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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961748"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Are you ready for:</p>
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<p>Colder temps? - Sure thing, then I can run better</p>
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<p>Snow? - No snow down here </p>
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<p>Out of control drivers on slippery roads? - That happens every time it rains down here!</p>
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<p>Shorter days? - Just part of life</p>
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So I guess I am ready!</p>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961748"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Are you ready for:</p>
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<p>Colder temps? - Sure thing, then I can run better</p>
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<p>Snow? - No snow down here </p>
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<p>Out of control drivers on slippery roads? - That happens every time it rains down here!</p>
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<p>Shorter days? - Just part of life</p>
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So I guess I am ready!</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961748"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p>Shorter days?</p>
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Actually the days get LONGER throughout the entire season of winter.</p>
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<p>(Just thought I'd pass that on in case you get on "Smarter than a Fifth Grader)</p>
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<p>I bought a new snowblower. I didn't use my other one once last year so I'm thinking it's an insurance policy guaranteeing no snowstorms.</p>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961748"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p>Shorter days?</p>
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Actually the days get LONGER throughout the entire season of winter.</p>
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<p>(Just thought I'd pass that on in case you get on "Smarter than a Fifth Grader)</p>
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<p>I bought a new snowblower. I didn't use my other one once last year so I'm thinking it's an insurance policy guaranteeing no snowstorms.
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Yes....bring on the SAD!!!!!!!!<br><br><br>
Since my cold induced asthma seems to get worse with each year, the SAD does too....I can't wait 'till I'm old and spend the winters in warm places....exercise might not be enough this year to keep the blahs away
Since my cold induced asthma seems to get worse with each year, the SAD does too....I can't wait 'till I'm old and spend the winters in warm places....exercise might not be enough this year to keep the blahs away
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>fox-runr</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961771"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br>
Yes....bring on the SAD!!!!!!!!<br><br><br>
Since my cold induced asthma seems to get worse with each year, the SAD does too....I can't wait 'till I'm old and spend the winters in warm places....exercise might not be enough this year to keep the blahs away</div>
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Right there with ya. Up since 3:00 this morning. Sigh.</p>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>fox-runr</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961771"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br>
Yes....bring on the SAD!!!!!!!!<br><br><br>
Since my cold induced asthma seems to get worse with each year, the SAD does too....I can't wait 'till I'm old and spend the winters in warm places....exercise might not be enough this year to keep the blahs away</div>
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Right there with ya. Up since 3:00 this morning. Sigh.</p>
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<p>Snow tires going on the car this weekend. New snows for the other car went on last week. Boilers been serviced and we have plenty of wood stacked. Will fire up the generator and check out the show blower this weekend also. Maybe hang the Christmas lights also since its supposed to be 60 degrees. Had a Ski Patrol refresher last week. Need to pick up a couple of new snow shovels and find the roof rake.</p>
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<p>ETA - Just got an e-mail update from the Mountain as I was typing this.</p>
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<p>ETA - Just got an e-mail update from the Mountain as I was typing this.</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961794"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Have either of you looked into getting a light box?</p>
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I looked into it but there's not much opportunity for me to use one. In the mornings, I'm too busy to use it and wouldn't want to use it in the evenings. Work is out of the question.</p>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961794"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Have either of you looked into getting a light box?</p>
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I looked into it but there's not much opportunity for me to use one. In the mornings, I'm too busy to use it and wouldn't want to use it in the evenings. Work is out of the question.</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>altoids</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961862"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Yep. Got my snowshoes, got my layers. Bring it on!</p>
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<br><br><p>Also got my 4WD vehicle!</p>
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<p>And a new ice scraper.</p>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>altoids</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961862"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Yep. Got my snowshoes, got my layers. Bring it on!</p>
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<br><br><p>Also got my 4WD vehicle!</p>
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<p>And a new ice scraper.</p>
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<p>Woo! and WHEEEEEEEEE!</p>
<p>This is how I look from late november to late march. Yes, really.</p>
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<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/62661/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="Snowshoe Warmth 004.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="14904" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/14904/width/667/height/500" style="; width: 667px; height: 500px"></a></p>
<p>This is how I look from late november to late march. Yes, really.</p>
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<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/62661/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="Snowshoe Warmth 004.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="14904" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/14904/width/667/height/500" style="; width: 667px; height: 500px"></a></p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961794"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Have either of you looked into getting a light box?</p>
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To lazy to google, so what is a light box?</p>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961794"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Have either of you looked into getting a light box?</p>
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To lazy to google, so what is a light box?</p>
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<p> Yes,,,</p>
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<p> <strong>To do lis t</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Leaves mulched<strong> </strong> <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Wood in cellar <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Sand barrel out by driveway <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Window screens off, Storms on . <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Lawn furniture put away <strong>check.</strong></p>
<p> Sweaters and polar fleece out of the closet <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Increased dose of Vit. D to 15,000 units per week.. <strong>CHECK</strong></p>
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<p> I don't like it much .. but winter will be here whether we want it or not.. Onw thing I am NOT looking forward to is winter time recess with kindergarteners! AGH! It is an half hour of dressing them before, and 20 minutes picking up wet stuff after they come in! </p>
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<p> <strong>To do lis t</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Leaves mulched<strong> </strong> <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Wood in cellar <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Sand barrel out by driveway <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Window screens off, Storms on . <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Lawn furniture put away <strong>check.</strong></p>
<p> Sweaters and polar fleece out of the closet <strong>check</strong></p>
<p> Increased dose of Vit. D to 15,000 units per week.. <strong>CHECK</strong></p>
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<p> I don't like it much .. but winter will be here whether we want it or not.. Onw thing I am NOT looking forward to is winter time recess with kindergarteners! AGH! It is an half hour of dressing them before, and 20 minutes picking up wet stuff after they come in! </p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Floridaboiler</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961894"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961794"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Have either of you looked into getting a light box?</p>
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To lazy to google, so what is a light box?</p>
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Bright flourescent light that simulates sunlight stimulation of the optic nerve. You sit in front of it (not staring at it) for 30 minutes or so and it is supposed to help your brain produce melatonin. I think that's a close enough description.</p>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Floridaboiler</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961894"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>ToddEP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71101/are-you-ready-for-winter#post_1961794"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Have either of you looked into getting a light box?</p>
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To lazy to google, so what is a light box?</p>
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Bright flourescent light that simulates sunlight stimulation of the optic nerve. You sit in front of it (not staring at it) for 30 minutes or so and it is supposed to help your brain produce melatonin. I think that's a close enough description.</p>
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<p>In one word - no</p>
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<p>We've got snow this morning... <img alt="angry3.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/angry3.gif"></p>
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<p>We've also got a 18 year old commuting to River Falls without any winter driving experience <img alt="shock.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/shock.gif"></p>
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<p>I need more coffee... </p>
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<p>We've got snow this morning... <img alt="angry3.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/angry3.gif"></p>
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<p>We've also got a 18 year old commuting to River Falls without any winter driving experience <img alt="shock.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/shock.gif"></p>
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<p>I need more coffee... </p>
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<p>Hey, good to see down35 here! </p>
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<p>The winter tires are on, I am ok with the idea of snow and shovelling.</p>
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<p>I am not ready for it to be dark when I drive to work and dark when I drive home. That is one part that I cannot stand.</p>
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<p>The winter tires are on, I am ok with the idea of snow and shovelling.</p>
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<p>I am not ready for it to be dark when I drive to work and dark when I drive home. That is one part that I cannot stand.</p>
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<p>I am trying to get ready for winter, I just can't get into it.<span><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"></span></p>
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<p><em>Phoenix-area temperatures are expected to be a bit above-average leading up to the weekend, with a possible chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.</em></p>
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<p><em>Temperatures should start warming up Wednesday with a high of 77 degrees, followed by a high of 79 degrees Thursday and 78 degrees Wednesday, meteorologist technician Keith Kincaid said.</em></p>
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<p><em>The normal high temperatures for Phoenix this time of year are about 75 degrees and the normal low is around 50 degrees, Kincaid said.</em></p>
<p><em>High temperatures should drop back down to normal during the weekend with a high of 75 degrees Saturday and a chance of rain that continues through Sunday, Kincaid said.</em></p>
<p><em>Phoenix-area weather should become cooler and more cloudy beginning Sunday with a high of 70 degrees, Kincaid said</em></p>
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<p><em>Phoenix-area temperatures are expected to be a bit above-average leading up to the weekend, with a possible chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.</em></p>
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<p><em>Temperatures should start warming up Wednesday with a high of 77 degrees, followed by a high of 79 degrees Thursday and 78 degrees Wednesday, meteorologist technician Keith Kincaid said.</em></p>
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<p><em>The normal high temperatures for Phoenix this time of year are about 75 degrees and the normal low is around 50 degrees, Kincaid said.</em></p>
<p><em>High temperatures should drop back down to normal during the weekend with a high of 75 degrees Saturday and a chance of rain that continues through Sunday, Kincaid said.</em></p>
<p><em>Phoenix-area weather should become cooler and more cloudy beginning Sunday with a high of 70 degrees, Kincaid said</em></p>
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