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Things about Summer that Make me Wish it was Ski Season

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obienick Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 21, 2005 Posts: 1165 Location:	Posted: Jun 04, 2012 - 4:31 PM GMT Quote: Apocryphal observations: - of auto AC failures being greater than auto heat failures Don't auto heaters simply work by blowing air across the engine block to heat it up? That is certainly a lot simpler than an air conditioner, which makes greater failures of AC's not really apocryphal.

mapnut Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 31, 2002 Posts: 5061 Location:New York City	Posted: Jun 04, 2012 - 5:03 PM GMT A skier, a telemarker and a snowboarder were spending their summer going for a hike in Death Valley. They met before dawn to check and compare their gear. The skier had a whole keg of beer. "We're going to get really thirsty out there, so we're definitely going to want plenty of beer." The Telemarker had a flask of wine and a big cheese. ""We're going to get hungry as well as thirsty, so we're going to want plenty of cheese." The snowboarder had a car door. "We're going to get f-ing hot out there, so we're going to want to roll down the window!"

tedede Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 15, 2004 Posts: 806 Location:Amherst, NH	Posted: Jun 04, 2012 - 5:15 PM GMT Quote: Don't auto heaters simply work by blowing air across the engine block to heat it up? That is certainly a lot simpler than an air conditioner, which makes greater failures of AC's not really apocryphal. No. Cars have a smaller radiator that is heated by the coolant. Because the units are smaller, they can become clogged (more common in older cars). They also have hoses that can leak. The fan speed control is done either by a resistor network or in cars with automatic climate control a solid-state control circuit.

MissDaEast Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 2317 Location:So. Cal / Exit 1-I89,VT	Posted: Jun 04, 2012 - 5:23 PM GMT Edited: Jun 04, 2012 - 5:24 PM GMT Quote: A skier, a telemarker and a snowboarder were spending their summer going for a hike in Death Valley. They met before dawn to check and compare their gear. The skier had a whole keg of beer. "We're going to get really thirsty out there, so we're definitely going to want plenty of beer." The Telemarker had a flask of wine and a big cheese. ""We're going to get hungry as well as thirsty, so we're going to want plenty of cheese." The snowboarder had a car door. "We're going to get f-ing hot out there, so we're going to want to roll down the window!" [/quote] Mapnut, you never disappoint!

Jimme Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 25, 2002 Posts: 1208 Location:6 miles West of Jiminy Peak, MA	Posted: Jun 04, 2012 - 7:22 PM GMT The humid heat, bugs and lawn mowing. Not sure if it's allergy related, but I absolutely hate mowing the lawn. My salvation is that people don't shovel their lawn in Winter. __________ The Artful Dodger

brian1 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 05, 2009 Posts: 380 Location:Skiing somewhere	Posted: Jun 04, 2012 - 8:04 PM GMT Quote: I have to put beer in the refrigerator to keep it cold. Kegerater........

nepa_9939 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 01, 2011 Posts: 158 Location:Wenatchee WA (formerly Scranton PA)	Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 1:02 AM GMT Road Construction... was stuck in a six mile back-up at Snoqualmie pass over the holiday. Feels much better waiting in traffic that is a result of avalanche control as opposed to bridge-building. __________ End this Phony Drug War

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2605 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 4:35 AM GMT Edited: Jun 05, 2012 - 4:36 AM GMT Quote: Apocryphal observations: - of auto AC failures being greater than auto heat failures Quote: Don't auto heaters simply work by blowing air across the engine block to heat it up? That is certainly a lot simpler than an air conditioner, which makes greater failures of AC's not really apocryphal. Just so you know the AC is not a fan blowing over a bucket full of ice in the trunk. __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

joshua segal Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 12, 2004 Posts: 5941 Location:NH	Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 11:56 AM GMT Edited: Jun 05, 2012 - 6:17 PM GMT I said: Quote: Apocryphal observations: - of auto AC failures being greater than auto heat failures obienick chimed in: Quote: Don't auto heaters simply work by blowing air across the engine block to heat it up? That is certainly a lot simpler than an air conditioner, which makes greater failures of AC's not really apocryphal. photogf128 piled on: Quote: Just so you know the AC is not a fan blowing over a bucket full of ice in the trunk. The truth is, unless you are driving very old unmaintained cars, neither heat nor AC is a rocket science issue. The newest car in my stable is a 2000 Corolla, my oldest is a 1997 Accord. AC and heat work fine in all, but only because I am fortunate to be at a point in life where I can afford to have them maintained. BTW: Want to save a fortune? Buy an 8 to 10 year old well maintained used Toyota or Honda with about 100K miles on it. For $2K, you'll get 100K trouble-free miles; save on insurance (no collision needed), save on depreciation and save on excise tax. Leaves you more money to buy lift tickets __________ Joshua Segal

shenty Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 900 Location:Bedford NH - New London, NH	Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 12:46 PM GMT Quote: Road Construction... was stuck in a six mile back-up at Snoqualmie pass over the holiday. Feels much better waiting in traffic that is a result of avalanche control as opposed to bridge-building. You know in New England there are really only two seasons: Winter and Road Repair __________ There's no waiting for friends on a powder day.

jaytrem Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 21, 2002 Posts: 1074 Location:	Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 1:27 PM GMT Quote: Just so you know the AC is not a fan blowing over a bucket full of ice in the trunk. Maybe not in your car.

brian1 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 05, 2009 Posts: 380 Location:Skiing somewhere	Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 5:58 PM GMT The bucket of ice is chillin the beer

joshua segal Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 12, 2004 Posts: 5941 Location:NH	Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 6:18 PM GMT Edited: Jun 05, 2012 - 6:20 PM GMT Third (and probably last) summary: Outdoor Activity Issues - Poison ivy, oak and sumac - allergies, especially pollen related Misc. Bugs: - Black flies - Mosquitos - Gnats - Ticks - Chiggers (plus their various potential diseases: Lyme, EEE, West Nile, etc.) Can't use wood: - to cool house - as a comforting affectation (i.e. decorative fires) Weather: - heat - sunburn - humidity - Snowless Noreasters - automobile AC vs. automobile heating Beer and other Drinks - Need for refrigerator (rather than a snow pile) to keep drinks cold - Source for your "bucket of ice" Change in "comfort foods" - e.g.: Poutine Vacation Blues: - Traffic (although traffic can be a real problem in the winter in places like Conway) - Road maintenance vs. road salting/plowing Outdoor Maintenance: - Cut grass - Home repairs (but no snow shoveling or frozen pipes) Apocryphal observations: - lack of discussion topics on the forum - The old joke returns about the Boston Red Sox moving to the Phillipines where they will be renamed "The Manilla Folders" - No skiing in the summer olympics Got more? __________ Joshua Segal

MissDaEast Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 2317 Location:So. Cal / Exit 1-I89,VT	Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 8:00 PM GMT Edited: Jun 05, 2012 - 8:02 PM GMT Winter clothes are more comfortable (they wick) and (on those of us who are not models) they are better looking (they cover wrinkles, scars, tattoos and bulges).

Bill29 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Dec 19, 2002 Posts: 2414 Location:	Posted: Jun 06, 2012 - 12:37 PM GMT Quote: "Just so you know the AC is not a fan blowing over a bucket full of ice in the trunk. Maybe not in your car." jaytrem, best comeback on this subject. Way to go. Or, said another way, kudos.

Rick Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 13, 2002 Posts: 638 Location:	Posted: Jun 13, 2012 - 1:27 AM GMT I know that in the winter I can visit the beach and be safe in the knowledge that I will not strain my neck watching beautiful bodies in very small bathing suits.

obienick Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 21, 2005 Posts: 1165 Location:	Posted: Jun 13, 2012 - 3:58 AM GMT Quote: I know that in the winter I can visit the beach and be safe in the knowledge that I will not strain my neck watching beautiful bodies in very small bathing suits. Just make sure you wear sunglasses

abubob Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 27, 2008 Posts: 748 Location:Bristol, NH	Posted: Jun 14, 2012 - 3:46 PM GMT The only thing I don't like about Summer is getting there. Late April with the mud and start of black fly season and late November with no foliage, no snow and no light. Both usually with a lot of depressing rain and black ice. Once summer is up and running I'm fine - its the transition I can't take.

brian1 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 05, 2009 Posts: 380 Location:Skiing somewhere	Posted: Jun 14, 2012 - 7:52 PM GMT Just curious how do you post a picture here?

joshua segal Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 12, 2004 Posts: 5941 Location:NH	Posted: Jun 15, 2012 - 1:50 AM GMT Quote: Just curious how do you post a picture here? see http://www.snowjournal.com/page.php?cid=topic9813 __________ Joshua Segal

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