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In reply to the discussion: Blizzard Threatens NYC, New England; 2 Feet Feared [View all]blaze
(6,352 posts)75. Totally agree!!!
It pisses me off how poorly these drivers are paid... and, of course, no benefits are offered.
But they have the lives of all these young'uns in their hands.
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Well,between the sleet, heavy snow, and possible 60 mph winds...loss of power is
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#3
That's planning ahead. But except for posting on DU, 'electronics' are over rated.
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#9
Actually yes, with TWO eight year olds (twins) They're off at college now, but
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#33
Thanks! Here's a Wobbly song for you from an old acquaintance of mine
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#34
I got called "callous" on another thread for saying that I had a generator (and two subarus, heh)
eggplant
Feb 2013
#12
We have a heavy-duty snow-blower with a cage, but even that may not be sufficient if the totals ...
MANative
Feb 2013
#56
How did I not know about these?!? I've owned nothing but Subarus since 1978...
MANative
Feb 2013
#55
Here in NW Pa. it never fails that people act like they have never driven on snow every year, and
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#13
I am convinced that half the problem is most people have never driven a stick shift
dixiegrrrrl
Feb 2013
#24
I agree on the torque. Grew up driving 'field cars' old coupes from the forties, iirc, and tractors.
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#35
You can have mine...come and get it! I'll probably have a good foot to share...and stil
Auntie Bush
Feb 2013
#20
I've lived in New England all my life and the blizzard of '78 was the worst storm...
Little Star
Feb 2013
#25
I had 4 school age kids of my own at the time. It was convenient but a lot of responsibility....
Little Star
Feb 2013
#74
In NW Pa that winter, we had many roads that were only one lane with cutouts every so far for
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#37
If the house goes out for just a day it's unlikely it'll drop enough to freeze.
NutmegYankee
Feb 2013
#52