Winter weather from years past

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Don Nelsen
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Winter weather from years past

Post by Don Nelsen » December 7th, 2013, 5:32 pm

The current cold weather has produced some great scenery and likely the best that some of the younger folks have experienced in this area. In years past, though, we've had much more snow and colder weather of longer duration: A few pics from those times:

Feb. '96:
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Dec. '85:
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Jan. '79:
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Dec. '68:
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I have lots more but it's time to head out to the Meet-N-Deet -see
you there!

-Don
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Re: Winter weather from years past

Post by Splintercat » December 9th, 2013, 10:41 pm

Very cool, Don! I remember most of those winters..!

- Tom :)
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Re: Winter weather from years past

Post by Waffle Stomper » December 10th, 2013, 7:50 am

Great shots. I remember those past winters as well. Then again I know what a Waffle Stomper is. LOL
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Re: Winter weather from years past

Post by Sean Thomas » December 21st, 2013, 9:27 pm

Great pics, DN. I remember the 96 storm I think.


Also had to look up what a waffle stomper was :D
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