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Calgary Flames · 11-20-2005, 06:39 PM

Anyone want to tell me why so many in Calgary love these things? I've lived here my whole life and can't stand them... I'd take chilly weather any day.

I hate the wind, I hate the cloudy-darkness, the semi-warm temperatures they bring. I hate when they melt all the outdoor rinks... I hate the head aches (Anyone else get these?)

Chinooks are overrated. If you like them, tell me why. Because I just can't see it.

How about a Christmas where there is actually snow on the ground too *Fingers-crossed*

Bertuzzied · 11-20-2005, 06:54 PM

I think Edmonton is a better place for you to live in. They stay cold ALL winter long.

peter12 · 11-20-2005, 06:55 PM

You're right Jordan, I like 3 straight months of -20 too.

So how do I Ignore again?

Calgary Flames · 11-20-2005, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

I think Edmonton is a better place for you to live in. They stay cold ALL winter long.

Oh hell no...

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Originally Posted by peter12

You're right Jordan, I like 3 straight months of -20 too.

So how do I Ignore again?

So is it just the temperature that you like? You must not do any winter activities whatsoever. I think I played 2 or 3 outdoor shinny games last year due to weather and crappy ice.

p.s. Go to User CP/Buddy/Ignore Lists to add me to your ignore list... Couldn't really care less

Otto-matic · 11-20-2005, 07:06 PM

Well its just a nice change from -20 to -30 in the winters, Its nice to have them but I would like snow on the ground this Christmas. In Kensington in the winter is quite a place to be. For me it is.

Pagal4321 · 11-20-2005, 07:08 PM

Wait, if everyone ignores Jordan, does that mean the thread does not exisit?

Calgary Flames · 11-20-2005, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Well its just a nice change from -20 to -30 in the winters, Its nice to have them but I would like snow on the ground this Christmas. In Kensington in the winter is quite a place to be. For me it is.

-20 and -30 days are really a thing of the past... pretty rare. But I could live with and enjoy -5 to -10 days for 3 months. Honestly. Not this +15 nonsense as we near December.

Otto-matic · 11-20-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary Flames

-20 and -30 days are really a thing of the past... pretty rare. But I could live with and enjoy -5 to -10 days for 3 months. Honestly. Not this +15 nonsense as we near December.

Yeah -5 to -10 days are fine with me good enough for some hockey. I just dont like the super cold days where your ass is frozen.

Calgary Flames · 11-20-2005, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Yeah -5 to -10 days are fine with me good enough for some hockey. I just dont like the super cold days where your ass is frozen.

As someone who takes transit daily... I agree with you there. What I don't like is after a good winter snow, we get a chinook and it all melts to ****. Bleh

Flames_Gimp · 11-20-2005, 07:18 PM

Complaining about this weather? you gotta be kidding me!!

Bertuzzied · 11-20-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary Flames

As someone who takes transit daily... I agree with you there. What I don't like is after a good winter snow, we get a chinook and it all melts to ****. Bleh

That makes no sense at all. Eventually the snow will melt to ****, unless you make lemon slurpees out of them.

droopydrew19 · 11-20-2005, 07:27 PM

I agree with you Jordan... I like having frozen 'nads too.

Wookie · 11-20-2005, 07:27 PM

I walked to my hockey game @ the Coral in a t-shirt, on the way back my hair was wet and I was still semi-damp from my shower, the walk was pleasant.

I didn't have to warm up my car either way.

The was no windows to scrape.

I wore new leather shoes I got the other day not having to worry about getting them dirty/wet or just ruined.

Driving can be relaxing, not that I find winter driving stressful, it's just easier on dry pavement.

I like it when it snows and I know the driveway will melt by days end.

The house is a comfortable temperature and I can grab the paper, or things i wanted out of my car comfortably in my underwear

There is no water all over my garage from snow

My bedroom window or bathroom window is not covered in frost.

I don't have to worry so much about other drivers when the pavement is dry

I haven't played hockey on an outdoor rink in 10 years (yet still manage to play at least 5 days a week)...

I've never had a Chinook induced headache and don't believe that people do... it's a mental thing

I like being able to go out to a bar, pub or restaurant and not freeze between vehicles because I don't want to carry around a heavy jacket or line up for a coat check

All these things are tolerable throughout the year, but only because Chinooks bring a nice break from them.

I don't think I've seen many sunsets that looked as amazing as yesterdays.

Welcome back J!

Bertuzzied · 11-20-2005, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by droopydrew19

I agree with you Jordan... I like having frozen 'nads too.

Blue Balls?

Calgary Flames · 11-20-2005, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

That makes no sense at all. Eventually the snow will melt to ****, unless you make lemon slurpees out of them.

Wow, you're a genius... you mean the snow will melt EVENTUALLY??

ricosuave · 11-20-2005, 07:33 PM

oh, i thought you meant the mall

Calgary Flames · 11-20-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ricosuave

oh, i thought you meant the mall

Don't get me started there...

Chinook<Market Mall

BlackArcher101 · 11-20-2005, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary Flames

-20 and -30 days are really a thing of the past... pretty rare. But I could live with and enjoy -5 to -10 days for 3 months. Honestly. Not this +15 nonsense as we near December.

I suggest you pack your bags and go to Thunder Bay. You'd love it there.
I'll check back in a month when you complain about the amount of snow you have to shovel.

Eddie Bronze · 11-20-2005, 07:40 PM

I get the headaches too, Jordon. But I'll tell you why I like them and there is one singular reason. I work outside.

Calgary Flames · 11-20-2005, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackArcher101

I suggest you pack your bags and go to Thunder Bay. You'd love it there.
I'll check back in a month when you complain about the amount of snow you have to shovel.

I actually enjoy shovelling snow. To me nothing is better than playing some outdoor shinny with it lightly snowing/foggy and a thermous of hot chocolate. NOTHING!!

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Originally Posted by Eddie Bronze

I get the headaches too, Jordon. But I'll tell you why I like them and there is one singular reason. I work outside.

Makes sense...