Winter Depression

doublel · 01-05-2010, 04:46 PM

Has been raining constantly for three straight days. Even worse than the normal showers for the last month. I don't ride in the rain so I have been getting a little down. I love the NorthWet but it is so wet and dreary in the winter. I can't wait for spring. I think my wife and I would seriously consider moving to Arizona in a few years :) Being on all the forums has cheered me up a bit and seeing you guys riding in the sun in January doesn't make me jealous it gives me hope! This will just be my 3rd year back on the bike, I think I'm hooked. I hope to double my pathetic number of miles I rode last year. Looks like my life will be settled enough to do it. I think I'm gonna pull the bike out in the driveway and fire it up. Then pull off my saddlebags- one of those chrome strips is coming off a little. Maybe all just set on the seat and dream for a little lol. I haven't met many other enthusiasts but I plan on changing that this year. Thanks for reading and keep the sunny side up! :)

macmac · 01-05-2010, 05:25 PM

I had 27 days of rain in June last.... 18 more of July. If you lived here in New Hampsta you would learn to ride in rain....
Out here we say If you don't ride in rain, you don't ride.

every one of them days of rain was 1"+ mostly 2" +.

**Cajunrider** · 01-05-2010, 05:30 PM

We broke the all time record for the wettest month. Over 25" of rain in December. I was able to ride 2 days last month. This weekend won't be very good for riding with the temperature coming down into the teens Friday night and not getting out of the 30's during the day Saturday. We're not used to that over here in the Deep South.

macmac · 01-05-2010, 05:38 PM

oddly NH has been warmer that even places in Fla as of late... I had almost 40 here yesterday, and 36 today as a high.

Less snow too, a few measly little falls of the white stuff, and the 1 decent fall has all combined to be a foot.. Only plowed twice so far and never yet shoveled the damnned barn..

I am spendin' time dreamin about a decent sugar season.. If this weather keeps, i might go build a crude sugar shack...

waterman · 01-05-2010, 06:22 PM

There definately hasn't been much riding weather since September. Crap, October was 9 degrees below average and December was almost 15 degrees below average. November was close to normal but we have had nearly 40 inches of snow since Oct 1. Ice patches here and there and muddy roads.

Hey CJ, just multiply your few days to equal about 6 months and you have our non-riding time.

**glwilson** · 01-05-2010, 07:34 PM

With NOAA calling the official start of El Nino this year I have been interested in watching the changes it is supposed to bring to different areas.

Typically... dry areas are more wet... and wet area less so. Temp-wise... it is supposed to provide variations from the norm as well.

So far... the temps here have been matching record-lows; but precipitation thus far has actually been more... rather than less.

In the Midwest... we could see a poor summer-season with regard to rainy weather. El Nino could provide us with more -- rather than less. We'll see. Like I said; I'll be watching how this affects us.

We'll have -10 degrees in Northern Illinois tonight... I don't expect to ride until mid-April to early May around here. I have to find other things to do to keep from going insane... and it is early yet in our six-months of ride-less weather.

Snowmobiling may help some in the meantime.

**Idaho** · 01-05-2010, 07:35 PM

I can empathize with your winter depression. The short days really affect me negatively. The thing that saved my sanity and possibly my life was getting into fly tying. Sitting for hours several days a week in front of a high intensity lamp to light up the vise completely turned things around.

I know what S.A.D. stands for.

Get a hobby that requires you use a bright light and have fun all winter.

doublel · 01-05-2010, 08:17 PM

Hey I did buy a fly pole last year!

Also the El nino stuff...last year we had a couple feet of snow totaled in December....very unusual this year warmer with a couple feet of rain :-[
I'd take the cold clear weather over this gray any day!

**Idaho** · 01-05-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doublel

Hey I did buy a fly pole last year!

Great!! Now buy a vice and learn to tie feathers and yarn to a hook. You will never regret it.

**Cajunrider** · 01-05-2010, 08:24 PM

The strong El Nino of 2009 is causing our unusually wet winter. I won't complain though, there were no hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico this past season.

cactusjack · 01-05-2010, 08:38 PM

Phoenix recorded 3.26" of precipitation in all of 2009. That's the 7th driest year on record. It's about half of what is considered normal precipitation.

Netnorske · 01-05-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by doublel

Has been raining constantly for three straight days. Even worse than the normal showers for the last month. I don't ride in the rain so I have been getting a little down. I love the NorthWet but it is so wet and dreary in the winter. I can't wait for spring. I think my wife and I would seriously consider moving to Arizona in a few years :) Being on all the forums has cheered me up a bit and seeing you guys riding in the sun in January doesn't make me jealous it gives me hope! This will just be my 3rd year back on the bike, I think I'm hooked. I hope to double my pathetic number of miles I rode last year. Looks like my life will be settled enough to do it. I think I'm gonna pull the bike out in the driveway and fire it up. Then pull off my saddlebags- one of those chrome strips is coming off a little. Maybe all just set on the seat and dream for a little lol. I haven't met many other enthusiasts but I plan on changing that this year. Thanks for reading and keep the sunny side up! :)

What's gotta be even more depressing is when I DO call you to go for a ride....you are stuck at work....

! There has been some ride time available up here, but only in between rain squalls...

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doublel · 01-05-2010, 11:47 PM

lol yeah the rain only lets up on my work days!

**ringadingh** · 01-06-2010, 12:19 AM

So far weve had a pretty good winter, not a lot of snow and what we did get has been recent. Were in a cold spell but I don't mind that, it means that I'll be out fishing on the lake soon. I figure another week and it will be thick enough for me to start driving the truck out.

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-06-2010, 01:17 AM

Cheer up Doublel better days are ahead. It has been bitterly cold here in north Alabama for the past several days. Low tonight is expected to get down to 12 degrees fahrenheit. It hasn't gotten above freezing in almost a week. Now I know that isn't cold for you guys up north but this is Alabama.

01-05-2010, 04:46 PM	#1
doublel Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 102	Winter Depression Has been raining constantly for three straight days. Even worse than the normal showers for the last month. I don't ride in the rain so I have been getting a little down. I love the NorthWet but it is so wet and dreary in the winter. I can't wait for spring. I think my wife and I would seriously consider moving to Arizona in a few years :) Being on all the forums has cheered me up a bit and seeing you guys riding in the sun in January doesn't make me jealous it gives me hope! This will just be my 3rd year back on the bike, I think I'm hooked. I hope to double my pathetic number of miles I rode last year. Looks like my life will be settled enough to do it. I think I'm gonna pull the bike out in the driveway and fire it up. Then pull off my saddlebags- one of those chrome strips is coming off a little. Maybe all just set on the seat and dream for a little lol. I haven't met many other enthusiasts but I plan on changing that this year. Thanks for reading and keep the sunny side up! :) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-05-2010, 05:25 PM	#2
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Winter Depression I had 27 days of rain in June last.... 18 more of July. If you lived here in New Hampsta you would learn to ride in rain.... Out here we say If you don't ride in rain, you don't ride. every one of them days of rain was 1"+ mostly 2" +. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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01-05-2010, 05:30 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Winter Depression We broke the all time record for the wettest month. Over 25" of rain in December. I was able to ride 2 days last month. This weekend won't be very good for riding with the temperature coming down into the teens Friday night and not getting out of the 30's during the day Saturday. We're not used to that over here in the Deep South. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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01-05-2010, 05:38 PM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Winter Depression oddly NH has been warmer that even places in Fla as of late... I had almost 40 here yesterday, and 36 today as a high. Less snow too, a few measly little falls of the white stuff, and the 1 decent fall has all combined to be a foot.. Only plowed twice so far and never yet shoveled the damnned barn.. I am spendin' time dreamin about a decent sugar season.. If this weather keeps, i might go build a crude sugar shack... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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01-05-2010, 06:22 PM	#5
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Winter Depression There definately hasn't been much riding weather since September. Crap, October was 9 degrees below average and December was almost 15 degrees below average. November was close to normal but we have had nearly 40 inches of snow since Oct 1. Ice patches here and there and muddy roads. Hey CJ, just multiply your few days to equal about 6 months and you have our non-riding time. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-05-2010, 07:34 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Winter Depression With NOAA calling the official start of El Nino this year I have been interested in watching the changes it is supposed to bring to different areas. Typically... dry areas are more wet... and wet area less so. Temp-wise... it is supposed to provide variations from the norm as well. So far... the temps here have been matching record-lows; but precipitation thus far has actually been more... rather than less. In the Midwest... we could see a poor summer-season with regard to rainy weather. El Nino could provide us with more -- rather than less. We'll see. Like I said; I'll be watching how this affects us. We'll have -10 degrees in Northern Illinois tonight... I don't expect to ride until mid-April to early May around here. I have to find other things to do to keep from going insane... and it is early yet in our six-months of ride-less weather. Snowmobiling may help some in the meantime. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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01-05-2010, 07:35 PM	#7
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Winter Depression I can empathize with your winter depression. The short days really affect me negatively. The thing that saved my sanity and possibly my life was getting into fly tying. Sitting for hours several days a week in front of a high intensity lamp to light up the vise completely turned things around. I know what S.A.D. stands for. Get a hobby that requires you use a bright light and have fun all winter. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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01-05-2010, 08:17 PM	#8
doublel Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 102	Winter Depression Hey I did buy a fly pole last year! Also the El nino stuff...last year we had a couple feet of snow totaled in December....very unusual this year warmer with a couple feet of rain :-[ I'd take the cold clear weather over this gray any day!
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01-05-2010, 08:24 PM	#10
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Winter Depression The strong El Nino of 2009 is causing our unusually wet winter. I won't complain though, there were no hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico this past season. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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01-05-2010, 08:38 PM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Winter Depression Phoenix recorded 3.26" of precipitation in all of 2009. That's the 7th driest year on record. It's about half of what is considered normal precipitation. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-05-2010, 11:47 PM	#13
doublel Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 102	Winter Depression lol yeah the rain only lets up on my work days!
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01-06-2010, 12:19 AM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Winter Depression So far weve had a pretty good winter, not a lot of snow and what we did get has been recent. Were in a cold spell but I don't mind that, it means that I'll be out fishing on the lake soon. I figure another week and it will be thick enough for me to start driving the truck out. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-06-2010, 01:17 AM	#15
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Winter Depression Cheer up Doublel better days are ahead. It has been bitterly cold here in north Alabama for the past several days. Low tonight is expected to get down to 12 degrees fahrenheit. It hasn't gotten above freezing in almost a week. Now I know that isn't cold for you guys up north but this is Alabama. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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