Wisconsin....

[xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx]

So i am going to visit my best friend in Wisconsin in the dead of winter.
I have never been to wisconsin, I am taking the train into Milwaukee,where my best friend is gonna pick me up for our drive to Appleton.

Will my snowboard jacket be heavy enough??

What should i expect?

[Wschnitz]

It all depends on the year, I lived there the first 16 years of my life. Basically Expect sudden blizzards, freezing rain, 1-8feet of snow over the whole winter. And lots of sitting inside depressed because its too cold outside.

But actually the only real bad part is having to shovel the heavy white shit, other then that its ok.

If your snowboard jacket is a good brand it will be fine, I have a Burton DryRide that left me cozy even with just a T-Shirt (then again im midwest warm blooded so i could be in a t shirt without the jacket lol).

Things to bring: Camera (cool snow pics yo)
laptop (you will get bored)

expect lots of redneck like people, but most are really nice.

[xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx]

It all depends on the year, I lived there the first 16 years of my life. Basically Expect sudden blizzards, freezing rain, 1-8feet of snow over the whole winter. And lots of sitting inside depressed because its too cold outside.

But actually the only real bad part is having to shovel the heavy white shit, other then that its ok.

If your snowboard jacket is a good brand it will be fine, I have a Burton DryRide that left me cozy even with just a T-Shirt (then again im midwest warm blooded so i could be in a t shirt without the jacket lol).

Things to bring: Camera (cool snow pics yo)
laptop (you will get bored)

expect lots of redneck like people, but most are really nice.

OK COOL thanks!

[Nick_S]

Dress in layers, you can always shed or add them as needed. The Midwest is great, most people are really nice.

[GunMetalGrey]

Your going to be in Appleton? I am in Appleton, and there are some other members from Appleton as well.
Bring a jacket, snowboarding jacket should be fine, but I am used to winter ;)

[TurboJake]

Yeah, your snowboard jacket will be plenty fine. But keep in mind that most of us Wisconsinites play in the snow without shirts on at all while drinking epic amounts of beer and smoking some of the fattest blunts that would do a Jamaican rastafarian proud. Sooo.. Don't take my word for it?

But the real question is, when are you going there? The coldest time is late January into Feb. The snowiest times are pretty much January and March.

Appleton doesn't really have that much for rednecks. That's Shawano... Or Eland.... Or Thorpe.. Or...

Oh, and expect to see mad amounts of drinking. Do not challenge a Wisconsinite. And if I'm in town, don't challenge me. You've been warned.

[Pac1373]

This sounds a great deal like southern Canada...
any good snowboarding jacket should do the trick, have fun. snow can be fun, does your friend have any snow machines?

[Wschnitz]

Yeah, your snowboard jacket will be plenty fine. But keep in mind that most of us Wisconsinites play in the snow without shirts on at all while drinking epic amounts of beer and smoking some of the fattest blunts that would do a Jamaican rastafarian proud. Sooo.. Don't take my word for it?

Oh, and expect to see mad amounts of drinking. Do not challenge a Wisconsinite. And if I'm in town, don't challenge me. You've been warned.

Yes all of this, bonus in Wisconsin, Kids can drink if parents are at the bar, win!

[SubDad]

This sounds a great deal like southern Canada...

That's what I was thinking.

Snowboard jacket? Maybe.
There's clothes for standing around and there's clothes for being active.

Remember this: It's easier to stay warm than to get warm.
Dress up for the worst possible conditions then de-layer. Your snow boarding jacket goes on top as the wind breaker.

(Hey! California! No "wind-breaking" jokes.)

[Stanley Rockafella]

and long underwear. I wore them from Oct till April when I grew up on the prairies

[Exodus_2pt0]

Do not challenge a Wisconsinite. And if I'm in town, don't challenge me. You've been warned.

If I'm ever in the area, It's on.

[emerson.]

If I'm ever in the area, It's on.

Bad move

[Nsquared97]

Bad move

Hahahaha so true.

[TurboJake]

If I'm ever in the area, It's on.

*Cheekish grin*

Better be ready to ride some tricycles. And do be sure to have medical insurance.

Hahahaha so true.

Even if he has an idea of the Wisconsinite drinking pride. I'm a Wisconsinite that moved to the UP. I'd give the Jimmer a run for his money. ABOOBITY BOO!

[xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx]

Your going to be in Appleton? I am in Appleton, and there are some other members from Appleton as well.
;)

Yeah thats where ill be for a week. Whats there to do in town?????

*Cheekish grin*

Better be ready to ride some tricycles. And do be sure to have medical insurance.

sounds like fun!!!!!!!!!! :o I will be there in either November or january, were planing in the dead of winter.