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Locke · 03-22-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ken0042

Question- how was the shovelling? I ask because about a month ago my shovel broke, and I was considering going outside with a broom. Is it light and fluffy, or is it wet snow out there?

You sir, are totally f***ing boned. You go outside and attack that nonsense with a fataing broom and you call me so I can swing by and laugh.

Ducay · 03-22-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ken0042

Question- how was the shovelling? I ask because about a month ago my shovel broke, and I was considering going outside with a broom. Is it light and fluffy, or is it wet snow out there?

I think it is decently light and fluffy, but the kicker is that there is about twelveteen foots of it.

ricosuave · 03-22-2009, 10:16 AM

nah, pretty heavy, I would call it heart attack snow, best to pay the neighborhood punk whatever he wants for doing it...

TheyCallMeBruce · 03-22-2009, 10:17 AM

Well, I nearly died last night. Left a friend's house at 1am, didn't reach home till well past 2am. Almost run down by a some moron in a pickup truck because he was compelled to go 100 on deerfoot while everyone went 50. What is with these idiots in pickup trucks?

sclitheroe · 03-22-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheyCallMeBruce

Well, I nearly died last night. Left a friend's house at 1am, didn't reach home till well past 2am. Almost run down by a some moron in a pickup truck because he was compelled to go 100 on deerfoot while everyone went 50. What is with these idiots in pickup trucks?

Which lane?

TheyCallMeBruce · 03-22-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sclitheroe

Which lane?

He was on my lane (far right), at first. I see a car approacing fast on my rearview, hoping this guy would change lanes soon or he's going to plow into me. I guess seeing that I was going 50 (along with a bus in front of me), decides to cut around me at the last second, nearly clipping my car. Must have been closing on 100 when he past me on the left.

Ford Prefect · 03-22-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by theycallmebruce

well, i nearly died last night. Left a friend's house at 1am, didn't reach home till well past 2am. Almost run down by a some moron in a pickup truck because he was compelled to go 100 on deerfoot while everyone went 50. what is with these idiots in pickup trucks?

4 Wheel Drive

You Need a Thneed · 03-22-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

4 Wheel Drive

4wd only helps you accelerate faster, it doesn't help you stop faster, or have better control.

Old Yeller · 03-22-2009, 10:35 AM

As owner of dog that's 100+ pounds and has HUGE paws there are really only two seasons.. the wet season and the dry season.

There is a transitional period called the muddy season and we were getting into that, but now this snow has postponed it.

I hate the muddy season. I want snow and -5 until the end of March and then April has to be +20 and sunny every day.

boobaloo · 03-22-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

4 Wheel Drive

Which doesn't help you stop at all when the roads are icy.....in fact it's often worse because the driver tends to think they are invincible when in 4WD. They are great at holding the road until they don't. Then look out.

JustAnotherGuy · 03-22-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ken0042

Question- how was the shovelling? I ask because about a month ago my shovel broke, and I was considering going outside with a broom. Is it light and fluffy, or is it wet snow out there?

Too funny. My shovel broke last week when I was trying to get rid of some ice. I thought maybe I don't need one until next year. Wrong. I so need a shovel now. Damnit.

Dan02 · 03-22-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

4wd only helps you accelerate faster, it doesn't help you stop faster, or have better control.

incorrect. in 4x4 I don't need to worry about having the back end getting all loose on me when i hit a patch of ice.

transplant99 · 03-22-2009, 10:39 AM

So what is the total snowfall?
(obviously depends where you are...but say in Calgary...Westhills area for example)

Dan02 · 03-22-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by transplant99

So what is the total snowfall?
(obviously depends where you are...but say in Calgary...Westhills area for example)

looking out my window in the NW, i'm pretty sure we're passed a foot now.

Joborule · 03-22-2009, 10:56 AM

About over a foot here in Pineridge.

BS.

Ford Prefect · 03-22-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan02

incorrect. in 4x4 I don't need to worry about having the back end getting all loose on me when i hit a patch of ice.

Braking is much improved too, despite claims to the contrary.

4X4 · 03-22-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

4 Wheel Drive

Winter tires...

You Need a Thneed · 03-22-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

Braking is much improved too, despite claims to the contrary.

Nope, all cars already have 4 wheel braking.

edn88 · 03-22-2009, 11:04 AM

I think we have about a foot here in Signal Ridge, and so far the shoveling of the snow really sucks.

I have been going at if for about 1/2 an hour and have just cleared my garage pad. Need a break or my arms are going to fall off.

Watching people go up the hill has been entertaining...

You Need a Thneed · 03-22-2009, 11:06 AM

So, anyone drive on the highways? How are they? We're currently up in Edmonton, and were planning to drive back to Calgary today.