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Title: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 14, 2011, 03:29:12 PM
I'm glad I spent most of August clearing dead fall and splitting wood. It just started sleeting and it's supposed to go down around 20 tonight.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: Ghost on September 14, 2011, 03:32:45 PM
We had frost for the past 2 nights here. I love it. I'd say I'm in my element, but I can't really do anything now due to my shoulder injury, but I still love it.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 14, 2011, 03:39:01 PM
We had frost for the past 2 nights here. I love it. I'd say I'm in my element, but I can't really do anything now due to my shoulder injury, but I still love it.

Yeah we had frost last night as well. I should be used to it but to many years away stationed in warm places. I do like knowing that for about half the year the weather will keep people away after shtf
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: JohnyMac on September 14, 2011, 04:24:37 PM
Sleet? Frost? Where do you guys live? If you don't want to name a place Lat / Lon will work +/- a couple of degrees.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 14, 2011, 04:33:56 PM
I live in northern Minnesota about 40 klicks from the border.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: Veritas on September 14, 2011, 04:37:50 PM
I'm jealous....

It was 90 here today.  (Mid east cost)
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: sledge on September 14, 2011, 04:52:34 PM
I'm jealous....

It was 90 here today.  (Mid east cost)

Yeah I agree Veritas.  This hot weather is starting to suck.  I wish it would cool off.  We've  been getting a lot of rain but that just means when it stops it gets steamy.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: Ghost on September 14, 2011, 05:11:29 PM
Sleet? Frost? Where do you guys live? If you don't want to name a place Lat / Lon will work +/- a couple of degrees.
Canada, we have snow sometimes in june/july, so frost is normal in september lol.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: Veritas on September 14, 2011, 05:27:27 PM
Yeah I agree Veritas.  This hot weather is starting to suck.  I wish it would cool off.  We've  been getting a lot of rain but that just means when it stops it gets steamy.

Same here with the rain.  One of the good things that Hurricane Irene gave us was a bit cooler weather, but not enough.  I'm ready for summer to be over.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 14, 2011, 05:36:03 PM
Time to think about getting the white camofoam tape out. Lol. Oh well I guess we might have some nice days in the 60's next week. I still have some outside work to do. I found a deal on old rail road ties. If the wheeler will haul them up the ridgeline on the trailer I'm thinking of a kickass op/fighting position with them.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: Ghost on September 14, 2011, 05:48:42 PM
Time to think about getting the white camofoam tape out. Lol. Oh well I guess we might have some nice days in the 60's next week. I still have some outside work to do. I found a deal on old rail road ties. If the wheeler will haul them up the ridgeline on the trailer I'm thinking of a kickass op/fighting position with them.

Be sure to post up a thread on that. I, for one, would love to hear what you'll have going on. Don't break your OPSEC though ;)
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 14, 2011, 05:53:10 PM
Time to think about getting the white camofoam tape out. Lol. Oh well I guess we might have some nice days in the 60's next week. I still have some outside work to do. I found a deal on old rail road ties. If the wheeler will haul them up the ridgeline on the trailer I'm thinking of a kickass op/fighting position with them.

Be sure to post up a thread on that. I, for one, would love to hear what you'll have going on. Don't break your OPSEC though ;)

Rog that!  Gonna be some labor for sure digging it. Also been thinking of getting rid of the might escort and getting a used 4x4. Can't Haul shit with it!
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: UnBroken on September 14, 2011, 06:32:26 PM
Yea im in mid michigan and its been in the mid 50's all day with a breeze for the past three days. i whent  running in shorts and thought i was gonna freeze :o
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 14, 2011, 07:05:37 PM
Yea im in mid michigan and its been in the mid 50's all day with a breeze for the past three days. i whent  running in shorts and thought i was gonna freeze :o

Yeah I wish it was a more gentle transition. It was 85 Sunday and 22 tonight lol ugh!
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: JohnyMac on September 15, 2011, 12:25:01 PM
Bring on the cold weather! I love it!

When we lived in Annapolis and again in Ft. Perice the weather in the summer sucked! Hot and steamy. In both places we lived on the boat and I had to go and design a way to pipe in cold air from a normal window air conditioner to just survive. I know that their are marine versions but just could not afford one.

The maples in my neck of the woods are starting to turn red.  :))
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: Ghost on September 15, 2011, 12:31:06 PM
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A Tropical Storm. Temps up 20?. 50-90 mm of Rain. Wind gusts 70-100 km/h. Cold air wrapping in. Temps as low as 4? & SNOW!

My next couple days :o
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 15, 2011, 12:32:44 PM
Bring on the cold weather! I love it!

When we lived in Annapolis and again in Ft. Perice the weather in the summer sucked! Hot and steamy. In both places we lived on the boat and I had to go and design a way to pipe in cold air from a normal window air conditioner to just survive. I know that their are marine versions but just could not afford one.

The maples in my neck of the woods are starting to turn red.  :))

Yeah I suppose it's that time. I just have to get used to the idea again. Ts one of the reasons I moved back home. I live in the coldest spot in the lower 48 because it keeps people from moving here. Plus hunting season is coming up and the freezer is getting low. This year I'm gonna can venison as well just in case there is no more power company.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: JohnyMac on September 15, 2011, 12:34:34 PM
Can venison? Well my antenna is up! PLEASE post a recipe when you do.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: UnBroken on September 15, 2011, 12:37:29 PM
MM84: what state are you in? it sound like Michigan....I love Deer season. its coming up quick here
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 15, 2011, 12:47:36 PM
Can venison? Well my antenna is up! PLEASE post a recipe when you do.

Canned venison rocks! I've never made it myself but I have moms recipe so I'm gonna give it a go.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: militaryman84 on September 15, 2011, 12:48:47 PM
MM84: what state are you in? it sound like Michigan....I love Deer season. its coming up quick here

I'm in Minnesota so we are close.
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: JohnyMac on September 15, 2011, 02:30:07 PM
MM84 please share the recipe when you can. Yeah, deer season is just around the corner. [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co
Title: Re: Winters coming early
Post by: UnBroken on September 15, 2011, 02:37:51 PM
MM84 please share the recipe when you can. Yeah, deer season is just around the corner.

i got nothing last year but my brother got 2 amazing does... i cant wait i want my deer jerky  >:D (http://www.smileyvault.co
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