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Hibernation is nearly over

Started by wildfire, March 08, 2015, 02:52:48 PM

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wildfire

March 08, 2015, 02:52:48 PM
Well after months of a bad winter in Northern Illinois it appears life is returning. Both yesterday and today I saw a guy on a motorcycle even though it was about 38 degrees. This week we are supposed to get a balmy 55F after a long time of freezing weather and snow.
I am planning on taking a day off and going riding. Cabin fever is almost a thing of the past. :yahoo:
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

TexasDave

#1
March 08, 2015, 04:41:14 PM
I'm sorry but Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year same as last and you guys are in for six more weeks of winter!   :blum1:   Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

wildfire

#2
March 08, 2015, 06:11:14 PM
Quote from: TexasDave on March 08, 2015, 04:41:14 PM
I'm sorry but Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year same as last and you guys are in for six more weeks of winter!   :blum1:   Dave

Its time to shoot that critter :biggrin:
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

fj johnnie

#3
March 08, 2015, 07:40:54 PM
 We had plus 3 Celsius today. This winter in the Niagara Region ( Canada), we had not one day above freezing for the entire month of February. I too am optimistic that spring is around the corner.

ADHD Perfected

#4
March 09, 2015, 09:19:56 PM
Today it was bout 77 my buddy came by work on his ninja 636 to remind me my FJ is still in the shop. I'm currently questioning our friendship.

Mark Olson

#5
March 10, 2015, 01:18:23 AM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on March 09, 2015, 09:19:56 PM
Today it was bout 77 my buddy came by work on his ninja 636 to remind me my FJ is still in the shop. I'm currently questioning our friendship.

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Funny , but would it have been worse if he tossed you the keys to go for a ride.
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

PaulG

#6
March 10, 2015, 09:03:42 AM
Quote from: fj johnnie on March 08, 2015, 07:40:54 PM
We had plus 3 Celsius today. This winter in the Niagara Region ( Canada), we had not one day above freezing for the entire month of February. I too am optimistic that spring is around the corner.

Not only no days above freezing, they said this was the coldest Feb. in the history of Feb.'s (well in the last 150 yrs since they began recording temps).

The monthly avg. temp was -12 degC (10 F), when it shoiuld be around -5 C (23 F). 

The great lakes are on avg. are 85% frozen over, and you can walk across some of them... theoretically.... like this idiot   :wacko2:

http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/man-rescued-crossing-frozen-lake-says-he-planned-detroit-toronto-walk-1.2266044

Cabin fever doesn't even describe it..... even my dogs are starting to look tasty.   (popcorn)


1992 FJ1200 ABS
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ADHD Perfected

#7
March 10, 2015, 10:07:57 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on March 10, 2015, 01:18:23 AM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on March 09, 2015, 09:19:56 PM
Today it was bout 77 my buddy came by work on his ninja 636 to remind me my FJ is still in the shop. I'm currently questioning our friendship.

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Funny , but would it have been worse if he tossed you the keys to go for a ride.
He's offered but naaa my girl will be done soon...I hope.

charleygofast

#8
March 11, 2015, 06:42:02 AM
55 here yesterday...and for today. Yes I think its here! My driveway is 1/4 mi. and slick-ass mudd slop so I gotta wait to get my FJ out for a ride... bummer!!!      This is my 5th week off work (hand surgery-vien graft) so I did make some progress and got my 85 Suzuki 600 back together. She got a new cam chain ,rings, and valve job. Shes a beast again started 3rd kick...yes kick start only. I dont mind gettin this one dirty, and I think today,I just might have too!   Yes Wildfire, hibernation is over!                                                                                       Cheers!                                                                                                                                                                                                                Charley.
1984 Yamaha FJ 1100
1981 Yamaha XS 650
1985 Suzuki SP 600F
1979 Yamaha XS 1100                                                                      2015 Kawasaki KLR 650

CanDman

#9
March 13, 2015, 08:52:11 AM
Had my first BBQ yesterday !!! :yahoo: it was only +3 celsius but like Paul said.....that's a heat wave here in Toronto !!! I work outside for a living as some of you may know and this year, I decided at New Year's to make like a bear and STAY INDOORS. I told the company I freelance from that I would not be making any igloos this winter.......I got the expected "whimp" look.......but when I spoke to him recently about getting back to work, he called me a "Genius "..... :mail1: ..... :sarcastic:..+9 this weekend.....I think Wiarton Willie may have something on Punxsutawney Phil .... :mocking: .......happy trails my fellow Kodiaks  
Never regret your choices in life ! There is no way to go back to do it again and compare. Make the most and do your best with every decision you make

Sabre093

#10
March 13, 2015, 11:11:08 AM
Cleared my deck past weekend and have Fired up BBQ too!No just getting all my parts ready to bring out the bike from Hibernation!
2009 FJR 1300
1992 FJ 1200
1987 FJ 1200 Sold
1986 FJ 1200 Sold
1985 Venture Royale
1976 GoldWing
1986 FZ 750
1986 GPZ 900
1984 Honda Nighthawk S 750
1982 Honda Nighthawk 450

CanDman

#11
March 13, 2015, 03:56:45 PM
Quote from: Sabre093 on March 13, 2015, 11:11:08 AM
Cleared my deck past weekend and have Fired up BBQ too!No just getting all my parts ready to bring out the bike from Hibernation!

Don't you just luv BBQ chicken and steak........mmmm and baby back ribs?  :shout: :blum1: :nyam2: .... Hopefully we will have another BBQ at the Snow CanD stable this summer....at least 3 or 4 !!!!  :yahoo: I hope you have no commitments to Canada's Wonderland this time....  :mocking: . Look forward to meeting and riding Sab  :drinks:
Kev
Never regret your choices in life ! There is no way to go back to do it again and compare. Make the most and do your best with every decision you make

charleygofast

#12
March 14, 2015, 12:03:07 PM
 It was 65 here yesterday! Still pretty sloppy on my road, did manage a brief ride in the wood on the Suzuki, hand is still sore so I cant get too agressive. Had a bonfire last night and a dear friend and former Guitar student of mine stopped by and we fed the fire, ate pizza, drank several Stellas and played acoustic gtrs. till the early a.m. it felt like spring. A bit cooler today( 50s ) and quite windy...I'm thinkin tomorrow 'Ole Sexy (myFJ) and me just might hit the twisties.              Right around the corner boys! :good2:                                                                                                                                                                        Charley.                                                                                                                 
1984 Yamaha FJ 1100
1981 Yamaha XS 650
1985 Suzuki SP 600F
1979 Yamaha XS 1100                                                                      2015 Kawasaki KLR 650

giantkiller

#13
March 14, 2015, 02:42:05 PM
Quote from: charleygofast on March 11, 2015, 06:42:02 AM
55 here yesterday...and for today. Yes I think its here! My driveway is 1/4 mi. and slick-ass mudd slop so I gotta wait to get my FJ out for a ride... bummer!!!      This is my 5th week off work (hand surgery-vien graft) so I did make some progress and got my 85 Suzuki 600 back together. She got a new cam chain ,rings, and valve job. Shes a beast again started 3rd kick...yes kick start only. I dont mind gettin this one dirty, and I think today,I just might have too!   Yes Wildfire, hibernation is over!                                                                                       Cheers!                                                                                                                                                                                                                Charley.
Is that an SP I had a Super Pile 500 for a while.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
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Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

TexasDave

#14
March 14, 2015, 03:16:45 PM
Hope you guys are right but don't get your hopes too high. Growing up in NE Iowa we had a saying about winter in March. "In like a lamb and out like a lion."   :biggrin:  Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.
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