R-pod Owners Forum : Winter's here http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Winter's here Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 17:15:49 +0000 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 13:57:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11024 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Winter's here : Yesterday there was frost on our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103808#103808 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 11024
Posted: 21 Jan 2018 at 1:57pm

Yesterday there was frost on our RPod as we hit the high 30sF. Luckily we came through it ok. Seriously though, hope all stay safe out there! ]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2018 13:57:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103808#103808 Winter's here : There's a reason why S-N-O-W... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103801#103801 Author: DavMar
Subject: 11024
Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 7:53pm

There's a reason why S-N-O-W is a four letter word!]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 19:53:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103801#103801 Winter's here : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103800#103800 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11024
Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 6:28pm

LOL ]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:28:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103800#103800 Winter's here : OK Leo, I'm a sissy:) http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103798#103798 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11024
Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 5:05pm

OK Leo, I'm a sissy:)]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 17:05:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103798#103798 Winter's here : up here where we have 10 months... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103797#103797 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11024
Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 4:45pm

LOL up here where we have 10 months of winter and 2 month of bad skiing........we are used to it.]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:45:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103797#103797 Winter's here : Originally posted by mcarterToday... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103794#103794 Author: DavMar
Subject: 11024
Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 3:14pm

Originally posted by mcarter

Today is first day since last MON I could get off my hill and to main road. Snow moved into the Carolinas. Snow was slow to melt due to frigid temps.


I wish you guy's would of kept the snow over on your side of the hill!

Three days after the snow they finally run a plow down my street and I'm thinking why bother! For all you Northern pod owners who plan on moving South this is some of what you have to look forward to come winter time. Wink
]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 15:14:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103794#103794 Winter's here : TT, All true:) http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103792#103792 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11024
Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 12:11pm

TT,

All true:)]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:11:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103792#103792 Winter's here : Your driveway must not get any... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103791#103791 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 11024
Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 10:56am

Your driveway must not get any sun.  Neither does mine.  It probably still has some snow.  It's long and steep but it's gravel.  I put chains on the FJ and it goes like a tank.  I have more side-to-side chearance than you, which also helps a lot.  Chains are great but it's kind of a hassle to have to use them only on the driveway!  The streets have been clear and dry for days....

TT
]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 10:56:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103791#103791 Winter's here : Today is first day since last... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103790#103790 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11024
Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 9:12am

Today is first day since last MON I could get off my hill and to main road. Snow moved into the Carolinas. Snow was slow to melt due to frigid temps.]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 09:12:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103790#103790 Winter's here : We got about 5-1/2" here... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103788#103788 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11024
Posted: 19 Jan 2018 at 10:17pm

We got about 5-1/2" here in Wake Forest. My yard is shaded, so we still have quite a bit of it remaining. Because it has been below freezing at night, ice is still a problem even if the main roads are clear.


]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 22:17:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103788#103788 Winter's here : Blessed with 7+ inches of snow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103785#103785 Author: DavMar
Subject: 11024
Posted: 19 Jan 2018 at 8:37pm

Blessed with 7+ inches of snow here this week. Wait, this is the SOUTH and were not suppose to get that four letter word from the sky because here the world shuts down! No school, business close, heck my newspaper or mail didn't even come. Hmmm .... no mail maybe that's a benefit? Oh well our little winter hibernation soon ended because the high the day after was near 50. Go global warming! LOL  ]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:37:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103785#103785 Winter's here : Yeah, probably the old 8"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103455#103455 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11024
Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 4:13pm

Yeah, probably the old 8" rounds, amazing, you could see them leave the artillery piece. Great memories.]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:13:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103455#103455 Winter's here : Originally posted by mcarterI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103451#103451 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11024
Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 2:01pm

Originally posted by mcarter

I used to do tech rep work at Camp Ripley, in the 80s the NGB folks took me ice fishing near Brainerd, MN. First and last time I went, but a blast. I was amazed how deep the snow was and the cold.
Driven by (through?) Camp Ripley hundreds of times going between Brainerd & Minneapolis. We could hear the "big guns" on the Ripley firing range from the north end of Gull Lake (at least 50 miles north of Camp Ripley IIRC). We would listen and try to discern whether it was Ripley or thunder. Wasn't always clear.
]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:01:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103451#103451 Winter's here : I used to do tech rep work at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103450#103450 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11024
Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 1:47pm

I used to do tech rep work at Camp Ripley, in the 80s the NGB folks took me ice fishing near Brainerd, MN. First and last time I went, but a blast. I was amazed how deep the snow was and the cold.]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:47:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103450#103450 Winter's here : Originally posted by Leo BWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103447#103447 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11024
Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 11:58am

Originally posted by Leo B

We have people driving trucks and cars on the ponds and lakes up here. I will bring my snow machine on the ice but not the van or truck.
There were a couple of big lakes that they would plow a road across in winter for a shortcut. Everyone drove on that. Not too big a deal when the ice is > 3' thick.

Once went to an ice race on Gull Lake (north of Brainerd MN) where there were a couple hundred racers, all their support vehicles, plus 10,000 spectators (and their vehicles) all parked on the ice. They hold an annual ice fishing contest there now that is almost as big.
]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:58:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103447#103447 Winter's here : I think the deep freeze is about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103446#103446 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 11024
Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 10:58am

I think the deep freeze is about over here in lower West Michigan! 7 this morning, tomorrow up into the low 30's, 40's by Wednesday and Thursday. Been here over 30 years and it was one serious deep freeze the past two weeks. Just in time to fly south with the Pod.  ]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:58:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103446#103446 Winter's here : Looks a little nippy for kayaking!!!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103442#103442 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11024
Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 6:40am

Looks a little nippy for kayaking!!! We have people driving trucks and cars on the ponds and lakes up here. I will bring my snow machine on the ice but not the van or truck.
Our high today is going to be -10 and back down to -20 tonight. Yuk!!

]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2018 06:40:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103442#103442 Winter's here : This was the Delaware river two... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103438#103438 Author: fwunder
Subject: 11024
Posted: 05 Jan 2018 at 9:24pm

This was the Delaware river two days ago (my kayak launch and favorite fishing spot) and it's getting more frozen! If it was like this 241 years ago we would probably all be speaking British!! Star




]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:24:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103438#103438 Winter's here : The coastline of mass has ice.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103429#103429 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11024
Posted: 05 Jan 2018 at 2:01pm

The coastline of mass has ice. Gotta be pretty freakin cold to freeze the ocean. Our forecast is for -25 wind chills for the next day or so. A high of about 3 i think they said. On a positive note, I'm working on booking a few sites for the fourth of july week 

]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:01:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103429#103429 Winter's here : I went ice fishing other other... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103418#103418 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11024
Posted: 05 Jan 2018 at 8:07am

I went ice fishing other other day and there was 14" of ice when usually there is 5-7 inches at this time of the year.
Sounds like that would be a great place to fish!! 
]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2018 08:07:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103418#103418 Winter's here : Leo, We are finally getting some... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103417#103417 Author: jato
Subject: 11024
Posted: 05 Jan 2018 at 7:22am

Leo,  We are finally getting some of your 'global warming' in northern Michigan.  -17 F this morning, a bit on the brisk side, fortunately minimal wind.  Even our big inland lake across the street, Torch Lake is beginning to show signs of freezing over at the north end.  It doesn't happen too often as it is nearly 20 miles long and is 2.5 miles wide at its widest point and averages 250' depth down the middle.  That takes a lot of cold water to freeze over, probably a lot of fish down there too to escape the cold weather up near the surface.
]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2018 07:22:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103417#103417 Winter's here : It was like a heat wave today... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103299#103299 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11024
Posted: 30 Dec 2017 at 6:49pm

It was like a heat wave today we got up to 6 degrees. We got a little dusting today..........got around 2 feet of snow on the ground.
Looks like it will drop to -15 tonight, luckily we haven't had much wind or it would be worse. The only saving grace is the lakes and ponds are making a lots of ice. fished on 14 inches today some people are starting to drive on the ice.
]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2017 18:49:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103299#103299 Winter's here : No snow here, Jato just flippin... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103296#103296 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11024
Posted: 30 Dec 2017 at 5:49pm

No snow here, Jato just flippin cold:)]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2017 17:49:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103296#103296 Winter's here : At least where we are we can stay... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103290#103290 Author: jato
Subject: 11024
Posted: 30 Dec 2017 at 4:49pm

At least where we are we can stay warm under the snow(snow caves, snow tunnels), got another 12 inches last night, more came today but haven't measured it yet.  Am glad to say we don't have the snow amount that Erie, Pennsylvania has, at least not yet.]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:49:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103290#103290 Winter's here : Artic front coming thru TN starting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103284#103284 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11024
Posted: 30 Dec 2017 at 3:59pm

Artic front coming thru TN starting today, next few days will be bitter for us. Already fixed one pipe freeze now challenge is to keep house working, the building codes don't support freezes like in North, Pod is safe. Leo - No fishing here:) I'm like Ralphie's little brother I have all my clothes on and can't move. Long week for us:)]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2017 15:59:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103284#103284 Winter's here : You are lucky!!! We are not allowed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103281#103281 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11024
Posted: 30 Dec 2017 at 3:05pm

You are lucky!!! We are not allowed to net them here. We use jig poles with up to 2 hooks on them. So you can basically get two at a time. Can usually get half of a 5 gallon bucket in 2-3 hrs. We will also cook some up for lunch in the shanty while fishing.
Me too!! nothing live beer battered smelt!!! 
]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2017 15:05:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103281#103281 Winter's here : Originally posted by Leo BOur... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103279#103279 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11024
Posted: 30 Dec 2017 at 9:20am

Originally posted by Leo B

Our high today was -7 and it is dropping to -15 tonight................headed smelt fishing tomorrow! One of mine favorite lakes already has 10 inches of ice!
How do you do smelt up there? When we lived in Minnesota, we would use a net in a frame. Lay it on the lake bottom, and wait for a school to pass. When they did, we would lift the net/frame, and gather a half-buck of smelt.

Love beer-battered smelt!
]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2017 09:20:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103279#103279 Winter's here : Our high today was -7 and it is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103275#103275 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11024
Posted: 29 Dec 2017 at 7:10pm

Our high today was -7 and it is dropping to -15 tonight................headed smelt fishing tomorrow! One of mine favorite lakes already has 10 inches of ice!]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2017 19:10:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103275#103275 Winter's here : One great thing about winter in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103273#103273 Author: jato
Subject: 11024
Posted: 29 Dec 2017 at 7:03pm

One great thing about winter in the north, NO mosquitoes, NO black flies, NO stable flies, NO deer flies.  You can just go out in the snow and enjoy nature w/o bugs swarming around your face.  How sweet it is, enjoying nature with 2 feet of snow on the ground, a balmy 6 degrees above zero, and moderate winds blowing in your face, REFRESHING !]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2017 19:03:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103273#103273 Winter's here : good one!!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103242#103242 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11024
Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 10:34am

LOL good one!!!]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:34:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11024&PID=103242#103242