Go Back   ChinaRiders Forums > General > Off-Topic/General Discussion
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-13-2016, 01:11 PM   #1
FastDoc   FastDoc is offline
 
FastDoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
Posts: 14,761
Do we have an 'Official Gripe About Winter Thread' yet?

I've been dormant on the boards for a while so I may have missed it...

Been out on the bicycle and motorcycles until recently when the weather just fell apart.

What a terrible December!

I'm glad to see parts of the US, and maybe a few square feet (meters) of Canada are not in the freezer but it looks like many of us are affected.

What are you all doing? Working in the garage on new creations? Skiing? Snow machines?Going to the gym? Catching up on reading or bookwork? Home projects? Staring out the window praying for summer?

I'm reading more trying to get ahead on my studies in case summer ever happens again and I can take off time to play.

I'm working out in my little home gym and riding the bike on a trainer and on rollers to stay fit. Mostly I'm praying for summer and trying to remain positive.

I'm dating a pretty blonde social worker who is trying to keep me upbeat even indoors.

Forcast calls for another 6" of snow and subzero temps.

God bless you all! Remain happy and busy!
__________________
Happy to serve.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 01:36 PM   #2
2LZ   2LZ is offline
 
2LZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
Posts: 7,112
Hey Doc!
I've just been working....and had some very close friends do this for me a couple weeks ago. I feel very blessed.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=17856

Other than that, we got the Christmas décor all up and Mrs. 2LZ is happy that I'm "in the spirit" for a change. I even got involved! I'm usually a horrible Scrooge this time of year. I know that there are differing views on this holiday here but this year, it's all about what the Mrs. wants. Happy wife, happy life, right? ;-)
__________________
"Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life."

2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert)
2009 Q Link XP 200
1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire
2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411
1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 03:47 PM   #3
JerryHawk250   JerryHawk250 is offline
Moderator
 
JerryHawk250's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Houma, La.
Posts: 11,713
Yeah I hate winter. I can't decide to wear my winter shorts or summer shorts. high of 81 today. It doesn't really get cold here till January and February. We did get down to low 30's overnight this weekend but warmed up to the mid 50's before noon. I don't know how you guys can take the snow and cold weather. Brrrr makes me cold thinking about it. lol
__________________
2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4
2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper
2023 Venom Evader
2022 Lifan KPX250
2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold)
2004 Honda ST 1300
2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold)
Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster
2016 Cazador180 XL
2014 Coolster150
JerryHawk250.com
My YouTube Channel


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 04:45 PM   #4
FastDoc   FastDoc is offline
 
FastDoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
Posts: 14,761
Quote:
Originally Posted by JerryHawk250 View Post
Yeah I hate winter. I can't decide to wear my winter shorts or summer shorts. high of 81 today. It doesn't really get cold here till January and February. We did get down to low 30's overnight this weekend but warmed up to the mid 50's before noon. I don't know how you guys can take the snow and cold weather. Brrrr makes me cold thinking about it. lol
To answer your question, we survive the winter so that we get to see, enjoy, experience and live an environment like this:
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Mount-Rainier-national-park-Washington.jpg (83.2 KB, 83 views)
File Type: jpg mount-rainier-np-l.jpg (96.0 KB, 83 views)
File Type: jpg OZ-Mt-Rainier-National-Park.jpg (99.7 KB, 83 views)
__________________
Happy to serve.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 04:46 PM   #5
FastDoc   FastDoc is offline
 
FastDoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
Posts: 14,761
It's worth the wait through the current forcast ;-)
__________________
Happy to serve.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 05:03 PM   #6
FastDoc   FastDoc is offline
 
FastDoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
Posts: 14,761
More Washington pics.
__________________
Happy to serve.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 05:04 PM   #7
FastDoc   FastDoc is offline
 
FastDoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
Posts: 14,761
More Washington pictures.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg untitled.jpg (20.6 KB, 86 views)
File Type: jpg Rainforest-2-Medium.jpg (107.1 KB, 85 views)
File Type: jpg Olympic National Park Wallpapers (2).jpg (97.9 KB, 85 views)
__________________
Happy to serve.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 05:04 PM   #8
Emerikol   Emerikol is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Carrollton, GA
Posts: 1,467
It's a balmy 67 here in Charleston, SC right now. Unfortunately, I'm in a rental car miles and miles from my two-wheeled entertainment. I'm stuck here for two days, then off to Tampa! That's going to be even worse because it's going to be in the low to mid 80's down there! Oh well, guess when I get back I'll just have to bundle up and do my best to make up for all the missed riding opportunities while I was away.
__________________
First Rule of Aviation:
-Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee

I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick!

My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else...

If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to...

The Stable:
2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD
2015 Suzuki DR 650
2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD
2016 Ural Gear Up


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 05:05 PM   #9
Emerikol   Emerikol is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Carrollton, GA
Posts: 1,467
Those pictures are absolutely stunning!!
__________________
First Rule of Aviation:
-Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee

I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick!

My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else...

If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to...

The Stable:
2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD
2015 Suzuki DR 650
2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD
2016 Ural Gear Up


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 06:50 PM   #10
hertz9753   hertz9753 is offline
 
hertz9753's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Bismarck, ND
Posts: 868
FastDoc lives in Skyrim.
__________________
2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 06:53 PM   #11
cheesy   cheesy is offline
Moderator
 
cheesy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Elburn, IL
Posts: 5,973
I'm stuck in MinneSNOWta until Friday. It was a balmy -6F this morning with about a -25F windchill. Having spent a good part of my life in Da Nort Woods, it's not too much of a big deal. But, I have a co-worker from Italy with me and it was quite enjoyable to see his reaction to a temp he'd never experienced. Priceless comes to mind. So does bugeyed.

It looks like about the time I get home, another storm is poised to hit. 14" atop the 8" already on the ground if it runs as predicted. I'd take the Urinal out to play in the snow but I don't know if I'll even be able to get it out of the garage.

Once things settle down with the project up here and I can spend more than a weekend at home, plans are to fall off the Fat Bike in the snow, ride the Ural like a snowmobile, and get the garage finally rearranged so I can get the De Soto home in the spring. Maybe even bring the CX home if the roads get cleaned up.
__________________
Cheesy
______________________________________
07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop

07 Ural Gear Up
79 Honda CX500
77 VeloSolex 4600 V3
73 VeloSolex 3800

I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones

Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me

I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 07:56 PM   #12
pistolclass   pistolclass is offline
 
pistolclass's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: connecticut
Posts: 980
Quote:
Originally Posted by JerryHawk250 View Post
Yeah I hate winter. I can't decide to wear my winter shorts or summer shorts. high of 81 today. It doesn't really get cold here till January and February. We did get down to low 30's overnight this weekend but warmed up to the mid 50's before noon. I don't know how you guys can take the snow and cold weather. Brrrr makes me cold thinking about it. lol
Administrator please kick this guy off our forum. I find this offensive and intolerable.


This daytime high in CT friday will be 23.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 08:05 PM   #13
hertz9753   hertz9753 is offline
 
hertz9753's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Bismarck, ND
Posts: 868
http://hostfest.com/

When you get up to the Nord part of Nord Dakota.
__________________
2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 08:25 PM   #14
Sullybiker   Sullybiker is offline
 
Sullybiker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Western PA
Posts: 363
Oh man, tell me about it. I don't expect a huge amount from December here in Western Pennsylvania, but this year the weather has been diabolical.

I try and ride whenever it's possible (no snow or ice on the road) and usually expect problems most of January, but so far December has been utter crap.

I've moaned about it here: https://sullybiker.wordpress.com/tag/winter/


 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2016, 09:54 PM   #15
Bruce's   Bruce's is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Sudbury ,Ontario
Posts: 855
Currently there is about a foot of snow on my lawn ,the temp is dropping to -16 tonight ,I have been working on my jeep getting it ready for plow season ,and hopefully Hootch will enjoy riding in it better than my Silverado .


 
Reply With Quote
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:30 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.