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Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.
Fall/Winter 2024
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85vette
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This week was the worst we have seen for Kentucky and Tennessee in the past three years that we've run this route. They have been very liberal with the salt/chemical applications on the roads though, so no complaints there other than it makes a mess of our windshield. We got a couple inches of snow overnight on Monday.
We saw several crashes still as many people have little respect for the conditions and pretty much drive like they're on a race track. Back home in Georgia now and it's windy and cold but not like the 15 degree wind chill last night in Nashville. It was pretty chilly in Orlando today. Spring is just around the corner though, we have buds on the Peach trees already.
We saw several crashes still as many people have little respect for the conditions and pretty much drive like they're on a race track. Back home in Georgia now and it's windy and cold but not like the 15 degree wind chill last night in Nashville. It was pretty chilly in Orlando today. Spring is just around the corner though, we have buds on the Peach trees already.
Heck, I will NEVER drive up into any area in the Winter months that puts salt on the roads to combat ice and snow. That crap will eat the hell out of your vehicle, and I certainly don't want that to happen to any of my rides. Heck, when I moved down here from Maryland, I had to replace the gas tank in the Bronco because it had rotted out from the salt. Salt and rust go hand in hand.
Zohaan477
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Haha, this weather really has everyone missing summer! Staying in the 50s isn’t too bad compared to all that snow and ice. That Florida beach caption is too funny—totally relatable! Hope things warm up soon, but enjoy the cozy vibes while they last.
85vette
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When life gives you Lemons, err, grow Cactus's? Sorry.....
Yeah, I know. This thread started in 2024.
Well here in north Florida for the last few years we have had notable cold spells come through. Last year we had a memorable ice storm that took down power lines. My citrus trees would argue pretty strenuously against winters getting warming. Lost several, and some of those left are really struggling, only to have yet another cold blast cause them more damage.
Quite frankly, I am thinking that whatever steps the government(s) are taking in response to this pap about global warming is pushing us into colder winters.
Well here in north Florida for the last few years we have had notable cold spells come through. Last year we had a memorable ice storm that took down power lines. My citrus trees would argue pretty strenuously against winters getting warming. Lost several, and some of those left are really struggling, only to have yet another cold blast cause them more damage.
Quite frankly, I am thinking that whatever steps the government(s) are taking in response to this pap about global warming is pushing us into colder winters.
85vette
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We moved up here to Georgia a little over five years ago. Since then the Winters have been colder than normal and the first winter it got down to 15 degrees. It killed the Satsuma tree. In January of last year it snowed 8 or 9 inches, getting into the teens again, and the big Lemon tree had a graft failure, resulting in the fruit being inedible. Then more snow again in January, although not nearly as much. The rainfall has been normal for the area up until the past 3 or 4 months, but that seems to be getting back to normal now. Fortunately for all of us the hurricane season was not an issue last year. We will see what the future brings, but I have to say, I'm glad that Winter is over.