[Hivemind] Snow falling on Computer Towers while Neon Lights Blink Away

[Silver Moon]

I remeber one winter that I lived in South Dakota and it snowed so bad....

Ah yes, I know the feeling all too well. We get pretty heavy snows here in New Hampshire, but nothing like what I experienced growing up in northern Maine along the Canadian border. I remember doing Halloween trick of treating in several inches of snow. We lived in a college town, and the dorms competeted in making snow sculptures, which me and my friends enjoyed climbing on well into spring. I remember some years when part of the sculptures were still there in May.

And as I suspected in this morning's post, the commute to work today was absurd. Took me 50 minutes longer than usual. Saw my first accident before I was a mile from the house, and cars were crawling on the highway. I always get a kick out of seeing the SUV's stuck off the road. When will people realize that 4-wheel drive + ice on the roads = 4 wheels not responding rather than 2.

 

[orchid blossom]

I always get a kick out of seeing the SUV's stuck off the road. When will people realize that 4-wheel drive + ice on the roads = 4 wheels not responding rather than 2.

I've never understood the fascination with SUV's. They roll over eaiser, guzzle gas, block the view for drivers behind them (although to be fair the same can be said of trucks and mini-vans), and in an accident are more likely to kill the people in the other vehicle.

As far as winter goes, the problem when I lived in Wisconsin was the cold rather than snow. Through most of the winter it rarely gets above 20 degrees, and most mornings begin 10 or 15 degrees below 0. My university once cancelled classes due to extreme cold for three days. Didn't get over -30.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Evenin', Hive!

 

[Silver Moon]

Evenin', Hive!

Evening Ankh, you'll be honored to know that at tonight's meeting of the Hiver of the Day Selection Committe you received a nomination for Hiver of the Day! But alas, your lack of a presence over on the Randomling's House board prevented your winning (the same for orchid blossom & barsomcore).

Tomorrow's lineup is as follows:

Wednesday's Cheese of the Day is New York Extra Sharp,
Wednesday's Color of the Day is Chartreuse,
Wednesday's Animal of the Day is the Bengal Tiger,
Wednesday's Hiver of the Day is Arwink,
Wednesday's Saying of the Day is: "I always pass on good advice; it is the only sensible thing to do with it"

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Well, I won't be appearing over there any time in the planned future. I just go to way too many boards already...I can only stay active with a few these days. Mainly...here and my own board.

So ah well...at least I got nominated. Now...I probably should write that paper on Macbeth soon...

 

[Silver Moon]

Well, I won't be appearing over there any time in the planned future. I just go to way too many boards already.

Well, I can certainly understand the time thing. But when you do have an opportunity you should join us there. If you enjoy this thread I think you'll like it over there too, so give it a try sometime.


In the meanwhile, here is the next installment of the:

Hiver of the Day Hall of Fame (The 1st and 3rd description taken from Tallarn's "Meet the Hivemind". The 2nd was edited from a post on the thread of the same name over on Randomling's House.)

Sniktch (Saturday 11/29/03) Still looking for a better avatar, the Deathmaster has suddenly revealed himself to be Master of the Biting Letter as well, see his posts about the problems Morrus has been having with PayPal. Again, a newer Hiveminder, but liked muchly. UPDATE: Funny how things change. Sniktch is now a veteran Hiveminder, Moderator, and all round Rat Bastard. He was also elected Overlord of the Whole World recently, although not many people seemed to notice.

Ash (Sunday 11/30/03) I am 24, have reddish blonde hair and blue-green eyes. I love to smile I live in the great state of Iowa, growing up a farm girl, with all the corn, pigs and the glorious smell ! I have also lived in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin. I am a happy person, my hubby calls me his sunshine. I go to college at night full time for an Administrative assistant associates degree and take care of our two boys during the day. I love to cook, and bake. I love to read, and play D&D. I have been married to my best friend for over 3 years. I used to post on the old Eric Noah boards a lot but have not been real active on ENWorld. I lurk a lot, but that’s changing. I always read the hive but felt a little out of my league to post there because almost everyone on there is very funny and seems quick witted.

Darkness (Monday 12/01/03) The friendliest Mod on the boards. He's the one we look up to, to keep us in check and close down our old threads when we don't need them anymore. Also started the Who'd Win? thread, proving to be very popular. Does a lot of hard work for not much reward, so I'm taking a moment to say: "Thanks for everything!" Hope you get well soon, and that the Hivemind can help out somehow. UPDATE: Was a big factor in the Outwar craze, but seems to have abandoned us a little now.

 

[barsoomcore]

Hey, what? Me, nominated? Huh?

 

[Tallok]

Hey everyone

 

[Steve Jung]

Evening Hive.

 

[Tallok]

Hey Steve, how're you?
btw, look, new home
*Tallok blinks a few times, then...* Ah, a whole new forum to burninate