Wiscosnsin (that's how you spelt it) eat your heart out!

[lmtoth2]

We have a huge mess here...we are just at the rain snow line so we have about one inch of snow and then some ice and then some slush. I hear just north of here is a ton of snow. One of my biggest pet peeves about NJ is that NOBODY knows how to drive in messy weather.

[tuffystar]

You know that is the problem in the CA desert my brother said! I don't drive in it because as a native CA I never learned how to drive very well in the snow. NOTE: I was typing and accidently hit a t at the end of sno instead of a w and started laughing because when I have to drive that is how I feel about crummy conditions(snot)!!! I love the "snot" when I get to stay inside and off the roads though!

[Lucee&Rusty]

I had snow for the first 17 years of my life and I can honestly say I don't miss it, though the last lot of
snow we had was in Vancouver and that city turns into a winter wonderland with a snowfall.
Just looked up the temps for Christmas Day and we are expecting around 80F, not too hot, just perfect!
Christmas Festivities will be outside and the kids and doodles can run around all afternoon in the backyard, while the
oldies sit around eating and sipping on nice cool beverages. All is right with the world

[tykesmom]

These last couple of days here in SC, I could have sworn I went to sleep and woke up down under...it's been high 70's for most of this week - not Christmas weather at all! We're running around in our shorts and tee shirts...but I hear it is soon to end...highs will be in the high 40's for Monday. Got one on BaBa this morning - I said it would be cool be in Australia to go to the beach on Christmas Day and swim, just like we do for the 4th of July. BaBa said " But if it's cold and they can't go to the beach, how do they celebrate the 4th of July in Australia?" I wanted to explain it to her, but I was laughing too hard!!!

[Lucee&Rusty]

Got one on BaBa this morning - I said it would be cool be in Australia to go to the beach on Christmas Day and swim, just like we do for the 4th of July. BaBa said " But if it's cold and they can't go to the beach, how do they celebrate the 4th of July in Australia?" I wanted to explain it to her, but I was laughing too hard!!!

Tell Baba that in Cairns you can still go to the beach on the 4th of July as water temperatures are still in the 70s F
This was us at Green Island for my 50th birthday in August three years ago and the short wet suits are mainly due to the fact you are in the water for a couple of hours snorkeling.

[tuffystar]

You know that could tempt me to give up the snow for a little bit! It looks so nice!

[MaxandMe]

GREAT PIC and you sure don't look 50!!!!


today so far we got about 8in i think and MORE on the way Sunday and Xmas (2more storms)
I drove in 4wh drive all day and night .....took max with me for a drive towards buffalo, i loved his company
and he loves i keep a window open for him (yes he's in a harnass and buckled in tightly

they're supposed to get up to 16in snow about 20 min north of me wh/is Lake effect
my friend/neighbor brenda hahhaa her CAR is tipped at the end of my yard doing a nose dive
I offered to help but her hubby is having a tantrum right now since his snowthrower won't work ...we have one hhahaaaaaaaaaaa
but i aint going near him right now

[tykesmom]

Originally Posted by Lucee&Rusty

Tell Baba that in Cairns you can still go to the beach on the 4th of July as water temperatures are still in the 70s F
This was us at Green Island for my 50th birthday in August three years ago and the short wet suits are mainly due to the fact you are in the water for a couple of hours snorkeling.

It looks beautiful, Ingrid, and you must be mistaken - it was your THIRTIETH birthday - you look so young!! I'll just bring the fireworks, and BaBa will never know the difference!!!

[Mud]

Yes, tell Baba that you can go swimming anywhere in Queensland during July. And snorkeling on the Barrier Reef is something every person should try and do during their life, and before global warming kills off all the coral. We have nice coral reefs around Norfolk Island, but it is nowhere near as wonderful as the Barrier Reef. I holidayed at Heron Island quite a few years back and it is like every colour ever created is visible all at the same time under the water there.

Although July 4th might a special USA holiday we, with American family members and/or forum friend, will be remembering you every year so we will sort of celebrate it.

[tykesmom]

Just saw our weather report for Christmas Day - 75 degrees!!! Guess there will be no white Christmas for Tyke this year!!
Anne and Ingrid, we may be at the beach for Christmas too!!

[Lucee&Rusty]

Originally Posted by tykesmom

Just saw our weather report for Christmas Day - 75 degrees!!! Guess there will be no white Christmas for Tyke this year!!
Anne and Ingrid, we may be at the beach for Christmas too!!

Today is 34C which is around 93F.....I'm ready to swap some snow for our warm weather and the doodles both agree!!