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August 12-19-09 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon (Post 1221378)

This is a really cool picture!

We're forcasted for 2 feet saturday night into sunday. I'll post pics if it happens.

Méo 12-19-09 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Torvald Von Mansee (Post 1221607)
We in D.C. are going to get NAILED with 14-20 inches/ .35-.50 M. of snow over this weekend.

If you really get this or if you ever travel to the north, never underestimate the use of good winter tires, they are of a critical importance, trust me.

If snow in D.C. doesn't stay enough long, and you don't want to invest on tires, be extremely careful, I know very well how bad it can be.

Méo 12-19-09 01:09 AM

Oh I forgot,

Without winter tires, avoid steep slope at all cost, try to take another way event if it's much longer.

And if you guys have a 4X4, ok it can be very cool in snowy condition, but remember, when the time has come to brake, it doesn't make any difference.

I think that's all for my tips. :DL

August 12-19-09 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Méo (Post 1221691)
I think that's all for my tips. :DL

And good advice it is.

Snestorm 12-19-09 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by August (Post 1221800)
And good advice it is.

Agreed.

I'll add one. Drive your vehicle as though it had no brakes, and avoid using them, at all.

Torvald Von Mansee 12-19-09 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Méo (Post 1221686)
If you really get this or if you ever travel to the north, never underestimate the use of good winter tires, they are of a critical importance, trust me.

If snow in D.C. doesn't stay enough long, and you don't want to invest on tires, be extremely careful, I know very well how bad it can be.

Oh, I'm not going ANYWHERE. I'm well provisioned (though I did make an error in not getting more dog treats...well, I guess human food can substitute if I run out).

Méo 12-19-09 01:55 PM

I took a look at weather.com, seems like you guys are getting a big one. :)

Post some pics, if you can! :ping:

Task Force 12-19-09 04:46 PM

GOD DARNIT!!! The inch of snow we were surspose to get Is just a bunch of rain... Like we need it... to add to the other 15 inches of it...:shifty:

AVGWarhawk 12-19-09 07:29 PM

Our snow storm of the day. About 18 inches or so:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...k/PIC_0003.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...k/PIC_0005.jpg


Sorry, not the top of the line cellphone for pictures. :88)

Méo 12-19-09 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1221988)
Our snow storm of the day. About 18 inches or so:

Cool :DL

I hope it's going to stay there until Christmas.

Too bad it didn't happen yesterday, children would have 3 days weekend..

AVGWarhawk 12-19-09 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Méo (Post 1221990)
Cool :DL

I hope it's going to stay there until Christmas.

Too bad it didn't happen yesterday, children would have 3 days weekend..

My kids are done for school until after the 1st of the new year. It worked out for them. Problem is, this snow will paralyze the state of Maryland for weeks on end. It is really sad the amount of snow fairies here. Heck, 1/2 inch of snow will paralyze the state. If Maryland got snow like you most would just breakdown and cry for hours on end. :doh: Not only that, I have some more Christmas shopping to do. Today was a wash and tomorrow will not be much better. A lot of folks will be bum rushing the malls come Monday. Fortunate I have just a few things left. I shop like I'm on a mission anyway so it is all good. :D

Snestorm 12-19-09 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1221988)
Sorry, not the top of the line cellphone for pictures. :88)

They look good to me. Thanks for sharing.

THE_MASK 12-19-09 08:28 PM

Living in the subtropics means , i have never seen snow . There is snowy regions in the highlands of australia but i have never been there . It looks cold though .

Méo 12-19-09 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1221991)
It is really sad the amount of snow fairies here.

Not sure what you mean by ''snow fairies''.

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1221991)
Not only that, I have some more Christmas shopping to do. Today was a wash and tomorrow will not be much better. A lot of folks will be bum rushing the malls come Monday. Fortunate I have just a few things left. I shop like I'm on a mission anyway so it is all good. :D

If you decide to go on a shopping mission, here some (again!) tips:

- Snow Brush are a must!

- Keeping a small shovel in your car can be a good idea.

- Bringing a buddy with you is also a good idea! (if jammed, one pushes the gas pedal while the other pushes the car).

- Traction aid are great too.

- Avoid steep slope, the smoother the tilt, the better it is.

And don't do the same as those guys!!! :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLw7C3w7c0A

Task Force 12-19-09 08:43 PM

It decided to snow... just wentside... dressed for summer... (cause It is nice in here...)


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