[RBW] Re: Snow in LA

2011-01-02 Thread doug peterson
Just returned from a trail ride here in Orange County. Had to cut it short as the rain got serious, but before that, the dampish sandy conditions provided excellent traction. No snow down here.yet! Us southern Californians have to be especially careful due to unfamiliarity with riding in

[RBW] Re: Snow in LA

2011-01-02 Thread rperks
Just recieved a text from my fater in law that they have about in inch or 2 sticking to the ground at their place in Stevenson Ranch. Out here in Ventura nothing but rain, am sure the mountains are packed in with snow, but too many clouds to see. Still fun riding, just layer up with the wool!!

[RBW] Re: Snow in LA

2011-01-02 Thread Angus
I spent 21 years in LA...it vowed, that if snow ever stuck to the ground I would retreat to my rooftop with a video camera. On Jan 2, 4:32 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Lucky I got in  a 20 miler this morning on the Ram, temp was about 45F.  Cuz' now we are getting some heavy

[RBW] Re: Snow in LA

2011-01-02 Thread Esteban
While snow-belt folks may laugh at us, we've got disaster rather well covered here in CA. I drove 8 hours from SF to SD today in rain, 90mph wind, a blinding duststorm, hail, and a snowstorm over Gorman on the I-5. All in a 92 Volvo 240 with the check engine light glaring at me and 2 small