Why do YOU love snow?

Danbo!

Ok, it would be good if we could keep this thread argument-free!

With the big freeze in January I had an awful time getting by, even though I like snow it was stressful getting to and from work as I usually cycled. Trying to time and get used to buses and very heavy traffic was a pain.

This time round I'm not working so shouldn't be as much stress, but I still find it annoying being in the house almost all the time. I live at approx 100m asl in the dub mountains so the thaw here is slow enough.

Personally, I love a good thundery storm and I always find reading the weather forum around these times interesting, discussing possible outcomes. I much prefer cold weather as I find it easier to warm up by putting on another layer, as opposed to trying to cool down in hot weather.

Anyway, for all the snow/cold lovers, why do you love it so much and welcome more and more cold spells? I know a lot of people love the scenery an bringing out the inner child. Do you not find the conditions impairing to normal day to day life? Maybe thats the interesting thing, something different to the norm, but for how long?

Mmcd

I think I love it simple because it's different. I can't imagine the same enthusiasm about a foot falling if we got 10 feet a season!

meemeep

I love it for a number of reasons but mostly now, because it means a change in routine. It's ok to be late, weekends are fun - sport is cancelled, so no rushing around to all parts of the city for matches. Big fire, hot whiskey, loads of layers, good dvd, shoveling snow, talking with neighbours for first time in months, walking the luas line - trams not running - eh- tell that to the trams coming up our rear! Sledding, shoveling, duvet days, feeding the birds, walking, taking photos, phoning friends to see how they are coping - I want more....

demakinz

Its a change from the dull gray wet boring weather we get most/all of the time. Any severe weather i love, Thunder, Lightning, Snow, Storms etc, I don't know a lot about all the charts and forecasting but there is nothing better than looking at the radar and seeing a big blob of snowy precip making its way slowly & straight for your location. Hope we get to see some more before winters out.

fizzycyst

I think it's quite nice to have a change from the "will it rain? won't it rain?" humdrum routine we're used to. Also, following the treads here on boards really gives an insight into the weather at the moment, I'm actually finding it very exciting

Danbo!

meemeep wrote: »

I love it for a number of reasons but mostly now, because it means a change in routine. It's ok to be late, weekends are fun - sport is cancelled, so no rushing around to all parts of the city for matches. Big fire, hot whiskey, loads of layers, good dvd, shoveling snow, talking with neighbours for first time in months, walking the luas line - trams not running - eh- tell that to the trams coming up our rear! Sledding, shoveling, duvet days, feeding the birds, walking, taking photos, phoning friends to see how they are coping - I want more....

Thats a good way of looking at it! I've been reading threads about people who love the snow in the long term and couldn't get my head around it, but that makes sense! Im just a bit peeved because I've got some more Xmas shopping to do but I can get that done early next week. But yeah you're right I have been doing a lot of shovelling and noticed a lot of my neighbours chatting about the whole thing. My estate is fairly new and theres not much community spirit going on since I moved in until now.

On the other hand, my sister is 8 months pregnant and were trying to organise Christmas around the weather as she lives down in the shticks.

So I suppose it's each to their own. Myself I love watching planes at the airport but probably could never explain to anyone exactly what I love about it!

Harps

I like it because it breaks up the depressing monotiny of our usual winter weather. I grew up right on the Atlantic coast so very rarely got snow and if we did it was only a light dusting that melted quickly. I've lived in Letterkenny for the past 3 years and we've had plenty of snow all three winters I've been here. It does get annoying once it starts to thaw but I can live with that

Also the obvious reason that it looks nice and brightens up the place

inabina

i would have said all of the above up to this week. But I have to admit, I am sick of it. And only because this country cannot cope with it. Water cut off, footpaths not usable, people not able to get on with business.

Up to this year, I have been so passionate about snow. I still love it. Nothing excites me more. But after this cold spell, I have to admit I would be quite happy with a mild winter from now on.

........but maybe a white Christmas would be nice :rolleyes:

isle of man

love it because it makes everything look so nice,
love it for the fact i can make lots of cash .
we dont get it vary often so makes it even more loved

but most of all i love it because we get to go playing in the 4x4 in it, take a bonnet, or a snow board, or anything for that matter, and you have fun that everyone enjoys.

plus you cant beat a bit of drfiting :cool:

irishmotorist

I love it because it's unusual (for here).
I love it because it's so graceful when it's falling.
I love seeing it falling against a lamp outside my house.
I love how quiet it is.
I love seeing everybody else loving the sight of it.
It makes my normal road and garden look beautiful.
I love stomping through the snow down to the shops.
I love looking at the radar and trying to guess when it will land here.
I love my renewed interest in weather.


(Waiting for questions on my sexuality now...)

goodies

meemeep wrote: »

I love it for a number of reasons but mostly now, because it means a change in routine. It's ok to be late, weekends are fun - sport is cancelled, so no rushing around to all parts of the city for matches. Big fire, hot whiskey, loads of layers, good dvd, shoveling snow, talking with neighbours for first time in months, walking the luas line - trams not running - eh- tell that to the trams coming up our rear! Sledding, shoveling, duvet days, feeding the birds, walking, taking photos, phoning friends to see how they are coping - I want more....

spot on the same for me...I love that a couple of horrible work meetings were cancelled and it has been ok not to go out at night to things and snuggle up at home. Somehow it seems ok to eat lots more than usual. I think I am a bit of a survivalist at heart and I am enjoying getting ready for the next episode being predicted. I think the most important thing for me this time around though is that it has taken my mind off the general economic doom which had been really upsetting me.

Finally there was nothing quite like standing out in our deserted street the night of the epic fall last wednesday and feeling the snow fall on my face in the silence...it was really really moving...

desolate sun

For me, when it snows, there's magic in the air. It is so beautiful watching feathery flakes falling and covering everything.
It takes me back to my childhood. Making snowmen, snowball fights, hearing the crunch under your feet. As Michael McIntyre said, when his kids open the curtains, it's Narnia! That's exactly how I feel! A snowy landscape is a mythical, innocent, wonderful world. For those brief few hours (days) the world is a magical place.

isle of man

irishmotorist wrote: »

I love it because it's unusual (for here).
I love it because it's so graceful when it's falling.
I love seeing it falling against a lamp outside my house.
I love how quiet it is.
I love seeing everybody else loving the sight of it.
It makes my normal road and garden look beautiful.
I love stomping through the snow down to the shops.
I love looking at the radar and trying to guess when it will land here.
I love my renewed interest in weather.


(Waiting for questions on my sexuality now...)

its ok to have a little snow porn now and again:D

Wine Goddess

I LOVE extreme weather and since we very rarely get massive thunderstorms, or very high temperatures in the summertime I guess that's partly why we get so excited about snow.....it's a form of extreme weather on our doorstep plus a chance to behave totally differently (as per post above about a break in routine)
HOWEVER given I have been snowbound for almost 2 weeks due to small people I am looking after it has been for the very first time in my life a bit wearisome........plus I really feel for all those people struggling to work or just struggling to get around.....
We just don't get it often enough to be prepared for it so half the place is excited and half the place hates it....depending on how negatively it affects you....
All that being said I still quite fancy a white Christmas.....;)

123balltv

to me snow is heavenly it makes everything look pure and clean
and as we might be getting snow so close to Christmas it makes it extra special looking at the cards, films etc all featuring snow magic
It's funny my Grandmother once said she'd love to die during a snow period she taught it was heavenly too.

alfa beta

dunno

I just seem to like white powdery addictive substances

cabot

I love it for the change in routine and because the kids love it. Theyre old enough to take themselves off to the park with friends to go down the slopes. We join them later, have fun go home when we're ready and have some lovely warming food.

BEASTERLY

I enjoy the way it causes so much hardship and is a big pain in the arse for everybody. Seriously though, moaning is this countries curse, whether it's the economy or the snow nobody whinges about stuff quite like the Irish. Just get the **** on with it and shut up and everything will become easier. Ya never know ya might end up praying for a polar low

Hal1

I like when it melts, yup.

gbee

The beauty and the inner child is certain therapeutic.

From a spiritual point of view we are here primarily from encounters with cold weather, our intelligence and thus appreciation of the cold stems from a near extinction of a line of Homo Sapiens.

It also makes one more aware of the positive effects of nature that are stimulated by snow coverage. It kills off bugs, insects, bacteria and diseases, prevents overwintering and mutations; brings water to higher ground and is the cause of spring waters and I'm sure there are even more benefits.

I'd suggest most of us don't like snow because we don't know and don't know had to get around in it. As we can expect similar conditions for a few years at least, we will all learn soon enough.

As a point of interest, how many of you had summer colds and flues this last year?

dirtyghettokid

i grew up in canada with snow every winter... so it reminds me of home. that's why i like it so much!
i love to play in it and walk... i love the silence it brings...
makes everything look like a christmas card.
of course the disruption isn't that nice, but if we were better prepared for it, it would lead to less disruption.

milli milli

desolate sun wrote: »

As Michael McIntyre said, when his kids open the curtains, it's Narnia! That's exactly how I feel! A snowy landscape is a mythical, innocent, wonderful world. For those brief few hours (days) the world is a magical place.

Min

When one sees productive fields covered with snow they can see death as no food source will grow in snow fields.

Snow is like a symbol of death, you don't see many people living at the north pole or on the continent of Antarctica.

When a thaw comes one can see life returning...you don't need to feed the birds then as their battle with death eases as the living things on the ground becomes accessible.

Snow is so common, you get fed of it, at least the rain runs away...snow hangs around like an unwelcome guest.

milli milli

Two men looked out from prison bars, one saw mud, the other stars.

desolate sun

The thing about our last severe winter was that the following harvest was bountiful. Surely you were thankful of that. The frost is actually beneficial for the likes of garlic.

I have numerous bird feeders in my garden and when I go for walks I bring old bread/peanuts with me for the birds. I see loads of people doing the same.

Min

milli milli wrote: »

Two men looked out from prison bars, one saw mud, the other stars.

I have spent two weeks in an open prison, thanks to snow. A bit early for it giving we are not even mid December.

Min

I should say, thanks to snow I know I don't want to end up in prison, something positive

milli milli

Min wrote: »

I have spent two weeks in an open prison, thanks to snow. A bit early for it giving we are not even mid December.

I'm sorry you feel this way. Have you looked into getting those Traks for your shoes or snow tyres/chains for your car? If the experts are to be believed then winters like this are to be the norm and we have to get used to it. So better to have some independence than to feel at the mercy of the weather.

Min

milli milli wrote: »

I'm sorry you feel this way. Have you looked into getting those Traks for your shoes or snow tyres/chains for your car? If the experts are to be believed then winters like this are to be the norm and we have to get used to it. So better to have some independence than to feel at the mercy of the weather.

I just stock up on food and whatever is needed on the farm, no one uses my road in this weather, it is just too steep, too many people have gotten into trouble on the road that they now avoid it.
There is a lot less traffic than normal around - none on mine, from what I see even lower down, I think most people want to avoid the risks.

On a positive note it has meant no travelling salespeople...

nacho libre

It's humbling. Also it makes for great photos, even my mother, who hates it, grudgingly admits that

Arthurdaly

Day 1: Snow is pretty
Day 2: Snow is pretty
Day 3: Little chilly isnt it?
Day 4: My ass hurts
Day 5: Can you leave now?
Day 6: I fu****cking hate snow!!!

BEASTERLY

Arthurdaly wrote: »

Day 1: Snow is pretty
Day 2: Snow is pretty
Day 3: Little chilly isnt it?
Day 4: My ass hurts
Day 5: Can you leave now?
Day 6: I fu****cking hate snow!!!

I'm on day 16 and i still want more, lol.

Caitriona

Thanks, everyone, for reminding me why I love it so much : ) The cabin fever had gotten to me a bit (two weeks of not leaving the house with a 5 month old would do that to a person!), so I wasn't looking forward to the next lot, despite having stocked up on everything we can think of. Now I am : ) I fancy going for a walk on my own in the dark next Thursday night just to listen to it fall.