Whenever the South gets snow or ice that they’re not used to, you see the video of cars sliding all over the road. But there’s always one car that moves along slow and steady. I like to think that’s the former Buffalonian.
As much as I hate, hate, HATE driving in snow, ice is far worse. I’ve slid off the road a couple times in ice over my many years of driving. Only one time did I need to be towed out. The other times, I was able to get myself out using traction mats.
I feel rather badly about some of the above hardships of those going to school in winter. On a snowy day, I was brought to school in the limousine with a thermos of hot cocoa..
" “Washington DC shuts down for days if there’s any snow at all, or if there’s a hint of any snow, or if anybody named “Snow” is visiting the area." "
*-Dave Barry"
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And that’s often a good thing, right?
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I am reminded of a time in the Sixties when doctors in California decided to protest the rising malpractice insurance rates by doing no elective surgeries.
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The hospital death rate went way down.
(Even if there’s only a one in 50 chance of dying during elective surgery, if you do 50 of them, you are gonna kill somebody who wouldn’t have died on average.)
Farside99 over 7 years ago
Whaddya mean they’re gonna be home with me all day!!!
John Wiley Premium Member over 7 years ago
Even though I don’t get paid for them, I love snow days!
kathyxstitcher Premium Member over 7 years ago
OK, so how much do I have to SHOVEL!!?
Adiraiju over 7 years ago
“Washington DC shuts down for days if there’s any snow at all, or if there’s a hint of any snow, or if anybody named “Snow” is visiting the area."
-Dave Barry
Dani Rice over 7 years ago
Definitely age related. The kids love it, and Hubby and I are both retired so we don’t care.
joefearsnothing over 7 years ago
We live in Kentucky and Florida. You can guess where and when !
mrsmusic Premium Member over 7 years ago
I’m 53 & I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE snow! I retired from teaching last year & I think I liked snow days more than the students!!!
tygrkhat40 over 7 years ago
Whenever the South gets snow or ice that they’re not used to, you see the video of cars sliding all over the road. But there’s always one car that moves along slow and steady. I like to think that’s the former Buffalonian.
jtviper7 over 7 years ago
When I was a kid , I had to walk 5 miles to school in 10 feet of snow…Uphill both ways.
tcayer over 7 years ago
I’m 52 and still love snow days! Of course… I drive a school bus…
Great Wizard Nala over 7 years ago
@ Adiraiju
To paraphrase Mark Twain, that’s when it’s safest for everybody in the nation!
laughingkitty over 7 years ago
As much as I hate, hate, HATE driving in snow, ice is far worse. I’ve slid off the road a couple times in ice over my many years of driving. Only one time did I need to be towed out. The other times, I was able to get myself out using traction mats.
tbally57 over 7 years ago
Surprised Hallmark hasn’t come out with a greeting card for such “holidays.”
neverenoughgold over 7 years ago
We just drive over (or through) it with the 4×4...
dgmiller over 7 years ago
I feel rather badly about some of the above hardships of those going to school in winter. On a snowy day, I was brought to school in the limousine with a thermos of hot cocoa..
JP Steve Premium Member over 7 years ago
Vancouver drivers know what to do in snow. First sight of a snowflake, abandon the car (preferably in the middle of an intersection) and walk home.
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 7 years ago
Adiraiju said,
" “Washington DC shuts down for days if there’s any snow at all, or if there’s a hint of any snow, or if anybody named “Snow” is visiting the area." "
*-Dave Barry"
.
And that’s often a good thing, right?
.
I am reminded of a time in the Sixties when doctors in California decided to protest the rising malpractice insurance rates by doing no elective surgeries.
.
The hospital death rate went way down.
(Even if there’s only a one in 50 chance of dying during elective surgery, if you do 50 of them, you are gonna kill somebody who wouldn’t have died on average.)
brklnbern over 7 years ago
Not necessarily if you get sent home from work as well.