Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
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If your car gets stuck in a snow drift
be careful how you attach the tow rope for recovery. (Although I think this clip shows the rope tied to the towing eye in which case it doesnt say much for the build quality of the car in question)!
http://traidor.com/movies/tonycar.wmv
http://traidor.com/movies/tonycar.wmv
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Having been here almost a month now, the number of people we've met who on hearing where we're from have said "You know about the winters up here, eh?" is growing daily!!
We've been told to expect -40C for at least 2 weeks at some stage over the winter!
We're also car shopping this weekend and have been told NOT to buy a car but an SUV or truck as cars don't cope here in winter.
And I'm not in East Lothian anymore, so no smart comments about Scottish weather!!
We've been told to expect -40C for at least 2 weeks at some stage over the winter!
We're also car shopping this weekend and have been told NOT to buy a car but an SUV or truck as cars don't cope here in winter.
And I'm not in East Lothian anymore, so no smart comments about Scottish weather!!
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Re: If your car gets stuck in a snow drift
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
be careful how you attach the tow rope for recovery. (Although I think this clip shows the rope tied to the towing eye in which case it doesnt say much for the build quality of the car in question)!
http://traidor.com/movies/tonycar.wmv
http://traidor.com/movies/tonycar.wmv
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Originally Posted by Souvenir
There is a God!
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Originally Posted by Rich_007
> Beware of the ice weasels* and snow otters, they bite bad. :scared:
* pictured below in case you don't believe me.
Rich.
* pictured below in case you don't believe me.
Rich.
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
When I was in the UK recently, the prospect of a "severe" winter was all over the papers and the subject of several overheard conversations. It made me smile. Although, temperature-wise, last winter didn't set any records, the minus-30s we had hadn't been seen for about a decade. The wind chills were brutal.
Worryingly, the 1.8m of snow we had was well below average. I had trouble finding places to put it (the banks either side of my driveway were above head-height). If we get the more typical 2.5-3m this year, I'm stuffed.
Worryingly, the 1.8m of snow we had was well below average. I had trouble finding places to put it (the banks either side of my driveway were above head-height). If we get the more typical 2.5-3m this year, I'm stuffed.
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Originally Posted by Souvenir
Worryingly, the 1.8m of snow we had was well below average. I had trouble finding places to put it (the banks either side of my driveway were above head-height). If we get the more typical 2.5-3m this year, I'm stuffed.
When I have shovelled a few days worth the UK might look more appealing?
I wonder how many die from heart attacks just clearing the stuff?
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Originally Posted by SANDRAPAUL
Just to highlight a difference there are places I am told south of London Ontario that rarely get a 'lot' of snow due to its location near the lakes and the wind direction etc. London seems to get quite a bit. So depends on where you are perhaps.
When I have shovelled a few days worth the UK might look more appealing?
I wonder how many die from heart attacks just clearing the stuff?
When I have shovelled a few days worth the UK might look more appealing?
I wonder how many die from heart attacks just clearing the stuff?
You're right about that bit of Ontario. When I lived in Oakville I was struck by the differences in weather in areas just a couple of miles apart.
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Originally Posted by Souvenir
Quite a few, I expect. It amazes me that people can be complete couch potatoes for most of the year and then think that they can start hefting heavy snow around with impunity. I'm still young and relatively fit but I take it easy the first few times and I wouldn't dream of giving up my ergonomic shovel.
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There's a new Canadian invention that converts a dishwasher for snow clearing. You buy her a shovel!
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Originally Posted by flashman
There's a new Canadian invention that converts a dishwasher for snow clearing. You buy her a shovel!
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Originally Posted by SANDRAPAUL
No sex for you tonight after that!
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
I can top most everyone (except those in the North).
Halifax, February 2004 - "White Juan":
http://cs.smu.ca/~i_ogarro/blizzard2...d/DSCF0111.JPG
http://images.google.ca/images?q=tbn...9/P1010012.JPG
http://darksideotmoonpulse.tripod.co...g.w300h177.jpg
Edited as I don't know how to make the pictures a reasonable (thumbnail)size, so just posted the links.
Halifax, February 2004 - "White Juan":
http://cs.smu.ca/~i_ogarro/blizzard2...d/DSCF0111.JPG
http://images.google.ca/images?q=tbn...9/P1010012.JPG
http://darksideotmoonpulse.tripod.co...g.w300h177.jpg
Edited as I don't know how to make the pictures a reasonable (thumbnail)size, so just posted the links.
Last edited by AnyaT; Nov 3rd 2005 at 1:38 pm.
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Re: Canadian winter: time to scare the wannabes
Originally Posted by AnyaT
I can top most everyone (except those in the North).
Halifax, February 2004 - "White Juan":
http://cs.smu.ca/~i_ogarro/blizzard2...d/DSCF0111.JPG
Halifax, February 2004 - "White Juan":
http://cs.smu.ca/~i_ogarro/blizzard2...d/DSCF0111.JPG