ianmdrennan 2 #1 March 1, 2009 Picture of my back yard attached Fun stuff Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 March 1, 2009 Yup, you don't see it very often, so very few know how to drive in it, and you don't have every other pickup truck with a snowplow on the front of it. We had about 5" of snow Thurs night. I went out and when I got where I was heading, a friend was plowing out the parking lot so nobody would get stuck, just being a nice guy."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #3 March 1, 2009 Yeah, fortunately living in MA for 5+ years taught me how to drive in it. Unfortunately, the city isn't really prepared for it, so roads are sketchier than they'd be in other areas that get snow. Gotta drive to the airport today - should be fun Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB 0 #4 March 1, 2009 A friend lives near the speedway & just said it's snowing like 10 motherfuckers. I laughed & said the roads must be total chaos (like in El Paso when it rains). Oh, I'm in central NJ & they're predicting 6"-12" here. I just prepped both snow blowers. Hopefully that's enough effort to cause it to only rain.When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 March 1, 2009 Don't laugh. It's the coming of The Apocalypse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #6 March 1, 2009 We are working on our second inch here in Macon. It's coming down hard. Damnit, I have to go out and turn on the heaters in the motorhome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #7 March 1, 2009 QuoteUnfortunately, the city isn't really prepared for it, so roads are sketchier than they'd be in other areas that get snow. Gotta drive to the airport today - should be fun Amateurs!!! You should see what it's like for those of us who have to deal with snow/ice on our roads for many months at a time. Come to think about it, despite all this so called experience we northerners get driving in snowy and icy conditions, there is still no shortage of morons who don't know how to drive on the white slippery icy stuff. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 March 1, 2009 Quote Quote Unfortunately, the city isn't really prepared for it, so roads are sketchier than they'd be in other areas that get snow. Gotta drive to the airport today - should be fun Amateurs!!! You should see what it's like for those of us who have to deal with snow/ice on our roads for many months at a time. Come to think about it, despite all this so called experience we northerners get driving in snowy and icy conditions, there is still no shortage of morons who don't know how to drive on the white slippery icy stuff. Some of us grew up climatologically abused by our families so we learn to move to places that dont get all that white stuff for so much of the yearI like this area for that... we get a little snow here at my house in the hills from time to timme but it usually melts off really fast. BUT... if I want to go skiing.. its a quick 45 minute trip up to Stevens Pass where I can get 15 foot of snow or more all winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #9 March 1, 2009 Holy sh*t you're serious! I thought you guys were kidding until I checked Accuweather. It's like 74 here. I think I may have lost the skin to survive that place for the boogie. ........Meanwhile, I'll be feeling for ya while I'm upstairs sitting on the deck with a Red Stripe.OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #10 March 1, 2009 Shit aint bothering me. I'm in the LazyBoy with a blanket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #11 March 2, 2009 Quote Shit aint bothering me. I'm in the LazyBoy with a blanket Oh SSHHHHHH*****TTTT!!! Must be that one beer went straight to my head, but I just pictured you in a SNUGGIE!! Oh yeah, I'm now laughing alone in front of the computer like a psychopath. ....I gotta drink more or that's gonna turn into a nightmare OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #12 March 2, 2009 Come to think about it, despite all this so called experience we northerners get driving in snowy and icy conditions, there is still no shortage of morons who don't know how to drive on the white slippery icy stuff. No shit huh? It seems like every time it snows people forget how to drive and especially PARK! Is it that hard to remember how to park your car in a parking lot?? And I can't believe it snowed that much in Georgia!!! I picture the whole town shut down and everyone huddled in their houses! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #13 March 2, 2009 QuoteQuoteUnfortunately, the city isn't really prepared for it, so roads are sketchier than they'd be in other areas that get snow. Gotta drive to the airport today - should be fun Amateurs!!! You should see what it's like for those of us who have to deal with snow/ice on our roads for many months at a time. Come to think about it, despite all this so called experience we northerners get driving in snowy and icy conditions, there is still no shortage of morons who don't know how to drive on the white slippery icy stuff. I have come to the conclusion that it is the lack of snow tires that causes so much mayhem. These "all-season" tires just DO NOT cut it in winter. Two years ago I finally bit the bullet and bought snow tires for both our vehicles....incredible difference. I believe that Quebec is the only Canadian province that mandates snow tires for winter driving. I think it should be mandatory all over Canada....and maybe a few of the northern states. I'll never drive in the winter without them again. They greatly enhance your safety. Two years ago we had the worst blizzard in 50 years (unfortunately, I'm old enough to remember the one 50 years ago) and I know I would not have made it home with all season radials. With my snow tires I drove our minivan through stuff that I didn't think was possible. The attached photo is of our driveway after taking 3 1/2 hours to do a 15 minute drive to get home. The streets were clogged with abandoned buses, cars, trucks, it was crazy. When snow hits areas that don't have snow removal equipment, experience driving in it and tires that aren't suited for it on their vehicles....people are going to have accidents or wind up in the ditch.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #14 March 2, 2009 You HAVE have snow removal equipment...he's standing right there!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #15 March 2, 2009 I towed my camper home in that stuff. Not fun. But wow was it beautiful once I got home and could appreciate it. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB 0 #16 March 2, 2009 The view out my front & back doors a couple hours ago. For reference, last pic is before the snow started.When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #17 March 2, 2009 I think you got more on your side of town.. but this was Samson's first snow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #18 March 2, 2009 Damn! Hope you've got some hot coffee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB 0 #19 March 2, 2009 Plenty, thank you. Layers are more important though, as the temp is now up to a balmy 23°F & the wind is only blowing 20-25MPH. Been out in it once already, having to go through a couple 24" deep drifts to clean off the satellite dish. Now I'm just waiting the the snow to stop, cruising the interwebs & listening to the blues (XM/Serius 74).When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #20 March 2, 2009 Quote Picture of my back yard attached Fun stuff Awwww- Choas is so cute, playing in the snow!And, oh, it's in the 60s here, should be in the high 80s on Thursday. http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #21 March 2, 2009 QuoteYou HAVE have snow removal equipment...he's standing right there! Hahaha! He was way more interested in me burying him under the snow in front of the living room window and then popping up when his Mom looked out.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #22 March 3, 2009 We only got a dusting of snow here, but it was coming down hard for a little while. My wife wanted to go to church and take our girl along and asked me if I wanted to go. I didn't feel like it and then told her "you want to go out in THAT?" and then slapped my head and said, "my bad, you're from Connecticut!" She was still adamant about going, so I thought, oh well, fuck it, I might as well go and do the driving (yes, I spent several winters driving in Rochester, NY), and hoped we wouldn't run into some fucking idiot who didn't know how to handle snow. At my house, there was not enough snow to cover the ground completely. 15 miles east, there was, and snowing harder. Maybe 3 to 5 inches on the ground. We get to the church and find out they cancelled services. Oh well, the drive back was pretty, especially some of the trees that were covered in snow. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #23 March 3, 2009 I think the most amazing part of that story is that Billy actually goes to church and hasn't burst into flames upon stepping inside. Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #24 March 3, 2009 Quote I think the most amazing part of that story is that Billy actually goes to church and hasn't burst into flames upon stepping inside. Yeah that is kind of amazing.... It WAS pretty cool when somebody from that church gave a very eloquent prayer to heal my back after I fucked it up in the playground swing accident and I started walking again on my own shortly after and the constant spasming stopped. I find it hard to believe I deserve it. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #25 March 4, 2009 Quote I think the most amazing part of that story is that Billy actually goes to church and hasn't burst into flames upon stepping inside. Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
