Feeling my northern brothers pain

phatdaddy

phatdaddy

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Went out to get paper this morning, slipped on ice in driveway. Sprinklers ran last night and we got down to 28* for about 6 hours.

I don't know how u guys do it.

Should i invest in snow tires or go straight to chains?
 
phatdaddy said:
Went out to get paper this morning, slipped on ice in driveway. Sprinklers ran last night and we got down to 28* for about 6 hours.

I don't know how u guys do it.

Should i invest in snow tires or go straight to chains?
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I'd buy a strong, rugged 4wd vehicle.. (Perhaps a used military Hummer)? and then invest in some new carbide studded tires. I think that should safely get you through that horrific ice age you're having. :head:
 
Ferm, your further south than i am, so we don't get a break until Tuesday afternoon.

D, thanks for the tips from someone who lives it, but I decided to get caught up on my netflix and cook some Zoupa Tuscano.

If i find myself in another situation where water freezes in nature, i will be seeking additional answers

Thanks
 
phatdaddy said:
Ferm, your further south than i am, so we don't get a break until Tuesday afternoon.

D, thanks for the tips from someone who lives it, but I decided to get caught up on my netflix and cook some Zoupa Tuscano.

If i find myself in another situation where water freezes in nature, i will be seeking additional answers

Thanks
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Wife made homemade split pea soup today... Ham, carrots, potatoes, onions
and of course the split green peas.... Winter type soup at it's best. YUM!!!!
(I'd think twice about those studded tires... You'll need all the traction you can get on the frozen water).
 
inaforty said:
I've had enough snow for a life time!
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When I know there's a storm coming I take an old boat tarp and throw it over my truck. After the storm I just pull it (and most of the snow) off... Truck is clean and the snowblower takes care of the snow on the ground. You guys in the New England states have been getting hammered the last 2 years.... I truly feel bad for you.
 
Speaking of feeling the pain, we got about 8 inches of snow last Saturday and its still here!!!

Southern custom is for the snow to be gone in a day and a half, this is really cramping my fishing schedule.
 
feel our pain?? this aint pain. when the temp drops below 15 degrees for a couple weeks and we get 2 or 3 feet of snow...... that's our pain. hell, this aint nothin'. this just a cold snap and a few inches of powder.
 
Winter time soups are the best ,my wife makes a Pasta Fagioli to die for but I'll be having it in warmer climate,,,I used to love this time of year here in Ny, I hate it now ,every inch of my body hurts and I count the months 69 to be exact till I can get the heck out of here!!!! Carolina bound for sure, I do however love the positive attitude Paul and Charlie..
 
It was pretty rough yesterday, wearing shorts, a t-shirt, no shoes, sweating, on the bow of my boat, all while fishing. Could have used a cool breeze in the morning, but the afternoon took care of that. Must have gotten close to 80 before the breeze started, but then the bugs showed up in the afternoon, it just made it uncomfortable with shorts on, so I packed it in around 5 after I caught 4 trout(not a great day, but I'll take it).
 
THEFERMANATOR said:
It was pretty rough yesterday, wearing shorts, a t-shirt, no shoes, sweating, on the bow of my boat, all while fishing. Could have used a cool breeze in the morning, but the afternoon took care of that. Must have gotten close to 80 before the breeze started, but then the bugs showed up in the afternoon, it just made it uncomfortable with shorts on, so I packed it in around 5 after I caught 4 trout(not a great day, but I'll take it).
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Gee Ferm... I don't know how you can stand it. I thought us northern guys had it bad... "no breeze"??? OMG... time to move!!!! :hide:
 
inaforty said:
Ferm,
Packs it in around 5 pm.
It's dark here at 4:30 pm and about 18 degrees.:sad:
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Well, I was trying to beat the no see ums to the ramp. Ended up unloading the boat when they were in full swing. Them little bugs are just down right NASTY. The 2 nights of fresh fish dinner for us, my grandparents, and the neighbor made it worthwhile though. Just have to suck it up and deal with it I guess. Just consider myself lucky, it might cool off enough I have to leave my sweats on all day, now THAT would be a tragedy.
 
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