kadee79
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S.W. Ga., zone 8b, out in the boonies!
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Post by kadee79 on Feb 13, 2019 15:03:35 GMT -5
This is the reason that while living in central Ill...I carried cat litter & wood ashes from the fireplace and a little shovel in my trunk. It works wonders for getting traction on both packed snow or ice. Used it many times....it's also a reason I moved south. So Tractor, how was the meeting?  |
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NastyWoman
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 13, 2019 15:12:55 GMT -5
I got stuck in a snow bank in my own driveway last night. We got about 10 inches of snow last night, with lots of blowing/drifting over solid ice. County hasn’t plowed yet, took me 3 hours just to get my driveway passable last night. Despite all that, I really don’t mind all the white stuff. Yet you still chose to use your car instead of your truck?  |
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tractor
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Post by tractor on Feb 13, 2019 15:29:13 GMT -5
You don't have AAA, or even roadside assistance with your car insurance? h CAA has been a lifesaver. For $74, you get three tows, plus help if you lock your keys in the car or need a battery boost. I will get the full amount reimbursed from my insurance company |
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tractor
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Post by tractor on Feb 13, 2019 15:29:52 GMT -5
This is the reason that while living in central Ill...I carried cat litter & wood ashes from the fireplace and a little shovel in my trunk. It works wonders for getting traction on both packed snow or ice. Used it many times....it's also a reason I moved south. So Tractor, how was the meeting? Still boring.... |
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tractor
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Post by tractor on Feb 13, 2019 15:31:57 GMT -5
We got about 10 inches of snow last night, with lots of blowing/drifting over solid ice. County hasn’t plowed yet, took me 3 hours just to get my driveway passable last night. Despite all that, I really don’t mind all the white stuff. Yet you still chose to use your car instead of your truck? It was a 2.5 hour drive, I thought I’d save some fuel by taking the car. I also get mileage reimbursement, less cost to go means more money in my pocket. |
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NastyWoman
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 13, 2019 15:36:20 GMT -5
Yet you still chose to use your car instead of your truck? It was a 2.5 hour drive, I thought I’d save some fuel by taking the car. I also get mileage reimbursement, less cost to go means more money in my pocket. It's going to take a lot trips to make that $74 up... |
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tractor
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Post by tractor on Feb 13, 2019 17:58:40 GMT -5
It was a 2.5 hour drive, I thought I’d save some fuel by taking the car. I also get mileage reimbursement, less cost to go means more money in my pocket. It's going to take a lot trips to make that $74 up... I’ll get the $74 back from my insurance company so that doesn’t factor into the equation. Win-win for me |
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toomuchreality
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Favorite Drink: Sometimes I drink water... just to surprise my liver!
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Post by toomuchreality on Feb 13, 2019 19:59:56 GMT -5
More than once, I have put my car in gear, then got out and pushed it to get it unstuck.
Not the smartest thing I've ever done (hard to jump back in when it's moving), but it worked! LOL
→Not going to try that again!
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countrygirl2
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Post by countrygirl2 on Feb 13, 2019 20:03:43 GMT -5
I have Coach Net still for the motorhome, but t also covers all our vehicles for towing and minor breakdowns, so well worth the fee. We rarely if ever have a need, I did once on my car and twice on the motorhome.
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tigerpause
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Post by tigerpause on Feb 13, 2019 20:53:33 GMT -5
More than once, I have put my car in gear, then got out and pushed it to get it unstuck. Not the smartest thing I've ever done (hard to jump back in when it's moving), but it worked! LOL →Not going to try that again! I'll bet you weren't on a hill, like this guy... Check out 5:35 He used half a tank of gas getting out of there  |
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toomuchreality
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Post by toomuchreality on Feb 14, 2019 1:47:14 GMT -5
More than once, I have put my car in gear, then got out and pushed it to get it unstuck. Not the smartest thing I've ever done (hard to jump back in when it's moving), but it worked! LOL →Not going to try that again! I'll bet you weren't on a hill, like this guy... Check out 5:35 He used half a tank of gas getting out of there I bet he needs new tires now too! I can't believe the way he drives in the snow. - Sheesh!  (No. I was not on a hill. I did it once on a paved/plowed road and once in a plowed parking lot. Both times I was driving my VW Beetle. Took me about 30 secs to get unstuck.) Now I have a few sets of gripper things made for getting you unstuck, and I would call a tow truck. I'm not in such a hurry or a foolish! |
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