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  • Member since
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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Winter inspiration
Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:25 AM

About all I am inspired to build this winter is a dump truck with a big snow plow mounted on it.  That is about all I can see outside when I look :-(  Sure glad I moved that quartz heater down into my shop.  At least I can build.  And I can whittle away at my stash.  No way I am going out to buy new models!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by MRME on Sunday, January 26, 2014 1:19 PM

Its a whole 10degrees here in Erie Pa. Don, with a wind chill of about -10, were having a heat wave sir Ha ha !!!!! Know what ya mean about not going out in this S--T(unless the house burns down)

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Sunday, January 26, 2014 1:59 PM

Not too bad here in the Charlotte, NC, area. It was 26 degrees yesterday (25 Jan), and today has warmed up to 50 degrees. Can't imagine what it's like in Minnesota right now. BBrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

Devil Dawg

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Posted by Bearcat57 on Sunday, January 26, 2014 3:02 PM
This winter seems like it's going on and on forever.....and it's not even February yet!....I think my oil man loves it though......aaaaaaaarghhhhh
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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Sunday, January 26, 2014 5:33 PM

Sixty degrees in Northern Mississippi today....high of 25 tomorrow....brrrrrrr!!!!

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Posted by Cdn Colin on Sunday, January 26, 2014 6:05 PM

At least I don't feel like I wasted money on my snow tires last fall!

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Posted by Armyguy on Sunday, January 26, 2014 8:54 PM

Just down the road from you Don  in South Eastern Wis. Just 2 more days of it  so they say.

First day above 30 and the sun is out I'm getting the grill out and celebrate.

 Little cabin fever setting in or is it hobby shop withdrawal . Which ever it is I need to get to a hobby shop. On line browsing just not the same as being at a hobby shop.

Dave

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Posted by Geezer on Monday, January 27, 2014 7:54 AM

Right there with you, Don. I sure wish ol' Jack Frost would quit fartin' cold air down our way in Louisville. It was 53 yesterday afternoon, no clouds but windy. This afternoon, 8 and in the morning 0 to -1 or so. At those temps, who cares about a degree or two. Back up to the 40's by the weekend.

At least we don't have the snow pack. It all melted yesterday.

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Monday, January 27, 2014 8:50 AM

It was twenty below (actual air temp) this morning with a stiff wind.  Schools closed.  There is a big drift in my drive and I have a doctor's appointment this morning. I hope I can just back through it, as I don't want to get the snow blower out- yesterday was bad enough. It is far worse today!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Monday, January 27, 2014 9:04 AM

~no comment from the Canadian~

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Posted by cwalker3 on Monday, January 27, 2014 12:30 PM

Out of no where the temp here in Forest Hill, Md is in the low 40's today. Not to worry though as tonight it's dropping back to 8 and tomorrow all the up to 16. This is very unusual for this area. We might get a few days of these super low temps a year but this has been going on for a couple of weeks now. It's funny though how after a few days you can actually get used to the low temps. And even though that foot or so of snow I'm looking at out my back door sure is pretty, I can't wait to see the clover and dandelions taking over my lawn.

Cary

 


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Posted by fox on Monday, January 27, 2014 7:03 PM

Ditto on the rollercoaster temperatures. Up to 40 today but going back down to 8 tonight and only up to 20's tomorrow. The foot of snow on the lawn looks great with all the deer and other animal tracks in it. They come from the woods across the road and feed on some of our bushes and trees. Some of the trees are bare up to about 3-1/2 feet. Noticed that a couple of the tracks led right up to the front door this morning. I guess those noises that woke me up last night were the deer bumping up against the front door.

Jim Captain

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Posted by G-J on Monday, January 27, 2014 7:58 PM

I like winter and the snow....but I'm done with it for this year.  Bring on the warm weather.

The Super Bowl is almost in my backyard.  There's no way you'll catch me there....It will be so much more comfy to watch this one from home.

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Posted by Reasoned on Monday, January 27, 2014 11:17 PM

VanceCrozier

~no comment from the Canadian~

lol

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:38 AM

Got some snow & cold weather headed to Charlotte today (28 Jan). We're supposed to get a whopping 2 inches!!  Propeller  Toast 

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 9:18 AM

Tomorrow the weather is supposed to break here. It will be above zero, but not above freezing.

At least forecast sounds good for Saturday when we head south, to Hope It Don't Snow contest in Rochester! It will be above zero, and not much snow.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by Geezer on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:37 AM

Good for you, Don. Safe travel to you and all going with you.

As cold as it is here, the good thing is the snow pretty much went away with the 50s we had. That helps a lot.

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Posted by Raualduke on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 11:20 AM

Still 7degrees here in saint Louis .brrr!

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Posted by pordoi on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 5:05 PM

Must be pretty bad, Don, if you're looking at Rochester as a balmy winter destination...  Big Smile

Who knows!  Maybe it is this year..., I noticed this afternoon that the Ohio River is beginning to freeze over in Louisville.  Wonder if there's a local Polar Bear Club???

Don (in KY)

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:23 PM

We've had a rough winter in these parts so far. Crazy temperature swings, high winds, piles of snow, ice storms followed by plulleting temps... some folks in my area were without power for up to 10 days over the Christmas holidays. So, I guess I've actually found myself inside at the bench more this winter, hiding from the weather?

Three fairly recent completions (Fiat CR.42, IAI Kfir, Seversky P35) and a Polikarpov I.153 that should be wrapped up before too much longer.

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  • From: Rothesay, NB Canada
Posted by VanceCrozier on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:24 PM

Reasoned

VanceCrozier

~no comment from the Canadian~

lol

Actually, we've had a rough winter in these parts so far. Crazy temperature swings, high winds, piles of snow, ice storms followed by plummeting temps... some folks in my area were without power for up to 10 days over the Christmas holidays. So, I guess I've actually found myself inside at the bench more this winter, hiding from the weather?

Three fairly recent completions (Fiat CR.42, IAI Kfir, Seversky P35) and a Polikarpov I.153 that should be wrapped up before too much longer.

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:57 PM

VanceCrozier

Reasoned

VanceCrozier

~no comment from the Canadian~

lol

Actually, we've had a rough winter in these parts so far. Crazy temperature swings, high winds, piles of snow, ice storms followed by plummeting temps... some folks in my area were without power for up to 10 days over the Christmas holidays. So, I guess I've actually found myself inside at the bench more this winter, hiding from the weather?

Three fairly recent completions (Fiat CR.42, IAI Kfir, Seversky P35) and a Polikarpov I.153 that should be wrapped up before too much longer.

Yeah, it's been brutal here in "heaven" too......that's Iowa for those of you in Rio Linda.

Hey Vance, that Hobbycraft P-35 is a blast to build, what markings?

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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Posted by Armyguy on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:17 PM

11 below this morning  S E Wis. when I left for work.

I stopped for coffee and while paying a guy walks in, shorts and a sweat shirt . Me I've got on a long sleeve T shirt, sweat shirt, flannel lined jeans, heavy knee length coat and a cap and I,m still cold.

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Posted by Spitfire on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:28 AM

This guy in a hobby shop I went into to check out the other day was going on and on about how this is prime modeling season with everyone stuck inside and that once the weather warms up people don't want to fool with doing models.  I felt that a rather odd assessment, but I guess to each his own.

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  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:39 AM

Woke up this morning to 5 degrees and about a 1/2" of snow here in North Georgia. Now where are those long johns....

Eric

 

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Posted by Cdn Colin on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:13 PM

Not family friendly, but funny; the Rodeo Song:

www.youtube.com/watch

I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

Have fun.

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Posted by ACESES5 on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 5:03 PM

Been a rough winter here snowey and cold I'v been couped up inside since january 3rd had a bad heartattack was in hospital for a week from January 3rd came home January 8. feeling a lot better now done some modeling since I've been home.   ACESES5                ON BENCH HASAGAWA 1/48 B5N2 KATE.                   2 cents

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Posted by Armyguy on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:11 PM

ACESES5 Glad to hear your doing better. Take it easy.

By the way were is  here. I'm in S E Wis .

Dave

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Posted by Jester75 on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 8:16 PM

Very glad to hear you are doing well ACES!!

Eric

 

fox
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Posted by fox on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:42 PM

Glad to hear you're doing better. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers for a continued recovery.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

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I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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