Snow Dancing

[Quilt Lady]

This cartoon was in the Sunday Citizen. It explains why all the dancing done by the Babes On Sleds has not been productive. Someone bribed the Snow Gods!:eek:

http://www.echoshores.com/Photos/SnowTune1.jpg

Ladies- we have the music from the birthday party so let's give it a try!!

Guys- help us out: rev up those snow blowers! Vroom . . . Vroom!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[jetskier]

This is my version of the snow dance. :D

Hope there is enough snow to get the snowmobiles out this year.

Jetskier:cool:

[RLW]

This guy has gone out every 2nd or 3rd day and started the snow blower to show the gods we need some of the white stuff to make it work. I also sit on my Rhino with the snow plow and say many prayers under the stars at night and all he does is rain on my parade. I have even left the bait bucket and a couple tilts on the pier for him to see we need ice also. :laugh:

[Waterbaby]

OK, QL, What do I have to do to become one? I live 1 1/2 hours away from ya'll, but spend summer days in a daze there :D so...... can I join even if I don't own a sled? :)

WB

[Mee-n-Mac]

This guy has gone out every 2nd or 3rd day and started the snow blower to show the gods we need some of the white stuff to make it work. I also sit on my Rhino with the snow plow and say many prayers under the stars at night and all he does is rain on my parade. I have even left the bait bucket and a couple tilts on the pier for him to see we need ice also. :laugh:Houston, we have a problem ! This right here ^^^ is part of the problem. It's like buying a new snowblower or new skis or a new sled. This only angers the snow gods. It's like you're commanding, rather than begging, them to do something. The snow gods are a perverse bunch and it amuses them mightly to see mere mortals in angst. I don't know what to do now, dancing might not appease them. Hmmm, perhaps a human sacrifice ? Do "we" have anyone "we" can spare ? :eek: :look:

[gtxrider]

Houston, we have a problem ! This right here ^^^ is part of the problem. It's like buying a new snowblower or new skis or a new sled. This only angers the snow gods. It's like you're commanding, rather than begging, them to do something. The snow gods are a perverse bunch and it amuses them mightly to see mere mortals in angst. I don't know what to do now, dancing might not appease them. Hmmm, perhaps a human sacrifice ? Do "we" have anyone "we" can spare ? :eek: :look:


I heard Zoot in the castle Anthrax saying "Spank me, no spank me!" ;)

I will not get me snow blower ready for the season if that is any help.

[upthesaukee]

Houston, we have a problem ! This right here ^^^ is part of the problem. It's like buying a new snowblower or new skis or a new sled. This only angers the snow gods. It's like you're commanding, rather than begging, them to do something. The snow gods are a perverse bunch and it amuses them mightly to see mere mortals in angst. I don't know what to do now, dancing might not appease them. Hmmm, perhaps a human sacrifice ? Do "we" have anyone "we" can spare ? :eek: :look:

Let's see, what rhymes with we:rolleye2: :rolleye2: :rolleye2: . Ah Ha! Eureka, I have found it! "Mac" rhymes with "we". (Well, you didn't think we were going to sacrifice poor "Mee", did you:laugh: )

[Mee-n-Mac]

Let's see, what rhymes with we:rolleye2: :rolleye2: :rolleye2: . Ah Ha! Eureka, I have found it! "Mac" rhymes with "we". (Well, you didn't think we were going to sacrifice poor "Mee", did you:laugh: )


And this is the thanks I get !? Geesh, this is the last time I get involved in these pagan-deity disputes. So Mee'n'Mac rhymes with "we" does it. Given that logic I think Eureka, at least the re part, rhymes pretty good (even better I think). Is this Eureka person available ? No ... well let's see what else rhymes with "we". Hmmm ... be, de, he, ke ... kee ... ah ha :idea: .... upthesaukee rhymes with "we" ! Rhymes pretty durn good too !! :devil: So, got any more suggestions or should we consider this line of thinking a dead end ? :D

[SIKSUKR]

I'm doing my part.I just sacrificed a couple pair of skis by burning them for the snow god Ullr.Shouldn't be long now!

[ghfromaltonbay]

That's exactly the problem. All you people who have revved up the snowblowers, bought the new skis and gotten the winter gear prepared have scared off the snow gods. Look what happened last winter when DRH and QL bought the new snowmobiles! One lousy weekend of use.

My snowblower is sitting in the back of the garage and I haven't refilled the 2 gallon gas can + mixed in the oil yet. Although, last year we got 18 inches of snow in Feb. and Alton got 4 inches. Maybe I should bring the snowblower up and stand it next to the camp at Sandy Point with an empty tank.

[RLW]

Houston, we have a problem ! This right here ^^^ is part of the problem. It's like buying a new snowblower or new skis or a new sled. This only angers the snow gods. It's like you're commanding, rather than begging, them to do something. :eek: :look:
I'm sorry, I thought I was doing the right thing. I promise I will go and pull the spark plug on the snow blower so it can't start and my better half has made me promise not to go out after dark and pray to the Gods. Oh ya, I went and put the bait bucket away along with the tilts. I sure hope this all helps. :confused:

[Weirs guy]

No worries. I've put off getting my snow blower going in hopes of buying another used one that just sold the other day. So based on my procrastination and the sale of the working one, we should be just days away from a nor'easter. :emb:

[Mee-n-Mac]

OK, sounds like we're back on track. I just don't know if it's enough. Do we have a subject matter expert available ? I'm still thinking human sacrifice (oh yeah, I now have a name. ;) ) but maybe, being Christmas and all, that's just a bit, well, harsh. Any thoughts on substituting a politician, one (? 2 ?) used car salesman and a few lawyers ? Or would that be considered too cheap by The Snow Gods. Mebbe it would work for the Cold Gods, I hear rumor they're a bit more flexible in their worldview. I'd call tech support for some help but we all know how useful that was last year. :( :cool:

[SteveA]

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Some other possible sites to check out... maybe we need some expert help! :D

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=old+man+winter&btnG=Google+Search

Looks like we may be able to bid on winter on E-Bay... :eek: All the way from Japan!

http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-MAN-WINTER-8-Whisky-Bourbon-Whiskey-Bottle-Bottles_W0QQitemZ7232219299QQihZ015QQcategoryZ822Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

[chipj29]

I have a confession. I think this lack of snow so far is my fault. No, really all mine. What happened was the wife and I planned a big kitchen renovation in August. The work involved kept me from being on the water hardly at all in August, which angered the sun Gods. I was very late in winterizing my jet ski, which doesn't help. That is usually the first signal to the snow Gods. Also, my garage has been used as a staging area for all the new cabinets for the kitchen. Now that that is done, I am working on straightening things up. So I don't have the room to put my jet ski away in its winter home yet. On top of all that, my snowmobile is still sitting on the trailer with the cover on. I haven't even taken it into the garage yet to get it ready for snow. So, with all the above taken into consideration, you can plainly see it is all my fault. I intend to rectify the situation in the next week/10 days so hopefully that will help us out.

[SteveA]

Sears called and told me my service contract was up on my 3 year old snowblower... and I renewed it. :(

Had I let it run out.... we all know it would have snowed like HE Double Hockey Sticks... and my snowblower wouldn't start. Costing me a couple hundred dollars to have it fixed.

My selfish decision has to be part of the problem. :confused:

[KonaChick]

There are many of us to blame. After last year we vowed not to register the sleds until we had sufficent snow to actually use them. We have sinned...forgive us oh Snow God for we are merely human! Happy Holidays to one and all.

[ghfromaltonbay]

There are many of us to blame. After last year we vowed not to register the sleds until we had sufficent snow to actually use them. We have sinned...forgive us oh Snow God for we are merely human! Happy Holidays to one and all.

Kona Chick,

The Union Leader had an article this week stating that there were 10 - 15,000 fewer snowmobiles registered this year. I guess everyone is waiting to see if they can use their machines before they shell out the registration $$'s.:)

[chipj29]

Kona Chick,

The Union Leader had an article this week stating that there were 10 - 15,000 fewer snowmobiles registered this year. I guess everyone is waiting to see if they can use their machines before they shell out the registration $$'s.:)
Count me as one of the 10000-15000 non-registerees. First time I have ever waited for snow to register.

[rander7823]

Put those Jet Skis back in the water, turn your outside faucets back on throw a boat or two back in the water, put the floats back out. If that doesn't work plan an outdoor wedding using the Mt Washington sailing for the reception.

Have Pepper open and start serving Lobster rolls.....that should get the God's attention

[Weirs guy]

Have Pepper open and start serving Lobster rolls.....that should get the God's attention

Dunno about God, but Pepper opening up would certainly get my attention.

[Rag Top Daze]

I can't let this topic go by without thanking those of you who have done your part. I still haven't put the Rag Top away for the season. With the use of gloves, ear muffs and heater I've managed a couple of hours crusin' most weeks. I'm hoping to make it until Christmas Day. Keep up the good work everyone and thank you! :cool:

[gtxrider]

I spoke to a friend in Denver yesterday afternoon he said the snow was horizontal and coming down hard and fast! Perhaps it will move east for the weekend. They seem to be snowed in in the mile high city.

I almost forgot, the days will now start to get longer being with tomorrow. HAPPY FIRST DAY OF WINTER!

[SIKSUKR]

I spoke to a friend in Denver yesterday afternoon he said the snow was horizontal and coming down hard and fast! Perhaps it will move east for the weekend. They seem to be snowed in in the mile high city.

True,Denver got wacked with a couple feet and it's coming this way,but in the form of rain.AARRRGGH!

[mcdude]

At this rate the Alton Bay Bed Race may have to be cancelled again this year!

[Mee-n-Mac]

At this rate the Alton Bay Bed Race may have to be cancelled again this year!

"Mee" was just saying the same thing. Could this all be a result of the WinniForumFlyers ? Might be, just like buying new skis*, a new snowblower or a new sled is nearly guaranteed to produce a green winter, might be that our racing crib has had a similar effect.

Then again there's another angle. Could it be that the ABCCC, worried that their run of wins is over, have put a word in with the "agency above" ? I don't know that this is the case but something sure seems fishy .....

Then again perhaps this all FLL's fault. After all I haven't heard he's pulled the Alumacraft out yet. Given the high taxes he's paid perhaps Meredith is heating the lake to give him a longer boating season.



*Remember that winter back in the early 80's w/o snow ? Bought new skis and rented a place on Cannon Mt that year. Sorry 'bout that.

[mcdude]

"Mee" was just saying the same thing.

Well....great minds think alike!:D

[RLW]

Can you believe this one. They are up here on the mountain riding motorcycles the day before Christmas.
Man there is something wrong here in Demark as the old saying goes at least the signing that I was taught. :)

[gtxrider]

DO I SEE SNOW ON SOME OF THE WEB CAMS?:eek:

[DRH]

DO I SEE SNOW ON SOME OF THE WEB CAMS?:eek:We got about 1/4" of wet snow overnight, but it's 34 degs with fog and light drizzle this morning so the snow probably won't last. Keep up the snow dancing, ladies!

[fatlazyless]

The Waterville Valley ski area snow phone, (603) 236-4144 says they got 1-3" of snow last night and more snow is expected throughout the day. Waterville Valley is about 40 miles north and 700' higher elevation than Lake Winnipesaukee. Just came back in from walking around some cross country ski trails here in WV, and what we really got is 1/2 to 1" of heavy wet snow, and it's now light rain-drizzle-overcast-haze and 35 degrees.

The ground here has yet to freeze, and the grass on the golf course is or was mostly green. Now, it's mostly white with snow. but just one inch or less and how long will it last?. Most past years the ground here would be snow covered from about Nov 18 - April 5.

[Seadoo]

just got back in from pushing the snow off the cars, and i would hvae to say that there was about 2-3 inch. we prob. had about 4 untill the rain started coming down, o well.

[gtxrider]

Well at least Mother Nature still know how to make the white stuff. Here is the Garden State it is 50+ Degrees and misting. A great day to be at work, NOT!

[LIforrelaxin]

As I read the posts in this thread a thought occured to me....Maybe someone will know the answer: What is the record for late winter ice formation. And I don't mean a skim of ice, i mean ice thick enough to be out on. I wonder how far into the winter do we go before really wondering if the lake will ever freeze......

[GWC...]

As I read the posts in this thread a thought occured to me....Maybe someone will know the answer: What is the record for late winter ice formation. And I don't mean a skim of ice, i mean ice thick enough to be out on. I wonder how far into the winter do we go before really wondering if the lake will ever freeze......

For those who may have forgotten, this is "ice thick enough to be out on."

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P.S.- For the curious, the sleds were Yamaha's, early 1980's, SRVs.

[fatlazyless]

Usually, the big open areas of the lake don't freeze until January 5 - 10. To help insure that this will occur, my seasonal dock and boat are still in the water, so I'll have to run around like a nut or something on Jan 8 or so and pull everything out really quick before it all gets locked into the ice.

[HomeWood]

I'm getting depressed down here in NC. :( . In my 27 years of living I don't remember there not being any ice yet at this time of year. I have 12 days planned to be at the lake in February...Please get cold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SteveA]

HomeWood...

Took this pic just now in my yard in Gilford... hang in there!

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[gtxrider]

I just IM'd my friend in Denver and asked him to send the new storm east. Hang on here it comes!:rolleye1:

[HomeWood]

Thanks Steve! That is an awesome picture and it cheers me up. :)

[SteveA]

Glad to help lift your depression... what part NC... daughter went to college in Burlington?

First call home was.... "what the heck are grits?" ... and she didn't say heck...:)

[HomeWood]

Glad to help lift your depression... what part NC... daughter went to college in Burlington?

First call home was.... "what the heck are grits?" ... and she didn't say heck...:)

I'm in Raleigh. It's like an hour east from Burlington. I don't care for grits either, yuck. I like it when we get a couple inches here now and then, but right now all my good snow thoughts are for New England;)

[SteveA]

HomeWood,

Check this out...

http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/cam/north/

1.1 degrees F... wind chill minus 30.8 degrees F

[SIKSUKR]

Ya baby! That's more like it!!

[Quilt Lady]

The new winter boots arrived today. I figured I must have danced all the magic out of the old ones after 13 years. These are some serious . . . ah . . . snow kicking boots.:laugh: When I slip them on I can feel the power. I will start out slowly since we don't want lots of snow all at once. Everyone is welcome to join in the dance . . . we need all the help we can get!:)

[HomeWood]

HomeWood,

Check this out...

http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/cam/north/

1.1 degrees F... wind chill minus 30.8 degrees F

What does a 3 bed 2 bath house go for up there? :laugh:
Cool link, thanks!

[SteveA]

What does a 3 bed 2 bath house go for up there? :laugh:
Cool link, thanks!

Don't think they have started selling off the mountain yet... :)

But.... Cool is the operative word! :laugh:

[Merrymeeting]

I will start out slowly since we don't want lots of snow all at once. Everyone is welcome to join in the dance . . . we need all the help we can get!

I hope I don't offend Quilt Lady, but can you and the others stop dancing?

It seems that since you started the tradition of dancing, our winters and snowfalls have been far from normal. Maybe the non-dance would help? :emb:

[LIforrelaxin]

Alright for a long time I kept putting off that winter was really here, but now the toys of summer are hibrinating. And I woke the snowshoes up, and they are quickly getting depressed....

so whether its dance or don't dance I have no opion....but come on lets not keep upsetting the snow gods....

[Lakegeezer]

A majority of the lake north of Moultonboro bay froze over last night (well, at least much of it), and there is light snow falling this morning. One-half inch of ice is not enough for sledding, but it sure looks nice. Thanks to those who did the snow dance. :rolleye2:

[mcdude]

:laugh: When I slip them on I can feel the power. :)
Quilt Lady: Those are mighty powerful s***-kicking boots.* My little lake completely froze over last night and now it is snowing!!

* = snow-kicking boots.

[upthesaukee]

It is a virtual blizzard out there right now...visibility is less than a quarter mile...(what dear????)....well, so what if I can only see a couple of hundred yards because of the trees....at least the driveway is covered...yeah, except where the little bit of wind has blown the snow off...so what if you can see the grass and the leaves on the yard...Geez, I was trying to think positive:rolleye2: . Maybe we will get an inch, if we are lucky. Keep trying Q. L. ;)

[webmaster]

I had the treat of staying at Church Landing in Meredith last night. At 8 am this morning the entire bay was skimmed over. By 9 most of the skim was gone but the snow had begun.

This picture shows a snowy Church Landing at about 9 am. Notice the steam rising from the outdoor hot tub.

[secondcurve]

Nice shot Webmaster. That hot tub sure looks inviting. Did you get to test it out?

[gtxrider]

Be tough and forget the hot tub and take a dip in the lake! :eek:

Ladies keep up the SNOW two step!:banana:

[upthesaukee]

Your enthusiasm is contagious...a visitor to my house who is usually a spoilsport this time of year was actually caught on film (memory stick actually) looking to the heavens, apparently imploring the snow gods to let us get more than less than one inch, as was the forecast this morning.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/15092/grinch-looking-up.jpg

Obviously, he was pleased by the result of his pleadings, and although we would maybe have liked to see a little more, he didn't seem to want to seem greedy. Perhaps he has turned over a new leaf, being tired of the reputation that has prevailed about him.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/15092/grinch-after-snow.jpg

We ended up with about 2.5 inches of snow, by the way.

[trfour]

Snow on ebay for .99 cents!!... Too funny!...:laugh:

Well, I guess if push comes to shove, we can get as much as we want ;)

http://www.msnbc.com/id/16417590/

Happy New Year All!

[KBoater]

:banana:Alright girls you can now do some serious stomping, two stepping, and whooping it up.
:coolsm: I am back in the warm sunshine of FL and will boat tomorrow. I will tell the sun god to talk to the snow and ice god.
I also have my house mostly built with roofs on the house and garage. All my northern goodies are in the house SO let is snow. I think Winnie Diver is almost out of the cellar.
My kayak took a ride through Wolfeboro on the 29th (top of car) to my garage.:rolleye1:


HAPPY NEW YEAR

[gtxrider]

Is that snow I see on the Weirs Cam?

Do you, do you, do you, do you want to dance?

[Weirs guy]

Is that snow I see on the Weirs Cam?

Do you, do you, do you, do you want to dance?

Nope, that was a tinnie tiny insy winsy bit of snow, followed by a day full of ice and slush.:(

[Merrymeeting]

Ok, it's April. You can stop now.....please?

[Island Girl]

... wrong dance! :coolsm: