Weather in your neck of the woods?

[tony@CIC]

2 hours ago, Lacassem said:

I remember boot camp in your old stomping grounds. February 2009 every day was very reminiscent of whet we have right now.

Yup I think I mentioned in another thread - February (back in the late 60's)  at Great Lakes NTC get up at 5:00 then stand in line in front of the galley/mess building outside at 6:00 waiting for it to open at 7:00 WTH 

Advance quickly to February 2023. Forecast today is low 70's sunny  with light winds  - tee time 12:12. I've paid my dues. 

[CarlH]

3 minutes ago, tony@CIC said:

Yup I think I mentioned in another thread - February (back in the late 60's)  at Great Lakes NTC get up at 5:00 then stand in line in front of the galley/mess building at 6:00 waiting for it to open at 7:00 WTH) 

Spent winter of 70/71 at GL NTC for MM A School!   Pea coats, gloves, and still cold!   

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

2 minutes ago, tony@CIC said:

Yup I think I mentioned in another thread - February (back in the late 60's)  at Great Lakes NTC get up at 5:00 then stand in line in front of the galley/mess building at 6:00 waiting for it to open at 7:00 WTH) 

A time to remember thats for sure lol. I remember putting all the layers on and wondering WTH why are we bundling up so much, then I walked outside....

All those buildings are gone now, They were being Demoed when I went through. Totally different up there now

Just now, CarlH said:

Spent winter of 70/71 at GL NTC for MM A School!   Pea coats, gloves, and still cold!   

Fellow snipe I see

[tony@CIC]

1 minute ago, Lacassem said:

All those buildings are gone now, They were being Demoed when I went through. 

But I'll bet they still make the recruits stand outside in the cold. 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Just now, tony@CIC said:

But I'll bet they still make the recruits stand outside in the cold. 

We were spoiled, each building had a galley. But we did have tk walk everywhere else

[Rickp]

2 hours ago, Lacassem said:

I remember boot camp in your old stomping grounds. February 2009 every day was very reminiscent of whet we have right now.

Yup, I did boot camp @ Ft Dix.  We had only the summer issue clothing when an ice blast hit Northeast, fun times.

[EasyPutter]

11 hours ago, chisag said:

Otoh you won't hear me complain when it is 115*. It is very hot and uncomfortable but I have always felt you can cry baby about the heat or the cold, but not both. 

There is truth to that, we are enjoying a balmy 2*F this morning which is expected this time of here in these here parts.  Yeah I complain about it but only because [A] natural gas utility bill is double any other season of the year and [B] the body used hard and put away worn gets muscle and joint aches when it gets down to single digit still air or wind chill (or sitting too long in a room below (69*F)

Summer in the PG region inland required Nomex gloves to touch anything metal including personal weapons.  The only skin exposed to air was chin in middle of the chinstrap, nose and cheeks above chinstrap and below goggles, maybe 4 square inches total, everything else protected by heavy camouflage uniform, heavy desert boots, Kevlar helmet and 60 lbs of body armor and ordinance.  Daytime highs in unbroken sunshine were up there but vehicle air conditioning could bring it down 20*F ambient and vent temps were only about 95 that could be directed up an ungloved sleeve - refreshing!  Agreed, can't be a wimp about both ends of the scale.

[silver & black]

It was 9* at 8:am this morning. It's warmed all the way up to 11* at 10:am There will be some serious roll out today! 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Sorry to all who are going through that cold snap! Keep warm and hope all goes okay.

We are in a warmer wet season which is well annoying. Too wet to enjoy golfing, walk the dogs or do much outside but nice enough to really want to.

[DrStangeLove]

very cold, not to worry Justin Trudeau has a plan - "global warming" to increase temperatures. Most Canadians vote for Trudeau because he has promised warming weather now for 12 years (personally i am being to doubt the ability of liberals to improve climate).  

[Kenny B]

On 2/3/2023 at 6:20 PM, chisag said:

 

... Finally got to join you. Been a little chilly in the mid 60's but finally busted out some shorts today when it got to a bearable 72*. I will be much happier when it gets warm.   

You're welcome!  I leave on Tuesday and it started warming up.  I get home to the same temps as Phoenix.  Add a little rain and wind today... I'll pretend I'm in Scotland!!

[Tom the Golf Nut]

And still raining! Good thing I'm in the sand hills region. Good drainage! 

[chisag]

1 hour ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

And still raining! Good thing I'm in the sand hills region. Good drainage! 

 

... Quite a difference ain't it Tom? I think you played in similar conditions I played in the midwest where one big rain could soak a course for a few days and then rain again a few days later. Spring was always abysmal. Now living in a desert the courses are all sand based and usually ready for play right after the rain stops! Especially the greens and although some low areas off the fairways that are a mix of clay/sand can have some standing water, it never lets more than a day. 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

43 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... Quite a difference ain't it Tom? I think you played in similar conditions I played in the midwest where one big rain could soak a course for a few days and then rain again. few days later. Spring was always abysmal. Now living in a desert the course are all sand based and usually ready for play right after the rain stops! Especially the greens and although some low areas off the fairways that are a mix of clay/sand can have some standing water, it never lets more than a day. 

Funny you should say that. I am still on distribution from my old course that is getting the same rain systems as I am getting. They come up from the gulf head up toward TN and slide across into NC. Daily I get a message that the course is closed in TN. (Red clay soil) I haven't seen my new one closed yet. (sandy soil) I'm not going to run out in the cold rain and play but I could if so inclined. Simulator is much easier, dryer and warmer! 

[chisag]

10 minutes ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

my old course that is getting the same rain systems as I am getting. They come up from the gulf head up toward TN and slide across into NC. Daily I get a message that the course is closed in TN. (Red clay soil) I haven't seen my new one closed yet. (sandy soil) I'm not going to run out in the cold rain and play but I could if so inclined. 

 

... Oh I remember those days well. the last 2 May's before I moved from Chicago were the 2 wettest Mays in history and even the few days we could get out it was too wet to mow. Balls one inch off the fairway had to be stepped on to be found because the rough was so long. My first winter out here it didn't rain once from November thru the first of June. It was like a spaghetti western! This fall and winter we have had a ton of rain, or more accurately a ton of rain for a desert. Probably less than 3 inches in 4 months and none forecast for the near future. 

[TylorJudd]

We got a crazy day, +9/10, slightly foggy this morning but turned into a sunny overcast day. It was so nice that a local course opened for the day! I have never played golf in February before, so that was a cool experience. I unfortunately walked with my tour bag on a course with over 200' of elevation changes.... But still worth it

[chisag]

... Oh boy winter is back!   After 73* Friday it has plummeted to 67* today. I might need mittens. 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

It is a beautiful 63 degrees and sunny today. WHY because it's a workday of course. 

[Rickp]

1 hour ago, chisag said:

... Oh boy winter is back!   After 73* Friday it has plummeted to 67* today. I might need mittens. 

Man that’s rough……

[Tom the Golf Nut]

1 hour ago, chisag said:

... Oh boy winter is back!   After 73* Friday it has plummeted to 67* today. I might need mittens. 

Don't worry pay back is a b***h. When it's a beautiful 85 degrees here and it's 110 degrees there we will be sure to rub it in.

[sirchunksalot]

1 hour ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

It is a beautiful 63 degrees and sunny today. WHY because it's a workday of course. 

I feel you Tom, after playing in 45 degree weather with 10-15 mph winds Saturday it seems like Mother Nature is laughing at me. 

[Rickp]

1 hour ago, sirchunksalot said:

I feel you Tom, after playing in 45 degree weather with 10-15 mph winds Saturday it seems like Mother Nature is laughing at me. 

She’s kind of a “mean” mother…..

[sirchunksalot]

2 hours ago, Rickp said:

She’s kind of a “mean” mother…..

Yes she is! 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

3 hours ago, sirchunksalot said:

I feel you Tom, after playing in 45 degree weather with 10-15 mph winds Saturday it seems like Mother Nature is laughing at me. 

While us new Englanders stand laughin in shorts and no shirt as she try’s to damper our spirits. Golfing in February is an early Christmas present!

[Placasse61]

I am hoping to get out this Friday. Looks like it could reach uper 50's in Mass. Lets go February Golf ️ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[GolfSpy TCB]

20 minutes ago, Placasse61 said:

I am hoping to get out this Friday. Looks like it could reach uper 50's in Mass. Lets go February Golf ️ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you get out... be sure to post that round in the Weekly Virtual Championship Tour Thread!!!  Hope the weather holds for you on Friday!

[chisag]

6 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Don't worry pay back is a b***h. When it's a beautiful 85 degrees here and it's 110 degrees there we will be sure to rub it in.

 

... 110* is my jam because I like it hot! And oh my does the ball fly at 110*   Now when it gets to 115* you can rub it in all you want. 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Today is 63*....I have the windows open to the house....in February....

So far this year we have 14" of snow, this time last year was a normal year 55" total in February....Wild

[Placasse61]

1 hour ago, Lacassem said:

Today is 63*....I have the windows open to the house....in February....

So far this year we have 14" of snow, this time last year was a normal year 55" total in February....Wild

I so want to be playing golf today. Crazy to think there have been 5 days around 60 this February.

[chisag]

1 hour ago, Lacassem said:

Today is 63*....I have the windows open to the house....in February....

So far this year we have 14" of snow, this time last year was a normal year 55" total in February....Wild

 

... What a wild winter indeed! Today is 59* here in Phoenix so you guys are much warmer. Monday it was 50* but wind and clouds with light rain mad it feel like 45* and in Chicago it was sunny and 49*. How the he!! can it be warmer in NE and Chicago than Phoenix?