The Snow is melting! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2005-01-26, 08:58 AM

Looks like the snow is slowly going away here in Sparks. Only the big piles are left, and a little in the planters and stuff...

I expect it to be gone by monday or I'm filing a complaint.

There is still quite a bit by my house, but at least if it clears up here at work, it's a small step.

sperry · 2005-01-26, 11:01 AM

The rain did help clear up the snow, but it left a nice layer of ice:

I just about killed myself in the driveway this morning... I stepped onto the slope and surfed the concrete all the way down to the door of my car! Only by grabbing the mirror and diggin a foot into the snow pile on the lawn was I able to stop, and stay upright. Finding the leverage to open the door and get in the car was difficult. There was virutally zero friction! :shock:

MattR · 2005-01-26, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

The rain did help clear up the snow, but it left a nice layer of ice:

I just about killed myself in the driveway this morning... I stepped onto the slope and surfed the concrete all the way down to the door of my car! Only by grabbing the mirror and diggin a foot into the snow pile on the lawn was I able to stop, and stay upright. Finding the leverage to open the door and get in the car was difficult. There was virutally zero friction! :shock:

Are you driving your Sporty WXR?

ArthurS · 2005-01-26, 11:05 AM

Yes, they finally cleared the steets though at our house....

sti deede · 2005-01-26, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

The rain did help clear up the snow, but it left a nice layer of ice:

I just about killed myself in the driveway this morning... I stepped onto the slope and surfed the concrete all the way down to the door of my car! Only by grabbing the mirror and diggin a foot into the snow pile on the lawn was I able to stop, and stay upright. Finding the leverage to open the door and get in the car was difficult. There was virutally zero friction! :shock:

At least you didn't eat it.

I ice skated across the complex to get to my car this morning, kind of fun, and yesterday I got to use an umbrella.

Nick Koan · 2005-01-26, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

The rain did help clear up the snow, but it left a nice layer of ice:

I just about killed myself in the driveway this morning... I stepped onto the slope and surfed the concrete all the way down to the door of my car! Only by grabbing the mirror and diggin a foot into the snow pile on the lawn was I able to stop, and stay upright. Finding the leverage to open the door and get in the car was difficult. There was virutally zero friction! :shock:

That sounds like me yesterday. Fun stuff

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-01-26, 11:43 AM

Sounds like it's time for cleats.

sti deede · 2005-01-26, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Sounds like it's time for cleats.

I had an unfortunate incident with cleats when I was a little kid.
I found a really old pair of plastic cleats and I decided that I should run with them on inside, on the lanolium floor. I got out a few long strides then out came my legs from underneath me, and I landed really hard on my bum.

....but cleats on the ice is probably a good thing.

sperry · 2005-01-26, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Sounds like it's time for cleatus.

sperry · 2005-01-26, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Are you driving your Sporty WXR?

Nope, I'm back to driving the no-so-sporty SXV.

2005-01-26, 08:58 AM	#1
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	The Snow is melting! Looks like the snow is slowly going away here in Sparks. Only the big piles are left, and a little in the planters and stuff... I expect it to be gone by monday or I'm filing a complaint. There is still quite a bit by my house, but at least if it clears up here at work, it's a small step. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-26, 11:01 AM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	The rain did help clear up the snow, but it left a nice layer of ice: I just about killed myself in the driveway this morning... I stepped onto the slope and surfed the concrete all the way down to the door of my car! Only by grabbing the mirror and diggin a foot into the snow pile on the lawn was I able to stop, and stay upright. Finding the leverage to open the door and get in the car was difficult. There was virutally zero friction! :shock: __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-01-26, 11:05 AM	#4
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Yes, they finally cleared the steets though at our house.... __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2005-01-26, 11:43 AM	#7
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Sounds like it's time for cleats. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

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