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Title: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: LongBlade on November 10, 2014, 10:48:58 AM
Our Canadian friends are probably well ahead of us, but just in case: there is a major cold spell predicted to arrive in the US in a few days.

If you haven't yet, you should winterize your house: pull the hoses from the faucets, etc.
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: MIGMaster on November 10, 2014, 10:51:50 AM
Just need to finish painting invasion stripes on the new snowblower and I'm ready ! O0
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: Mr. Bigglesworth on November 10, 2014, 11:29:40 AM
Get winter wheels too.

I recently got 4 new all seasons, consumer reports best buys. I took them out in the snow yesterday. The grip is less than half that of my winter wheels. I will put on my winters ASAP.
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: Barthheart on November 10, 2014, 11:34:46 AM
Yep. Winter tires are a must fer driving on snow/ice covered roads.  O0
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: endfire79 on November 10, 2014, 12:21:20 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on November 10, 2014, 10:48:58 AM
Our Canadian friends are probably well ahead of us, but just in case: there is a major cold spell predicted to arrive in the US in a few days.

If you haven't yet, you should winterize your house: pull the hoses from the faucets, etc.

Hi LB, granted I'm just a simple Canuck, but I don't get it - what does pull the hose from faucet mean ? 

Winter tires will help, and make sure you steer where you want to go to keep control instead of slamming on the brakes during icy conditions.
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: LongBlade on November 10, 2014, 12:50:36 PM
Quote from: endfire79 on November 10, 2014, 12:21:20 PM
Hi LB, granted I'm just a simple Canuck, but I don't get it - what does pull the hose from faucet mean ? 

Wife just wants to blow cash on one set of tires, so I chose these: http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/assurance-tripletred-all-season

As for what the faucet and hose means, I'm sure y'all have one of these outside:

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mileskimball.com%2Fmileskimball%2Fimages%2Fp312401b.jpg&hash=9128dcf8d71fa4cf8ee89a33faa23888f73695bc)
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: endfire79 on November 10, 2014, 04:33:23 PM
Ah I see.  Took that out a month ago when the leaves started dying. 
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 10, 2014, 04:42:11 PM
I should feed the palm trees.  :2funny:
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: endfire79 on November 10, 2014, 05:41:21 PM
Heads up they have palm trees in Cornwall UK all year round if Floriduh is cramping your style
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Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 10, 2014, 06:01:24 PM
but does Cornwall have the year round bikinis and beaches?
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Post by: bbmike on November 10, 2014, 06:07:30 PM
Thanks! Just bought three extra bottles of scotch!
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Post by: BanzaiCat on November 10, 2014, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 10, 2014, 06:01:24 PM
but does Cornwall have the year round bikinis and beaches?

But does that outweigh the morons, snowbirds, and other assorted idiocy?
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Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 10, 2014, 06:17:39 PM
that is a good question.
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: BanzaiCat on November 10, 2014, 06:19:50 PM
I mean, you can see T&A anywhere.

The real question is, where can you park your van to covertly whack it during observation of said T&A, without being noticed?
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: LongBlade on November 10, 2014, 06:21:43 PM
Quote from: bbmike on November 10, 2014, 06:07:30 PM
Thanks! Just bought three extra bottles of scotch!

Any time! (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1081.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj349%2Flongblade%2FSmilies%2Fcheerswine.gif&hash=fa80af25b201a68d5276aefbb1473d4dc380d3e9)
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 10, 2014, 06:54:56 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 10, 2014, 06:19:50 PM
The real question is, where can you park your van to covertly whack it during observation of said T&A, without being noticed?

pretty much every beach front job I have.
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 11, 2014, 02:24:59 PM
Another day at the office:

Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: bayonetbrant on November 11, 2014, 02:26:18 PM
laying down sideways again?
Title: Re: PSA: Winterize Your House!
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 11, 2014, 03:31:02 PM
Mai smurt fone aint!