Dolphin Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 This just cracked me up:lol: :lol: deleted in order to help SWB with current copyright kerfuffle. It was a pic talking about portlanders driving in snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 ROFLOL!!! :smilielol5: I swear the entire city freaks out when a flake falls from the sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApronMama Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 So true!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciWA Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 That is so what happens in the Seattle area. Way back when I was working I had a boss from Denver. He came in one day during a snow storm and proclaimed, "Who parks their car on a freeway during snow!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I laughed so loud my kids told me to be quiet, they are studying, I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 I just couldn't help myself. However, I went to college in Boulder, they do know how to drive in snow. I had never seen cars pull over during rain before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I remember my mom telling us that you should stay off the roads when it snows in Portland because no one knows how to drive in it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I remember my mom telling us that you should stay off the roads when it snows in Portland because no one knows how to drive in it. :D :iagree:Totally true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Ain't it the truth? Here in our neck of the woods, an inch of snow causes the media to become like a circus!! You'd think we were going to be hit by a major blizzard by many of the news reports. Sheesh!! My parents were born and raised in S. Dakota and always thought Oregonians go crazy when it comes to snow. My dad would often say the same line as mentioned in another post here, the one about people not knowing how to drive in the snow actually being more dangerous than the inclement weather. LOL! Even so, I love it when it snows - especially snuggled up in my warm house, looking out the window. :) Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Lucinda, my husband is a Montanan and he says the same thing! My children and I are loving the snow, but I'm not planning on driving in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Ain't it the truth? Here in our neck of the woods, an inch of snow causes the media to become like a circus!! You'd think we were going to be hit by a major blizzard by many of the news reports. Sheesh!! My parents were born and raised in S. Dakota and always thought Oregonians go crazy when it comes to snow. My dad would often say the same line as mentioned in another post here, the one about people not knowing how to drive in the snow actually being more dangerous than the inclement weather. LOL! Even so, I love it when it snows - especially snuggled up in my warm house, looking out the window. :) Blessings, Lucinda True....BUT when it snows in Oregon (in the valley anyway) it doesn't stay SNOW--it's slush which then freezes. Now, I grew up in New England where there was snow on the ground for months at a time--very easy to drive in. Icy, slushy mess that we get here? Not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 True....BUT when it snows in Oregon (in the valley anyway) it doesn't stay SNOW--it's slush which then freezes. Now, I grew up in New England where there was snow on the ground for months at a time--very easy to drive in. Icy, slushy mess that we get here? Not so much. :iagree: And they have next to no plows! If you are on a side street you could have that 3 inches of ice for weeks! UGH! Plus many of us live(d) on crazy hills with twisty roads that are not any fun trying to get up or down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 It's nice to see so many Oregonians here! :thumbup1: Hope you're all enjoying the snow as much as my family is! (and how about that Rose Bowl? Go Ducks!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Dh said "I bet he got a reprimand, but it was worth it!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Is that pic on the Terwilliger curves? Couldn't tell... I remember in the early '90s when it snowed so much around Newberg that we had to park our car at the bottom of our road because a) who has front wheel drive there, much less 4 wheel drive and b) who owns a shovel to actually shovel the drive?! That was a fun few weeks...seemed like it went on forever because no one could stop talking about it. Everything shut down..you'd have thought it was Armageddon :). I moved there from Colorado so I just sat back and enjoyed the show. Now we live in central Oregon and well, all we do is snow (since we are all skiers, it works for us). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma Mom Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 My sil just moved to Portland from the Charlottesville, VA area where they got hit with a ton of snow last year. Her poor dc are going through snow-withdrawals, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Is that pic on the Terwilliger curves? Couldn't tell... I remember in the early '90s when it snowed so much around Newberg that we had to park our car at the bottom of our road because a) who has front wheel drive there, much less 4 wheel drive and b) who owns a shovel to actually shovel the drive?! That was a fun few weeks...seemed like it went on forever because no one could stop talking about it. Everything shut down..you'd have thought it was Armageddon :). I moved there from Colorado so I just sat back and enjoyed the show. Now we live in central Oregon and well, all we do is snow (since we are all skiers, it works for us). I remember that! I am from Newberg, well technically Newberg. We lived on a really steep hill and several nights after my mom worked we had to walk a mile all the way to the top because our car couldn't make it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Yeah, snow, shmo... but the black ice, now that's a different story.... :-P My hubby is from PA, and he mocks us Oregonians every winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Lol!! :lol: So true... I learned how to drive in Portland and lived there for 11 years before moving to Colorado (where I live now). I was totally one of those "OMG, it's snowing!!" drivers. I've since been reeducated. ;) I have more snow and ice in my driveway from October-April than I ever encountered on a Portland street... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyeska Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I had never seen cars pull over during rain before! You must have never been in an area that gets monsoons... :) The highway sign reminded me of Seattle. I lived there for several years and people freaked when it snowed any more than a dusting. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) No, in Boulder. In fairness the rain dumped there very fast and furious coming down over the rockies. It got lighter as you moved towards Denver. The rains in the summer could be crazy. I was watching the news, and with this "severe weather" They will be with us nice and early tomorrow. 4am:smilielol5::blink: I for one will be sleeping at 4am. ..and did you hear? Batten the hatches, we are getting wind tomorrow too :willy_nilly::willy_nilly::willy_nilly: My dh is from cornwall where they got gale force winds on a regular basis. He does admit that we have a few more trees though... I love Oregon! I am so glad there are so many of us here. Ever watch Portlandia? Nicole Edited January 18, 2012 by Northwest_Mama added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 :lol: We are Indiana transplants- I stay off the roads because of my fear of *other* drivers! That sign is spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Hey - I'm not far at all from Newberg! Right now I'm listening to the rain on the roof coming down in buckets. This is evidently supposed to turn into a severe snow storm during the night. Now if the temperature drops down to freezing, we'll wake up to an ice rink for sure, but who knows? Years ago I lived closer to the Columbia Gorge and my neighborhood was on a hill. It was so icy in the winter that I had to wear my golf shoes to go to the mailbox. After slipping on the ice twice in the driveway, I finally learned my lesson. Despite what I mentioned previously, I'd actually trade a snowy winter in the Dakotas for our Oregon winter slush, wind and ice! We are pansies when it comes to snow, but it takes a whole lot of grit to brave it through a silver thaw. Blessings, Lucinda Edited January 18, 2012 by HSMom2One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 It's beautiful out, especially since I'm in. :D http://isitsnowinginpdx.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Another Oregonian here:001_smile:. I always tell the kids get out there and enjoy the snow quick before it melts. It just does not stay around long at 500 ft. Funny thing is it seems like it rarely ever snowed when I was a kid. The last 10 years we have gotten more snow then I ever remember getting growing up. We seem to get snow a couple of times a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The girls are desperately trying to build a snow creature. In the rain. Before it all melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I remember that! I am from Newberg, well technically Newberg. We lived on a really steep hill and several nights after my mom worked we had to walk a mile all the way to the top because our car couldn't make it up. You didn't by chance live in Dundee, did you??? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 This morning's paper said to expect a Pineapple Express Tuesday. This could get a whole lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 This morning's paper said to expect a Pineapple Express Tuesday. This could get a whole lot worse. Oh, great. Just what we all need. It is times like these I forget that I actually like living in the PNW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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