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Gearhead
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 10:22 am: |
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Today is the Winter Solstice!! Today is the shortest day of the year which means longer days, spring and riding season are on the way!! YaHoo!! |
Bads1
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 10:40 am: |
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I don't know Ralph. Jan and Feb. sure seem like cold, snowy,long months. March makes me feel good again. |
Ducxl
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 10:41 am: |
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True there Gearhead.But the temps are still on the decline for a couple months |
Bcordb3
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 11:11 am: |
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You guys are tough, the guy is happy about the this short day and meteor showers that are going to happen tonight. I'll bet the whacko's at Stonehedge are having a blast It's like telling him his birthday makes him a little closer to, ah, you know what I mean. Be positive, think of the good things that could be done to the Buell, etc. Just jonesing, Merry Christmas and Happy Solstice to all, and to all a good ride in the spring (not applicable to those living in the Southwest or Southeast, we ride all the time.) |
Bads1
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 11:49 am: |
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You guys are tough All from a guy in Arizona. You might wanna come for a visit. Its 4 degrees and -28 windchill factor today. Your thin blood would turn to a cherry popsicle in about 30 seconds. Yeah Im jonseing |
Gearhead
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 12:48 pm: |
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Hey, it's O.K., I can take it! It's -1 and -9 with the wind chill here. I just like the idea that we're headed the right direction toward warm weather although there will be a few bumps along the way, no dought. |
Scott_in_nh
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 01:51 pm: |
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I'm with gearhead, I don't mind the cold too much as I love to ski and I love the beauty of winter - what I hate is the dark! The 1st day of summer is always somewhat of a letdown to me as I am reminded the days are now growing shorter... Cheers to the longer days ahead!
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Etennuly
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 02:00 pm: |
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I agree, the solstice marker is a reason to rejoice. Though the weather will still suck for a few more months, this is the bottom of the short days. I too look at it like a new beginning. In the summer I see it as an end to the long days. I like long days of sunshine and extended riding time. |
Skntpig
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 02:14 pm: |
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The riding day is shorter here too. It is in the mid 70's so you need to bundle up with a sweatshirt when riding this time of year. Move south. (I do love snow activities, just had to rub it in a little to all you in the great white north.) Brrrr |
J2blue
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 03:50 pm: |
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I'm not a mole, damn it, I'm not a mole. Give me sun light - SUN LIGHT! At least the roads are clear and dry today, I may get out on the bike and measure how many yards it takes before frost bite sets in. Thank God we have hit bottom on the short days. |
Jumpinjewels
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 05:01 pm: |
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+1Gearhead. I look forward to this day every year. By the middle of Jan one can definitely notice the day light getting longer. I've had a smile on my face all week waiting for today. |
Bcordb3
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 05:36 pm: |
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You might wanna come for a visit. Its 4 degrees and -28 windchill factor today. I watched the Cardinal's, Patriot slaughter today. That is my bad weather experience for the winter, except two a day trips to this web site. Life is to short to drink cheap beer! |
Bads1
| Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 05:44 pm: |
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Life is to short to drink cheap beer! I drink what ever I want.... its all cheap. Like as in Free.lol |
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