Archive: How could a prowler owner like winter ? - ProwlerOnline, Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler Discussion Forum

Note: This is an archived topic. It is read-only.

ProwlerOnline, Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler Discussion Forum

Off Topic

How could a prowler owner like winter ? (Page 1)

UBBFriend: Email This Page to Someone!

profile | register | preferences | faq | search

This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3
This topic was originally posted in this forum: Tires, Rims Discusssion

Author	Topic: How could a prowler owner like winter ?
halicat unregistered Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-15-2005 09:43 AM I was thinking abot the numerous posts i've made lamenting about the snow... the cold.... and the fact that it will be April untill i get to drive the Kat again..... its seems so easy to look at the things that are wrong with our lives and dismiss the great things that are sometimes taken for granted... Growing up a Canadian and hateing winter doesn't work....because winter always means hockey..... and hockey is a passion that is shared by parents and children.... fathers and mothers, sons and daughters...the glue that binds us.... a common love. My Dad was my hockey coach, he devoted so much time and effort to give me something that he felt would make a difference in my life.... 5am practices...hours driving to tournaments.... dealing with the problem parents on the teams he coached... the whole nine yards. He made a ice rink in the back yard that took up so much of his free time.... every night, and all weekend, all the kids around would come over and he would put lights up so we could have games... and he worried about someone getting hurt and getting his a$$ sued off. I looked so much foreward to winter every year and loved it much better than summer....ahh... the good old days. when I couldn't afford to put my sons into minor hockey.... Dad gave me the money because he said "it will make a difference to them when they get older " He was right. I lost Dad to cancer 5 years ago but i know he would be proud of me as i have been Coaching minor hockey since his passing... and today, as i have for quite a few years now, i am going down to the pond to shovel off the new snow so as me and the boys can go down for a skate, play a little shiny.... and if it isn't to cold tonight... light the Coleman lantern to hang in the tree to keep on skating....the apple never falls far from the tree, ain't it the truth ! so... the next time , i cry and whine about the winter... please pm me and tell me to "keep your stick on the ice" and i'll know what you mean.... sorry this was such a long read jim
DR PROWLER Prowler Junkie Posts: 4079 From: TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA Registered: JUL 2002	posted 01-15-2005 09:55 AM Nice story. The lack of NHL this year gotten to you yet?
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-15-2005 10:37 AM Jim - they play ice hockey in Phoenix, lol. We even have several ice arena's in the area for the youngins' to skate and play hockey. Enough talk about ice,,,,,,it'll be 74 here today,,,going out cruisin' Stay warm,,,,,inside. I'm sure there must be something good on tv to watch, or you can clean the bathrooms
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 01-15-2005 10:46 AM Great piece of writing.
butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000	posted 01-15-2005 10:58 AM Nice story Jim--looks like you'll be taking up where your Dad left off. What did you want us to remind you to do--"Stick It In The Ice:??
halicat unregistered Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000	posted 01-15-2005 11:13 AM quick doctor ! give me something for this lack of hockey ....its killing me!...i've been a die-hard leafs fan since conception.... come on AC don't let the lack of ice stop you....Ball Hockey is Canadas second favorite sport...go to the rink someday just to watch the 5 and 6 year olds play....its a blast and free! the truth is always an easy write, are you suggesting i give myself a chilly willy ? the pond needs a couple of cold days to freeze up after a mild spell......then it will be "put me in coach..."
Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 From: Port Huron, MI USA Registered: JAN 2003	posted 01-15-2005 03:12 PM Jim, Just noticed that you live in my favorite Canadian City. Halifax is in the middle of nowhere, on the way to nowhere. As such. very few will ever take the time to visit. I had the honor (gross understatement) of visiting your community in April of 1988. FWIW: I've been a student of the TITANIC for over 42 years (long before Cameron ever left his sandbox). On each anniversary of the sinking, I've always done something that made no sense to anyone but me. In 1988, I spent a week in Halifax taking in the Maritime Museum downtown, spending time with the late Russ Lownds, and walking the sacred ground of Fairview, Baron von Hirsh, & Mt Olivet Cemeteries where (as you know) 154 of the 300+ recovered victims are buried. When the civilized world ever decides to guage the humanity & pure hospitality of a community, Halifax will dominate the top of any list. If your Father brought you up in this city, then you are indeed blessed again. Many thanks for your excellent post. Ed Weichsler Just across the river from Sarnia, Ontario This message has been edited by Ed W. on 01-15-2005 at 03:17 PM
halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 From: Port Huron, MI USA Registered: JAN 2003	posted 01-15-2005 03:38 PM hi Ed, they have done alot more things for the Titanic here recently... enlarged the museum, fixed up the cemetaries that currently are getting about 50,000 visitors every year just for the Titanic sites.... the city of Halifax certainly has alot of history... being well over 300 years old. you must have visited the citadel ? Just like stepping back in time .... my ancestors came over from scotland in the early 1700's and actually owned the property that Historic Properties is located at...I trust you were treated well by my countrymen when you were here ? Many tourists come for a visit and end returning regularly, some eventually buying summer homes and cottages. I know your city as well... at least the rink !! i lived in St. Clair Shores for 12 years before we returned back to the Maritimes. I played hockey many times in Port Huron ... I remember the Rink was huge.. and it seemed like a nice city . my father worked in Mt. Clemmens for the newspaper. Anytime you back to Nova Scotia we will do a historic tour... i'm a history buff as well. if ya get a chance check out Fortress of Louisburg, Nova Scotia on the net its pretty awesome... thanks for you kind words jim
Thunder Prowler Junkie Posts: 456 From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Registered: FEB 2003	posted 01-15-2005 04:04 PM Good story.....I have never been to Halifax but I would love to visit there....that would make a good Prowl,,, from B.C. to Halifax. We have about 4" of snow, and it's been below zero for about 2 weeks now....everybody is freaking out...how lame is that. Rain called for next week, then sunshine...I will get the Prowler out this month... this photo makes me think of you.....http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/image_uploads/halifaxfridge.jpg [code][/code] anyway there was supposed to be an image here... This message has been edited by Thunder on 01-15-2005 at 04:11 PM
halicat unregistered Posts: 456 From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Registered: FEB 2003	posted 01-15-2005 04:18 PM thunder, 4" of snow kills you guys !! i was in victoria when they got 2" and everything came to a stand still... accidents... everything ! don't worry , you will be planting the garden in a week or two .... I was thinking of going halifax to vancouver and back the summer after next.... i will have 4 weeks holidays. I've driven cross canada a few times and know its 5 days of hard driving just to get from Halifax to Calgary and at least another 15 hour day to finish up in Van. traveling the #3.( if you don't hit any elk) I try to drive all night when i go throught the prairies. You can join me on the return trip.. maybe i can round up some Ontario prowlers on my way through !! time for a road trip !! jim
Thunder Prowler Junkie Posts: 456 From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Registered: FEB 2003	posted 01-15-2005 08:36 PM Is this your fridge Jim? This message has been edited by Thunder on 01-15-2005 at 08:37 PM
Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 From: Port Huron, MI USA Registered: JAN 2003	posted 01-15-2005 08:42 PM Come on you guys, there is life after Molson. Come to think of it, there is life without Molson.
halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 From: Port Huron, MI USA Registered: JAN 2003	posted 01-15-2005 09:12 PM if all those brewski's were Kokanees.... i'd do a back flip! the finest beer in canada ! my second choice.... okanagan pear cider
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-15-2005 10:26 PM Jim - I enjoyed the t-shirt Phoenix weather [74 degrees]today while at our local car show,,,and I thought I'd share a scene with you. Did you get the bathrooms cleaned? :d AC
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-15-2005 11:43 PM A/C, Halifax is beautiful and has nice weather in July and August and Phoenix is horrible at that time of year. So he has you outdone for a couple of months out of 12. lol We rode motorcycles to Nova Scotia in 2000, (I think). Fabulous trip. We rode the jet boat in St. John's Newfoundland which was about the most fun I have ever had for $ 12 ($20 Canadian at that time). We did the Cabot Trail and went to Peggy's cove. Beautiful scenery. Saw a few Moose or is that Meese? We were there in early July. We stayed at B&Bs. We would love to come back up there. Maybe a Prowler outing in 2007?
halicat unregistered Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-16-2005 07:56 AM bathrooms are still dirty... football games were on and I do have priorities ! Today is supposed to be nice, only -15, and the sun is out... or maybe thats the porch light ... the pond will be perfect by tomorrow and i can't wait !... AC please post a pict of you skating on a pond (and not a dried up one with roller skates !!). 74 degrees is a perfect temp for me ... anything over 80 and i am uncomfortable, just not used to it. August is by far the best month for weather here, temp gets between 75-85, lots of sun and it cools down real nice at night.. great for sleeping... my hat is off to Ed for doing Newfoundland in July on a Bike...it can be quite chilly there at anytime of the year...those Newfies really are a great bunch of people...Their hospitality puts ours to shame, and we consider ours first class...I wanted to cruise Newfoundland this summer, Gros Morin park is beautiful, apparently very much like Norway. But we had so much fun on the Cabot Trail last year we will be going again this summer, maybe look for a cottage to buy, or a spot to set up a Stained Glass studio. Ed , you come up here anytime and we will boil up a big feed of lobsters and go shark fishing... as they say here " it will be the finest kind".
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-16-2005 01:19 PM Jim - picturesque country, to be sure. My mother traveled to that area in the early 90's and she enjoyed it. Maybe someday? Is that you? No wonder you always agree with Ed, lol.
Thunder Prowler Junkie Posts: 456 From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Registered: FEB 2003	posted 01-16-2005 01:45 PM "great shots Jim"
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 01-16-2005 03:59 PM Real nice shots. We have all the sand and you got all the water.
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie Posts: 2418 From: Marshall,Mo.65340 Registered: DEC 2002	posted 01-16-2005 04:25 PM Great photo of you with your teen-age daughter. Keep up the good work.
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-16-2005 04:35 PM quote: Originally posted by Bcoffman Gray Ghost: Great photo of you with your teen-age daughter. Keep up the good work. I sent Jim a PM stating the same thing,,,,,,,he claims it is his wife of 23 years! BS,,,,,,no way! Besides, how could any woman stay that long,,, with that ice hockey face of his?
halicat unregistered Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-16-2005 05:19 PM are you saying i stopped a few pucks with my face ! maybe a couple ! my dear wife is a couple of years younger than me , ok so its 7, but lets say she has aged gracefully and I have not... maybe all the 151 black rum has taken its toll....or perhaps all that Everclear I used to get in Montana...ahh the good old days... I can almost remember them !
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-16-2005 08:40 PM CORRECTION, we were in St. John's New Brunswick, not NewFoundland. We may be shooting for August of '05 for a return visit. I don't think the area could stand 100 Prowlers but if anyone else is interested, post here. This message has been edited by ed monahan on 01-17-2005 at 05:40 AM
halicat unregistered Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-16-2005 08:53 PM that mistake is made all the time because of the name simmilarities..... the Newfoundland one is St. Johns and the New Brunswick one is Saint John....100 prowlers...!! I think 10 Prowlers would get you on the TV news ! Mine is the only one i've ever seen here.. chk it out. http://whc.unesco.org/sites/419.htm
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-16-2005 09:08 PM Jim - lets just say maybe you stopped a few pucks in your glory days, lol. Seven years younger,,,,craddle robber, lol. What was she thinking? Just funin' you!