A request to Canadians

gearhead21 · Post by **gearhead21** » April 6, 2009, 1:14 pm

As a friendly request, could you Canadians please keep your cold air up there? It was a nice 82 here in Texas on Saturday, then you sent your cold air down here and was only in the 50's on Sunday and today, and it is supposed to freeze tonight. It is April, for crying out loud, I should be running my airconditioning by now, not the heat.

I am sure that you will do what you can to rectify this problem.

Thank you

Tom

36truck · Post by **36truck** » April 6, 2009, 1:30 pm

Why you are sending your cold air here now.

Hoofbeat Racer · Post by **Hoofbeat Racer** » April 6, 2009, 2:20 pm

We'll get right on that one Tom. Unfortunately, most local canucks here are too busy basking in the heat. We hit 50 yesterday, seen two convertibles with the tops down, lost count of bikes after 100. Nice to finally walk outside with a T-shirt and shorts. It's quite the sight considering there is still 2 feet of snow in places and the creeks are still froze. LAst weekend I was ice fishing and there was 42" of ice on the lake.

Post by **Greg D** » April 6, 2009, 2:25 pm

Snowing here in the Ann Arbor area til bout an hour ago. I would be in Toledo by now though if this truck hadn't broken on me last night - every time I pull out with it. My second drop in Detroit won't take me til tomorrow now.

36truck · Post by **36truck** » April 6, 2009, 2:42 pm

Sounds like you need a real truck Greg instead of that Volvo.

Post by **Greg D** » April 6, 2009, 3:01 pm

Volvos are usually good trucks, this one has been rode hard and put up wet by more people than a $2 hooker though. It's too old and they don't want to spend any money on it too. Another problem is this company seems to have slipped in to the vicious cycle of super cheap - they over do it so much that they actually waste money in the long run. I used to own my own O/O delivery outfit you go too far and you are in trouble. Then it takes so long for you to see it your in it real deep by the time you realize it. I have lost over a whole weeks pay and over a week of home time in the last 30 days due to this truck breaking down. I may not be able to buy the 61 Uni now even after my GT sells, all total I have lost over $4300 dollars of income since I have been here. Guess how happy I am about this job right now.

The Big M · Post by **The Big M** » April 6, 2009, 3:06 pm

It's currently 48 F here. Warmest day of the year!

gearhead21 · Post by **gearhead21** » April 6, 2009, 3:25 pm

It's 52 and windy right now, I'm glad I didn't put my winter coat away

I do remember in the late 60's, when I lived in the suburbs of Chicago, it had been a month or so around 0, and was 36 one evening. I had the top down on the 54 Vette, and was driving around, and went to Skip's (a local hot rod drive in). I used to ride a motorcycle when it was in the 50's. That seemed warm then, but doesn't now. Now that I am acclimated to the Texas weather(and old I guess) I am a wuss with the cold.

Tom

The Big M · Post by **The Big M** » April 6, 2009, 3:57 pm

I'm taking my bicycle out after work!

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » April 6, 2009, 7:16 pm

I felt that it is Texas's turn at the winter that would not end, and have the door closed tight at the border, sealed up with tape

Max · Post by **Max** » April 6, 2009, 11:06 pm

I filled my house, attic, closets, garage, 3 buckets and 14 shoe boxes full of it. When June rolls around, I'll use some of it and sell the rest.

3ontree66 · Post by **3ontree66** » April 7, 2009, 1:08 am

Well, that's what we Canadians call free trade!!

By the way, while you were enjoying our cold air, you coulda sent your warm air up here! SHEESHH!!

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » April 7, 2009, 11:11 am

at least they are not hassling me about it this time .

and 50 is a wonderful temp to work in.

amount of work i get done between 30 and 65 = a lot
amount i get done between 66 and 75= a little bit
above 75= very little, as i am hiding in a shady spot with adult beverages

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » April 7, 2009, 8:22 pm

was a warm one here today,, i work about in opposite proportion to you Ice, at least vehicle wise.
Sick as a dog right now tho, heading for bed after this

gearhead21 · Post by **gearhead21** » April 8, 2009, 12:13 pm

Thank you to who ever closed the gate up there, it's back to the 80's here today. Now I can take my jacket off

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