Feeling my northern brothers pain

[phatdaddy]

Went out to get paper this morning, slipped on ice in driveway. Sprinklers ran last night and we got down to 28* for about 6 hours.

I don't know how u guys do it.

Should i invest in snow tires or go straight to chains?

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Went out to get paper this morning, slipped on ice in driveway. Sprinklers ran last night and we got down to 28* for about 6 hours.

I don't know how u guys do it.

Should i invest in snow tires or go straight to chains?

I'd buy a strong, rugged 4wd vehicle.. (Perhaps a used military Hummer)? and then invest in some new carbide studded tires. I think that should safely get you through that horrific ice age you're having.

[THEFERMANATOR]

I'm just gonna tough it out for a few days, should be able to put my shorts back on Tuesday when we go back into the 70's.

[phatdaddy]

Ferm, your further south than i am, so we don't get a break until Tuesday afternoon.

D, thanks for the tips from someone who lives it, but I decided to get caught up on my netflix and cook some Zoupa Tuscano.

If i find myself in another situation where water freezes in nature, i will be seeking additional answers

Thanks

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Ferm, your further south than i am, so we don't get a break until Tuesday afternoon.

D, thanks for the tips from someone who lives it, but I decided to get caught up on my netflix and cook some Zoupa Tuscano.

If i find myself in another situation where water freezes in nature, i will be seeking additional answers

Thanks

Wife made homemade split pea soup today... Ham, carrots, potatoes, onions
and of course the split green peas.... Winter type soup at it's best. YUM!!!!
(I'd think twice about those studded tires... You'll need all the traction you can get on the frozen water).

[inaforty]

I've had enough snow for a life time!

[phatdaddy]

"Your a better man than I, Gunga Din."

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by inaforty

I've had enough snow for a life time!

When I know there's a storm coming I take an old boat tarp and throw it over my truck. After the storm I just pull it (and most of the snow) off... Truck is clean and the snowblower takes care of the snow on the ground. You guys in the New England states have been getting hammered the last 2 years.... I truly feel bad for you.

[randlemanboater]

Speaking of feeling the pain, we got about 8 inches of snow last Saturday and its still here!!!

Southern custom is for the snow to be gone in a day and a half, this is really cramping my fishing schedule.

[charlie_the_tuna]

feel our pain?? this aint pain. when the temp drops below 15 degrees for a couple weeks and we get 2 or 3 feet of snow...... that's our pain. hell, this aint nothin'. this just a cold snap and a few inches of powder.