kmel517
Phazer Fodder
Happy new year 2014!!!
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Post by kmel517 on Dec 31, 2013 21:33:34 GMT
Greetings fellow Trekkers and nerdsters. I thought that this would be a very important thread. To discuss weather stuff and what is going on in your side of clear space.
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Post by diva on Jan 1, 2014 8:43:28 GMT
Things are currently cold. Trying to remedy that with a human beverage called...vodka. They say we are in for snow on Thursday/Friday. I'm ok with that, I like snow.  |
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kmel517
Phazer Fodder
Happy new year 2014!!!
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Post by kmel517 on Jan 1, 2014 20:04:25 GMT
Right now today we have intermittent spells of fogginess. I so love the fog too! Let me find a picture....
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kmel517
Phazer Fodder
Happy new year 2014!!!
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Post by kmel517 on Jan 3, 2014 6:39:13 GMT
Greetings and warm thoughts and feelings from the west coast to the east coast. As winter storm Hercules plunges its' blades into the east side of the states and heaping tons of snow there and plunging temps to the lower side of 0. Stay safe and if you don't have to get out in it, don't.
Remember if your power goes out, if you use a generator use it away from doorways and always run it outside. For those places that are experiencing very frigid temps keep a slow trickle from your faucets and keep your lower doors to your sinks open a crack.
When driving:
Protect yourself and your passengers. Allow extra time to reach your destination during inclement weather. It takes only one unprepared or careless driver to slow or stop traffic.
Do not be that driver who shuts down the road.
Drive for conditions – slower speeds, slower acceleration.
Use your headlights.
Do not use cruise control.
Four-wheel and all-wheel vehicles do not stop or steer better on ice.
Leave extra room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. And remember, the larger the vehicle, the longer the stopping distance.
Slow down when approaching intersections, offramps, bridges, or shady spots.
If you find yourself behind a snowplow, stay behind it until it is safe to pass. Remember that a snowplow driver has a limited field of vision. Stay back (15 car lengths) until you’re sure it is safe to pass or until the plow pulls off the road.
On multi-lane roadways, snow plows often need to clear the center, throwing snow, ice and slush into nearby lanes. If approaching an on-coming snow plow, slow down and give the plow a little extra room.
Slow down and be extra cautious near the chain-up and removal areas. There are often people out of their vehicles.
Winter Driving - Emergency Car Kit
Winter travel can be tough on car and driver, to prepare:
Check your tires and make sure your chains fit before the first winter storm and check tire pressure during cold weather. Remember, tire shops and mechanics are busiest just before and during winter storms.
Get a vehicle winter maintenance check-up. Don’t wait to check your battery, belts, hoses, radiator, lights, brakes, heater/defroster and wipers.
Keep your fuel tank full — don’t let it fall below half a tank on winter trips.
Program your radio for traffic reports and emergency messages.
What to carry on winter trips:
Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle: flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, first-aid kit.
Load your car with winter travel gear : tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, road flares.
See more winter preparedness tips at Take Winter By Storm website.
If you find yourself stranded, be safe, stay in your car, put on your flashers, call for help and wait until it arrives.
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