People who drive 10mph in the snow should have their licenses BANNED!!!!!!

[LynneSin]

Ok, we got about 4-5 inches of snow and DE does a good job of getting the main streets plowed. I can appreciate the fact that some folks (including myself) might drive somewhat more cautiously and even a little bit slower than the speed limit.

BUT IF YOU'RE GOING TO DRIVE 10MPH IN A 40MPH ZONE THEN GET THE HELL OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THAT'S THE TYPE OF DRIVING THAT CAUSES ACCIDENTS IN THE SNOW.

This lady is driving, at tops, 10 MPH on a 40mph road. The road has a slight curve in it which means if someone was coming around the curve at 30 mph they'd probably crash into my car (cause I'm behind her) causing an accident.

I just so have to rant because I got stuck behind this slow moving vehicle. I mean, it's not snowing, the roads are plowed and salted - move your damn car!!!!!!

:mad:

Ok I'm done bitching.....

[GOPisEvil]

1. Wow...even I know better than that!

Just slow down as you would for wet roads if the plow has already done its job.

Maybe I can move to snowy northeast after all. Of course...mid-60s in January is tough to give up...

[leyton]

2. Are your roads icy?

Ours are in Charlotte, so I won't be driving more than fifteen mph...

EDIT: Maybe twenty to thirty on an artery...

[Ediacara]

3. The Entire Washington State Patrol Would Lose Their Licenses

And well, they should :-)

[Bertha Venation]

4. This is exactly why I'm not out there today. edit: HELP!

I don't know how to drive in snow.

Edit: And my boss, from upstate NY, just left a message. Oh goody. I'm sure she'll be stark raving mad that I'm not there. Help me buck up before I call her back...? Please???

[snobird]

40. Born In Snow

.. even those who are born in snow drive that way. It amazes gator how many accidents there are here in our part of Canada , when it snows.The good news is we have the "cream of the crop, state of the art" snow plow equipment.They break out here in our wee village ,and we get to watch the clean up process from our apt. window. Still the drivers maneuver in their ridiculous manner.

[Bertha Venation]

48. wouldn't know it to hear my boss talk.

There are six inches outside my house, and even though the street has now been plowed and my neighbor plowed my driveway, I am not going out.

Tomorrow -- Mrs. V. has a test on the other side of the got-damned beltway, and we have to get out in it. Cross your fingers.

[afraid_of_the_dark]

49. If you have to go out...

Make sure to bring a snow shovel, so at least if you get stuck, you can dig yourself out.

[Bertha Venation]

50. see, I wouldn't have thought of that -- thank you very much

although Mrs. V. probably would've.

[afraid_of_the_dark]

51. No problem...

I just don't want to be the only goof running around with snow shovel in her car. :evilgrin:

[afraid_of_the_dark]

5. I nearly collided with 4 different cars

on my way into the U of D today, because of the same reason you mentioned. One person stopped dead in the middle of a busy intersection, and I(in my little car with the bald tires) was barely able to get my car stopped. And of course, it was SO much fun trying to get going again...

I hate snow.

[LynneSin]

7. U of D? You talking University of Delaware???!!!

Hey, I'm in Wilmington - nice to see you online neighbor

:hi:

[afraid_of_the_dark]

8. Yup, I'm a Proud Blue Hen

Or at least as proud as you can be when your mascot is a chicken. :P

[GOPisEvil]

10. I visited your campus last year.

In fact, Lynne took me. I still wear my t-shirt and hat. :hi:

[afraid_of_the_dark]

14. It's so nice...

to actually find people who know where DE is. :)

[GOPisEvil]

15. I went to Philly for the 2nd annual gathering.

I just HAD to see DE, since I was right there. Had a good burger there, too. :9 (Can't remember the name of the place, but the waitresses were cute. :P)

[LynneSin]

16. We ate at Klondike Kates

:D

[GOPisEvil]

17. Really? That was the name of the place?

Heehee...cute.

I just liked buying a 99-cent pack of gum and paying 99 cents. I swear, I was like George HW Bush at the supermarket checkout scanner. Just amazed.

[afraid_of_the_dark]

19. I was the same way :sheepish look:

when I first moved here. I got so excited when I bought something for 99 cents and still got a penny back - I think the clerk thought I was nuts.

[LynneSin]

21. I took him to Happy Harrys

You can't say you were in Delaware unless you've been to either Happy Harry's or Total Wine (the one on Naeman's Road is much better thant the one on Limestone Road. Naeman's road is like a freaking K-Mart of Alcohol)

[afraid_of_the_dark]

25. Happy Harry's cracks me up

I still can't look at the sign without giggling - he looks way too happy to be selling "discount drugs." That and Acme... I keep looking for the aisle where they sell dynamite and roadrunner traps.

[LynneSin]

33. When I firsted moved to DE, someone gave me directiosn with Happy Harrys..

in it.

I told the girl that in Delaware there seems to be a Happy Harrys on every street corner, could she pick out another landmark

:shrug:

Harry is so happy because he gets his drugs for discount



My friend swears they should sell tee-shirts with the logo on it - she wants one (and she lives in NJ)

[afraid_of_the_dark]

35. I was wondering if

they have a zoning law in DE that you have to have a certain amount of Happy Harry's stores per each square mile.

If they have a t-shirt, I would definitely consider buying one.

[GOPisEvil]

37. I saved my Happy Harry's shopping bag.

The clerk looked at me like I had stepped off the face of the sun when I asked for one for my gum purchase.

[afraid_of_the_dark]

42. You'd think that they would get enough out-of-staters

since DE is so small, and on the way to so many places, that the clerks would be used that by now. Besides, you'd also think that you'd have to have a sense of humor if you worked for a place called "Happy Harry's."

[afraid_of_the_dark]

18. Kate's is AWESOME

They have the best nachos I've ever had.

[GOPisEvil]

24. Well, heck...they have good nachos, too?

I guess I have to go back now! :D

[afraid_of_the_dark]

26. Definitely worth the trip...

But bring a friend - they have the regular size (which is huge) and the super size (which is it's own county).

[GOPisEvil]

29. If Lynne throws another Philly bash, I'll take the trip!

:bounce:

[afraid_of_the_dark]

32. Why wait?

Oh, that's right... the roads aren't plowed yet.

[LynneSin]

36. eep don't supersize the nachos or we'll wipe out Delaware

since you said is the size of it's own country

:cry:

[afraid_of_the_dark]

41. I only said it was it's own county...

Which since DE only has three, it could use a few more.

[GOPisEvil]

43. 3? THA-REE?!

Texas has 254. :o Of course there used to be a law that neighboring couty seats could be no more than a day's horse ride apart, so some of our couties are smallish. From Austin to San Antonio, I pass through 4. (Travis, Hays, Comal and Bexar, if you're scoring at home, or even if you're alone.)

[afraid_of_the_dark]

45. Fewest amount in the US

Or so I hear. So I guess that means that Rhode Island has more than 3 counties?

[trogdor]

53. I checked. RI has four.

The whole state is smaller than Oneida County, NY.

[Bertha Venation]

13. I dreamed about chickens the other night...

live chickens wrapped in tortillas.

I think I've been making too many quesadillas.

[LynneSin]

22. You better not be munching on the UDel Blue Hen

Hey, we're national champions!!!

For Division 1-AA football (a step down from the big leagues in college football)

[afraid_of_the_dark]

31. I've already gotten my t-shirt

with "National I-AA Champions" on it. Like I did a whole lot to help, you know, by going to school there. :P

[GOPisEvil]

34. Hey! I need to get one of those.

I just have the plain U of D t-shirt. How revolting! x(

[afraid_of_the_dark]

39. They have them at...

http://www.delawarebookexchange.com/merch_main.asp


And I'm sure you can find them at the campus bookstore website as well.

[GOPisEvil]

44. Ack! Those are really busy. But that's to be expected, I guess.

I've just got the really plain, gray UD t-shirt. My hat's pretty plain, too, but I like it.

[afraid_of_the_dark]

46. Here's another site...

Maybe these would be more to your taste.

http://udel.bkstore.com/default.asp?m=0301

[GOPisEvil]

47. Yeah, those are a little better.

:-)

[Maeve]

6. Yeah, snow brings out the worst in some drivers

Hubby had a problem with folks passing him in bad weather here Friday and then slowing down--and every time it was someone in an SUV with him in his little Kia! :eyes:

Altho it's a toss-up on who's worse---the slow bugs or the cowboys who speed along, fish-tailing all the way!

[YellowRubberDuckie]

9. Lynn, be glad you don't live in Oklahoma...

EVERYONE loses their minds when it snows or even if little drops of rain drop out of the sky. EVERYONE drives like that lady going 10MPH. EVERYONE. We have a 60% chance of snow here today, and I'm telling you, I'm thankful I live on campus, because I truly fear other people in this kind of weather. Be happy it's just one lady, and not a million retards driving in the snow. They act like they've never seen the stuff, I swear!
Duckie

[bleedingheart]

11. I sat on the Parkway in Pittsburgh friday for 2.5 hours because

a little snow scared the hell out of people.

[arwalden]

12. 4WD Drivers Who Go The Speed Limit On Icy Roads Should Be Jailed Too

Four-wheel DRIVE does NOT equal four-wheel STOP.

Wheeee! Yahoo... you can make it up that hill and you can barrel ahead through the slushy roads! We're proud of you. Now try to brake. How's that workin' out for ya?

-- Allen

[afraid_of_the_dark]

20. That is so true

I'm just waiting to get rear-ended by one of those ding-dongs some day.

[beyurslf]

23. Slow drivers aren't the only ones

I agree they are dangerous... but so are the fast drivers in SUV's and trucks. They think 4 wheel drive means they can drive fast. What it really means is after you slide into a snow bank, you can get out.

[Robb]

27. I think everyone's bad

Actually, in all weather conditions, anyone who is driving faster or slower than me is a real menace. ;)

[ScreamingMeemie]

28. 4WD people are the worst. I'd rather be behind somebody moving

slowly, than in front of someone who thinks he/she's invincible. I see more wracked up utility vehicles than anything else when the weather is bad. :hi:

[NashVegas]

30. Patience :)

When you're driving on snow, it's not how fast you can go that matters, but how fast you can stop.

For all you know, the lady in front of you could have really crappy brakes.

[LynneSin]

38. If she has crappy breaks then she really shouldn't be out in the snow

that's why we have public transportation - for idiots with crappy breaks who want to drive 10mph in the snow

:mad:

[electricmonk]

52. My favorite are

people who stop on snow/ice covered roads while going uphill. I've felt like like strangling them right in their cars. Once you lose that momentum you're not getting it back unless you have chains.

[geniph]

54. Everyone in Seattle drives that way

if there's so much as a dusting on the ground, and it's hilly here. We don't plow or salt, either; they'll eventually plow the freeways and sand the major roads, but all sand does is make the ice gritty. So, when it's below freezing and there's precipitation in the forecast, I stay home. It's not worth having some bonehead in a two-ton Urban Assault Vehicle plow into me and kill me. I'll use a day or two of vacation; it's not like snow lasts longer than that around here, anyway.

We already got our two snow days for the decade earlier this month. Fortunately, since I work for a school district, they actually closed the district for one and a half of those days, so I get paid and don't have to use my own vacation time for it. Yay! We probably won't get another snow day for four years.