Montrose1100 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I wish it was like it is out side, in the summer. And not in November... But I guess the only winter we can pray for is a couple of cold fronts in a row, to leave us cold for a week or 2. But the air is clear, the clouds are dancing, and the sun is setting. This is good weather for us, or so I think... I wonder when it will get cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Hopefully soon! Im ready for some cold weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Hopefully soon! Im ready for some cold weather!Me too!Unfortunately I just saw a report on ABC concerning global warming. It seems that the arctic is melting at an increasingly faster rate, and global temperatures are going up at a faster rate than previously expected. It does seem our winters have been getting shorter and warmer for some time now. I remember when I was a kid and we'd get snow at least once every four or five years in the town I grew up in, about 100 miles northeast of Houston. The last time there was any significant snow or ice in that area was in 1997.At the same time I've heard a lot of older people talk about how summers used to not be nearly as hot as they are now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Yeah I saw that as well, didnt they say enough ice melted to equal Arizona and Texas combined? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Well, to prevent flooding from getting TOO serious, we can just breach a natural damn and flood part of the desert in Africa since a few hundred square miles of it is below sea level. But it can all be just a major consparacy. Ricco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20sGirl Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Me too!At the same time I've heard a lot of older people talk about how summers used to not be nearly as hot as they are now.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Do think all the pavement in this city has anything to do with how hot it's been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Do think all the pavement in this city has anything to do with how hot it's been?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>It doesnt help, but we still have people that would rather have parking lots than parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 It doesnt help, but we still have people that would rather have parking lots than parks.Yes and unfortunately some of them are on here.Pavement definitely is part of the problem, as well as continuing destruction of the trees we have. Despite all the efforts to plant trees on streets downtown and in other parts of the city, most developers in outlying areas clear cut their land before building on it, and then replace mature trees they needlessly destroyed with baby trees that won't provide good shade for at least 20 years.The Houston-Galveston region should be very concerned about the melting arctic icecap. As sea levels increase, which is already happening, our flooding issues here will only get worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 You would be considered very lucky indeed if a builder or developer actually planted a tree in your new yard that (1) actually grew at all, and didn't die because of all the concrete dust accumulation in the "lawn", (2) actually provided any shade EVER. Many builders today and in the recent past have switched to providing trees such as ornamental pears which provide (1) no fruit and (2) no shade. And those would be considered "upgrade" type trees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Wow so it's worse than I thought. Yuck! Another reason I doubt I'll ever buy into a new "master planned" community of cookie cutter houses with tacky architecture.It really would be nice to see developers being forced to only cut existing mature trees where they fall in the footprint of the houses and streets being built. At least that way new houses would come with some mature trees already in place. But that will never happen in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20sGirl Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I've seen forests (as I'm sure many of you have) that were cleared even before specific development was planned. One day, the beautiful forest that was there has disappeared and in it's place is a sign that says "ready to build" or some such advertisement. I imagine that Houston was very lush at one time. Parts of it still are I guess, around Memorial/River Oaks. Funny that the expensive parts of town hang on to their trees while the cheaper parts of town clear cut theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 Yes and unfortunately some of them are on here.Pavement definitely is part of the problem, as well as continuing destruction of the trees we have. Despite all the efforts to plant trees on streets downtown and in other parts of the city, most developers in outlying areas clear cut their land before building on it, and then replace mature trees they needlessly destroyed with baby trees that won't provide good shade for at least 20 years.The Houston-Galveston region should be very concerned about the melting arctic icecap. As sea levels increase, which is already happening, our flooding issues here will only get worse.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Dude, don't complain about tearing down trees, because we still have WAY more then any other major city in the world...Edit: When are they going to start that new code/law? making it illegal to cut down Oak trees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Dude, don't complain about tearing down trees, because we still have WAY more then any other major city in the world...Edit: When are they going to start that new code/law? making it illegal to cut down Oak trees?I don't think that's the case. I'd argue that Seattle, Portland, Kansas City, Anchorage, and Vancouver all have us beat there. And just because we still have a lot of trees doesn't mean cutting down more than what's necessary is a good thing. Incrased forest destruction is increasing our flooding problems (those trees soak up a lot of water) and making some of our air pollution problems worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 I don't think that's the case. I'd argue that Seattle, Portland, Kansas City, Anchorage, and Vancouver all have us beat there. And just because we still have a lot of trees doesn't mean cutting down more than what's necessary is a good thing. Incrased forest destruction is increasing our flooding problems (those trees soak up a lot of water) and making some of our air pollution problems worse.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>They do replant most of the trees they tear down, its just they need to tear them down to build, and move equipment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 I was talking to a guy who told me that the Katy Freeway used to be nothing but pine trees from the Dairy Ashford area all the way in to Washington Ave. (Memorial Park). Going north on I-45, everything used to be hardwood forest until you got out towards Greenspoint. Now south and southwest Houston never had any trees. The only exception was a pine stand in present-day Hermann Park, and some hardwoods along Brays Bayou. Basically you can tell where there used to be a forest by driving around... you see older trees in the backyards and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_oneal Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I was talking to a guy who told me that the Katy Freeway used to be nothing but pine trees from the Dairy Ashford area all the way in to Washington Ave. (Memorial Park). Going north on I-45, everything used to be hardwood forest until you got out towards Greenspoint. Now south and southwest Houston never had any trees. The only exception was a pine stand in present-day Hermann Park, and some hardwoods along Brays Bayou. Basically you can tell where there used to be a forest by driving around... you see older trees in the backyards and such.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>can we say "january" and i am still not wearing a coat. i do not think i have put on a coat all 'winter', although i did have to wear a hat once or twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 can we say "january" and i am still not wearing a coat. i do not think i have put on a coat all 'winter', although i did have to wear a hat once or twice.I know what you mean. But we've had some cold days - back right before Christmas, and the last couple of days have been chilly. But not so much so I had to break out my really heavy coat. Actually I don't think it's ever been cold enough since I've lived in Houston to justify wearing it.I for one love cold weather. I can't wait for a weekend trip to Boston at the end of the month to get here so I can actually wear some sweaters and scarves and other cold weather gear I have that's been in storage since I was in NY and Connecticut last winter for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I may be completely mistaken, but I recall hearing recently that there are more mature trees in America today than there were 200 years ago. This is a result of reforestation. The downside was that the new forests are not virgin forests because they lack a natural undergrowth. The house I recently sold in Timbergrove in the Heights has three majestic oaks along 11th Street. That house was built by my grandfather in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_oneal Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I may be completely mistaken, but I recall hearing recently that there are more mature trees in America today than there were 200 years ago. This is a result of reforestation. The downside was that the new forests are not virgin forests because they lack a natural undergrowth. The house I recently sold in Timbergrove in the Heights has three majestic oaks along 11th Street. That house was built by my grandfather in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hey, oneal, I don't know what your problem is, but get off my case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 ...and this relates to the weather, how? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lol, this is "Way Off Topic"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzseattle Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I wish it was like it is out side, in the summer. And not in November... But I guess the only winter we can pray for is a couple of cold fronts in a row, to leave us cold for a week or 2. But the air is clear, the clouds are dancing, and the sun is setting. This is good weather for us, or so I think... I wonder when it will get cold? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> While East Coast is buried deep in 10 inches of snow, we are having wonderful weather. A bit chilly but comfortable. Recent rain has also improved the look and feel of the city. The air seems clearer as visibility has improved. The roads look cleaner as dust and debris has been washed away. The foliage looks greener. It shows how much of a difference weather makes in the feel of a city. I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_oneal Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 While East Coast is buried deep in 10 inches of snow, we are having wonderful weather. A bit chilly but comfortable. Recent rain has also improved the look and feel of the city. The air seems clearer as visibility has improved. The roads look cleaner as dust and debris has been washed away. The foliage looks greener. It shows how much of a difference weather makes in the feel of a city. I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 It's funny that when Houston has this mild weather between October and April, 7 months, no one remembers. Yet, the admittedly sweltering months between May and August are remembered by all. Bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_oneal Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 It's funny that when Houston has this mild weather between October and April, 7 months, no one remembers. Yet, the admittedly sweltering months between May and August are remembered by all. Bastards.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>correction: it was sweltering last year well into the christmas season. by my estimates it would leave houston with just 4 really pleasant months of weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzseattle Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 correction: it was sweltering last year well into the christmas season. by my estimates it would leave houston with just 4 really pleasant months of weather.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I actually found the entire month of past November quite pleasant, as did the starter of this thread. However, I agree that a couple of weeks in October were quite hot. But I was told that was unusual for that month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 correction: it was sweltering last year well into the christmas season. by my estimates it would leave houston with just 4 really pleasant months of weather.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Maybe it's because I was raised in Texas, and lived in Houston for almost 20 years, but I dont consider the random warm days in December as "sweltering". Not even close. The hottest day in December was pretty damn confortable compared to July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_oneal Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Maybe it's because I was raised in Texas, and lived in Houston for almost 20 years, but I dont consider the random warm days in December as "sweltering". Not even close. The hottest day in December was pretty damn confortable compared to July.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>i believe we had some 80 - 90 degree days in december. i don't call 90 degrees in december 'comfortable'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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