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Title: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: stopintime on October 29, 2008, 02:14:14 AM
I woke up this morning and it hit me: is my season really coming to an end  ??? [bang]


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Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Oldfisti on October 29, 2008, 03:12:48 AM
We were supposed to get 2-4 in. here in Albany,NY for the am but it stayed above freezing last nite!   YAY!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Gator on October 29, 2008, 03:44:47 AM
Quote from: stopintime on October 29, 2008, 02:14:14 AM
I woke up this morning and it hit me: is my season really coming to an end  ??? [bang]


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Your a bit farther north than I am (CZ) but it hasn't risen above 6c in a few days and is constantly drizzling.
We have a few leaves left on the trees but it obvious; winter is here.

I just found a sweet 748s for a great price but if I buy it I will have to ride it.
Just seeing it sit there all winter will kill me. 

I'm thinking about moving to Spain or picking up a 1 series BMW instead.
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Porsche Monkey on October 29, 2008, 05:21:50 AM
HA HA HA HA HA  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] 
It will get to about 80 today here in San Antonio.  Cant wait to get my new BT 016s this week so I can try em out.    [cheeky] Sorry had to.
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Speedbag on October 29, 2008, 05:39:52 AM
We had a dusting of the white last weekend. Just a precursor....  :P
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: the_Journeyman on October 29, 2008, 05:40:48 AM
We had a light dusting yesterday.  I didn't ride the Monster in ~

JM
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: factorPlayer on October 29, 2008, 06:23:42 AM
Quote from: stopintime on October 29, 2008, 02:14:14 AM
I woke up this morning and it hit me: is my season really coming to an end  ??? [bang]

Well you do live in Norway man  [laugh]

One of the things I like best about living in Texas is a nice long riding season.  Want to trade places?  ;D

Look at the good side - if living in Norway didn't have certain disadvantages like heavy winters and high alcohol prices assholes like me would quickly fill it  ;D
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: MrFryMoto on October 29, 2008, 07:04:05 AM
what is that?
volcano ash?
shaving cream factory explosion?

;D
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: KnightofNi on October 29, 2008, 07:07:04 AM
knobby tires for the fresh stuff, and spiked/studded tires for when it turns to that nasty mostly solid slush.
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Bick on October 29, 2008, 08:11:10 AM
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Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: El Matador on October 29, 2008, 08:23:32 AM
huh... high of 82 here in houston today...  ;D
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: DCXCV on October 29, 2008, 10:08:24 AM
Gosh I miss snow, and the weather that produces it. 

                                   High /Low (°F)   Precip. % 
Today Oct 29   Sunny         89°/60°              0 %
Thu Oct 30  Partly Cloudy    90°/60°              0 %
Fri Oct 31  Partly Cloudy      90°/62°              0 %
Sat Nov 01  Sunny              90°/60°              0 %

Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: TiAvenger on October 29, 2008, 11:51:30 AM
Time for rainsuit shopping  ;D
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: r_ciao on October 29, 2008, 12:36:24 PM
The temperature guage for my pool says 70 degrees F.  Sorry, but I had to throw that out there.
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: stopintime on October 29, 2008, 03:33:33 PM
Yeah - keep rubbing it in  >:(  [laugh]

The following rain has washed it away, but this weekend is supposed to be around 20-25 F.  [bang]
Very difficult to enjoy riding these days....

My second passion is skiing so at least I do have that to look forward to.
At Kvitfjell World Cup / Olympic downhill course I was clocked at 75 mph so I get my need for speed satisfied anyhow 8)

Enjoy your riding, lucky guys [thumbsup]
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: ducpainter on October 29, 2008, 03:36:03 PM
Curse you stopintime....

it snowed here today. >:(










































;D
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: stopintime on October 29, 2008, 03:40:40 PM
Bad karma building up, you said?

I'm sorry to have brought DMF to the cold weather Gods attention :P
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: ducpainter on October 29, 2008, 04:00:41 PM
Quote from: stopintime on October 29, 2008, 03:40:40 PM
Bad karma building up, you said?

I'm sorry to have brought DMF to the cold weather Gods attention :P
nah....

it's just winter.   ;D
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: DY on October 29, 2008, 05:14:49 PM
Been in the 90's here all week.. Can't wait until it cools down into the 70's next week!
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: TiNi on October 29, 2008, 05:35:33 PM
snowed here in CT last night
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Speedbag on November 07, 2008, 04:54:29 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  >:(

I just crawled out of bed, only to find that we got about 3" of snow last night.  :P

Riding season is officially over for me.  :P
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: DY on November 07, 2008, 09:10:55 AM
They said it would be in the 70's, but its still in the 80's this week.   :-\   [laugh]
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: mitt on November 07, 2008, 10:18:47 AM
Around Sturgis South Dakota there was 40 inches!  It is headed our way...

mitt
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: El Matador on November 07, 2008, 11:53:22 AM
Quote from: mitt on November 07, 2008, 10:18:47 AM
Around Sturgis South Dakota there was 40 inches!  It is headed our way...

mitt

It got chilly last night. I think it dropped down to about 74 degrees...
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Jarvicious on November 08, 2008, 02:44:33 PM
For anyone jealous of those getting 80 degree weather in Texas, just remember this:  They still have to live in Texas  ;D ;D

Jarvicious post thread *remembers he lives in Missouri.  Bashes head in with laptop.*
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: DRKWNG on November 11, 2008, 11:27:33 PM
I guess I am in the minority, but I would love to see some snow!  I miss the Christmas season in Germany, and the UK for that matter, and all the festivals that happen this time of year.  Something to be said for being outside in the cold drinking (and getting sloshed) steaming Gluewien to keep warm.    [wine]

Kind of hard to get into the holiday/winter spirit here in Hawaii.
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: TiNi on November 12, 2008, 04:21:06 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on November 11, 2008, 11:27:33 PM
Kind of hard to get into the holiday/winter spirit here in Hawaii.

house swap for a few weeks? new england is lovely in feb/mar  ;D
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Speedbag on November 12, 2008, 04:29:27 AM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on November 12, 2008, 04:21:06 AM
house swap for a few weeks? new england is lovely in feb/mar  ;D

Ditto in MN.
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: TiNi on November 12, 2008, 04:38:43 AM
Quote from: Speedbag on November 12, 2008, 04:29:27 AM
Ditto in MN.

HeY.... back off...
i've got the hawaii house...

find your own  [laugh]
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: superjohn on November 12, 2008, 04:51:15 AM
Snow is of the Devil!!!

Unless you have a snowmobile and a lot of land, then it's fun.  ;D
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: DoubleEagle on November 15, 2008, 12:03:39 AM
It's Official, the end of riding seaon is here.

Today it was 65 degrees, tomorrow it will rain and turn to snow tomorrow night .

Forecast for all of the next 7 days , highs,  none above 42 , lows, in the mid to low 20s. 

The next 7 days are either supposed to snow or rain.

This is the time that trys men's souls.

Since I have heated gear I'll go out a few times when the mood strikes me just to get the bikes out.

Oh yea, and a Recession to put up with  !!!    Dolph
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Bick on November 15, 2008, 06:58:11 AM
Overnight low of 13.  Already up 25. 

Supposed to hit mid 50's today, mid 60's tomorrow and into the 70's on Tuesday.


Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: IZ on November 15, 2008, 08:13:28 AM
It's supposed to freeze here in the Austin area tonight.  We had some hard winds blowing through last night.  I was expecting it to bring in some clouds today but it's sunny and beautiful this morning.  I love being back in a southern state!! 
Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on November 15, 2008, 01:44:46 PM
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Title: Re: When/how will this white stuff go away? It's difficult to ride on it.
Post by: the_Journeyman on November 17, 2008, 05:14:04 AM
Overnight temps in the mid-20's with highs in the 40's.  Makes traction scarce on the 6:30AM ride in to work though...

JM