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The weather here in East Texas was beautiful today, 75 degrees and sunshine. I got out and rode all afternoon. Really never been able to do that on the 8th of December.
blowndodge
12-08-2007, 08:35 PM
Went Xmas shopping with the lady. rain off and on. bummer
audiogooroo
12-08-2007, 08:35 PM
24 degrees and snowing here.....so no. :/
ringadingh
12-08-2007, 08:43 PM
No, it was 32 and sunny here, finally got warm enough to wash the bike and put it away for a while. its about 20 here and light snow at the moment,last season I rode until Jan 10, this year Im pushing the snowblower around way more than I want to. The way this winter is unfolding I will be out icefishing in the Argo just after Christmas.
ponch
12-08-2007, 08:58 PM
Frigging 12˚ and snow, no way. I haven't started the bike in almost 2 weeks. I am really starting to hate this crap.
The weather here in East Texas was beautiful today, 75 degrees and sunshine. I got out and rode all afternoon. Really never been able to do that on the 8th of December.
rflnomad
12-08-2007, 09:03 PM
No, but we will Sunday. It was 80 degrees here today. Before all of you comment..... It is usually 90++ for 10 months! I am so tired of sweating all year. I know alot of you are in snow and it isn't all fun & games.
But I can't wait until January through March. It cools off then.
oldbiker
12-08-2007, 09:16 PM
Great day to ride. 65 degrees and overcast. Rode from NW Ga. to central Ga over the little mountains. Sorry about the heat in Florida, that's why we moved up here.
towering
12-08-2007, 09:25 PM
went on a ride to charleston sc to help with the Feed the Kids food giveaway
dantama
12-08-2007, 09:30 PM
Picked my bike up from the dealer yesterday. Good thing I did it yesterday. Now it's 15 degrees and the road is snow covered.
around mid 60's. Got out for about 30 mins and then had to get in the cage and ride to the mountains to look for a tree!! supposed to be upper 60's tomorrow...will get out more hopefully.
pablo
12-08-2007, 09:35 PM
I rode down to the barber shop and the liquor store.
80 degrees and sunny, so I rode to work tonight. Hope everyone who is able gets out and enjoys the wind this weekend. Only one more week of school and I will have more time to get out and ride. Any volunteers to take my Biology Final for me?
not a chance. TONS of snow here http://s2.images.proboards.com/angry.gif:(" title=">:(" border="0"/>
Top Cat
12-08-2007, 10:50 PM
Foot and a half of SNOW on the ground. Will ride again in april or May.
So to answer your question,NO
davidjones1
12-08-2007, 10:50 PM
Going sunday 72 degrees and can't thinkg of anything better, hope everyone that can enjoys.ride safe
80 degrees and sunny, so I rode to work tonight. Hope everyone who is able gets out and enjoys the wind this weekend. Only one more week of school and I will have more time to get out and ride. Any volunteers to take my Biology Final for me?
Not me....I've already been there, done that. Bachelor's or Master's?
Yep, I rode this morning in a small parade in a tiny neighboring town. I think the whole parade lasted about 15 minutes. LOL. The ride to and from was nice. Had Christmas shopping to finish after that. Will try to get out and ride tomorrow.
naugaman
12-09-2007, 12:52 AM
Did not ride today as it was raining this morning. Wind and clouds the rest of the day. I rode on Friday as it was just windy.
Hey topcat, last time you reported any snow you said only 6" around the shed. Now you are saying you have a foot and a half. What gives? Are you making your own snow up there?
Idaho
12-09-2007, 12:57 AM
24 degrees, windy, snow. Drove the bronco to a lake, threw my kick boat in and fished for 4 hours. Caught lots of fish, not too much trouble with ice in the rod guides. Proved a great new fly pattern. Hey, if I can't ride the Nomad I can always fly fish and still have a great time. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Idaho
blowndodge
12-09-2007, 01:04 AM
send me some fish! I love fish!
naugaman
12-09-2007, 01:08 AM
So Idaho, which lake do you go and fish at?
ds06nomad
12-09-2007, 07:21 AM
+1 with BD; did the Xmas shopping thing. No rain here in VenCo, SoCal... but my mind was thinking, "I should be out riding right now" the ENTIRE TIME. I'll definitely go this morning after work since the wife says she wants a day to herself to relax. Hey great, "See ya..." !
towering
12-09-2007, 08:57 AM
today will be in the upper 70s and i will be riding in tha annual VA hospital christmas gift ride
Yep, I rode this morning in a small parade in a tiny neighboring town. I think the whole parade lasted about 15 minutes. LOL. The ride to and from was nice. Had Christmas shopping to finish after that. Will try to get out and ride tomorrow.
Sounds like some of the parades I ride in, Kawgirl. Lindale has several parades during the year. I love to see the Harley's overheat and be pushed to the side....LOL.
Yellow Jacket
12-09-2007, 09:06 AM
Yesterday (Saturday) it got up to 73 here in Atlanta. I should have ridden to work.
This morning I did ride to work. Right now it's up to 57.
spooky66
12-09-2007, 09:38 AM
80 degrees and sunny, so I rode to work tonight. Hope everyone who is able gets out and enjoys the wind this weekend. Only one more week of school and I will have more time to get out and ride. Any volunteers to take my Biology Final for me?
I will GLADLY take the Biology final if you take my Physics final. ???
Idaho
12-09-2007, 10:03 AM
So Idaho, which lake do you go and fish at?
Most of the reservoirs aroung here are frozen now until March. Springfield reservoir is a small spring fed lake that stays open on the upper end where the springs feed into the lake. It is a shallow lake that is stocked with 16 inch trout and managed as a trophy fishery. You can only keep two over 20" and must use barbless hooks on artificial lures only. No bait, no smelly add-ons. When the temps drop below zero for several days the lower end of that lake will freeze up but the upper end will stay open and you can still get in on it with a kick boat and have a great time. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
IDaho...was it you who shared some pics of their back porch SOMEWHERE long ago? Can't remember who it was...but would love to see that porch now...would be beautiful w/the snow...maybe you/whoever it was could take another one? Sorry I 'hacked'...will go back to my room now!!
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff132/3Jaybird3/S128x128P_10392-1.gif
waterman
12-09-2007, 12:51 PM
No riding here. It was -5 F this morning. Snow and freezing drizzle on Friday, Snow and Freezing Fog Saturday. Nice and sunny this morning. But with 8 inches of snow and ice underneath, I'll stick to the 4x4.
Yellow Jacket
12-09-2007, 12:59 PM
suennico,
Hacking is permitted, I think?
I'm going nuts, temp is up to 72 outside, bike is sitting outside in the parking lot, I'm stuck here in this computer room until 7 PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh well, If I didn't have the job, I wouldn't have the bike.
IDaho...was it you who shared some pics of their back porch SOMEWHERE long ago? Can't remember who it was...but would love to see that porch now...would be beautiful w/the snow...maybe you/whoever it was could take another one? Sorry I 'hacked'...will go back to my room now!!
The other morning coming home from work I had a breathtaking view of the sun comming up and the snow covered Oquirrh mountains I wish I had my camera.
garydup
12-09-2007, 01:09 PM
Weather was great here in Louisiana on Saturday. Took a 200 mile trip to nowhere.
beezer
12-09-2007, 01:18 PM
I threw another log on the fire if that tells you anything about the weather here.
Bob...I've found that there is good and bad in almost everything!! I'm sure our Eastcoasters would LOVE to be able to ride at 7 tonight...dont complain too loudly...it might get ugly here!!
Sorry Beez!! Wish I could send some of our weather your way!!
Top Cat
12-09-2007, 02:44 PM
Hey topcat, last time you reported any snow you said only 6" around the shed. Now you are saying you have a foot and a half. What gives? Are you making your own snow up there?
If I was making my own snow I would quit now http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Once the lake effect starts you can really get hammered real fast. The snow has settled a bit now but when I posted it was 1 1/2 feet. Here is my world today 12-9-07 http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd308/topcat63/theshed.jpg
You can't see it but it was spitting snow when I took this pic :'(
On a brighter note I think kawgirl was shopping for MY christmas present http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif
thanx 4 posting the pic TC...snow is so pretty...till it turns to slush...yucky wet slush.....
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Well, today it's raining and it's turned cold in ETex. Glad I got some riding in yesterday.
How many snow angels have you made so far topcat??????
Top Cat
12-09-2007, 04:13 PM
Snow angels? http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif
I got that out of my system long ago, Trip. I don't play in this stuff anymore. I used to ski and snowmobile. The only thing I do now is plow and snow blow when necessary and hunt deer when the season is open.
Other than that it is TV or play on the computer.
Oh yeah, I also buy stuff for the Nomad during this downtime http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
<blockquote>On a brighter note I think kawgirl was shopping for MY christmas present </blockquote>
I tried my best topcat. I just couldn't find what I wanted for ya. I'll keep looking!! ;)
dogdoc
12-09-2007, 05:26 PM
I did ride to work friday and was warm about 82-84 in the afternoon, was warm sunday about 80 at the peak then a cool front hit now its about 59 and a little mist, next couple days will be a Tahoe to work. :-)
poppy
12-09-2007, 05:55 PM
Rode today in the huge Broward County, FL Toys in the Sun Run. Benefits Joe DiMaggio Hospital.
http://www.toysinthesunrun.com/general_info.htm
I will GLADLY take the Biology final if you take my Physics final. ???
Hmmm you'd probably be better off taking that one yourself, since I havent ever taken Physics. Unless I decide to chase a bachelors degree, Physics isnt likely to happen for me. This is my last semester on my AAS degree; and I'm not real motivated to go any further since there's no money in Occupational Safety & Health, or at least not enough to keep me in the "manner to which I have become accustomed".
This PC censorship is crazy. Changed A$$ociate's to "I disagreeociate's"
WELLLLLLL...AIN'T THAT A beatch??
HEY...what happened to my 'pregnant dog"?
Idaho
12-09-2007, 08:58 PM
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/Septsnow3.jpg
Hey Sue, Yep that was my backyard right after a snowstorm. Just has a skiff in it now. Enjoy the picture.
Idaho
12-09-2007, 09:05 PM
Here is a picture off of my back deck
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/Octsnow4-1.jpg
Idaho
12-09-2007, 09:12 PM
One more toward the Portneuf Gap
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/Octsnow3-1.jpg
Idaho
12-09-2007, 09:38 PM
You are welcome
In the 2nd pic, Would that be I-15 at the base of those hills?
Very nice pics Idaho!!!!! Reminds me of..........Idaho...LOL.
Idaho
12-10-2007, 07:42 AM
Wolfman, I thought you might recognize those hills even though it is a different view from what you usually enjoy.
cactusjack
12-10-2007, 09:35 AM
Nope. It was raining in the valleys and snowing in the mountains in Arizona on Saturday. I did ride about 50 miles on Sunday. It was chilly, but dry. We went from 10 degrees above normal to 10 degrees below normal in the period of about one week.
No, it is below freezing and snowy here. But I haven't given up for the year yet. Still expecting some of that hot air from Texas and other parts south to shove its way up here in a week or so and give me one more chance before January. Then I'll winterize my bike and call it good until the spring rains was the salt of the roads.
blowndodge
12-10-2007, 11:07 AM
rode to work this morning 38 degrees. Dayng! hands were cold!
Rode Sunday as well .. almost 70 and overcast...supposed to be in the mid 70's for 2 more days.....yeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaa.....gotta love this in December!!
flightdoc
12-10-2007, 12:17 PM
got about a foot of snow here 3 days ago. temps never went over 35 degrees. snowing again right now. supposed to snow two more times THIS week.
Wife an I are leaving for a week long cruise next week. can't wait. WINTER SUCKS.
spooky66
12-10-2007, 09:18 PM
[/quote] Hmmm you'd probably be better off taking that one yourself, since I havent ever taken Physics. Unless I decide to chase a bachelors degree, Physics isnt likely to happen for me. This is my last semester on my AAS degree; and I'm not real motivated to go any further since there's no money in Occupational Safety & Health, or at least not enough to keep me in the "manner to which I have become accustomed".
This PC censorship is crazy. Changed A$$ociate's to "I disagreeociate's" [/quote]
I isn't smart enough to get a BS or BA am working on my second AS. First in Business management this one in radiology technology (x-ray tech).
bobzinger
12-11-2007, 11:54 AM
The 6:30am temp was above 40 deg F so I rode in to work today.
ccmjr77
12-11-2007, 02:01 PM
Rode today.
I missed the 4th and 5th day of riding to work on Friday and Monday due to rain.
It is December and I have only missed 5 days riding to work this year.
Still in the 60s here in AZ
beezer
12-11-2007, 06:15 PM
how cool is that!!!
AHHHHHH...what a morning. 60 degrees when I got up and decided....eh, its only about 70 miles to work and its going to be 80 and sunny here today........so guess what http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
IT'S TAKE YOUR NOMAD TO WORK DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
socwkbiker
12-12-2007, 10:53 AM
AHHHHHH...what a morning. 60 degrees when I got up and decided....eh, its only about 70 miles to work and its going to be 80 and sunny here today........so guess what http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
IT'S TAKE YOUR NOMAD TO WORK DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
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Beat his ass kitty!!! 40 degrees (no biggie) and cold rain all day (biggie).
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socwkbiker
12-12-2007, 02:35 PM
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Not cool postin' pics of your ol' lady bro.
[quote:mtd6komh]http://gentscaninesociety.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/mean_dog.jpg
Not cool postin' pics of your ol' lady bro.[/quote:mtd6komh]
I'll let you know what she says about that comment after I get home tonight and show it to her, JellyBoy!! LOL...... ;) ;)
In truth, she's a beauty, but I have seen the temper tendency like that picture!!!
Idaho
12-12-2007, 07:24 PM
It just dawned on me, our beloved Trip has a mean streak in him. Think about. "It is winter and I can ride. neener neener neener". S'okay Trip, those of us looking out at snow REALLY appreciate spring in ways that you can only imagine. LOL
Today was probably my last shirt sleeve ride for a while....It supposed to be getting cooler here tomorrow....I MAY HAVE TO PULL OUT A JACKET TO RIDE!
oledawg
12-12-2007, 07:44 PM
Yahoooooo I did get to ride today! It was cold,windy and I didn't last very long. That Ole Dawg in me was hollerin,get yer butt home. It felt good for about 30min. then I decided it was time to go home and put the Ole Polcat ta bed for the next coupla months. Looks like the ice & snow are due tomorrow and there's nothin that looks good or promising in the future. So I guess its Ma in her kerchef & Pa in his cap gonna fill the bill for awhile. It would be nice to see some sun though. Oh well we did have a good year in 07, here in Pa. lookin fwd. ta 08!
Idaho
12-12-2007, 10:45 PM
A little "neener" action there from Todd also. Geez
socwkbiker
12-13-2007, 10:46 AM
Today was probably my last shirt sleeve ride for a while....It supposed to be getting cooler here tomorrow....I MAY HAVE TO PULL OUT A JACKET TO RIDE!
Todd, from those of us in colder regions I say this with all sincerety...
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socwkbiker
12-13-2007, 10:48 AM
The temp when I left the house was 35 degrees and cloudy, but I put on my cold weather gear and enjoyed going to work for the first time this week. This Sunday is the big Toys for Tots ride that starts in 3 locations: Dallas, Ft. Worth and Greenville and all three rides converge in Arlington, TX. I plan to be riding in that parade with my wife. Let's hope the weather cooperates.
The temp when I left the house was 35 degrees and cloudy, but I put on my cold weather gear and enjoyed going to work for the first time this week. This Sunday is the big Toys for Tots ride that starts in 3 locations: Dallas, Ft. Worth and Greenville and all three rides converge in Arlington, TX. I plan to be riding in that parade with my wife. Let's hope the weather cooperates.
They make cold weather riding gear that big ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
ponch
12-13-2007, 09:14 PM
Kind of reminds me of Hillary...If you've heard of the last two debates the last two days here in Iowa, it was right next door to where I work. It was a nightmare between the FBI, SS, and the local constabulary. For good measure they blew the power in our immediate area today. It's always fun for 57 school districts and 10 satellite offices to lose their internet connection. At least the crowd yesterday left us alone...
[quote:52n8eq54]http://gentscaninesociety.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/mean_dog.jpg
Not cool postin' pics of your ol' lady bro.[/quote:52n8eq54]
They make cold weather riding gear that big ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
All I can say is, you can get kids clothes anywhere, Men's clothes are a bit harder to find. With hostilities still in progress in the middle east I have abandoned Omar the Tentmaker in favor of Cincinnati Tent & Awning. American Made and a faster tunrnaround to boot.
LOL.......I'll remember that LW...I was giving Jeff a hard time..but I too need the big boy sizes! I think we have a tent maker in town.
naugaman
12-15-2007, 05:56 PM
I was out for about an hour today. Temp was about 45 and the wind chill made it less then that at 70MPH. What a great ride. No chaps, leather jacket, light leather gloves, and a half helmet. It felt great. Did I get a little cold, yes, but who cares.
Rode local today 12-15-07 but was windy and in the 50's here in Central Texas... http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif
biscuitsngravy
12-15-2007, 10:07 PM
Just a short round-trip to the store today. About 45 degrees. Sure felt good.
BnG
socwkbiker
12-16-2007, 11:41 PM
LOL.......I'll remember that LW...I was giving Jeff a hard time..but I too need the big boy sizes! I think we have a tent maker in town.
There's nothing wrong with wearing big boy sizes...and I'll keep telling myself that until I believe it. I've also gone to see the local tent maker and have some really cool stuff on order.
Well, today was the Big Tex Toy Run out of Dallas, Ft. Worth and Greenville. I'm not sure how many bikes there were and the news only gave a 10 second spot at the end of the night. They did report that there were thousands of bikes. The temp was in the 50's and it felt great to be on the road with so many people with a common cause, giving toys to children. I've heard they have upwards to around 30,000 bikers. Seemed like that many out there.
More good news. The HOV lane has been extended and opens tomorrow. Why is this good? Because I get to take it the entire way to work!!! No more traffic, no more jackasses getting cutting me off, just (hopefully) smooth riding. For all of you up north, I'll consider it that you're riding with me. Hope you feel the breeze.
ringadingh
12-16-2007, 11:42 PM
No! we got 2 feet of snow today so I blew out the driveway 4 times instead. Not quite as good as going for a ride.
unwind2
12-17-2007, 03:15 PM
High tomarrow here is going to be around 56! I am getting out .....xmas shopping, house work, laundry, walking the dog can all wait......I gotta have a Nomad fix. http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif
rcashell
12-17-2007, 04:23 PM
it's a BEAUTIFUL day here in East Texas. About 60 degrees with a slight South wind. Supposed to be this way the rest of the week.
oledawg
12-17-2007, 04:42 PM
I guess all I can say is ,I'm sure glad I'm not Ringadingh's neighbor. I was moanin last nite as the wife and I were returning from the shop Christmas Party, and had to go 25 mi. to get home,a normally 4mi. ride. Ice and downed powerlines blocking many roads. I was really happy when I finally found some open roads. There was so much debris on the roads with the ice that driving anything was a handful.What a diff. a yr. makes. Last yr. at this time we were putin on over 1000mi. in Dec. Oh well like I said, glad I'm not shovelin snow.......yet.
Maybe Jan. will be in the upper 30's and dry. Nuttin like a good dream ta keep ya goin!
wanderer
12-17-2007, 06:39 PM
31 degrees F going in to work today (35 miles), 54 degres F coming home. I can live with that, but I don't think I want to ride at any colder temperatures.
My Formotion thermometer had 18 degrees this morning when I rode into work. Not bad at all for a short 30 minute commute. Really should get some electric gloves some day.
Ride safe,
Sano
Idaho
12-17-2007, 09:23 PM
Nope, opened garage doors on both ends of the garage to get air flowing through and started the bike to charge the battery and warm up the engine. Watched snow swirl in the back door and pile up in the driveway. Ahh, the joy of spring. Something to look forward to. ::)
rcashell
12-23-2007, 09:59 PM
Rode about 100 miles today. Rode through some beautiful East Texas countryside. FM 49 is listed as a great motorcycle road and lives up to its billing
Went for a local putt with dear Daughter for an hour or so. at 48 it was a little nippy, but lots of bright sun made up for it.
coacha
12-24-2007, 11:44 AM
Went for a 160 mile ride on Saturday to Cedar Key FL. It was a bit chilly (50's) but it was a nice ride. Road out to school today to get some things, very nice day (60's).
Low 60's here tomorrow.....gonna get out and put a few miles on the old girl...She's been sitting for almost 10 days....she misses me :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
blowndodge
12-28-2007, 03:18 PM
SWB is not a she!!!!! wait a minute...let me ch......
You checkin' under SWB's hood again BD!!!!????
socwkbiker
12-28-2007, 03:29 PM
Does this every time Nico won't give him any.
socwkbiker
12-28-2007, 03:30 PM
Temp this morning was in the 40s and will be 50s by the time I go home. I love living where I can ride year round!
pablo
12-28-2007, 04:22 PM
I rode to San Antonio and back yesterday. It was about 34 degrees when I left Huntsville (6:30 am), and warmed up into the 40s by the time I got there. My cold weather gear worked pretty good. My hands got cold, and I had to take turns with them holding the handle bar to let the other warm up. Other than that, I was pretty comfortable. The way home last night was great. It was a little windy to start, but once I got off I-10, it was a pleasant ride.
Paul
Huntsville / San Antonio round trip sure beats the local running around I did today. Making a short run from Pasadena to Brazoria & back tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be hooking up with some VROCers on Sunday morning for a breakfast ride to Montgomery.
pablo
12-28-2007, 09:47 PM
I really like the ride between Burton and LaGrange. I think it's Hwy 237. It goes through Round Top. I take 609 between LaGrange and Flatonia, which is a pretty good ride also. I-10 isn't good for anything but making time.
socwkbiker
01-04-2008, 03:53 PM
The temp today was 32 when I rode out and the high is supposed to be in the 50's when I head home.
I went out for a little ride today. High was 42. Not that bad at all with the sun hitting you. It's cold for us right now!
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