11-01-2022, 11:05 PM
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#981
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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I had to help my son pick up a fridge from Carstairs tonight. Driving to and from was treacherous. 50-60 km/hr, slipping and sliding, vehicles in a ditch everywhere. Tomorrow will be worse, I think. Don’t drive if you don’t need to.
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11-01-2022, 11:50 PM
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#982
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
So many strugglers on the road tonight, Shaganappi was an absolute ####show. If you don't have winter tires and/or don't know how to drive in these conditions then just stay the #### home
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I'd rather they struggle then drive in such a way as to cause accidents and possibly kill someone. Better to stay home if you're in a hurry and can't avoid situations you describe.
Have patience and drive for the conditions while watching out for other drivers.
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11-02-2022, 01:16 AM
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#983
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Just came back from Edmonton. Left there at 8:30PM, filled up at Costco by the airport, had practically no visibility from YEG to Red Deer and very slushy. From RD to Calgary, mostly black ice and can feel my car sliding a bit at one point. I slowed down and tried not to change lanes unless I had to.
Average speed was 80 km/h and took 4 hours to travel 300 km for this trip. Saw 5-6 cars in the ditch along the way and another 5 vehicles on Deerfoot alone from the perimeter to the Memorial. Almost new Michelin winter tires, AWD, and slowing down helped to come home safely tonight. Be careful in the morning, everyone.
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11-02-2022, 07:04 AM
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#984
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleF
Both shaganappi and Sarcee was a #### show. I wouldn't be surprised if country hills by shaganappi would have been bad too. I detoured via edgemont Boulevard because the vehicles were spread all the way across the hill.
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A few vehicles abandoned around Sarcee trail this morning. Secondary roads in the NE have a layer of ice below the snow and are deceptively slippery. It would be a good idea to work from home today if you can. I'm in the office wondering why I didn't.
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11-02-2022, 07:37 AM
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#985
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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This looks pleasant.
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11-02-2022, 07:46 AM
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#986
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SW Calgary
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At least it's lighter and dryer than the last snow, could use the leafblower instead of shovelling
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11-02-2022, 07:51 AM
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#987
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Originally Posted by btimbit
At least it's lighter and dryer than the last snow, could use the leafblower instead of shovelling
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I'm sure your neighbours love you.
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11-02-2022, 07:53 AM
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#988
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SW Calgary
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
I'm sure your neighbours love you.
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Don't worry, I did theirs too. I'm near a school, like to get ahead of all the foot traffic
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11-02-2022, 07:56 AM
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#989
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sunnyvale nursing home
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Quote:
Originally Posted by btimbit
At least it's lighter and dryer than the last snow, could use the leafblower instead of shovelling
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Guess you got off easy. Where I am there is ~15cm of snow and the bottom 1cm is icy slush.
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11-02-2022, 08:38 AM
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#990
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Powerplay Quarterback
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I had to snowblow this morning. Took my son to school, and my driveway needs another go.
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11-02-2022, 08:57 AM
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#991
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First Line Centre
Join Date: May 2012
Location: The Kilt & Caber
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The snowfall forecast for the next week is crazy. Looks like it's here to stay.
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11-02-2022, 09:00 AM
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#992
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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I wish it was hotter
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11-02-2022, 09:10 AM
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#993
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nyah
The snowfall forecast for the next week is crazy. Looks like it's here to stay.
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Hrmmm, about those Christmas lights I probably should have put up...
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11-02-2022, 09:18 AM
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#994
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Not Taylor
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Calgary SW
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Low visibility, couldn't see lanes and cars slipping and sliding. Yeah I'm not leaving the house for the next few days.
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11-02-2022, 09:21 AM
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#995
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
Hrmmm, about those Christmas lights I probably should have put up...
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Ha! I never took mine down, and turned them on last night in all their glory to see if they still worked.
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11-02-2022, 09:21 AM
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#996
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Wind and snow suck ass. Ice sucks ass. Cold temperatures suck ass. This La Nina pattern sucks ass. Fuggin' hate this ####.
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11-02-2022, 09:27 AM
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#997
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nyah
The snowfall forecast for the next week is crazy. Looks like it's here to stay.
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We need all the snow we can get.
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11-02-2022, 09:37 AM
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#998
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Richmond upon Thames, London
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleK
We need all the snow we can get.
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the moisture isn't worth it for this
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11-02-2022, 09:40 AM
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#999
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Craig McTavish' Merkin
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I'm taking a snow day. What time is The Price is Right on?
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11-02-2022, 09:43 AM
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#1000
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Deep South
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Roads were actually better than I anticipated based on my drive home from the game last night. Sure, things were slippery, but going a bit slower and anticipating speed ups and slow downs made the drive relatively easy I though. Only took about 10 extra minutes to get in.
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