It Snowed!
We got our first measurable snow fall today. It almost waited until Thanksgiving Day before we got our first snow. It is the day before Thanksgiving so I guess that this is as close as you can get. We usually get our first snow fall either in late October or early November but it was really late this year. With any snow fall, you either you love it or you don’t.
The worst part of any snow storm (and I love snow) is the drive to work. Since I have about 15 miles to drive each way, 4 of which on country gravel roads, I don’t see a lot of traffic as I travel back and forth. Fortunately, everybody that I did see was driving slow and careful on these slick roads, at least until I got to town.
As I drove into town heading for work, I saw three instances of idiots driving around. And they were idiots. If you don’t know how to drive in snow and ice, DON’T DRIVE.
First, I saw someone turn onto the main street from a side street and spin out right in the middle of traffic. They ended up facing the wrong way. Instead of being slow and careful in the snowy and icy road, they turn the corner as the usually do and they spun out. Fortunately, nobody got hit (at least I didn’t see anybody crash).
The second time I saw an idiot I was stopped at a red light, side by side with them. The intersection faces up a small hill. As the light turn green the other driver stepped hard on the gas and their back end of their vehicle started to slide toward me. Fortunately, I have a 4x4 truck and I was in 4x4, so I stepped on the gas and moved smartly up the hill watching the other vehicle in my rear view mirror slid into the exact spot my truck was just in. Had my vehicle not moved up the hill, the other driver would have slid right into my truck.
For those of you who do not have a 4x4 vehicle (and that means a 4 wheel drive vehicle) or do not have any experience with 4x4 vehicles there is one cardinal rule to remember. A 4x4 will get you moving easier that regular vehicles in mud, snow and ice; but it does not help you stop.
I mention this because the third time I saw an idiot; he was turning into the Wal-Mart parking lot in town. Yes it was a “he”. I know this because I saw him as I passed. He was traveling up the main road and turned right into the Wal-Mart parking lot. But he didn’t turn right. He started to turn and slid across the intersection, sideways, and right into the curb on the exit side of the Wal-Mart parking lot entrance.
I know how dangerous it is to drive in the winter time. The icy roads are slippery and the snow can hide old and slippery icy underneath. What is more dangerous that driving in the winter weather? It is the other idiots driving around that have no clue about how to drive in this weather.
So, what is my advice on winter driving for everybody? Stay home. Leave the severe winter weather to the idiots out there driving with the other idiots.
Happy Holidays!
The worst part of any snow storm (and I love snow) is the drive to work. Since I have about 15 miles to drive each way, 4 of which on country gravel roads, I don’t see a lot of traffic as I travel back and forth. Fortunately, everybody that I did see was driving slow and careful on these slick roads, at least until I got to town.
As I drove into town heading for work, I saw three instances of idiots driving around. And they were idiots. If you don’t know how to drive in snow and ice, DON’T DRIVE.
First, I saw someone turn onto the main street from a side street and spin out right in the middle of traffic. They ended up facing the wrong way. Instead of being slow and careful in the snowy and icy road, they turn the corner as the usually do and they spun out. Fortunately, nobody got hit (at least I didn’t see anybody crash).
The second time I saw an idiot I was stopped at a red light, side by side with them. The intersection faces up a small hill. As the light turn green the other driver stepped hard on the gas and their back end of their vehicle started to slide toward me. Fortunately, I have a 4x4 truck and I was in 4x4, so I stepped on the gas and moved smartly up the hill watching the other vehicle in my rear view mirror slid into the exact spot my truck was just in. Had my vehicle not moved up the hill, the other driver would have slid right into my truck.
For those of you who do not have a 4x4 vehicle (and that means a 4 wheel drive vehicle) or do not have any experience with 4x4 vehicles there is one cardinal rule to remember. A 4x4 will get you moving easier that regular vehicles in mud, snow and ice; but it does not help you stop.
I mention this because the third time I saw an idiot; he was turning into the Wal-Mart parking lot in town. Yes it was a “he”. I know this because I saw him as I passed. He was traveling up the main road and turned right into the Wal-Mart parking lot. But he didn’t turn right. He started to turn and slid across the intersection, sideways, and right into the curb on the exit side of the Wal-Mart parking lot entrance.
I know how dangerous it is to drive in the winter time. The icy roads are slippery and the snow can hide old and slippery icy underneath. What is more dangerous that driving in the winter weather? It is the other idiots driving around that have no clue about how to drive in this weather.
So, what is my advice on winter driving for everybody? Stay home. Leave the severe winter weather to the idiots out there driving with the other idiots.
Happy Holidays!
posted by Bob Ackerman at 9:33 PM
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