It's Raining......

[big bear]

dry and 41 degrees took the pcx out for a short ride

[WhiteNoise]

UMBRELLA'S!!
It poured relentlessly all day/night on New Years Eve. Shame for the folks that came from all over the world to join in the festivities. Surprise! They didn't care! They were in The Big Apple on New Years Eve!
Great Entertainment was appreciated by all. To name a few, J Lo, Diana Ross, John Legend performed. Some soaking wet. They truly enjoyed themselves and their fans.
Midnight struck, all joined together singing "New York, New York" while the ball dropped indicating 2019 was born.
Shame the rain and smoke filled sky from fireworks ruined the appearance of the 2,688 waterford crystals adorning this year's ball. Never the less the ball dropped on time behind a curtain.
My photos are blurred. Here are a few anywho...

[WhiteNoise]

(cont.) More info:
12 feet in diameter and weighing 1,875 pounds - that's last nights Times Square New Years Eve Ball. It's a wonder how they control lowering that kind of weight in a mere 60 seconds from 141 feet above on a specially designed flagpole. Wot?? That's Genius!

[big bear]

40 degrees and windy roads were dry so i took the bike out for a 10 mile ride

[Old Grinner]

WN - Totally awesome pics!

You were there? Wow!

And yes it did pour last night. And windy today. The glare on L.I. Sound was exceptionally bright. Lot's of people out walking and enjoying the 50 F. degree temps.

I got out on the Zuma for about 6 miles. . .had to really hang onto the handle bar. It's fun living on the edge.

[Mel46]

With fireworks going off until 3 am on New Year's Eve, we closed up the house and tried to keep our dogs calm.

Even last night was not free of the fireworks that are frightening to dogs in general, and especially to dogs that are sensitive.

[WhiteNoise]

Noo, OldG I was Not in the midst of all the chaos and frivolity in Times Square. Those Photos were taken from the comfort of my home off my 55" TV ou la la screen. I've lived my life mostly on L.I. and have never been in the Big Apple on New Years Eve. Odd? Maybe.
As teens we never gave it a thought to go into the city, we partied at each others Parent's homes. They would go out and we'd use the space. Remember those days? All in the timing Woot! GREAT times!

I figure the Best way in and out of the city New Years Eve Day - is arrive by helicopter 'n leave the same way. Keep dreaming WN, ain't never gonna happen. Those helicopters flying above are keeping the peace. And you ain't welcome aboard!
Ok, so I guess I'm not going less I get there a week in advance. Wait! Renting a "Room with a View" (great song btw), would be Big Buckaroos!
Still not going.



Mel....I gotta go buy me a Lotto tic from that winnner station in Oyster Bay. Heck I'm a stone throw away. I'll be back...
I'm going to "Phone a Friend"

[JohnL]

With fireworks going off until 3 am on New Year's Eve, we closed up the house and tried to keep our dogs calm.

Even last night was not free of the fireworks that are frightening to dogs in general, and especially to dogs that are sensitive.

We have a cat who loves thunder and lightning. He has covered netted areas he can access from windows, and whenever storms are around he heads outside to watch.

[Mel46]

Crazy cat! I saw an article not too long ago about a person who was standing at his picture window when it was storming out, and he was struck by lightning. I guess your cat didn't read that, so it won't happen to him.

Anyone for fried cat??

Oops!

Hey Dad, how do you like my new perm?

[JohnL]

I used to have a neighbour across the road who loved lightning, same as me. One night we were both standing outside under our porches calling out to each other in a storm when a bolt of lightning struck the road between our houses, that cured us.

[Old Grinner]

I used to have a neighbour across the road who loved lightning, same as me. One night we were both standing outside under our porches calling out to each other in a storm when a bolt of lightning struck the road between our houses, that cured us.

It's weird being out on the water in a boat when lightening storms start to form on the horizon. Best to get into port ASAP.

Standing on the shore of Long Island Sound one time years ago I could actually see the lightening bolts hitting the surface of the water. Sort of like what happened in this video.

[big bear]

40 degrees and sunny rode 15 miles took a picture of my bike in my garage after the ride

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[springer1]

40 degrees and sunny rode 15 miles took a picture of my bike in my garage after the ride

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Cambria !!! That’s God’s country up there !!! I’m down here in Delaware County ...... ride safe.

[WhiteNoise]

Thanks for sharing yer pic big bear! Good on you for getting a ride about.
But 40? Well, that's too chilly for me. Temps are dropping here, now that we're getting "into" the heart of winter.
Major snow may adorn us by late Saturday into Sunday. We'll wait on that.
I just might be giving my new Snow Joe plow it's first go around.
Rather not.

Snow is and falls for the wee-ones. Playtime! Outta School! Woot!!
Shovel? I do. But No longer ski, skate, snow mobile or sleigh ride. Those were challenging fun filled adventure days, of cuts, bruises, breaks n Trouble Yes!!!
Will admit, I'm Very tempted to do them all again. Family says, Noooooo you fool!
One bad fall, and well you know. Snap! Krackle! Pop!
"Ooooh My!"

Snow is just that...Snow.
Whether to weather the storm or not....
We shall see

[big bear]

5 inches of snow here all i can do is look at the bikes cant ride

[Mel46]

Well, it isn't snowing here...and it isn't sunny here...and it isn't rainy...So why can't I ride??

Oh, but it is cold...sort of....it says 36°F but feels like 28°F.

The bikes are still in the basement. I put wind guards on mine...working on them for my wife's bike now...

Just another winter day.

[big bear]

2 degrees F its just terrible here

[Old Grinner]

Early this morning it was just 3 degrees F. where I live and gusty winds.

It got up to 11 degrees F. and the gusty winds continue with on and off flurries.

Today I stayed in and got some chores done.

M.L.K., may he RIP. A great man with a greater message for the world . . ..

[Ganglylamb]

It started to get cold here in Belgium as well, today my morning commute was a bit chilly with ~28°F.
Luckily the ice which was on the roads a couple of days ago is gone by now. Last Friday there were lots of black ice spots - at times it felt more like an ice track than a road. Haven't regret the front tire swap from Michelin City Grip to Heidenau K66, great grip - more then my boots it seems; as they were sliding away when I put a foot down at some traffic light .

Forecast for tomorrow: snow; either I work from home and go for a fun trial ride in my neighborhood during my lunch break or it's the iron cage to work .

[WhiteNoise]

Wow! just when I thought our NY weather was cold Yours is for the Big White Bear!
Polar temps are killer. Hey...stop yer sliding maybe strip the treads off those CityGrips and make some Boots
seriously, be careful and listen to inner self. We want tomorrow to be just that..."another day"