tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post5001582984870934677..comments2023-11-14T20:29:04.094-08:00Comments on Pearl, Why You Little...: My People Call It “Maize” – er, SnowPearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-62636937700892332252010-12-14T07:34:18.714-08:002010-12-14T07:34:18.714-08:00Why would you want to raise your arms above your h...Why would you want to raise your arms above your head? As long as you can raise a glass to your lips all is well.<br />X DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-3810477870370338512010-12-14T01:20:29.532-08:002010-12-14T01:20:29.532-08:00My sympathies to the squirrel who lost his nuts in...My sympathies to the squirrel who lost his nuts in the snow notwithstanding ... a scant 4 days ago I shovelled and shovelled and shovelled my drive clear of snow leaving two pleasing alpine ranges piled high on either size as evidence of my heroic endeavours. Then the sun came out. All evidence of my labours erased. This reminded me of a question asked of me by my son: Dad, what's it like being dead? Well, my son, said I, it's exactly as you remember it from before you were born. He paused, pondered then said, Water turns to snowflakes which turn back to water. He was eight. I'm not.Gary Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02283560376212654045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-54193237817787768182010-12-13T18:05:37.088-08:002010-12-13T18:05:37.088-08:00If you think you have it bad, remember the poor sq...If you think you have it bad, remember the poor squirrels trying to find buried nuts in the snow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-17071419649690982542010-12-13T17:31:58.392-08:002010-12-13T17:31:58.392-08:00I'm a California weather weenie. I wouldn'...I'm a California weather weenie. I wouldn't last an hour in your part of the world. The only shoveling I'm familiar with is the removal of manure from my horse's stall -- and there's never 17 inches of it. Man, you must have bodacious biceps.injaynesworldhttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-9000766999435629862010-12-13T16:58:08.854-08:002010-12-13T16:58:08.854-08:00We had that in November... you're a month behi...We had that in November... you're a month behind! It's been so freaking cold here, it's unreal. This morning, with the wind, it was -40... again. And we both know that -40 is -40 no matter if you think in C or F.<br /><br />Sorry to hear you're hurting from all the shovelling, although I know exactly how you feel. Get some Robaxicet or whatever version you have down there of a pain killer with the muscle relaxant in it. Goes well with that wine. You'll sleep like a baby tonight!Ponita in Real Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886875733169389887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-12871758401574822652010-12-13T16:50:16.106-08:002010-12-13T16:50:16.106-08:00The snow was much sneakier here in Michigan. It s...The snow was much sneakier here in Michigan. It started falling all pretty and snow-globe-like just to throw us off. By mid afternoon, it was blowing 40 mph and the temp was hovering just above zero. We didn't get as much as you did, but the temps, wind and drifting have made the roads a nightmare. My husband's usual commute is about 90 minutes. Today it was 4 hours (I'm not exaggerating, you're from MN, you get it). I hate winter.Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-40678323817644146472010-12-13T16:13:11.039-08:002010-12-13T16:13:11.039-08:00You have my sympathies. But could you talk to who...You have my sympathies. But could you talk to whomever okayed sending the frigid weather this way? I live in the South! It's not supposed to be this damn cold! Make it go away - please!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-38266857353110218942010-12-13T14:54:57.151-08:002010-12-13T14:54:57.151-08:00I empathize! We also got over 3 feet of snow here ...I empathize! We also got over 3 feet of snow here and a 2 day blizzard! Hang in there Pearl...!!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-16218197511755311772010-12-13T13:17:26.004-08:002010-12-13T13:17:26.004-08:00I shiver for you. Keep enjoying those bubble baths...I shiver for you. Keep enjoying those bubble baths. xoRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-29047989462354459362010-12-13T12:54:13.074-08:002010-12-13T12:54:13.074-08:00common misconception - the Inuit have about 5 word...common misconception - the Inuit have about 5 words for snow - roughly the same amount we have as long as we aren't including four letter words commonly associated with shoveling.Jhon Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952691262605706711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-90556695468723008252010-12-13T12:23:08.228-08:002010-12-13T12:23:08.228-08:00How many planes/cars/trains does it take to transp...How many planes/cars/trains does it take to transport 40,000 Vikings fans, concession workers, ticket takers, medics, cheerers, and one large man with horns on his head from Minneapolis to Detroit?<br />What? They aren't bringing everyone along to watch the game there? After all of the snow and cold, those people deserve a break-a Monday evening in Detroit would do the trick, I am sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-24279101594466044012010-12-13T11:49:18.661-08:002010-12-13T11:49:18.661-08:00thank god i live in michigan where it is sunny and...thank god i live in michigan where it is sunny and 70 year round and the little drinks *hic* with *hic* little unbrellas flow like liquid mana for the nice weather gods...<br /><br />yeah, that michigan...the one in my head, the one i see when, i too, am shoveling snow...in april...<br /><br />Bruce<br /><a href="http://bruceejohnsonjadip.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">bruce johnson jadip</a><br />And<br />evilbruce<br /><a href="http://unfilteredstupidityabounds.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">stupid stuff i see and hear</a><br />and<br />The guy book<br /><a href="http://boyswillbemen.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">the guy book</a>that guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171219082208472827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-33990391519271317242010-12-13T11:46:52.117-08:002010-12-13T11:46:52.117-08:00Hmmm, I like the idea of an Army Surplus Flame Thr...Hmmm, I like the idea of an Army Surplus Flame Thrower , they can come in handy in all sorts of situations !Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-66682863457010453852010-12-13T11:34:44.021-08:002010-12-13T11:34:44.021-08:00And I'm guessing that if you're anything l...And I'm guessing that if you're anything like me, bubble bath time is followed by heating pad time and a shot of something extra* in your hot cocoa time. Snow. Harumph.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-70289842985147249622010-12-13T11:33:00.975-08:002010-12-13T11:33:00.975-08:00It is ALLLLLLLLLLLL gOOOOOOOOOOOd Pearl....even ...It is ALLLLLLLLLLLL gOOOOOOOOOOOd Pearl....even 17 ft of snow.....up here in the Canadian Rockies....pretty normal...beautiful and WONDROUS...although out trip to Cuba last month was wondrous also.....happy trailsWayne Pitchkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376196523487344143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-58161727565712880262010-12-13T10:58:04.264-08:002010-12-13T10:58:04.264-08:00What you need is an Army Surplus Portable Flamethr...What you need is an Army Surplus Portable Flamethrower. It makes short work of alley snow, snowbanks, and the occasional snowman or tree.<br /><br />These are tough to find. Cozy up to your neighborhood survivalist, he (or <i>she</i>) may have a supplier you can contact.Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752593286034877538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-81286685121962661472010-12-13T10:36:15.884-08:002010-12-13T10:36:15.884-08:00So kind of you to accept all that snow in place of...So kind of you to accept all that snow in place of its delivery here. We have less than an inch but it's SO cold. Please don't be in any hurry to share your snowfall. We'll get our own in due time.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-55090328641094884322010-12-13T10:26:34.223-08:002010-12-13T10:26:34.223-08:00We usually get your weather when you're done w...We usually get your weather when you're done with it but we only got a couple inches. Still, I'm hibernating -- just because I can!!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-49832001171226338032010-12-13T10:24:05.728-08:002010-12-13T10:24:05.728-08:00I guess there is one advantage to living in suburb...I guess there is one advantage to living in suburban Minneapolis. Richfield has no alleys (but we do still have very shovel-worthy driveways.) And there are still bars within walking distance.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293144084369159687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-21285617665874423442010-12-13T10:16:32.836-08:002010-12-13T10:16:32.836-08:00Does this mean you're moving to Florida now?Does this mean you're moving to Florida now?Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-56212041890710358212010-12-13T10:06:24.443-08:002010-12-13T10:06:24.443-08:00thought about you and again, i must ask:
you are a...thought about you and again, i must ask:<br /><i>you are at home today, aren't you?</i><br /><br />and yesh, jess, is right, i'm going to complain because i, too, am in the damndeepsouth and this is not the type of weather we're supposed to have! i mean, hell, we even made the front page of the new york times, sugar! xoxoxoxsavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-12348072343812667852010-12-13T10:06:12.300-08:002010-12-13T10:06:12.300-08:00Here, let me pour you a glass of wine to go with y...Here, let me pour you a glass of wine to go with your bubble bath honey.Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-56254263714865548022010-12-13T10:04:34.177-08:002010-12-13T10:04:34.177-08:00I don't think poking sticks will be a good ide...I don't think poking sticks will be a good idea, what if that is where you are ? I'm not going to advocate poking you with sticks while you are helpless. Save that for when you get out.<br /><br />The Red Hat is a great idea... <br /><br />I think you should stick with the idea of leaving glasses of wine around the house and let the backyard just melt .. naturally .. yeah.Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-22267949970290410772010-12-13T09:53:54.008-08:002010-12-13T09:53:54.008-08:00The Pacific Northwest had snow a few weeks ago. T...The Pacific Northwest had snow a few weeks ago. Try to guess what happens when a place where winter means nothing except RAIN suddenly gets 8 inches of snow, high winds, and a bunch of dimwits in 4-wheel-drive rigs zooming along the freeway as if THEY can't slide right into the guardrail and then the Pacific Ocean exactly like the rest of us? MAYHEM.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653528954103050580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-13419822136193854892010-12-13T09:06:24.038-08:002010-12-13T09:06:24.038-08:00Well hello there! Good to see that someone else i...Well hello there! Good to see that someone else is suffering the same misery as we are here in Sumas. We too ran out of degrees. We too had snow. Of course it all melted and now the sky is blue and it's nearly 50f outside, and you are jealous (and possibly trapped beneath the glacier in your alley like a hapless wooly mammoth with a mouthful of buttercups and regret)but at one point we did have that in common. I suggest we band together and face our common foe: CANADA. This is where winter comes from. Once we have faced them, we should then run inside and have an Irish coffee.FirstNationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13387748372500478809noreply@blogger.com