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[newnan man]

It's been cool here in Florida. Actually cold to me, but seeing all the pictures of snow on here from up north I won't complain. The more rockets they shoot up it seems the more we get lousy weather. Now Besos & Musk are in a pissing match for sending up their rockets. Elon had one fail over the Caribbean yesterday & it was a sight. He just kind of blew it off but the Islanders were not impressed. Things are blooming here but next week is supposed to be cold. My mango trees are loaded with blooms almost in flower. I hope they don't freeze.

 

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[robertk]

Hi. Does constant heavy snow sitting on cars ever cause any damage?

Never has around here, but I guess it could if it got heavy enough. Hail, though, that's another story.

 

[Oregon Viking]

I'm interested.... Do you order it?

No our local Fred Meyer had it (we have 3 grocery stores) Blue and Buried is even better! I usually have to order it though...Their mugs kick ass too!!!

 

[Chilli]

It's been cool here in Florida. Actually cold to me, but seeing all the pictures of snow on here from up north I won't complain. The more rockets they shoot up it seems the more we get lousy weather. Now Besos & Musk are in a pissing match for sending up their rockets. Elon had one fail over the Caribbean yesterday & it was a sight. He just kind of blew it off but the Islanders were not impressed. Things are blooming here but next week is supposed to be cold. My mango trees are loaded with blooms almost in flower. I hope they don't freeze.View attachment 2189363View attachment 2189368View attachment 2189369View attachment 2189370View attachment 2189371

We were watching it live, the rocket not the giraffe, then suddenly the feed was cut. Later saw it blew up.
You'd think there was bad stuff raining down with the debris wouldn't you!?

 

[Chilli]

No our local Fred Meyer had it (we have 3 grocery stores) Blue and Buried is even better! I usually have to order it though...Their mugs kick ass too!!!


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There's a theme growing with your choice of coffee and mugs and things.
I'll figure it out one day...🤔

 

[robertk]

Blue and Buried is even better!

That sounds really good. Several stores around here carry the brand, but I've not seen that flavor before.

 

[CreekSide]

It's been cool here in Florida. Actually cold to me, but seeing all the pictures of snow on here from up north I won't complain. The more rockets they shoot up it seems the more we get lousy weather. Now Besos & Musk are in a pissing match for sending up their rockets. Elon had one fail over the Caribbean yesterday & it was a sight. He just kind of blew it off but the Islanders were not impressed. Things are blooming here but next week is supposed to be cold. My mango trees are loaded with blooms almost in flower. I hope they don't freeze.View attachment 2189363View attachment 2189368View attachment 2189369View attachment 2189370View attachment 2189371

I like me some mangoes

 

[Surf_Pirate]

The Gate keeper 😁
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wasn't sure

 

[pepperj]

What folks see running through the yard down under.

 

[Oregon Viking]

That sounds really good. Several stores around here carry the brand, but I've not seen

There's a theme growing with your choice of coffee and mugs and things.
I'll figure it out one day...🤔

I'm not seein' it....

 

[Oregon Viking]

Great place! A bit nippy in the winter though....

Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Artists, photographers...

www.nps.gov

 

[releventchair]

Hi. Does constant heavy snow sitting on cars ever cause any damage?

Not on mine really.
My 2020 truck is dented up good from hailstones.
I didn't make an insurance claim on it.
Knowing if it was restored something worse would happen.

Parking under a roof is best.

 

[Oregon Viking]

A couple more were lost in the last few days. My dad taught me about these ****ers when I was a kid beach combing, we found a LOT of big Japanese glass floats.

Pay attention! I'm talkin' to you... terrorists...I mean tourists...

Offshore storms: Storms create wind energy that transfers to the ocean surface.
Long periods between swells: When there's a long period between swells, the waves can build up more force.
Infragravity waves: Longer waves called "infragravity" waves are created by the energy of the surface gravity waves.
Where they occur
Sneaker waves are more common along the Pacific coast.
They are more likely to occur during the winter.
How they are dangerous
Sneaker waves can sweep people off their feet or pin them against rocks and dunes.
They can break over rocks and lift logs or driftwood onto the beach.
The combination of waves and cool water temperatures can make hypothermia a risk.
How to stay safe
Watch the waves from a lookout before going to the beach.
Count the seconds between each wave breaking.
Avoid areas where you could be trapped by rushing water.
Don't turn your back on the ocean.
Have an exit plan to get to higher ground in 15 to 30 seconds.

 

[Chilli]

Not on mine really.
My 2020 truck is dented up good from hailstones.
I didn't make an insurance claim on it.
Knowing if it was restored something worse would happen.

Parking under a roof is best.

Erggh, hail damage. Not had it but a guy I once worked for did. That sucks.

 

[Oregon Viking]

 

[Oregon Viking]

 

[Oregon Viking]

Natural lawn care.

 

[Chilli]

A couple more were lost in the last few days. My dad taught me about these ****ers when I was a kid beach combing, we found a LOT of big Japanese glass floats.

Pay attention! I'm talkin' to you... terrorists...I mean tourists...

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Offshore storms: Storms create wind energy that transfers to the ocean surface.
Long periods between swells: When there's a long period between swells, the waves can build up more force.
Infragravity waves: Longer waves called "infragravity" waves are created by the energy of the surface gravity waves.
Where they occur
Sneaker waves are more common along the Pacific coast.
They are more likely to occur during the winter.
How they are dangerous
Sneaker waves can sweep people off their feet or pin them against rocks and dunes.
They can break over rocks and lift logs or driftwood onto the beach.
The combination of waves and cool water temperatures can make hypothermia a risk.
How to stay safe
Watch the waves from a lookout before going to the beach.
Count the seconds between each wave breaking.
Avoid areas where you could be trapped by rushing water.
Don't turn your back on the ocean.
Have an exit plan to get to higher ground in 15 to 30 seconds.

Yeah same here rock fishing. Watch the waves for a while and count them between the bigger ones and a pattern shows, you'd get so much time fishing counting the waves then get back for the bigger one to roll in, then repeat. Every second week here on the news is someone washed off a rock fishing, them clueless to wave counting. Unfortunately 50% end up dead.
They never wear PFDs. Stupid, you can get bum bag ones now that don't get in your way.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Yeah same here rock fishing. Watch the waves for a while and count them between the bigger ones and a pattern shows, you'd get so much time fishing counting the waves then get back for the bigger one to roll in, then repeat. Every second week here on the news is someone washed off a rock fishing, them clueless to wave counting. Unfortunately 50% end up dead.

I stay up high enough and use heavy line... I want to catch the fish, not play with it! Most of the time we use a boat!