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Socal31

(2,484 posts)
19. 2013 may be a bad vintage.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 03:59 AM
Jan 2013

I hope our numerous variations of world-class grapes pull through. Not only do I say this selfishly because I am currently drinking a wonderful glass of a Sonoma cab, but it is also a rapidly growing part of this state's economy. With a rising middle-class in China, and California wines gaining legitimacy every year, our wine exports are increasing dramatically.

Yes, it is colder than a witches . . . Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #1
We bought some very warm winter-weight clothing to wear in Iceland... CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2013 #2
Martin Sheen said it best: Larrymoe Curlyshemp Jan 2013 #21
That was Brando :) pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #24
What is the temperature? Just curious. I have been to LA quite a few times over the years, silvershadow Jan 2013 #3
48 F - lows are in the high 30s through Monday. ellisonz Jan 2013 #5
Wow. I saw the weather graphics earlier on the screen, but the volume was down. I noticed silvershadow Jan 2013 #8
You know our East Coast Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #17
You mean those people with funny accents? ellisonz Jan 2013 #18
My general California philosophy Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #20
Exactly. ellisonz Jan 2013 #22
I am picking the chains nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #49
Good Luck with those! ellisonz Jan 2013 #56
Well, even the jeep in 4x4 on icy roads nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #57
Not lmao, but...I *am sure enjoying this 50 degree at night temp with clear, starry skies. It got silvershadow Jan 2013 #27
I went to an LA Raiders game many years ago (obviously) and was wearing shorts and a sweatshirt. Brickbat Jan 2013 #34
You have to understand- our homes aren't built with much insulation Beaverhausen Jan 2013 #38
50s and under depending on what area and what time JI7 Jan 2013 #6
28 degrees here in Temecula... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #45
You are in Temecula? nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #50
Yes. Hi to... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #68
One of these days we got to do more than virtual hi nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #69
Map here: Amonester Jan 2013 #26
When I was living in L.A. in 1962 or 1963 there was snow Speck Tater Jan 2013 #4
Is this going to interfere with this year's production of Gallo wines? JVS Jan 2013 #7
Gallo Wines Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #10
I would never snark about Gallo wines. JVS Jan 2013 #12
2013 may be a bad vintage. Socal31 Jan 2013 #19
I can't speak for any other area Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #23
The vines are dorment and a winter freeze will not effect the fall crop Brother Buzz Jan 2013 #33
I'm In Crestline (Arrowhead Area) WiffenPoof Jan 2013 #9
In the winter you can freeze to death ... in the California snow DreamGypsy Jan 2013 #11
I have been thinking so much about the homeless on these cold days and nights in Los Angeles. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #13
+1. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #14
+1 again nt blaze Jan 2013 #65
31° right now in Antelope Valley (North L.A. County), heading down to 18° pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #15
You're not kidding Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #16
I'm a former Californian AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #29
I look like that right now! Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #48
Meanwhile Here In The Midwest... KharmaTrain Jan 2013 #25
Yup, Sherman A1 Jan 2013 #30
That is cold for California davidpdx Jan 2013 #28
"California hit by big freeze with temperatures as low as 12 degrees" Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #31
I think we got your weather by mistake Tsiyu Jan 2013 #32
Yeah, weird cold for here whatchamacallit Jan 2013 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Jan 2013 #36
Weather Watches & Warnings Map For The Pacific Here: WillyT Jan 2013 #37
All the way to the Mexican border nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #51
MSNBC Article On It Here: WillyT Jan 2013 #59
Yesterday we got a situation nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #60
42 degrees Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2013 #39
Skip the coat and buy warmer socks. Gormy Cuss Jan 2013 #40
I got real winter clothing nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #54
Just want to say I love my electric blanket. /eom IcyPeas Jan 2013 #41
Word to the wise nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #58
It is a different kind of cold MindPilot Jan 2013 #42
Recently I read some climate change expert studies that said lunatica Jan 2013 #43
The Eastern U.S., wait a day or two AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #44
Yeah, these things do happen. AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #66
I'm in Long Beach and have had ice on my car windows in the mornings lately. Marr Jan 2013 #46
I live in Dana Point. 33°F this morning. dogknob Jan 2013 #47
32 degrees up north late night CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #52
How odd. Blue_In_AK Jan 2013 #53
60 degrees in Maryland LiberalEsto Jan 2013 #55
It's 75 in south central NC. Terra Alta Jan 2013 #61
It's 68 F in in Cleveland Ohio. Supposed to go down into the twenties Sunday night. nt s-cubed Jan 2013 #62
Leading edge of this cold mass nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #64
i grew up in the OC shanti Jan 2013 #63
must be brandonk Jan 2013 #67
We are honored with your presence Rush nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #70
I'm sorry you do not understand how the warming is measured. jillan Jan 2013 #72
Freezing in Phoenix too - but even more so in Tucson. jillan Jan 2013 #71
This winter has been chillier than the last several for sure taught_me_patience Jan 2013 #73
cold for sure rufus dog Jan 2013 #74
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