Let it snow, let it snow.... - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

JohnR · 12-05-2002, 09:57 AM

Hmmm - gonna be a decent snowfall, eh? they are saying 4-8 inches for my area in RI. This is from all of the "weather warnings", "weather watches", and "Storm Advisories"...

So does any feel that in the past few years, there has been a major Wussification in the weather warnings? Before you would get expect 4-8 inches of snow, now - dogs and cats fall from the sky

fishweewee · 12-05-2002, 10:14 AM

John -

I wuz listening to the weather guys on the radio this morning...likely won't be wussifying their forecasts.

The opposite is being considered...the weather guys are saying that if there is any variance from the 4-8 inch range, it will likely be ABOVE that amount rather than below it!!!!

Got shovel?

Duke41 · 12-05-2002, 10:45 AM

It seems to me that our local news outlets will use any means to get viewers to watch their “news casts”. Like grossly exaggerating weather conditions, remember last season’s “snow storm of the century” that produced all of 2 inches. I like the late night blips, your cat can kill you, story at 11. They have turned news into a joke. It is disturbing however, to see lines of senior citizens queuing up at the local market to stock up on groceries in terror of being snowed in. Shameful

MountainBreeze · 12-05-2002, 10:53 AM

QUOTE:
"It seems to me that our local news outlets will use any means to get viewers to watch their 'news casts.' "

I agree!

But... let me just mention that it started snowing here, in CT, about an hour ago. We have a "good" dusting out there now and it's really comin' down!

Come on spring!!!

Jon G · 12-05-2002, 11:00 AM

I just got the boat covered and the snow blower all set ,winter seems to have caught me early this year!

JohnR · 12-05-2002, 12:19 PM

Hey Jon - welcome to S-B... Hope you enjoy it here.

Are you the "Jon G" from classicseacraft? If so, do you have a pic of the new ride? BTW - Trayder hangs out here too sometimes

Thanks,

John

I agree about all the sensationalism about the news, but it just seems to be getting worse lately, especially with the weather... Right now there is a massive run on the Rhody stores for Milk & Bread

Jenn · 12-05-2002, 12:32 PM

HA! I agree....hey its gonna snow...your gonna have to shovel so deal with it.....!!!!

My snowmobiling travels have brought me places where its 20-30 BELOW zero and with feet and feet of snow......but everyone that lives there deals with it!!!!!! I suppose no different that say HERE compared to more southern states when they get three inches and think they are in a "disaster"

Duke41 · 12-05-2002, 12:53 PM

having lived in the Southwest I can assure you it is a diaster. In Texas there are no snow plows to think of and zero sanding equipment. combine that with freezing rain and snow and inexperinced drivers and you have got yourself quite a show. I wouild compare it to boat launch theatrics.

Van · 12-05-2002, 04:00 PM

YES, I have put the rods away, and removed the storage
wax from my skis.

BRING IT ON !!!!!!

more-more-more.

Jon G · 12-05-2002, 04:48 PM

Yeah John its me Jon G. Here's a pic of the new(74') sled. Its killing me that I just got it and it's time to put it away already. At least I got to take it out three or four times before the snow. It rides like a dream well worth the wait(long). I'm moving up from a 14' aluminum finally! I've got a long list to do to it this winter so at least that will keep me really busy. Great striper site! I really can't wait for spring now!

Thanks Jon

Scotch Bonnet · 12-05-2002, 05:14 PM

Hey nice boat!

South County RI is getting pelted with snow tonight. We usually get the short end of the stick, but not this time. I got Portugese Fisherman Stew cookin on the stove, the wood stove is blaring hot and theres 8" of snow in my backyard...........who said winter sucks? ENJOY!

Fish_n_Dive · 12-05-2002, 06:29 PM

Up in Newton MA we have about 3'.

anyone know if the storm has passed us or will there be more?

Jon G · 12-05-2002, 06:54 PM

Thanks Scotch, that boat just came from Charlston RI couple of weeks ago. As far as the snow I just checked out side and measured about 7", usually the Cape gets less than every one else, but its reversed this time looks like were getting the brunt of it, got the snowblower ready today just in time!

Slipknot · 12-05-2002, 07:07 PM

Jon, that's a real nice boat you have there. Someday I want to have one just like it.

Scotch Bonnet · 12-05-2002, 07:13 PM

Jon is that the one from Ocean House. If so I checked it out in the yard. I thought that one had some kind of name painted on the side

Jon G · 12-05-2002, 07:40 PM

Yeh Scotch it came from Ocean House. It looks like the name on this one was on the back right. I buffed it out and didn't see anything else when buffing the sides. There were two SeaCrafts side by side when I was there and can't remember if the other one had a name on the side it was really raining. Another member at classicseacraft.com saw it and told me about it so I went down for a look and its what I was looking for. Bought it just before it went into the boat trader. Its been a long time coming and cain't wait for the snow to melt and the herring to start running again!

JohnR · 12-05-2002, 09:02 PM

Jon - Looks good & congrats!

We've got 5 or so here now... Tough to tell what's drift and what's not...

Christian · 12-05-2002, 09:19 PM

Jon G i want your boat, well i want anyboat. i think ive got about 3 inches here, maybe more. no plows yet. hope school gets cancelled so i can have a plug making marathon.