athena1277 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 After big snowstorms the last 2 winters, Santa decided it was time to get the kids a sled. So of course it has not snowed at all this winter. Until today. It's taken 4 hours for it to get cold enough to finally start to stick to the ground. It's sticking to the grass, cars, etc, but not the roads (so far). The kids are very anxious to go sledding, but I don't know at what point it is worth bundling up and taking the sled out. I grew up near New Orleans, so you'll have to forgive my ignorance on this subject. :tongue_smilie: At what point do you/your kids head out with a sled? (BTW, it's just a plastic saucer sled) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Don't make me :( by not replying, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 We are in fairfax county -- my twins are headed outside now to sled. There are probably 6 or 7 flakes on our front lawn -- 8 or 9 if you count the twins. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 It depends upon the sled. If you have inflatable sleds, you can almost sled on frost. For round sleds you need a few inches. If you have a traditional runner sled you want deeper snow and frozen ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Well, if it's any indication by wearing flip-flops to the trash can about how slippery it is...I think there's enough for some action. :D I had a very eventful trip taking out the trash and I'm sure my neighbors were secretly howling after "the event." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Well, if it's any indication by wearing flip-flops to the trash can about how slippery it is...I think there's enough for some action. :D I had a very eventful trip taking out the trash and I'm sure my neighbors were secretly howling after "the event." Yup, the 'flip-flop' barometer is a good one. Hope you are okay! And, we have enough on the ground now in Vienna/Oakton for the twins to use their boards down the slope on the front lawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yup, the 'flip-flop' barometer is a good one. Hope you are okay! And, we have enough on the ground now in Vienna/Oakton for the twins to use their boards down the slope on the front lawn. Nothing hurt, but my pride. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Nothing hurt, but my pride. ;) I hear you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks ladies! We saw some middle school age kids try to sled and they barely got a flat-bottomed sled down the hill. Maybe if it keeps coming down we will try some sledding about dusk. There might be enough by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hope you can get in some fun sledding this evening! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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