tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post5026200722992014414..comments2024-01-15T18:37:16.075-05:00Comments on Sticky Crows: This town's topictornwordohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581361982939423598noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-86790570804019001002007-12-06T20:06:00.000-05:002007-12-06T20:06:00.000-05:00I thought of you on Wed as the snow was falling he...I thought of you on Wed as the snow was falling here in DE. Just a dusting-to-an-inch, they said for us, but I still thought of you brave ones in the great white north, which must be really REALLY white right now.<BR/><BR/>Mark :-)Mark in DEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12478832787656152843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-70938016893709510822007-12-05T21:54:00.000-05:002007-12-05T21:54:00.000-05:00I absolutely abhor snow and ice. It's obvious you ...I absolutely abhor snow and ice. <BR/><BR/>It's obvious you were a Californian, you've never actually had a winter with snow. Let me tell you that after 43 winters in my lifetime I've seen enough. <BR/><BR/>I want to move to a warmer place.Truthspewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673401221088654232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-29797448255789810912007-12-05T19:34:00.000-05:002007-12-05T19:34:00.000-05:00Yep, don't miss the wwhite stuff.I love Chicago, b...Yep, don't miss the wwhite stuff.<BR/><BR/>I love Chicago, but got to say I rather have the rain here in SolCal anytime of the week.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714555278256576619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-33490455157582361712007-12-05T17:40:00.000-05:002007-12-05T17:40:00.000-05:00The candle or small can of Sterno have to be used...The candle or small can of Sterno have to be used carefully, but are for melting snow in case you run out of water, not for a light source.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-80653300189460129982007-12-05T17:28:00.000-05:002007-12-05T17:28:00.000-05:00I agree with Java... candles are a problem. I'm t...I agree with Java... candles are a problem. I'm told, but can't confirm it, that candles are all toxic, as they burn paraffin, which is toxic.<BR/><BR/>Makes sense to me. The hand crank radio/light/cell phone charge makes a lot of sense.<BR/><BR/>Or just take the Metro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-19200662483151834912007-12-05T13:26:00.000-05:002007-12-05T13:26:00.000-05:00We got our first few inches of snow last night, no...We got our first few inches of snow last night, not enough to bother with a shovel. No big deal, except my son is taking driver's ed. right now. Yikes. I have the Winter Kit in my car: blanket, shovel, kitty litter.<BR/><BR/>I grew up in southwest FL, where it snowed ONCE in 30 years. In the trunk: beach towels to cover the front seat and steering wheel so I could drive without burning myself. I Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852713057094279347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-82963651999862788492007-12-05T12:43:00.000-05:002007-12-05T12:43:00.000-05:00The only advantage I could see about the candle is...The only advantage I could see about the candle is that it might put off a minimal amount of warmth.<BR/><BR/>I totally forgot how to drive in snow. For some reason, snow keeps feeling like a big surprise.GayProfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289510184782252498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-47130869599431002552007-12-05T12:03:00.000-05:002007-12-05T12:03:00.000-05:00give me sun, a warm climate and humidity any day.....give me sun, a warm climate and humidity any day... it's better for the skin and saves a ton on moisturizer... i'm really 110...My adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218693077058627643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-73766175170222389322007-12-05T11:50:00.000-05:002007-12-05T11:50:00.000-05:00Snow sounds like a challenge, and as with most cha...Snow sounds like a challenge, and as with most challenges, one's attitude greatly determines how easy or hard the circumstance. Up to a point. Getting snowbound in your vehicle for 2 days would tax anyone's definition of "fun."<BR/><BR/>I'd say NO to the candle. Matches or a lighter, sure, but for a light source use a flashlight instead of a candle, and let me tell you why. A flame uses Javahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377033663576614925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-49005975657175263612007-12-05T10:33:00.001-05:002007-12-05T10:33:00.001-05:00My winter driving preparedness kit also includes a...My winter driving preparedness kit also includes a flashlight, water, thermal blankets, kitty litter, a shovel and chocolate. I have spent way more time shovelling/pushing other people out than myself. <BR/><BR/>I am with you about the beauty of snow. I, too, marvel at the alien shapes created, and also how even the ugliest places are transformed in winter dress. (I will remind both of us in Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327268988762513100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-29435340023271261512007-12-05T10:33:00.000-05:002007-12-05T10:33:00.000-05:00Montreal, much like Minneapolis, is a city that un...Montreal, much like Minneapolis, is a city that understands winter and is as prepared as any place can be for heavy snow. I find Montreal's underground city such a smart idea.<BR/>Here in the southern US, we get snow on such an infrequent basis that we don't know how to respond to it. If a few flakes fall, schools and businesses begin closing, and the grocery stores become packed ... even if nobardelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917187131771750315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-42067080276874931332007-12-05T10:31:00.000-05:002007-12-05T10:31:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327268988762513100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-58028076929609727442007-12-05T10:07:00.000-05:002007-12-05T10:07:00.000-05:00Winter. The glue that binds us as Canadians. Sno...Winter. The glue that binds us as Canadians. Snow doesn't care if you're male, female, black, white, gay, straight, Conservative, Liberal, rich, poor, we all have to shovel it, drive in it, and deal with it. It's what makes makes us special, I think.<BR/><BR/>Throw some of those little heat packs in your car too. In case of a breakdown, you never know how cold it will be before you get help. Roxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109820610940479415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-31115932339202671952007-12-05T09:39:00.000-05:002007-12-05T09:39:00.000-05:00Snow lover here, too. Just be rid of it on Decembe...Snow lover here, too. Just be rid of it on December 26th. We got our snow storm yesterday and overnight. UGH! <I>"...feeling new muscles engaged."</I> Hmmmmm...Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460856009625389973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-18362058762203798802007-12-05T09:34:00.000-05:002007-12-05T09:34:00.000-05:00Your description is exactly why I love snow too!.....Your description is exactly why I love snow too!<BR/><BR/>....unless I have to drive in it...like this morning...ugh...<BR/><BR/>HUGS....Polthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480544010972209436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-81362408547538960102007-12-05T09:21:00.000-05:002007-12-05T09:21:00.000-05:00Why am I continuously misspelling my name?Why am I continuously misspelling my name?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-7489499263174522122007-12-05T09:20:00.000-05:002007-12-05T09:20:00.000-05:00Yeah, like lemuel said... I have one of those thin...Yeah, like lemuel said... I have one of those things; it's got a flashlight, a radio and even a charger for your cell phone, and it's all crank operated (the handle, not the person). <BR/><BR/>Not that I'm worried about snow, mind you; I'm still in Earthquake Land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-70078845391892359222007-12-05T08:31:00.000-05:002007-12-05T08:31:00.000-05:00May I suggest one of those "thingies" that is a co...May I suggest one of those "thingies" that is a combination flashlight and radio that does not require batteries (you crank a magneto for a minutes or so and it generates enough power to run the LED flashlight and/or radio for quite a while)? We have one in our cars. We got them locally on sale for about $10US. I find them quite handy. No batteries means that when you need it you do not need Lemuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397995062492531171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-81698013967577104322007-12-05T08:29:00.000-05:002007-12-05T08:29:00.000-05:00You are welcome to your feet of snow. I can appre...You are welcome to your feet of snow. I can appreciate a few inches (hah) but have no need to battle through huge drifts. Glad you are enjoying it.dpastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813652943621759603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-18030077067874149832007-12-05T07:25:00.000-05:002007-12-05T07:25:00.000-05:00A candle and not a flashlight? Seems old fashione...A candle and not a flashlight? Seems old fashioned :-)CoffeeDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561507227103151863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-26023503096050303542007-12-05T07:09:00.000-05:002007-12-05T07:09:00.000-05:00Montreal is such a fantastic winter city. You have...Montreal is such a fantastic winter city. You have the right spirit about the snow.Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358347075690351485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1027921981470115032007-12-05T07:06:00.000-05:002007-12-05T07:06:00.000-05:00The weather outside is spiteful, inside it's so de...The weather outside is spiteful, inside it's so delightful, no matter how cold it grows, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. I think the person that wrote this song lived in Miami. <BR/>Torn, you need some salt or cat litter too in case you drive over ice or packed snow and the wheels start spinning. Ed (have you considered changing to wordpress?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-34688202231303878432007-12-05T06:44:00.000-05:002007-12-05T06:44:00.000-05:00eww! I hates the snow. We just got our first few i...eww! I hates the snow. We just got our first few inches last night! Cheers!Timmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506792286939816179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-77458525665350502012007-12-05T06:37:00.000-05:002007-12-05T06:37:00.000-05:00I too love snow and winter... it creates the perfe...I too love snow and winter... it creates the perfect set up for cocoa and cuddling.<BR/><BR/>Be cautious of the other drivers though, they're usually the ones that cause the problems as they think they can handle the snow and ice.<BR/><BR/>-C (http://christopherc.wordpress.com/)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-40280297750391340952007-12-05T06:32:00.000-05:002007-12-05T06:32:00.000-05:00You sound so zen. In truth, I love the snow, too. ...You sound so zen. In truth, I love the snow, too. When there's snow on the ground, the light through the windows is so much brighter, different than summer sunlight. <BR/><BR/>Drive safe... it's not you, but the rest of the insane Quebec drivers you've got to watch out for.lattégirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428087458207367848noreply@blogger.com