Silly wind question (Boulder, Center, Limon: school, activities, station)

[LisaBoulder]

Originally Posted by jifie

To expound on my question a bit, is it worth it? Does the wind and crazy CO weather I hear about take away from the world class amenities nearby or the natural surrounding beauty?

I'm late to this thread, but IMO - yes, it's worth it and no the wind doesn't take away. The wind can be terrible, but it's not all year or even all of spring and summer. It seemed extra windy here in April, May and early June. I was gone for most of June, but once I got back home, wind was a non-issue.

[sunsprit]

Originally Posted by jifie

To expound on my question a bit, is it worth it? Does the wind and crazy CO weather I hear about take away from the world class amenities nearby or the natural surrounding beauty?

Yes ... and, No.

It's all a matter of perspective as to how seriously your intended or planned activities are affected by the storm frontal passages.

There's times where a rainstorm or snowstorm can be a charming event ... and there's times where it can be a serious hazard to your plans or safety.

Serious windstorm gusts can come through and make many outdoor activities miserable, if not impossible.

[dynimagelv]

I was born and raised out on the plains in Limon...I didnt think it was windy.....I just thought that ALL kids stood at an angle.

[Summerz]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

I was born and raised out on the plains in Limon...I didnt think it was windy.....I just thought that ALL kids stood at an angle.

Brings back memories........


And the HOWLING at night.


I had a paper route in high school. Fun fun fun...

[dynimagelv]

I went for a visit a few years ago...laying in bed at night....ABSOLUTELY no wind at all of any kind...and you coud hear it howling thru the grass...a low moan....its what dove the early settlers crazy....

[WhereTheSidewalkEnds]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

I was born and raised out on the plains in Limon

So people DO really live out there?

[suzco]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

I went for a visit a few years ago...laying in bed at night....ABSOLUTELY no wind at all of any kind...and you coud hear it howling thru the grass...a low moan....its what dove the early settlers crazy....

I've long been fascinated by the area around Pawnee Buttes/Grasslands. . . all those abandoned homesteads, returning to the wilderness; the grasslands prevailed. The wind won.

[qfrost]

Originally Posted by suzco

I've long been fascinated by the area around Pawnee Buttes/Grasslands. . . all those abandoned homesteads, returning to the wilderness; the grasslands prevailed. The wind won.

Makes me remember a very old film, but starring Lillian Gish, titled 'The Wind'.

Not a very compelling modern 'villian' though. Can't image Bill Paxton in combat armor shouting 'Game over, man, game over!' to a alien....breeze.

[Summerz]

Originally Posted by jkcoop

So people DO really live out there?

And yes Last Chance really DOES exist, my Grandfather was a Cattle Rancher, my Grandmother taught in a one room school house. Not much left these days though so I hear.

[lalahartma]

Plus with all the great things about the area, we have to find something to complain about!