Home opener 04/04... Bundle Up!

[mastermixer]

I just read the average temp on April 4 is about 8 degrees. The way this winter has looked I can definately see it being a lot colder than that, and I wouldnt be surprised if it was still snowing by then! That would be a site to see, kinda like the Blue Jays home opener back in the 70's.
Welcome to Canada! :canada:

[Nuvinho]

I think it this year it will get warmer earlier. I am no weather forecaster, but then again those fools always get things wrong. Just my 2 cents.

I think 12 degrees that day...but windy ;)

[Toronto Ruffrider]

Early April weather is a bit of a wildcard. I could see the game-time high being anywhere between +20 and -5, depending on what airmass we're getting hit with. As much as I'd like to freeze the opposition, I'm hoping for a warmer season opener.

[canadian_bhoy]

Farmers almanac says the weather is going to be crap


Winter will be slightly milder and noticeably drier than normal, with below-normal snowfall, except in southwest Ontario. The coldest temperatures will occur in mid-December, mid-January, and mid-February. The heaviest snows will fall in early and late December, mid- and late January, and mid-March.
April and May will be slightly warmer and wetter than normal.
Summer will be cooler and drier than normal, with the hottest temperatures in mid- to late June and early and mid-July. September and October will be cooler and drier than normal.

http://www.almanac.com/weather/graphs2009/graph.can.3.gif

[rocker]

it'll be just like england....

[BosakWBC]

I'll be wearing my coat of booze

[stugautz]

Any chance this keeps the casuals out?

[Arnie Knows]

Any chance this keeps the casuals out?


SOLD Out !!!!

[Derko]

it'll be just like england....

Good Malt Scotch and a few good beers will chase the cold away, the wife will have her Bailey's and coffee and sing our lungs out. Who say's we'll be cold!!

:drinking: :cheers: :canada:

[Don Julio]

It'll be warmer than Stoke was on Saturday - book it.

[C.Ronaldo]

who cares....put a coat on

[trane]

Are we going to have our new scarfs for the home opener?

[Sonny Cheeba]

maybe they'll start serving up Bovril at BMO if it's cold enough.

[Dave67]

Let it snow!
Let it snow!
Let it snow!

Won't be streamers being thrown on corner kicks :)

[Oldtimer]

maybe they'll start serving up Bovril at BMO if it's cold enough.

Might be the first match ever where hot drinks (coffee?) will out-sell beer.

[rocker]

i need to buy some of those heating packs

[Jeffro]

Just gives me a chance to wear some of my TFC jackets and sweaters I never get to wear to the summer games.

[Pachuco]

Just gives me a chance to wear some of my TFC jackets and sweaters I never get to wear to the summer games.

Hehe, I was thinking the same thing. I think I've slept in my TFC hoodie before.

[Jeffro]

Hehe, I was thinking the same thing. I think I've slept in my TFC hoodie before.


Haha, I use my training pants as pajamas sometimes, most comfortable peice of clothing I own

[ExiledRed]

Yipee! I might actually get to wear my 'Carver coat' to a match without dying of heatstroke.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

MIght have to bring out the snow ball! :)

http://www.soccerballworld.com/images/Powerorange_2006_finale.jpg

[Bender]

Wont be anything like we seen in Estonia with the CMNT.

[MisterMacphisto]

I just read the average temp on April 4 is about 8 degrees. The way this winter has looked I can definately see it being a lot colder than that, and I wouldnt be surprised if it was still snowing by then! That would be a site to see, kinda like the Blue Jays home opener back in the 70's.
Welcome to Canada! :canada:

8 degrees sounds fucking lovely to me right now. :)

[nfitz]

Farmers almanac says the weather is going to be crapIt also says January was 4 degrees above average ... ha!

[SilverSamurai]

Who cares!
I plan on chanting, singing and yelling the full 90mins. Keep moving and you'll be fine!

That being said, I'm glad I'll be wearing my luchador mask and scarf will probably now come in handy in keeping me warm. :)

[Mark in Ottawa]

8 degrees? Sounds like balmy spring weather to me :)
Of course Toronto is farther south than up here in the valley in the woods.

[Joe Kool]

As long as it's not raining I am good. Being a bit cold is one thing but cold AND wet sucks the big one.

[phonzo]

Wiarton saw his shadow...enough said!

[Shaughno]

Wiarton saw his shadow...enough said!


Never listen to a willie. :lol:

[jaahuuu]

8 degrees sounds fucking lovely to me right now. :)
Hell I'd settle for 8 degrees fahrenheit right now, it was -2 deg f when I left my house this morning.

[nfitz]

Wiarton saw his shadow...enough said!Which if I understand it, means there will only be 6 more weeks of winter - so an early spring this year in mid-March!

[TFC Via Buffalo]

Wear a long sleeeve kit and a scarf and cope. I'll have on my super hyper mega insulated grass skirt on.

Damn, I want the season to start.

[SweetOwnGoal]

Temp. on April 4th:

2008 - 6c high, 1c low
2007 - 10c, -4c
2006 - 7c, -3c
2005 - 11c, 1c
2004 - 2c, -4c
2003 - -3c, -5c
2002 - 3c, -3c
2001 - 14c, 0c

[nfitz]

1983 - +23°C high
1953 - -11°C low (though it had warmed up to -4°C by mid-afternoon).

I certainly wouldn't want to be in the upper row of the stands at BMO at below freezing - the wind really rips off the lake. Sigh, I'll probably still be there though ...

[rocker]

can you imagine if it was +23 on opening day like in 1983??
that would be like a gift from the footy gods.

[Oblio2]

Real fans would go shirtless.......
Now we'll see who the fans are!!!

[Gobi]

Jump!

[Brooker]

I'll be wearing my coat of booze

LOL! I hope TFC is as prepared as Bosak.

[BFin]

I would like to echo Bosak's statement as I will be attending for my birthday.
25 is only depressing if TFC loses.

[mastermixer]

does the temperature have an effect on the field at BMO? The players don't like the pitch on warm days, I can't imagine they will be very happy to play on it on a super cold day!

[dag]

With proper thermal underclothes and gloves, the players should have no major difficulty keeping themselves warm on the pitch. It's the referee and linesmen I feel sorry for.

[ilikemusic]

I dont care what anyone says, the 'worse' the weather, the better!

Im still crossing my fingers for our first snow game. :yesnod:

[nfitz]

That might work in the US's favour, playing Mexico in Columbus in early Feb (yikes!), but I'm not sure our players will be any more suited to the cold than theirs ... except perhaps Ricketts ... he's probably sleeping in an igloo somewhere ...