A Foot or Two

We had a first snow awhile back. It wasn’t much of a snow but it was enough. The next day we had lots of ice which led to lots of people sliding on the ice and into ditches or other cars. This of course leads to all the people from “up north” telling us that we don’t know how to drive in the ice and snow. Duhh.

We are well aware that we don’t know how to drive in the snow and ice. We are also aware that you guys don’t know how to use the freakin’ boat ramp.  We don’t feel the need to announce it on the radio.  

Not knowing how to drive in the snow is nothing new. That is why we have farm boys with tractors and big ‘ole trucks. They pull you out of the ditch and send you down the road to the next slid-off spot. It’s a time-honored tradition and it use to work fine. Get with the game.

Just so you know, we probably will never know how to drive well under those conditions because we don’t have to. I for one love the idea of taking off the three or four icy days a year. It works for me. I have no incentive to change and I won’t. So, shut up.

You should also be aware that the extent of my winter driving training consisted of the following:

“Don’t drive in the ice. If you’re stupid or you have to, then drive very slowly. That way you won’t cause as much damage when you wreck.”

That wasn’t a joke. That is what I was told. I think you might understand the problem now. I hope you also understand that I don’t think I have a problem. To each their own.

Anyway, it’s snowing hard right now. I hope we get a foot or two. I see snowmen in my future. My car is in the garage where it belongs. Pass the hot cocoa. Extra marshmallows, please.