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On 09/01/2011 09:52 AM, Walt wrote:
On 9/1/2011 8:48 AM, VtSkier wrote: On 09/01/2011 07:56 AM, wrote: I live in Michigan. We don't get hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, tsunamis, forest fires, or volcanoes. We get snow storms which you call blizzards and an occasional tornado. Our biggest fears is Asian carp, and government spending. True enough, but you also don't have mountains to speak of. Actually, we do have mountains to speak of: Mt Trashmore, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Schuss Mountain, Mt Bohemia, Pine Mountain, The Porcupine Mountains, the Huron Mountains, etc. The thing is, most are just mountains "to speak of". Calling them mountains doesn't make it so. Although the Porkies and the Hurons are big enough to qualify as mountains - small mountains, but mountains nonetheless. //Walt Mount Trashmo I rest my case. And I do agree, the UP does have nice mountains. |
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On Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:24:24 -0400, VtSkier wrote
this crap: On 09/01/2011 09:52 AM, Walt wrote: On 9/1/2011 8:48 AM, VtSkier wrote: On 09/01/2011 07:56 AM, wrote: I live in Michigan. We don't get hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, tsunamis, forest fires, or volcanoes. We get snow storms which you call blizzards and an occasional tornado. Our biggest fears is Asian carp, and government spending. True enough, but you also don't have mountains to speak of. Actually, we do have mountains to speak of: Mt Trashmore, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Schuss Mountain, Mt Bohemia, Pine Mountain, The Porcupine Mountains, the Huron Mountains, etc. The thing is, most are just mountains "to speak of". Calling them mountains doesn't make it so. Although the Porkies and the Hurons are big enough to qualify as mountains - small mountains, but mountains nonetheless. //Walt Mount Trashmo I rest my case. And I do agree, the UP does have nice mountains. Mount Arvon Baraga County, Michigan, USA Elevation 1,979 ft (603 m) Listing U.S. state high point Location Range Huron Mountains Coordinates 46°45'20?N 88°09'21?WCoordinates: 46°45'20?N 88°09'21?W Mount Arvon, elevation 1,979 feet (603 m), located in L'Anse Township, Baraga County, is the highest point in the U.S. state of Michigan. Like nearby Arvon Township, Michigan, Mt. Arvon takes its name from the deposits of slate in the area which were reminiscent of those around Caernarfon in Wales. Mt. Arvon is part of the Huron Mountains range. Mt. Arvon is a few miles from Mount Curwood, which for years had been designated as Michigan's highest spot until a resurvey in 1982 with modern technology determined that Mt. Arvon is one foot taller than Mt. Curwood. Mt. Arvon is about twelve miles (19 km) east of L'Anse, although it is about a 26-mile (42 km) drive from the city as much of it lies on winding logging roads. ----------------------------------------------- It's taller than many of those apple-lachian mountains. Vote for Romney. Repeal the nightmares. |
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On 8/31/11 7:23 PM, Walt wrote:
Too bad we don't get snow Hurricaines. Those would be loads of fun. Blizzard are not really fun. The recording anemometer on Ward Peak hit 180 mph a few years ago and then blew away so the actual peak wind was something higher. Fortunately the mountain ranges temper the winds in the valleys. But a major blizzard often has dropped more than 8 feet of snow in a few days. In a really bad blizzard the whole mountain has slid and killed a bunch of good people. Hopefully the higher caliber artillery continues to control the slides as major blizzards continue to arrive unabated. |
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On 09/01/2011 10:29 AM, Walt wrote:
On 9/1/2011 10:03 AM, wrote: wrote this crap: I live in Michigan. We don't get hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, tsunamis, forest fires, or volcanoes. We get snow storms which you call blizzards and an occasional tornado. Our biggest fears is Asian carp, and government spending. True enough, but you also don't have mountains to speak of. The Appalachians and the rockies aren't real mountains. I've been to the Alps. Feh. Wake me up when you've been to Olympus Mons. Now that's what I'd call a mountain. Jeez Walt, When I met you I kinda had the feeling you were from Mars, now you've confirmed it. How is the (ob)skiing on that wondrous hill? |
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On 09/01/2011 12:43 PM, lal_truckee wrote:
On 8/31/11 7:23 PM, Walt wrote: Too bad we don't get snow Hurricaines. Those would be loads of fun. Blizzard are not really fun. The recording anemometer on Ward Peak hit 180 mph a few years ago and then blew away so the actual peak wind was something higher. Fortunately the mountain ranges temper the winds in the valleys. But a major blizzard often has dropped more than 8 feet of snow in a few days. In a really bad blizzard the whole mountain has slid and killed a bunch of good people. Hopefully the higher caliber artillery continues to control the slides as major blizzards continue to arrive unabated. Highest wind speed ever recorded in the lower 48 235mph, Mount Washington, NH weather station. The station is actually chained to the rock with huge chains and anchors. |
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On Thu, 1 Sep 2011 09:15:07 -0700 (PDT), twobuddha
wrote this crap: On Sep 1, 9:02*am, wrote: On Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:21:04 -0700 (PDT), twobuddha wrote this crap: Actually, I would. *More chances of that happening then you showing up in person at my door, as you have frequently promised. Liar. *I've never promised to show up at your door, liar. Pussy. You certainly have, pussy. And you will always be a pussy who didn't make good on his threats, pussy. Where are those aliens? Maybe old JC will show up. Come to think of it, the Second Coming will happen before you grow a set of balls, pppppppppppuuuuuuuuuuuuussssssssyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy . You're not man enough to show up in Seattle. Terrified of lattes and flannel shirts. PPPPPPPUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSYYYYYY!!!! I've been to Seattle, dumbass. I don't have any desire to go back. On my list of places to avoid: 1. Hell 2. Texas (same as above) 3. Seattle 4. France 5. Ann Arbor Vote for Romney.Repeal the nightmares |
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On Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:49:36 -0400, VtSkier wrote
this crap: On 09/01/2011 12:42 PM, wrote: On Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:24:24 -0400, wrote this crap: On 09/01/2011 09:52 AM, Walt wrote: On 9/1/2011 8:48 AM, VtSkier wrote: On 09/01/2011 07:56 AM, wrote: I live in Michigan. We don't get hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, tsunamis, forest fires, or volcanoes. We get snow storms which you call blizzards and an occasional tornado. Our biggest fears is Asian carp, and government spending. True enough, but you also don't have mountains to speak of. Actually, we do have mountains to speak of: Mt Trashmore, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Schuss Mountain, Mt Bohemia, Pine Mountain, The Porcupine Mountains, the Huron Mountains, etc. The thing is, most are just mountains "to speak of". Calling them mountains doesn't make it so. Although the Porkies and the Hurons are big enough to qualify as mountains - small mountains, but mountains nonetheless. //Walt Mount Trashmo I rest my case. And I do agree, the UP does have nice mountains. Mount Arvon Baraga County, Michigan, USA Elevation 1,979 ft (603 m) About half the height of Killington. What's the base elevation? Killington is actually about 3000 feet high as measured from the base. L'Anse Michigan is at 620 feet. That makes it about 1300 feet. Not bad for a Midwest mountain. The U.P. gets plenty of snow so it would be a great ski area but it's too remote. You have no idea how remote the U.P. is. I once went to a place it takes two days to get to. Seriously, you can be anywhere in the continental U.S. in 24 hours, except the U.P. BTW, I'm watching the news about how bad the destruction in Vermont is. I'm supervised that there's no Hooters in Vermont. Well then, nothing really got damaged. Vote for Romney. Repeal the nightmares. |
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On Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:43:07 -0700, lal_truckee
wrote this crap: On 8/31/11 7:23 PM, Walt wrote: Too bad we don't get snow Hurricaines. Those would be loads of fun. Blizzard are not really fun. The recording anemometer on Ward Peak hit 180 mph a few years ago and then blew away so the actual peak wind was something higher. Fortunately the mountain ranges temper the winds in the valleys. But a major blizzard often has dropped more than 8 feet of snow in a few days. Wuss. Here in Michigan we don't even close the schools for 8 feet. That's considered a mild snowfall here. Vote for Romney. Repeal the nightmares. |
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