PSA: Winterize Your House!

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LongBlade

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.
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

MIGMaster

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November 10, 2014, 10:51:50 AM
Just need to finish painting invasion stripes on the new snowblower and I'm ready ! O0

Mr. Bigglesworth

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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.
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; "
- Shakespeare's Henry V, Act III, 1598

Barthheart

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November 10, 2014, 11:34:46 AM
Yep. Winter tires are a must fer driving on snow/ice covered roads.  O0

endfire79

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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.
"I will return before you can say 'antidisestablishmentarianism'."

"A man may fight for many things. His country, his principles, his friends. The glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn."

LongBlade

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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:

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

endfire79

#6
November 10, 2014, 04:33:23 PM
Ah I see.  Took that out a month ago when the leaves started dying. 
"I will return before you can say 'antidisestablishmentarianism'."

"A man may fight for many things. His country, his principles, his friends. The glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn."

GDS_Starfury

#7
November 10, 2014, 04:42:11 PM
I should feed the palm trees.  :2funny:
Jarhead - Yeah. You're probably right.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.

endfire79

#8
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
"I will return before you can say 'antidisestablishmentarianism'."

"A man may fight for many things. His country, his principles, his friends. The glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn."

GDS_Starfury

#9
November 10, 2014, 06:01:24 PM
but does Cornwall have the year round bikinis and beaches?
Jarhead - Yeah. You're probably right.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.

bbmike

#10
November 10, 2014, 06:07:30 PM
Thanks! Just bought three extra bottles of scotch!
"My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplace of existence."
-Sherlock Holmes

"You know, just once I'd like to meet an alien menace that wasn't immune to bullets."
-Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart

"There's a horror movie called Alien? That's really offensive. No wonder everyone keeps invading you!"
-The Doctor

"Before Man goes to the stars he should learn how to live on Earth."
-Clifford D. Simak

BanzaiCat

#11
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?

GDS_Starfury

#12
November 10, 2014, 06:17:39 PM
that is a good question.
Jarhead - Yeah. You're probably right.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.

BanzaiCat

#13
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?

LongBlade

#14
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!
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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