Snow, ice, and more Snow

Discussion in 'General foundry chat' started by PatJ, Jan 16, 2018.

  1. PatJ

    PatJ Silver

    We got several inches of ice and snow the other day, and even more today.
    At this point I would have to shovel my way out to the shed to do some castings.

    That indoor casting thing is looking better and better (just kidding, I would not try it for numerous safety reasons, other than perhaps an electric melt).

    I am ready for some of that global warming to kick in.

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  2. Tobho Mott

    Tobho Mott Gold Banner Member

    Yeah. The weather is crazy this winter... After the temps jumped up and almost all our snow vanished on Friday AM, within 24h we had even more snow than we started out with! Sure glad I have a snow blower to clear the driveway. Now they are calling for above freezing temps this weekend again...

    Jeff
     
  3. Jason

    Jason Gold

    Enjoy that cold weather. I'll send you some love from T&C. :p
     
  4. OCD

    OCD Silver

    Exactly why I've lived in Florida for the past 42 years.

    The change of seasons and snow are great,,,,,,
    As long as I don't have to deal with them.

    I grew up in the north so I do feel for you snowbirds.

    And if we get a few days of cooler weather that's ok because it doesn't stay around for long.

    Love my year around sunshine, warm weather and fishing. :p
     
  5. PatJ

    PatJ Silver

    Get the boat ready, I am coming down (and I am bringing the furnace).
     
  6. OCD

    OCD Silver

    No need for a furnace down here, we have warm weather. :D

    Your more than welcome to play with the keg furnace if ya want to fry a few neighborhood pussycats. :rolleyes: ;)
     
  7. _Jason

    _Jason Silver

  8. Jason

    Jason Gold

    lol.. That's a lot of snow on that texas windshield.
     
  9. _Jason

    _Jason Silver

    Its what I found this morning before I left for work.

    There's a reason I avoid visiting family in Western PA this time of year...
     
  10. PatJ

    PatJ Silver

    Glad you were able to pull through that.

    I know the guys from the north are laughing, but we just don't get much of the white stuff down here, thank goodness.

    I think I could live without it altogether and just admire it in postcards from afar.
     
  11. OCD

    OCD Silver

    Works for me. :cool:
     
  12. crazybillybob

    crazybillybob Silver Banner Member

    My Front Yard today... I have 2 new crucibles that are still in the box waiting for spring!


    This is Ohio... not Alaska. Snow_sm.jpg
     
  13. OCD

    OCD Silver

    Better you than me. :D
     
  14. Mister ED

    Mister ED Silver

    So I take it most of you don't ice fish??:rolleyes:
     
  15. OCD

    OCD Silver

    Sure we do.

    We reach into the freezer, push the ice to the side and pull the fish out to grill. :)
     
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  16. Robert

    Robert Silver

    Charlotte got our mandatory snow event for the year! We actually got a historic 4". Pretty sure it will be gone by the weekend.

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    Somebody liked it though...

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    Robert
     
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2018
  17. OCD

    OCD Silver

    Should have kept my mouth shut. :rolleyes:

    We’re getting blasted for for the next couple of days with freezing temps along with the rest of the country.
     
  18. Jason

    Jason Gold

    That's pretty Robert.... but you can keep it. Cute dog!
     
  19. Peedee

    Peedee Silver

    No snow here but winds gusting 65mph, my conservatory roof is toast and they've shut the damn Orwell Bridge again, traffic chaos!

    Edit: Make that 83mph gusts and now stranded on the peninsula due to the one road out of here blocked (Unless I swim to Felixstowe)
     
    Last edited: Jan 18, 2018
  20. Robert

    Robert Silver

    Miniature Schnauzers. German rat killers. She likes the snow....a lot...
    R
     

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