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    Offline the_engineers

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    Start of the Winter Blues
    « on: October 16, 2010 - 11:25:03 PM »
    Not sure if it's because my football team sucks (Iowa State) or because my car is still 8 hours away and we're living in an apartment while we house hunt, but just feel bad/sad/glum right now.

    Anyone else?
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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #1 on: October 16, 2010 - 11:34:04 PM »
    House hunting? You can buy mine & my winter blues will go away.   :bigsmile:

    I started a new job Tuesday, so far so good. My winter was looking pretty dismal, not anymore.  :cheers:

    Selling the house at this point would be a bonus though.  :thumbsup:
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    Offline 71cudajoe

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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #2 on: October 16, 2010 - 11:54:59 PM »
    I'm feeling those blues just a little bit because my Huskers lost today. Maybe they aren't ready to play with the Big Boys yet. Also, I was hoping to have my car done by now -- so that I'd have a chance to drive it before the weather turned bad. Due to a few setbacks, the completion date has already been pushed back an extra 6 weeks. Now, I'm not sure if it will be done before I'll have to put it in storage.

    Oh, well. Hopefully, the Huskers will finish the season strong and build on it next year. I root for Iowa State (except when they play Nebraska), and I have faith that they'll come into their own one of these days. And, it's only a matter of time before I'm united with the car. As quickly as time passes, Spring will be here in no time and we'll all be happy again.

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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #3 on: October 16, 2010 - 11:58:05 PM »
    Feeling it too. I know that my window for painting is closing fast or if things stay the same it is assumed closed. If not for some setbacks I'd be ok but looks lime I'm gonna have to wait yet another season to get color on. :crying:
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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #4 on: October 17, 2010 - 02:29:04 AM »
    I've been driving the wheels off my cars these past couple of weeks. The weather here has been perfect for this time of year  ;D But i know its only a matter of time now and it all goes down hill so i'm making the best of it now while i can.
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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #5 on: October 17, 2010 - 09:30:09 AM »
    I never believed that seasonal affective disorder was any big deal until I lived in the Michigan UP. There was so little sunshine in the winter that when I saw sunshine at my window (forcing its way through all the piled up snow) I'd stop whatever I was doing and run outside (into the average 20 degree temps) just to enjoy it before the next cloud covered it up. I frequently felt what you're describing when I was there.
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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #6 on: October 17, 2010 - 10:42:15 AM »
    YEP definitely know old man winter is on his way . . . . I have been so busy just trying to prepare for winter that I haven't had time to drive the car.   There is just way to much to do just trying to get ready!  Here is a short list:

    Winterize sprinkler system
    Winterize jet ski's (2) take to storage
    Winterize ski boat & take to storage
    Winterize pontoon boat and cover
    Winterize convertible and cover
    Winterize inground pool and cover
    put away all the outside furiture
    Clean outside grill and store
    Rake all the leave that have fallen
    Pull the dock out of the water
    Remove all boat and jet ski hoists
    Everything needs to be cleaned too!    :pullinghair:

    I wonder why I don't like fall that much??  :screwy:
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #7 on: October 17, 2010 - 11:07:45 AM »
    with a few inches of snow on friday & frost on my truck this morning we are well into winter but at least it only lasts 9 months  :woohoo:
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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #8 on: October 17, 2010 - 01:33:18 PM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on October 17, 2010 - 11:07:45 AM
    with a few inches of snow on friday & frost on my truck this morning we are well into winter but at least it only lasts 9 months  :woohoo:

    It'll be over before you know it  :bigsmile:
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #9 on: October 17, 2010 - 03:53:17 PM »
    I hate cold and the lack of sunlight doesn`t do me any good either...  :swear:
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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #10 on: October 17, 2010 - 05:24:20 PM »
    I'm not trying to brag here.  Seriously, I don't know how you guys handle it.  I am in Fl. and have lived in the snow (Indiana).  I know it can get pretty depressing.  I hope you can find a good winter project to pass the time with.  Hopefully, it will be a mild winter.
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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #11 on: October 17, 2010 - 05:57:40 PM »
    I'm at least a little optimistic, but it's hard.  We found a house that we like (and it has a shop), but a portion of the land is in a flood plain, so I now have to wait for FEMA to certify that the house is not in the flood zone or the relocation company that my employer uses will cease a portion of my benefits.  Not to worry, FEMA should only take 90 days, or so.  :villagers:
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    Brooks

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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #12 on: October 17, 2010 - 07:24:41 PM »
    Sorry, dont worry, just be happy

    « Last Edit: October 17, 2010 - 07:26:47 PM by Moparal »
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    Offline BB73Challenger

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    Re: Start of the Winter Blues
    « Reply #13 on: October 17, 2010 - 07:48:43 PM »
    Not too bad if you have a winter project  :working:

    But I HATE shoveling lake effect snow.
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