatchewanians, and a sprinkle of Albertans this time of year.

This includes zillions of white Canadian geese in fields.

 

[e_dawg]

Is the weather any nicer over in British Columbia or all canucks as bitter (ha ha I kill me!) as e-dawg?

Yes, BC is warmer than the rest of Canada in the winter. But instead of snow, BC usually gets a crapload of rain. I remember one winter 5-6 years ago, I heard on the radio that it was the 20th consecutive day without sun for Vancouver (either completely cloudy or raining). That same winter, numerous roofs and buildings leaked and some even collapsed, exposing the numerous dwellings that were not built to code!

As for bitterness, where's Coug when you need a good old temper tantrum?

Good thing e-dawg left out the part about the chains and leather restraints. San Franciscans usually PAY for things like that.

LOL... I see Dave is from the bay area. Perhaps we can accomodate his requests by subcontracting to some of the kinky patrons of Toronto's (appropriately named) Queen St.

 

[e_dawg]

And the cold weather is back today... :evil:

http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/city_e.html?yyz

 

[CougTek]

As for bitterness, where's Coug when you need a good old temper tantrum?

http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/city_f.html?yqb

Currently around -25C with windchill factor of below -46C. It's starting to feel a bit cool outside. It will only be warm from Saturday and on.

Yesterday, I shoveled snow outside for about an hour and a half. It was 18C, -30C considering wind and I did feel the need to zip my coat, wear a hat, or anything else besides thin leather gloves.

You're all wimps.

But I admit I wouldn't take a walk outside with my usual T-shirt/jeans/open leather coat today. I would have to add a sweater.

 

[ddrueding]

Good thing e-dawg left out the part about the chains and leather restraints. San Franciscans usually PAY for things like that.

LOL... I see Dave is from the bay area. Perhaps we can accomodate his requests by subcontracting to some of the kinky patrons of Toronto's (appropriately named) Queen St.

:lol: I did relocate, you know... :roll:

 

[e_dawg]

Currently around -25C with windchill factor of below -46C. It's starting to feel a bit cool outside.

Yikes. That is focking froid, mon asti.

 

[CougTek]

Yep, but I made a mistake. A look at the local news channel told me that it was in fact -31C at the moment I posted my previous message, not -25C like I thought. Now it's probably only -25C though.

 

[ddrueding]

-31C....-23.8F .....56F below freezing.....what's the up side to living there?

 

[CougTek]

Have the right to claim that you're not a wimp...and be able to prove it.

 

[ddrueding]

Have the right to claim that you're not a wimp...and be able to prove it.

Fair enough...I'm a wimp, wearing a t-shirt The only jacket I own is leather.

 

[ddrueding]

Well, that hand having to protect your woman by keeping her warm

 

[jtr1962]

-31C....-23.8F .....56F below freezing.....what's the up side to living there?

A short summer? Seriously, though, love of warm or hot weather certainly isn't universal. While I'll admit -31°C might be a bit too cold for me, I'd be very happy if it never got warmer than about 50°F in NYC. I just don't see any point to warm weather.

 

[ddrueding]

Well, I'm with you on that one as well....I like the weather to remain between 48F and 72F at all times. I can handle colder much better than hotter, but either is unpleasant.

 

[CityK]

Yes, it's so cold that after an hour or two of picking coconuts in the breeze, I had to put my tee shirt back on.

And I thought it was going to be hard to top last years. Well, ya better start thinking up the next one, cause its likely already less then a year before my next schpeel about hating winter.

 

[CityK]

And the cold weather is back today... :evil: /quote]Not to mention the freakin stupid snow. I got to get me a taller showel, as my lower back is sore now.

 

[CityK]

Well, I'm with you on that one as well....I like the weather to remain between 48F and 72F at all times. I can handle colder much better than hotter, but either is unpleasant.

That would be a pretty nice range.

 

[ddrueding]

Yeah, I was looking for a statistical reporting page, 'cause I'm pretty sure we're darn close here.

 

[ddrueding]

Well, the nearest City with a 30-year history on the NOAA site is San Francisco...

Average Temp? 60.5F
Standard Deviation? 5.56F
This is the 5th most stable in the US (#1 is Hilo, Hawaii. In fact, all the higher ones are in Hawaii)

Hell, yeah.... 8)

And for those interested in my complete list of 283 cities throughout the US, sorted by STD-DEV...

Simple HTML

For the really cool ones*

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[flagreen]

Cheer up my frosty friends. Help is on the way. Al Gore will be giving a speech on global warming today and how it's all evil President Bush's fault.

 

[CougTek]

It's not only Bushy's fault, but his actions since he is on top are a significant contribution. I hope he'll pass to the electric chair someday.

 

[Splash]

A look at the local news channel told me that it was in fact -31C at the moment I posted my previous message, not -25C like I thought.

Montreal is the snowiest city¹ in the world.



¹ population of 1 000 000 or more people

 

[sechs]

California is great.

If I want warm, I just go to San Diego.
If I want cold, I just go to Tahoe.
If I want to eat, I just go pick it.
If I want pollution, I just go to Los Angeles.
If I want idiots, I just go to Sacramento.

 

[Computer Generated Baby]

...you forgot to add:

If I want to feel isolated, but still be in a city, I just go to Eureka.

If I want culture, I just go to Fresno.

 

[Buck]

If I want culture, I just go to Fresno.

:lol:

 

[flagreen]

And if you guys want Helter-Skelter you just go to Spawn Ranch right?

 

[Buck]

And if you guys want Helter-Skelter you just go to Spawn Ranch right?

No, I used to go to the Swallows Inn. That was when San Juan Capistrano was a bit rough around the edges and the upper-middle-class hadn't moved in yet.

 

[sechs]

If I want culture, I just go to Fresno.

That's a joke, right? All that Fresno has given us lately is two supposed murders and something to fill the 11 o'clock news when more important things are going on in the world....

 

[ddrueding]

Nah, Fresno serves a very important role. Any time you are having a bad day, all you're buddy needs to say is:

Could be worse, you could be in Fresno right now...

 

[SteveC]

Well, I'm with you on that one as well....I like the weather to remain between 48F and 72F at all times. I can handle colder much better than hotter, but either is unpleasant.

About 85F with a light rain is what I consider perfect weather.

 

[e_dawg]

Somehow, I think Hamilton qualifies as the Fresno of Ontario. What do you think, CK?

 

[adriel]

I hadn't experienced hot+humid nor cold+windy until 6 months ago... It was hot, humid, air was saturated with small things called gnats so I was breathing them in my nostrils, wearing sweat tops and sweat bottoms. Went to bed sticky about every other day. Then it got cold and windy.

Further east now. Last week, snowing outside, had to run in shorts, held the pushup position for over 20 minutes on the cold cement with rocks digging into hands, forearms numb towards the end of the run, couldn't pronounce words properly, feet soaked since I can't go around puddles. Most mornings now are colder.

I used to believe that hot weather was worse. Now, I realize that hot+humid is, at worst, merely uncomfortable. It's cold weather that brings pain.

 

[e_dawg]

Best thing to come out of Hamilton? Possibly Bob Young of Red Hat.

 

[flagreen]

And if you guys want Helter-Skelter you just go to Spawn Ranch right?

No, I used to go to the Swallows Inn. That was when San Juan Capistrano was a bit rough around the edges and the upper-middle-class hadn't moved in yet.

Hmm... not sure if you got my meaning. Spawn Movie Ranch is where Charlie Manson and his girls were waiting for "helter-skelter" to come. Which according the Charlie was the great race war between blacks and whites that the Beatles had predicted in their song of the same name.

I have no idea why I brought it up.

 

[CityK]

Somehow, I think Hamilton qualifies as the Fresno of Ontario. What do you think, CK?

Probably a close race with Windsor

 

[CityK]

Best thing to come out of Hamilton? Possibly Bob Young of Red Hat.

What about the steal?

 

[CityK]

err, steel

 

[Pradeep]

Current Conditions
-18°C Light Snow

Feels Like
-30°C

UV Index: 0 Minimal
Dew Point: -22°C
Humidity: 73%
Visibility: 2.0 kilometers
Pressure: 1,019.3 millibars and steady
Wind: From the Northwest at 26 gusting to 37 km/h

Almost all the schools were closed today because of the windchill temps, looks like a lot will be closed tomorrow as well. Only someone of dubious mental capacity would boast about living in a place with temps like this

I'd hate to think of the wind chill temps whilst riding a snowmobile!

 

[CougTek]

Beware Pradeep, those American weirdos might scalp you if you're using Celcius and kilometers again instead of non-sense Fahrenheits and miles and feet and inches and pounds and oz and other non-decimal units.

 

[sechs]

Nah, Fresno serves a very important role. Any time you are having a bad day, all you're buddy needs to say is:

Could be worse, you could be in Fresno right now...

I'm feeling better already....

 

[Handruin]

Towns are closing school tomorrow because its...cold out side. I kid you not.