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[Minnie the Minx]

:o

It’s settling and everything! I sent a video to Rebecca

I’ll get to see it tomorrow. Have fun! Don’t drive. Texans don’t know how to drive in the stuff.

We're going nowhere. We've lit a fire and are sat by the window, reading and watching cardinals!

[Rorschach]

What have you got against snow??

It’s cold.

And then it turns into slush.

[Positive Passion]

It’s snowing in Austin!

It seems to be snowing everywhere in Spain except for Barcelona. I, for one, am glad.

Two crap jokes, can't choose between them....
1- I didn't know Austin was in Spain.
2- Ah, Austín!

[Rorschach]

It’s snowing in Austin!

It seems to be snowing everywhere in Spain except for Barcelona. I, for one, am glad.

Two crap jokes, can't choose between them....
1- I didn't know Austin was in Spain.
2- Ah, Austín!

I don’t get the second one. Is it an Austin Powers reference? I’ve never seen any of the films for some reason.

[souphound]

Don’t drive. Texans don’t know how to drive in the stuff.

I don't doubt that to be absolutely true. Up here in Montreal, we live with the stuff for about 4 months a year (that's lower than it used to be for sure). We have rules/laws that force car owners to equip their vehicles with Winter tires from December to early Spring sometime (I don't have a car, so, not sure the exact dates). Still, the first snow or two, there are tons and tons of accidents, most being fender benders, but some fairly massive. We're pros at snow removal but still, it takes a while before people get back in "snow mode".

[Charlie O.]

Up here in Montreal, we live with the stuff for about 4 months a year (that's lower than it used to be for sure). We have rules/laws that force car owners to equip their vehicles with Winter tires from December to early Spring sometime (I don't have a car, so, not sure the exact dates).

As one who knows approximately doodley-squat about cars, I've occasionally wondered: is there some reason why having "snow tires" on your car year-'round would be a bad thing?

[Six String]

Don’t drive. Texans don’t know how to drive in the stuff.

I don't doubt that to be absolutely true. Up here in Montreal, we live with the stuff for about 4 months a year (that's lower than it used to be for sure). We have rules/laws that force car owners to equip their vehicles with Winter tires from December to early Spring sometime (I don't have a car, so, not sure the exact dates). Still, the first snow or two, there are tons and tons of accidents, most being fender benders, but some fairly massive. We're pros at snow removal but still, it takes a while before people get back in "snow mode".

Not only the driving but the equipment to remove snow from the roads. Cities don’t budget for rare events. It paralyzes towns that rarely see snow. For children it is an automatic day off from school (before remote learning obvs.)

[Six String]

Up here in Montreal, we live with the stuff for about 4 months a year (that's lower than it used to be for sure). We have rules/laws that force car owners to equip their vehicles with Winter tires from December to early Spring sometime (I don't have a car, so, not sure the exact dates).

As one who knows approximately doodley-squat about cars, I've occasionally wondered: is there some reason why having "snow tires" on your car year-'round would be a bad thing?

I think they are less efficient on dry roads, i.e mpg.

[Dr. Baron]

Don’t drive. Texans don’t know how to drive in the stuff.

I don't doubt that to be absolutely true. Up here in Montreal, we live with the stuff for about 4 months a year (that's lower than it used to be for sure). We have rules/laws that force car owners to equip their vehicles with Winter tires from December to early Spring sometime (I don't have a car, so, not sure the exact dates). Still, the first snow or two, there are tons and tons of accidents, most being fender benders, but some fairly massive. We're pros at snow removal but still, it takes a while before people get back in "snow mode".

Not only the driving but the equipment to remove snow from the roads. Cities don’t budget for rare events. It paralyzes towns that rarely see snow. For children it is an automatic day off from school (before remote learning obvs.)

Exactly. We get measurable snow about every ten or fifteen years in this part of Texas. People make fun of how everything shuts down when snow or ice happens, but it makes absolutely no sense to maintain capacity to clear the roads at a moment’s notice when it’s such a rare event.

Today’s snow was really nice, it snowed steadily all afternoon. It’ll be gone by mid morning tomorrow.

[Charlie O.]

Up here in Montreal, we live with the stuff for about 4 months a year (that's lower than it used to be for sure). We have rules/laws that force car owners to equip their vehicles with Winter tires from December to early Spring sometime (I don't have a car, so, not sure the exact dates).

As one who knows approximately doodley-squat about cars, I've occasionally wondered: is there some reason why having "snow tires" on your car year-'round would be a bad thing?

I think they are less efficient on dry roads, i.e mpg.

I sensed it might be something like that. Thanks!

[Six String]

I don't doubt that to be absolutely true. Up here in Montreal, we live with the stuff for about 4 months a year (that's lower than it used to be for sure). We have rules/laws that force car owners to equip their vehicles with Winter tires from December to early Spring sometime (I don't have a car, so, not sure the exact dates). Still, the first snow or two, there are tons and tons of accidents, most being fender benders, but some fairly massive. We're pros at snow removal but still, it takes a while before people get back in "snow mode".

Not only the driving but the equipment to remove snow from the roads. Cities don’t budget for rare events. It paralyzes towns that rarely see snow. For children it is an automatic day off from school (before remote learning obvs.)

Exactly. We get measurable snow about every ten or fifteen years in this part of Texas. People make fun of how everything shuts down when snow or ice happens, but it makes absolutely no sense to maintain capacity to clear the roads at a moment’s notice when it’s such a rare event.

Today’s snow was really nice, it snowed steadily all afternoon. It’ll be gone by mid morning tomorrow.

The best kind of snow. Here today, gone tomorrow!

[souphound]

As one who knows approximately doodley-squat about cars, I've occasionally wondered: is there some reason why having "snow tires" on your car year-'round would be a bad thing?

I think they are less efficient on dry roads, i.e mpg.

I sensed it might be something like that. Thanks!

They also wear out much faster on warm roads, turning to mush in no time (figuratively speaking). I believe they actually become detrimental to proper road handling and hence, dangerous to a point, but I'm just talking through my hat now.

And I totally understand and agree with the lack of equipment for snow clearing where snow is only but rare. What a waste that would be. Here, it's a huge deal and industry of course, but that's necessary, believe me.

We REALLY enjoy our summers around here.

[Dr. Baron]

The best kind of snow. Here today, gone tomorrow!

I love the cold and snow. Bring it!

But I recognize the pain of people who live near the Great Lakes. That snow is no joke.

Alas, it turned to rain in the end. The roads will be very mushy tonight and it'll all be gone without a trace by 10am tomorrow.

[Positive Passion]

It seems to be snowing everywhere in Spain except for Barcelona. I, for one, am glad.

Two crap jokes, can't choose between them....
1- I didn't know Austin was in Spain.
2- Ah, Austín!

I don’t get the second one. Is it an Austin Powers reference? I’ve never seen any of the films for some reason.

I put an accent on the i, como en Espanol, but it doesn't show up well and I expect it is the wrong way round. Anyway....

[Rorschach]

Two crap jokes, can't choose between them....
1- I didn't know Austin was in Spain.
2- Ah, Austín!

I don’t get the second one. Is it an Austin Powers reference? I’ve never seen any of the films for some reason.

I put an accent on the i, como en Espanol, but it doesn't show up well and I expect it is the wrong way round. Anyway....

Doh! No. You were right. The accent is pointing in the right direction and on the correct letter. I was just being dozy.

In fact, surely the joke works best if you use both lines.

[Minnie the Minx]

We were unpacking a crate in the house last night and the floor was covered with packing materials. I put a pair of crocs on so that I wouldn't step on anything sharp, then stepped on something sharp anyway - an enormous nail that went through the croc effortlessly and into my foot. It was a real Laurel and Hardy injury, secondary only to standing on a rake and having it bop you on the nose. I'm pretty grateful I had them on, even though they capitulated to the nail so readily. It did make me think of the relative ease with which people were able to be crucified. I always thought feet would be a crucifier's least favourite task but it appears to be piss easy.

[Charlie O.]

^ I was on a Turkish beach (ca. 1974) and running to catch a football my brother had thrown when I ran onto a rusty nail (protruding from a piece of wood). Had to get tetanus shots. Good times!

[Jimbly]

Made soup, half into the freezer. The rest heating gently for teatime.

[Minnie the Minx]

I just googled the number that keeps calling my mobile to see which spam generator it might be and the text generated by putting that number in says:

“Raise two children! Which paddle boat you have inventory? Red full body massage! Dying party would consider leaving?”

I might answer next time - sounds like they have a lot of stuff to get off their chest.

[Six String]

Big pot of Texas style chilli on the stove. I used a coarse ground chuck and some 1/4 inch chopped sirloin to keep it robust plus four different peppers and multiple ground chilli peppers for an accent. I’ll probably have a little tonight to test for safety and then let it rest overnight to bring it all together. We’ll enjoy an all-American dish while celebrating the changing of the guard. So long Tumor!