"There are countless horrible things happening all over the world and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible." -Auberon Waugh
Monday, March 2, 2009
Will We Wind Up Digging Global Warming Protestors Out of the Snow, Like So Many Woolly Mammoths?
Knowing that we are about to tag record high temps here in the next few days the Yojimbo naturally got on to Paco Enterprises' Climate Modification subsidiary to check prices on the large economy size packages of InstaGore.
"The product you requsted is on backorder. Future supply dates are not available at this time."
Use the Vegemite spray to repel snow drifts around your abode, NOT the InstaGore!
Richard: There's really no reason to dig them out on purpose; I meant that we might uncover them accidentally - you know, while we dig for coal or something.
Yeah I'm dripping sweat here too - late summer has taken a tropical turn, despite alt 2300ft. Sitting at the computer gives me a break from sweaty renovation jobs out back.
The Pics: at first I thought you're living the dream with your cozy homestead out in the pristine woods, Paco. Then I saw the other houses around (not stables and servants quarters?) and I realise the snow covered up the street.
Or is it the secret HQ of a global network somewhere near the Arctic circle simply disguised as a nice suburban US street, hmmm? The boys will be studying these pics for clues...
Bruce: The first picture is all front yard, buried under half-a-foot of snow. It does look like the Arctic, but is really Fairfax, VA. And although only ten miles from D.C., there is an abundance of woods that shelter everything from raccoons to deer. I'm trying to get Yojimbo to swap his house in Tucson for my place here.
One thing I noticed, that struck me as strange when looking at the picture of the protesters. Seeing it's W DC shouldn't there be more black faces than white in the "crowd"? Or am I mistaken?
The money quote, IMHO (the bolded text, the rest provided for context):
For those who have endured this winter's frigid temperatures and today's heavy snowstorm in the Northeast, the concept of global warming may seem, well, almost wishful.
But climate is known to be variable -- a cold winter, or a few strung together doesn't mean the planet is cooling. Still, according to a new study, global warming may have hit a speed bump and could go into hiding for decades.
Yet, a hot summer, or a few strung together DOES mean that the planeting is heating up. Thanks to Mankind, I mean.
The cognitive dissonance in that article is appalling. But the confusion is hilarious!
Yes, Wimpy, Fahrenheit. Orlando & Jax have both been pretty cold for a Florida winter. I remember going to Bike Week in Daytona. We ALWAYS woke up AT LEAST 2 days in a very cold, usually very wet tent. I am not sorry those days are behind me.
Now, we ride down for the day in Daytona, check out the bikes, buy a pin & a t-shirt & come home to a nice warm house with our own toilet!
i love it.. protesting global warming on our first real storm of the season!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Hansen bothered to bring a coat with him? It would be justice indeed if that cretin caught a cold. Or got frostbite.
ReplyDelete"will we wind up digging global warming protestors out of the snow..."
ReplyDeleteSeriously, why?
TW: whenr: as in Whenr they gonna learn?
Dunno why I came up as brieventures. Google wacky I guess.
ReplyDeleteHEY!
ReplyDeleteKnowing that we are about to tag record high temps here in the next few days the Yojimbo naturally got on to Paco Enterprises' Climate Modification subsidiary to check prices on the large economy size packages of InstaGore.
"The product you requsted is on backorder. Future supply dates are not available at this time."
Use the Vegemite spray to repel snow drifts around your abode, NOT the InstaGore!
Don't make me come back there!
Richard: There's really no reason to dig them out on purpose; I meant that we might uncover them accidentally - you know, while we dig for coal or something.
ReplyDeleteI say, leave them in the snow and use them for compost in the spring.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they'd make decent compost. All that lack of carbon.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we could use them for weed killer.
They are stunning photos, and a perfect contrast to the view from where I sit.
ReplyDeleteHot, humid, muggy and the threat of the afternoon storm showing signs of grey cloud on yonder mountains.
Sweat is running down my back and right now I would love to be dressed to the gills and standing on your patio.
Mehaul.
Yeah I'm dripping sweat here too - late summer has taken a tropical turn, despite alt 2300ft. Sitting at the computer gives me a break from sweaty renovation jobs out back.
ReplyDeleteThe Pics: at first I thought you're living the dream with your cozy homestead out in the pristine woods, Paco. Then I saw the other houses around (not stables and servants quarters?) and I realise the snow covered up the street.
Or is it the secret HQ of a global network somewhere near the Arctic circle simply disguised as a nice suburban US street, hmmm? The boys will be studying these pics for clues...
Bruce: The first picture is all front yard, buried under half-a-foot of snow. It does look like the Arctic, but is really Fairfax, VA. And although only ten miles from D.C., there is an abundance of woods that shelter everything from raccoons to deer. I'm trying to get Yojimbo to swap his house in Tucson for my place here.
ReplyDeleteI dunno. It all looks a bit sus to me. Have you had Al Gore over for secret talks recently?
ReplyDeleteOoh, pretty. Here in Orlando it's actually supposed to go down to 37 tonight (that's cold for Central Florida in March).
ReplyDeleteHmmph, we had 14" last Wed; back to green grass as of yesterday.
ReplyDeleteCheers
One thing I noticed, that struck me as strange when looking at the picture of the protesters.
ReplyDeleteSeeing it's W DC shouldn't there be more black faces than white in the "crowd"?
Or am I mistaken?
Looks lurverly, Paco!
ReplyDeleteWe had about 10" of global warmening on the Jersey Shore, and it was a scorching 10 degrees this morning.
Who knew global warming could be so beautiful and serene.
ReplyDeleteSaint: And so cold!
ReplyDeleteOT but.......heh! I love Hot Air's headline on this:
ReplyDeletehttp://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/02/global-warming-pause.html
The money quote, IMHO (the bolded text, the rest provided for context):
For those who have endured this winter's frigid temperatures and today's heavy snowstorm in the Northeast, the concept of global warming may seem, well, almost wishful.
But climate is known to be variable -- a cold winter, or a few strung together doesn't mean the planet is cooling. Still, according to a new study, global warming may have hit a speed bump and could go into hiding for decades.
Yet, a hot summer, or a few strung together DOES mean that the planeting is heating up. Thanks to Mankind, I mean.
The cognitive dissonance in that article is appalling. But the confusion is hilarious!
OK, I messed up the Hot Air link. It should read:
ReplyDeleteScientists just can’t understand why Earth has stopped warming
TW: roations. Yes, I am rotating. Clearly.
Paco, a mere dusting. If you want a real winter vacation, then Ottawa beckons and offers.
ReplyDeleteI personally think we should leave the GWARMERS buried and not dig them out.
Andrea, I assume you mean 37 Fahrenheit?
ReplyDeleteYes, Wimpy, Fahrenheit. Orlando & Jax have both been pretty cold for a Florida winter. I remember going to Bike Week in Daytona. We ALWAYS woke up AT LEAST 2 days in a very cold, usually very wet tent. I am not sorry those days are behind me.
ReplyDeleteNow, we ride down for the day in Daytona, check out the bikes, buy a pin & a t-shirt & come home to a nice warm house with our own toilet!
Predicting +39F tonight.
Jeff: Hilarious!
ReplyDeleteWimpy: Ottawa can beckon all it wants; I ain't a-goin' no farther north than this.
... and the crocuses are blooming; the daffodils in a week or two.
ReplyDeleteCheers