The Coffee House

[smoke665]

It is odd that one was seen in Georgia where a snowplow is an oddity in itself, but I have never seen one here in northeastern Pennsylvania where the industrious redneck asks Santa to bring a plow for Christmas!

Really, I figured it was the fact that we rarely have snow, and that it was common thing up north. Given my background in trucking, you can imagine my shock when I'm on ice and I see a trailer that looks to be jackknifed and sliding down the highway.

On another note, I got the opportunity to try out the trucks trailer sway control. Despite the feeling you get in the seat when you're on ice, the system apparently functioned seamlessly as I never felt any unusual movement with the trailer.

 

[smoke665]

@Dean_Gretsch I have a new respect for the ingenuity of men in PA after this just popped up on my feed. https://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2...ow-tv-box-orig.cnn/video/playlists/cant-miss/

 

[davidharmier60]

If it snowed enough to stick to the highway this part of Texas would implode!

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[Gary A.]

This guy is crazy even for New England.

Mind you, not only did we get 10 inches of snow yesterday, it’s also 15 degrees out.
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Meh, he's all bundled up. He'll be fine.

Yes. Gary knew a guy who did foul weather motorcycle testing for BMW. Gary thought he was Superman... but he said “meh” and and added all you gots to do is seal up the gaps and he showed me the duct tape around jacket sleeve - gloves and pant leg - boots.

 

[Gary A.]

This guy is crazy even for New England.

Mind you, not only did we get 10 inches of snow yesterday, it’s also 15 degrees out.

Maybe he has no other option to get where he needs to go. Even with the -20* wind chills today, most businesses are open and expecting their employees to show up. I think I would take my chances bundled up on the bike rather than riding the T which always sucks when the temps drop. Hopefully he's just making a quick trip.

Gary used to ride. In foul weather you tuck into the backside of a truck or bus, then stay in the wheel track and hope you get to your turn/off ramp before you asphyxiate from diesel exhaust.

 

[Gary A.]

Rain is finally forecasted for Monday and Tuesday so Gary was on the leaking patio roof adjusting and fixing the gutters, then taping, spraying and applying Henry’s to existing and potential faults and weak points. Gary is tired, but feels pretty good about finding and repairing existing cracks in the previous treatment.

 

[snowbear115 47]

Most likely we're seeing a combination of climate and cycles. I'll have to look up the tables

How the **** do you measure half a millimeter of snow???????

Tire tread gauge.

 

[SquarePeg37 8]

Tire tread gauge.

You mean a penny? Where's Dave? Dave, we need a penny.

 

[snowbear115 47]

Unplanned road trip in the AM -- catch y'all when we get back.

 

[davidharmier60]

Up as usual for my Saturday morning work.
I only have 7 to 8 thousand pennies....

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[davidharmier60]

5am obviously means different things to different people. I'm here....

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[SquarePeg37 8]

Dude it’s Saturday.

 

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[Peeb70]

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Ugh- going back to bed! That is just uncomfortable.

7-above with a strong wind is SO much worse (to me) than 7-below with no wind.

 

[SquarePeg37 8]

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Ugh- going back to bed! That is just uncomfortable.

7-above with a strong wind is SO much worse (to me) than 7-below with no wind.

Yup. I briefly considered a sunrise snowscape shoot at the lake this morning but after looking at the weather report I went back to bed. Probably not a good idea to be out in this while still battling whatever it is that I’ve had all week. Skipping my weekly breakfast club as well.