mahantango#1 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 38 this morning, another miserable day on tap with clouds and showers and cold temps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, mahantango#1 said: 38 this morning, another miserable day on tap with clouds and showers and cold temps. LOL, so NOT a Chamber of Commerce day? What happens in Pillow, stays in Pillow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahantango#1 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said: LOL, so NOT a Chamber of Commerce day? What happens in Pillow, stays in Pillow. and its raining again here! was up early around 4am and there were a bunch of stars out at that time. I thought maybe I could get out and get some outside work done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mount Joy Snowman Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Saw a report of over 10" near Davis, WV. Seven Springs had some good snow falling on the cams this morning. Here is the scene in Snowshoe..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jns2183 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 LOL, so NOT a Chamber of Commerce day? What happens in Pillow, stays in Pillow.Does Pillow have good old-timey summer faire/carnival?Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 15 hours ago, Bubbler86 said: I took the Zephyr or similar route once. The stop in Denver (30 min) was pretty fantastic at the time. Not sure how it is now. We've taken the Auto Train to Sanford FL many times, the Silver Star to Orlando, and many regional trips to NYC and such. Really excited to head west! 15 hours ago, Jns2183 said: Sounds amazing. How long is the Chicago to San Francisco leg and the la to Chicago? Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk Heading west it's a little over 51 hours on that route, 65 hours heading east. As always with Amtrak, delays are to be expected and built into the traveler's schedule. It's not the way to travel if you're inpatient or in a hurry, but if you're in a total relax vibe like we'll be you can't beat it. We'll be heading nearly due west through Denver as Bubbler mentioned and reaching the west coast near San Francisco. It'll take us a week to get there as we're stopping several places along the way. Spending a week in California and then heading east out of LA across the deep south before turning north along the Mississippi towards Chicagoland. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Mount Joy Snowman said: Saw a report of over 10" near Davis, WV. Seven Springs had some good snow falling on the cams this morning. Here is the scene in Snowshoe..... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Jns2183 said: Does Pillow have good old-timey summer faire/carnival? Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk https://www.facebook.com/events/pillow-pennsylvania/pillow-carnival/628588243981337/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said: We've taken the Auto Train to Sanford FL many times, the Silver Star to Orlando, and many regional trips to NYC and such. Really excited to head west! Heading west it's a little over 51 hours on that route, 65 hours heading east. As always with Amtrak, delays are to be expected and built into the traveler's schedule. It's not the way to travel if you're inpatient or in a hurry, but if you're in a total relax vibe like we'll be you can't beat it. We'll be heading nearly due west through Denver as Bubbler mentioned and reaching the west coast near San Francisco. It'll take us a week to get there as we're stopping several places along the way. Spending a week in California and then heading east out of LA across the deep south before turning north along the Mississippi towards Chicagoland. i really enjoyed driving from San Francisco down to Carmel. One of my favorite parts of our trip out there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said: We've taken the Auto Train to Sanford FL many times, the Silver Star to Orlando, and many regional trips to NYC and such. Really excited to head west! Heading west it's a little over 51 hours on that route, 65 hours heading east. As always with Amtrak, delays are to be expected and built into the traveler's schedule. It's not the way to travel if you're inpatient or in a hurry, but if you're in a total relax vibe like we'll be you can't beat it. We'll be heading nearly due west through Denver as Bubbler mentioned and reaching the west coast near San Francisco. It'll take us a week to get there as we're stopping several places along the way. Spending a week in California and then heading east out of LA across the deep south before turning north along the Mississippi towards Chicagoland. When I did it they stopped every two hours for people to get off and smoke, not sure if that is still a thing. I did a Philly -->California-->Seattle-->Back to Philly thing. The sleeping in my seat was the toughest thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, sauss06 said: i really enjoyed driving from San Francisco down to Carmel. One of my favorite parts of our trip out there. After a week on and off the train, we're looking forward to being in control of our own travel. The entire trip is meticulously planned EXCEPT for the drive south along the coast. We're going to take time and enjoy things on a whim. 15 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said: When I did it they stopped every two hours for people to get off and smoke, not sure if that is still a thing. I did a Philly -->California-->Seattle-->Back to Philly thing. The sleeping in my seat was the toughest thing. After years of coach seating on Florida trips, we splurged (somewhat) for a roomette. It's small, but we'll have beds and access to showers. Plus privacy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 With yesterday in the books, MDT has now been BN 10 days in a row with potentially several more coming before the streak ends. Normal high and low for MDT as of today is 70/49. The longest stretch of AN this past April was 8 days. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said: With yesterday in the books, MDT has now been BN 10 days in a row with potentially several more coming before the streak ends. Normal high and low for MDT as of today is 70/49. The longest stretch of AN this past April was 8 days. That's good info - I know I'm guilty of overestimating warmth and underestimating the cool spells. (AN spells always seem longer to me than BN streaks do) That really puts things in perspective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said: That's good info - I know I'm guilty of overestimating warmth and underestimating the cool spells. (AN spells always seem longer to me than BN streaks do) That really puts things in perspective. We had a 17 day stretch AN in Feb so AN is winning overall as we all know with the lack of snow...but this possible 12-15 day BN stretch is pretty impressive just the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mount Joy Snowman Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, TimB said: And to think Snowshoe has another 1,000' of elevation in addition to that, albeit another 50 miles south and perhaps not in as consistent of a flow. Either way, great stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomixwx Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 California Zephyr westbound from Chicago to San Francisco, then the Texas Eagle eastbound from Los Angeles to Chicago. A series of routes from Mount Joy out to Chicago and back. We'll be renting a car to drive the Pacific Coast highway south from SF along the coast. I'm seen a hundred videos of people on the Zephyr. They all say to eat the meatballs lol.Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 41 minutes ago, Atomixwx said: I'm seen a hundred videos of people on the Zephyr. They all say to eat the meatballs lol. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk We planned our trip by watching travel vlogs - Jeb Brooks is one of our favorites. And he talks at length about said meatballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, Atomixwx said: I'm seen a hundred videos of people on the Zephyr. They all say to eat the meatballs lol. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk I assumed this was a euphemism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomixwx Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I assumed this was a euphemism. No you pervert. I went through a phase this winter where I was watching people take train trips because I have no goddamn idea and the aforementioned Jeb Brooks has basically eaten himself into a meatball. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahantango#1 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Bubbler86 said: https://www.facebook.com/events/pillow-pennsylvania/pillow-carnival/628588243981337/ Yes a carnival usually the last week of july. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahantango#1 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Just had a graupel shower. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, mahantango#1 said: Just had a graupel shower. T on the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 44 minutes ago, Atomixwx said: No you pervert. I went through a phase this winter where I was watching people take train trips because I have no goddamn idea and the aforementioned Jeb Brooks has basically eaten himself into a meatball. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk Previous posts lead to my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Bubbler86 said: Previous posts lead to my opinion. I would have as well had I not watched dozens of Amtrak meatball videos. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomixwx Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Previous posts lead to my opinion. Hey. Hey. Cut the shit. I wouldn't hold a prejudice towards your posts based upon your entire body of work. I'd allow an anomaly here and there, how's about the same courtesy being extended my way? Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 i may soon have to call in the National Guard to mow my lawn. 46 and heavy rain in the Capital city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, sauss06 said: i may soon have to call in the National Guard to mow my lawn. 46 and heavy rain in the Capital city At least here at work, much more in the way of rain today over the past couple of days. I had no measurable rainfall yesterday but have had several showers today already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomixwx Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 It snowed here this morning and then the sun came out. Currently it's just gray and cold. We didn't get nearly as much rain up this way, so I think my lawn *could* go a while but I think I'm going to mow it on Friday just to be out in the sun. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, sauss06 said: i may soon have to call in the National Guard to mow my lawn. 46 and heavy rain in the Capital city I made a point of mowing my lawn last Saturday in between the rain. I was fortunate to have a few hours of sun to dry everything out. Had I not done that, I would have been in the same situation as you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 42 and rain/snow mix currently in Rou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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