Comments on: Winter of my content http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:46:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rev. BigDumbChimp http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50461 Rev. BigDumbChimp Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:54:19 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50461 I lived in Jackson, WY for about 10 years and Telluride, CO for another year and I can not tell you how jealous I am of you. There is no skiing or ice climbing on the east coast that even comes close to CO and Jackson. Especially not here in Charleston, SC. This time of year was always good. The touristas are leaving, the weather is changing, the air is crisp, the Aspens are turning and the first snow was on the peaks. damn you BA *fist shake at BA I lived in Jackson, WY for about 10 years and Telluride, CO for another year and I can not tell you how jealous I am of you. There is no skiing or ice climbing on the east coast that even comes close to CO and Jackson. Especially not here in Charleston, SC. This time of year was always good. The touristas are leaving, the weather is changing, the air is crisp, the Aspens are turning and the first snow was on the peaks.

damn you BA

*fist shake at BA

]]> By: mxracer652 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50460 mxracer652 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:58:00 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50460 If that's your shake roof, do youself a favor and buy the scaffolding instead of renting it. Your ROI will probably be less than a year. If that’s your shake roof, do youself a favor and buy the scaffolding instead of renting it. Your ROI will probably be less than a year.

]]> By: Elaine http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50459 Elaine Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:40:38 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50459 The hail stops being entertaining after fifteen years here (Colorado Springs, not Boulder.) Just saying... The hail stops being entertaining after fifteen years here (Colorado Springs, not Boulder.) Just saying…

]]> By: csrster http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50458 csrster Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:15:23 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50458 Damn you Bad Astronomer. If there's one thing I miss about Colorado it's seeing the Indian Peaks glinting under their early-autumn snow. Damn you Bad Astronomer. If there’s one thing I miss about Colorado it’s seeing the Indian Peaks glinting under their early-autumn snow.

]]> By: Troy http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50457 Troy Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:16:42 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50457 Mountains make me feel claustrophobic and my ears pop, glad I'm in Michigan. Cute Canis. Mountains make me feel claustrophobic and my ears pop, glad I’m in Michigan. Cute Canis.

]]> By: KaiYeves http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50456 KaiYeves Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:27:17 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50456 So that's what your secret hideout looks like. I'm going to have to put those mountains in the next BA superhero comic I draw. So that’s what your secret hideout looks like. I’m going to have to put those mountains in the next BA superhero comic I draw.

]]> By: BlondeReb3 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50455 BlondeReb3 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:16:38 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50455 And I thought New England had some pretty bad winters - no snow here yet!!! And thank goodness for that. After your first huge snowstorm it sadly gets old. Unless school is cancelled, which doesn't happen because we're too used to the snow. Canus Minor is so cute! And I thought New England had some pretty bad winters – no snow here yet!!!

And thank goodness for that. After your first huge snowstorm it sadly gets old. Unless school is cancelled, which doesn’t happen because we’re too used to the snow.

Canus Minor is so cute!

]]> By: Matt http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50454 Matt Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:02:37 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50454 Ha! I recognize that view. Gunbarrel is a nice part of Boulder, eh? Just a short drive on Foothills Parkway to downtown and somewhat reasonable living costs. And the fantastic view if Long's Peak, of course. Ha! I recognize that view. Gunbarrel is a nice part of Boulder, eh? Just a short drive on Foothills Parkway to downtown and somewhat reasonable living costs. And the fantastic view if Long’s Peak, of course.

]]> By: Quiet Desperation http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50453 Quiet Desperation Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:24:54 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50453 Although Winter is when some of the better constellations are visible *before* midnight. I really need to get back into AA (amateur astronomy, not the other one with the 12 steps). There's so much cool equipment these days, and I can actually afford it. Although Winter is when some of the better constellations are visible *before* midnight. I really need to get back into AA (amateur astronomy, not the other one with the 12 steps). There’s so much cool equipment these days, and I can actually afford it.

]]> By: Quiet Desperation http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50452 Quiet Desperation Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:21:36 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50452 Winter? Bleah. I'll stick with Southern Cal, thank you. If I need a snow fix (perhaps due to some violent head injury), I know where to get it within a couple hours drive. Winter?

Bleah. I’ll stick with Southern Cal, thank you. If I need a snow fix (perhaps due to some violent head injury), I know where to get it within a couple hours drive.

]]> By: wright http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50451 wright Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:24:41 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50451 I like visiting the high country in spring and summer, but winter there is not my idea of entertainment. Still, glad you and yours are enjoying it. I like visiting the high country in spring and summer, but winter there is not my idea of entertainment. Still, glad you and yours are enjoying it.

]]> By: Scott Hurst http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50450 Scott Hurst Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:23:03 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50450 Where is the larger photo of the mountains? Where is the larger photo of the mountains?

]]> By: Bill Bones http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50449 Bill Bones Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:51:00 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50449 I've heard that snow loses a lot of appeal after you shovel your way out for an hour on a cold morning... ;) But I guess warmer climate also loses some appeal after you boil in your sweat in a hot humid day... ;D I’ve heard that snow loses a lot of appeal after you shovel your way out for an hour on a cold morning… ;)

But I guess warmer climate also loses some appeal after you boil in your sweat in a hot humid day… ;D

]]> By: Encolpius http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50448 Encolpius Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:54:55 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50448 Canis minor bellus et iucundus est. Canis minor bellus et iucundus est.

]]> By: John Kennell http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50447 John Kennell Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:23:41 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50447 You'll love winter here. Tons of sun and fun. Most times the snow falls one day and melts the next before it can stick. I've seen 60-70 degree days in January and February (last year being the sucky exception.) Boulder may be a little snowier than Denver, but you're closer to Rocky Mountain National Park and the mountains in general. You can't get as far into RMNP as you can in summer without some serious winter gear, but who cares? You can drive up to Bear Lake easy enough and be surrounded. I also recommend a Grand Lake approach below the Never Summer Range for an unbelievably beautiful and painfully quiet snow capped 14er view. John You’ll love winter here. Tons of sun and fun. Most times the snow falls one day and melts the next before it can stick. I’ve seen 60-70 degree days in January and February (last year being the sucky exception.) Boulder may be a little snowier than Denver, but you’re closer to Rocky Mountain National Park and the mountains in general. You can’t get as far into RMNP as you can in summer without some serious winter gear, but who cares? You can drive up to Bear Lake easy enough and be surrounded. I also recommend a Grand Lake approach below the Never Summer Range for an unbelievably beautiful and painfully quiet snow capped 14er view.

John

]]> By: Edward C http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50446 Edward C Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:04:45 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50446 I was in Colorado in the last week in August. It was hot. In the 90's most days. Went to Pikes Peak and needed a jacket. Very confusin'. I was in Colorado in the last week in August.
It was hot. In the 90′s most days.
Went to Pikes Peak and needed a jacket.
Very confusin’.

]]> By: Steve Sutton http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50445 Steve Sutton Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:26:05 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50445 I wish I lived out there. There aren't any mountains around here, just trees. The trees aren't quite tall enough to be dusted by snow, though. I wish I lived out there. There aren’t any mountains around here, just trees. The trees aren’t quite tall enough to be dusted by snow, though.

]]> By: Nathan http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50444 Nathan Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:13:21 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50444 I'm a bit of a stickler for accuracy, and I just wanted to point out that the only 14er you can see from your house is Long's Peak, which is not the mountain you have pictured. Those mountains are in the Indian Peaks wilderness, and are mostly 12000-13000 feet. You should go up there sometime, there are some amazing hikes you can do from the Fourth of July and Brainard Lake trail heads. I’m a bit of a stickler for accuracy, and I just wanted to point out that the only 14er you can see from your house is Long’s Peak, which is not the mountain you have pictured. Those mountains are in the Indian Peaks wilderness, and are mostly 12000-13000 feet. You should go up there sometime, there are some amazing hikes you can do from the Fourth of July and Brainard Lake trail heads.

]]> By: Kevin F. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50443 Kevin F. Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:04:20 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50443 I was in Boulder at University of Colorado for a conference back in July of 2000. Loved it compared to Pittsburgh. REAL mountains, neat different insect life, a model of the Solar System - they've got everything! My favorite part? I saw five rainbows in the space of 20 minutes. THAT was an experience not to be forgotten. I was in Boulder at University of Colorado for a conference back in July of 2000. Loved it compared to Pittsburgh. REAL mountains, neat different insect life, a model of the Solar System – they’ve got everything!

My favorite part? I saw five rainbows in the space of 20 minutes. THAT was an experience not to be forgotten.

]]> By: Larry http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50442 Larry Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:00:08 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50442 I guess as a full fledged Bouderite you'll now be taking part in all of the native traditions. Such as this one: http://nakedpumpkinrun.org/ I guess as a full fledged Bouderite you’ll now be taking part in all of the native traditions. Such as this one: http://nakedpumpkinrun.org/

]]> By: Jason Adams http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50441 Jason Adams Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:51:32 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50441 Wow Canis Minor looks just like my childhood dog "Yankee". My stepfather (from the south) named her that since my mom (and my sister and I) were from the north and we liked her so much. Wow Canis Minor looks just like my childhood dog “Yankee”. My stepfather (from the south) named her that since my mom (and my sister and I) were from the north and we liked her so much.

]]> By: Ian B Gibson http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50440 Ian B Gibson Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:40:19 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50440 Let's see if you're still so cocky by the end of February! Let’s see if you’re still so cocky by the end of February!

]]> By: ABR http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50439 ABR Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:33:31 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50439 Fourteeners, or 14ers. I believe the next step in going native is to curse those pesky* Californians. Or maybe it's referring to the Mousetrap without looking confused. I've forgotten now that I'm a pesky* Californian. About a month after first moving to the Denver area we got 22 inches of snow one night. By the calendar, it was still summer. That was a rude awakening! *pesky is used as a substitute for the word actually used, of course Fourteeners, or 14ers. I believe the next step in going native is to curse those pesky* Californians. Or maybe it’s referring to the Mousetrap without looking confused. I’ve forgotten now that I’m a pesky* Californian.

About a month after first moving to the Denver area we got 22 inches of snow one night. By the calendar, it was still summer. That was a rude awakening!

*pesky is used as a substitute for the word actually used, of course

]]> By: Grand Lunar http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50438 Grand Lunar Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:31:49 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50438 You call that winter? I've been to Colorado in July, and there was still snow! When that place likes like Hoth, THEN you're in winter! You call that winter?

I’ve been to Colorado in July, and there was still snow!

When that place likes like Hoth, THEN you’re in winter!

]]> By: Michelle http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/comment-page-1/#comment-50437 Michelle Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:23:00 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/09/30/winter-of-my-content/#comment-50437 Yay! Winter! I wish there was great mountains like that around here. We only have ancient rounded up mountains... Yay! Winter!

I wish there was great mountains like that around here. We only have ancient rounded up mountains…

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