I know we'll get no sympathy

Posted by M3 lover (A) on December 17, 2016 at 11:48:20

In Reply to: Damn Ice posted by Kindablue on December 17, 2016 at 07:44:49:

San Diego likes to tout itself as having perfect weather. But even a 15 minute rain turns the highways slick and just watch the cars pile up. With so little rainfall ( we are classified as desert with an average of < 10" rain per year, and much less than that the last 6 years or so) we get more build up of rubber particles, oil, and grease on the roads so it takes a fair bit of rain to wash that away. Until that happens it can be almost like ice.

And then we have so many stupid drivers who don't believe they need to slow down or allow more distance from the vehicle in front with those conditions.

Not saying I'm a perfect driver but I grew up in MI and for driver's ed in high school the instructor had us practice on a vacant city skating rink. That experience saved my bacon (as well as at least my bumpers) more than once while still living in snow country. Now in SD I simply avoid driving during rain or shortly after whenever possible. No, it's not that cold, but nothing is perfect.

"The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made." Groucho

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Topic - Damn Ice - Kindablue 07:44:49 12/17/16 (18)

RE: Damn Ice - cactuscowboy@bresnan.net 16:37:40 12/19/16 (3)

Nice doggies - Lew 12:24:03 12/20/16 (0)

Wow! Good to hear from you again. Hope you enjoyed the break. - alaskahiatt 22:06:30 12/19/16 (0)

Holy shit Cactus! - Mendel 18:21:15 12/19/16 (0)

RE: I thought Andorra was so small it didn't have sides nt - kitch29 18:32:15 12/17/16 (1)

RE: I thought Andorra was so small it didn't have sides nt - Kindablue 13:05:12 12/19/16 (0)

RE: Damn Ice - SgreenP@MSN.com 11:59:16 12/17/16 (0)

RE: Damn Ice - stereo5 11:57:42 12/17/16 (2)

RE: Damn Ice - Kindablue 11:57:07 12/20/16 (1)

I am unable to understand your second sentence. - alaskahiatt 17:33:43 12/20/16 (0)

I know we'll get no sympathy - M3 lover 11:48:20 12/17/16 (0)

RE: Damn Ice - rrob 10:15:30 12/17/16 (0)

I like Winter in a way. As long as it only lasts a few months I am OK with it. - Smelly_Socks 09:56:34 12/17/16 (0)

38 inches - SamA 09:08:47 12/17/16 (4)

It doesn't snow in Rochester... - mr.bear 10:00:12 12/19/16 (0)

The joys of 'lake effect' snow. - Smelly_Socks 09:59:07 12/17/16 (2)

Yep. Lived in a D.C. suburb and half inch was enough to paralyze the area and close schools. - Rick W 11:07:58 12/17/16 (1)

RE: Yep. Lived in a D.C. suburb and half inch was enough to paralyze the area and close schools. - Kindablue 13:13:50 12/19/16 (0)

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