We’re getting arctic winds from western Canada.
I like winter, but I am no Canadian. Brr! Western Canada can keep its wind!
I drove out into the snowstorm last night.
Fetched groceries.
Drove home in it, too.
here’s me leaving the store…
Thought I might die of stress.
The problem with sedatives is that sometimes when you feel your anxiety-ridden ass needs one, you can’t afford to be impaired.
Hafta have a lot of prudence to drive in a snowstorm when you’re eight years out of practice. I guess I’ve still got it.
Bridges are scary, but mostly other people scare the shit out of me.
There’s always some idiot flyin by, fishtailing and whatnot. Usually these are people in SUV’s and trucks. The more expensive their vehicles are, the larger their vehicles are, the faster they drive.
I’m sorry if no one’s ever told you, but a larger vehicle does not a better driver make.
Fortunately, my ego matches my soccer mom minivan, and I drive slowly in the snow, as if I value life.
bigger does not mean indestructible…
Even if you have four-wheel drive, it doesn’t mean you should speed through the snow, weaving in and out of traffic like a maniac. When you take the snowy right turn quickly and crash into the median on your left, I say a quick prayer for you. It sounds like this, “dear god, please watch over that reckless asshole in the navigator and keep the rest of us safe from him. amen.”
it was a truck…now, it’s art…
When you are doing 50mph in the snow, it takes longer to stop, which is why your Blazer ended up facing those of us you’d blown by. I’m grateful for the policeman on site, who blocked the intersection and stopped to speak to you about your ignorance.
oopsies!
With The Mister working and going to school, I don’t have as much opportunity to get out. I wouldn’t mind so much, if I had a grocery delivery service.
Or a snowmobile.
joeyfullystated 
People are idiots and the big SUV drivers in the snow are the worst. While you’re praying for them I’m the one praying that they do end up in a ditch so maybe we’re cancelling each other out or something?
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While you’re praying, pray for me in my Prius driving through this NE Ohio mess. I know how much you love and admire my car, Don.
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🙂
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Well I do love and admire you, doc, so I’ll pray that you are unharmed, even if the Prius is a total loss. Lol.
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You’re the best. Just like my car.
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I’m just not malevolent like that. LOL
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You’re right–there’s always some fool racing down the road. But Karma often comes into play when we see them in the ditch later. 😉
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after reading the word ‘fetched’, i read the remainder of the post as if you were a golden retriever but then realized that dogs don’t drive (which is ridiculous). great post boy – sit.
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It could be fun to be a Golden Retriever. Driving dogs are cool, like those Weimaraners from The Muppet Show…
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I vote snowmobile. Let’s take up a collection for you!
(although I suspect you’d end up frozen to the seat in this kind of frigid weather…)
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Well, yeah…perhaps you should include a snowsuit? 😛 and goggles! 😛 Woot!
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It appears that mother nature is testing your claim that you love here better than down south…lol….sorry you guys are getting smacked repeatedly…
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Oh Sherry, there is no test required! I love it here! It’s in the 80’s where I lived a year ago *pants*!
— I sure don’t mind the snow, just the people who dunno how to drive in it!
No one likes a windchill factor, do they?
DO they? OMG maybe someone does. I don’t.
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Glad you made it to the store and back all safe and sound. Idiot drivers are a constant, but even worse in the snow…
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Absolutely true, Jewels! Thanks.
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I actually told someone once his four wheel drive did not give him super powers. Hunger is a good motivator , but still, you are brave!
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Thanks! Yes, it’s awfully nice to have food in the house!
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Boy, do I know your frustration…. It’s like they all just got off their learner’s permit and are showing off that they have a REAL license to drive. “Hey, get me! I can drive FASTER than you!” I want to scream, “Yeah, but smart people LIVE longer!”
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Thanks! It really is scary for the smart people!
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I love driving in snow – when there are no other cars on the road! People. They think speed is the answer. They think their big cars make them invincible. And, yet, every year, during snow and ice storms, they’re out there making life difficult for everyone else. I’m glad you made it back home safely without a dent!
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Thanks!
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