[R-390] Recap kit Update- Wife back in hospital -SNOW

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

This must be a hoot to see, you should sell videos! We got over a foot
of snow last night, then it changed to freezing rain and sleet for my
drive in to work. Made it in with 3-6" of snow and slush on the
interstate, closer to a foot when I hit the offramp into town. Thought I
was late, but I actually beat the crowd since gov't offices had a
delayed opening.

The biggest problems we have up here are with the
out-of-staters(referred to as 'flatlanders' and 'citiots')from outside
New England just have no concept of using their noggins when conditions
change. They just keep right on trying to barrel down the highway at
80mph with their lame all-season radials, then wonder why they end up as
a lawn ornament out in the median or over the bank. You don't have to
creep along at a snail's pace generally, but you can't drive like you're
at LeMans, either.

I came in around 40-60mph with no trouble. I 'spect you folks could get
around just fine with the little dustings you get down there. Nothing
that a good set of tires(with an aggressive tread)and 4WD can't handle.
Oh - and a little bit of practice, too. ;)

Now, this is no joke - my current Hammarlund SP-600 was given to me by a
fellow who was carrying it in the back of his little japanese car as
extra weight for added traction! I happened to stop into a place nearby
here for a cup of coffee and he was there, asked me if I wanted an old
radio. Seems he'd had it given to him and then didn't want to try to
take it out of his car. I even offered to pay him for it and he said
"No! If you just GET it OUT of there for me, you can have it! I
insist!".

Glad I bumped into him in the spring. ;)

73 de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ

 - from the land where boatanchors are sometimes used as ballast

"Michael P. Olbrisch" wrote:
<snip>

> Those of you looking for entertainment, visit El Paso during a snow
> storm.  Park near a long downhill with a stop sign at the bottom,
> and enjoy the show!!!  <grin>  I can suggest a good one....
>
> Mike.