Popular Post Backwoods Boy Posted February 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2019 So, this morning we wake up to ... 29 degrees F and freezing rain. That's right folks, the standard never-forecast finale to a Columbia River Gorge winter storm. Temperatures are supposed to moderate during the day, with rain and snow eventually changing to rain. Probably a little less than a foot of snow overall. Ice Trekkers (photo attached) are on the hiking boots in preparation for a little sidewalk shoveling. It's conveniently my turn to do the weekly regional and state emergency ham radio check at the courthouse, fortunately only a few blocks away. I plan to make it on foot. The pickup can sit in the driveway until it thaws out. At least this time it isn't covered with fallen branches requiring a month in the fix-it shop. Good news is that traffic is moving on the highway, so it can't be all that bad out there. Everybody have a great winter day! 3 3 Link to comment
Kitt Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Backwoods Boy said: Where can I get some of these things? Need em after a winter storm at the barn! I knew they existed but have never seen em for sale. Guess we don't get severe enough winter weather to make it worth carrying em in any sort of store. 3 Link to comment
Backwoods Boy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Kitt said: Where can I get some of these things? Need em after a winter storm at the barn! I knew they existed but have never seen em for sale. Guess we don't get severe enough winter weather to make it worth carrying em in any sort of store. I love them. I got them for winter hiking, but they are very useful outside of that, as you indicated for your barn application. They are available at a lot of outdoor recreation stores, sports stores, and here they are available at Les Schwab Tires, a regional tire store. Also online. I just got back from shoveling the sidewalk, hauling the garbage can to the street, and inspecting the pickup. It's iced in and has a three-foot berm of snow in front of it. It ain't goin' nowhere for several days. Edited February 12, 2019 by Backwoods Boy 1 Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Backwoods Boy said: I love them. I got them for winter hiking, but they are very useful outside of that, as you indicated for your barn application. They are available at a lot of outdoor recreation stores, sports stores, and here they are available at Les Schwab Tires, a regional tire store. Also online. I just got back from shoveling the sidewalk, hauling the garbage can to the street, and inspecting the pickup. It's iced in and has a three-foot berm of snow in front of it. It ain't goin' nowhere for several days. They look very useful. I bought some spike thingies for my boots last year, but now I can't find them... They'd really come in handy. I'm a total wuss when it comes to slippery conditions, it takes me ages to get anywhere cause I'm so afraid I'll fall, lol! Edited February 12, 2019 by Thorn Wilde 1 Link to comment
Kitt Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Leading horses over icy spots is interesting. They do not ice skate very well! But the alternative is keeping them in the barn and while that works during the storm, it's not good for days on end waiting for a thaw. 4 1 Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 40 minutes ago, Kitt said: Leading horses over icy spots is interesting. They do not ice skate very well! But the alternative is keeping them in the barn and while that works during the storm, it's not good for days on end waiting for a thaw. Horses were made to move. 1 Link to comment
mollyhousemouse Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 hello Sirs and friends the morning passed quickly enough but now the afternoon may stall hope everyone is having a good one! 3 Link to comment
Hunter Thomson Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hello everyone 2 Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Just now, Hunter Thomson said: Hello everyone Hi, Hunter. How are you today? Edited February 12, 2019 by Thorn Wilde Link to comment
Hunter Thomson Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Thorn Wilde said: Hi, Hunter. How are you today? Still sore, but I'm doing well without having been at work today. How are you? 2 Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, Hunter Thomson said: Still sore, but I'm doing well without having been at work today. How are you? Not bad. Spent most of today editing. Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Getting to be bedtime. Night, everybody! 2 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted February 13, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Thorn Wilde said: Getting to be bedtime. Night, everybody! Good night Thorn...happy dreams 2 2 Link to comment
mollyhousemouse Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, Reader1810 said: Good night Thorn...happy dreams good night Thorn Sirs and friends, i think i'm going to go as well sleep well when you go see you sometime tomorrow 3 1 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted February 13, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said: good night Thorn Sirs and friends, i think i'm going to go as well sleep well when you go see you sometime tomorrow Good night molly... happy dreams 3 Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Sleep not happening. Too anxious right now... Hope those of you still awake are having a good evening. Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Well, I have reached the point of exhaustion. Flatmate just got up, lol! Goodnight. Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 cacophony noun | ka-KAH-fuh-nee Definition 1 : harsh or discordant sound : dissonance; specifically : harshness in the sound of words or phrases 2 : an incongruous or chaotic mixture : a striking combination Words that descend from the Greek word phōnē are making noise in English. Why? Because phōnē means "sound" or "voice." Cacophony comes from a joining of the Greek prefix kak- (from kakos,meaning "bad") with phōnē, so it essentially means "bad sound." Symphony, a word that indicates harmony or agreement in sound, traces to phōnē and the Greek prefix syn-, which means "together." Polyphony refers to a style of musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are juxtaposed in harmony, and it comes from a combination of phōnē and the Greek prefix poly-, meaning "many." And euphony, a word for a pleasing or sweet sound, combines phōnē with eu-, a prefix that means "good." 2 3 Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 58 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: cacophony noun | ka-KAH-fuh-nee Definition 1 : harsh or discordant sound : dissonance; specifically : harshness in the sound of words or phrases 2 : an incongruous or chaotic mixture : a striking combination Words that descend from the Greek word phōnē are making noise in English. Why? Because phōnē means "sound" or "voice." Cacophony comes from a joining of the Greek prefix kak- (from kakos,meaning "bad") with phōnē, so it essentially means "bad sound." Symphony, a word that indicates harmony or agreement in sound, traces to phōnē and the Greek prefix syn-, which means "together." Polyphony refers to a style of musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are juxtaposed in harmony, and it comes from a combination of phōnē and the Greek prefix poly-, meaning "many." And euphony, a word for a pleasing or sweet sound, combines phōnē with eu-, a prefix that means "good." Excellent word! A clear favourite of mine. Good morning DiC! Hope you’re all well. It got warm again here so the snow that fell last night is thawing. It’s gonna stay warm for the next few days with no precipitation, so hopefully it won’t get too slippery. Have a good day, all! 1 Link to comment
Popular Post MacGreg Posted February 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 2 2 Link to comment
mollyhousemouse Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, MacGreg said: the WOW face Sir is because this is so very appropriate for me this week i thank You for posting it 4 Link to comment
MacGreg Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, mollyhousemouse said: the WOW face Sir is because this is so very appropriate for me this week i thank You for posting it It feels appropriate for many. I was compelled to share the message. 3 Link to comment
Parker Owens Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, MacGreg said: Is is very true. Hello, everyone. Edited February 13, 2019 by Parker Owens 5 Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 49 minutes ago, MacGreg said: I feel attacked, lol! Thanks, Mac. An important reminder. 19 minutes ago, Parker Owens said: Is is very true. Hello, everyone. Hi, Parker! How are you? Edited February 13, 2019 by Thorn Wilde 2 Link to comment
Parker Owens Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, Thorn Wilde said: I feel attacked, lol! Thanks, Mac. An important reminder. Hi, Parker! How are you? I’m okay. A very quiet kind of day. It’s snowing out, as usual. 3 Link to comment
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