Ready for the Storm....
Dec 15th 2008, 1:56 pm
#46
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
I have taken the dog for a walk this morning. It's -30 outside and according to the weather network feels like -41. The dog wanted to come home a block sooner than the norm.
I had on a pair of leggings, a pair of snow pants, a t-shirt, a sweate,r a down filled vest (a really thin one EB800 fill power), my down coat, a scarf and a hat and a hood. I stayed nice and toasty but didn't argue with the dog when he started heading for home
As for block heaters.......On Sat night neither car was plugged in. Hubby started them both eventually on Sun morning, my 2002 Expedition was slow to turn but turned. Hubbies mid '90's Range Rover was very difficult to start. Last night the RR was plugged, both cars have been started this morning no probs. Neither car has synthetic oil this year, but that may change fairly soon - if there is some on offer
Oh both cars are parked outside too. When it warms up a bit we will not use the block heater - I suppose. Hopefully next year I'll have a space in one of the garages.......Probably not though
I had on a pair of leggings, a pair of snow pants, a t-shirt, a sweate,r a down filled vest (a really thin one EB800 fill power), my down coat, a scarf and a hat and a hood. I stayed nice and toasty but didn't argue with the dog when he started heading for home
As for block heaters.......On Sat night neither car was plugged in. Hubby started them both eventually on Sun morning, my 2002 Expedition was slow to turn but turned. Hubbies mid '90's Range Rover was very difficult to start. Last night the RR was plugged, both cars have been started this morning no probs. Neither car has synthetic oil this year, but that may change fairly soon - if there is some on offer
Oh both cars are parked outside too. When it warms up a bit we will not use the block heater - I suppose. Hopefully next year I'll have a space in one of the garages.......Probably not though
Dec 15th 2008, 2:29 pm
#47
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
I have taken the dog for a walk this morning. It's -30 outside and according to the weather network feels like -41. The dog wanted to come home a block sooner than the norm.
I had on a pair of leggings, a pair of snow pants, a t-shirt, a sweate,r a down filled vest (a really thin one EB800 fill power), my down coat, a scarf and a hat and a hood. I stayed nice and toasty but didn't argue with the dog when he started heading for home
As for block heaters.......On Sat night neither car was plugged in. Hubby started them both eventually on Sun morning, my 2002 Expedition was slow to turn but turned. Hubbies mid '90's Range Rover was very difficult to start. Last night the RR was plugged, both cars have been started this morning no probs. Neither car has synthetic oil this year, but that may change fairly soon - if there is some on offer Oh both cars are parked outside too. When it warms up a bit we will not use the block heater - I suppose. Hopefully next year I'll have a space in one of the garages.......Probably not though
I had on a pair of leggings, a pair of snow pants, a t-shirt, a sweate,r a down filled vest (a really thin one EB800 fill power), my down coat, a scarf and a hat and a hood. I stayed nice and toasty but didn't argue with the dog when he started heading for home
As for block heaters.......On Sat night neither car was plugged in. Hubby started them both eventually on Sun morning, my 2002 Expedition was slow to turn but turned. Hubbies mid '90's Range Rover was very difficult to start. Last night the RR was plugged, both cars have been started this morning no probs. Neither car has synthetic oil this year, but that may change fairly soon - if there is some on offer
Oh both cars are parked outside too. When it warms up a bit we will not use the block heater - I suppose. Hopefully next year I'll have a space in one of the garages.......Probably not thoughJust ordered myself a jacket for going out boozing in and a wee beanie hat. Progress.
Dec 15th 2008, 3:41 pm
#48
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
Could only see there eyes
i have never worn a hat before, but at -30 yeah im wearing the hat
Dec 15th 2008, 3:47 pm
#49
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
Are homeless people as good as dead when the winter sets in then?
What about those walking home pished? Must be a few people catch pneumonia that way.
What about those walking home pished? Must be a few people catch pneumonia that way.
Dec 16th 2008, 12:58 am
#51
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Location: Red Deer, Alberta
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
There was a man last year in Red Deer that was walking home and froze to death on the way - drinking was a factor.
If you want a good laugh - putting shoes on dogs for the first time and watch them try to keep all four paws off the gound at the same time
Apparently he'll get used to them and want them on at walkies time
If you want a good laugh - putting shoes on dogs for the first time and watch them try to keep all four paws off the gound at the same time
Apparently he'll get used to them and want them on at walkies time
Dec 16th 2008, 1:00 am
#52
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
There was a man last year in Red Deer that was walking home and froze to death on the way - drinking was a factor.
If you want a good laugh - putting shoes on dogs for the first time and watch them try to keep all four paws off the gound at the same time
Apparently he'll get used to them and want them on at walkies time
If you want a good laugh - putting shoes on dogs for the first time and watch them try to keep all four paws off the gound at the same time
Apparently he'll get used to them and want them on at walkies time
Dec 16th 2008, 1:34 am
#54
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
Most homeless people survive the winter mainly because of intervention by government/charitable agencies but some do die. Pneumonia is not caused by extreme cold. People living outside in extreme cold and not properly clothed are likely to suffer hypothermia. There are a number of people die each year in Canada from the condition, both homeless and those trapped/caught in unfavourable circumstances.
Dec 16th 2008, 2:52 am
#55
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
Was a bit cold here this morning starting my poor car at 20 below 
Dec 16th 2008, 4:19 am
#56
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
i am in sask and have been plugging my car in for the last month.
this is only due to me getting into the habit of doing so!!!!
now i am glad of this habit.
any old extension cord/lead will do but i can recommend you get one thats has a light on it to state it has power coming to it,otherwise you are plugging in to a dead socket.
this is only due to me getting into the habit of doing so!!!!
now i am glad of this habit.
any old extension cord/lead will do but i can recommend you get one thats has a light on it to state it has power coming to it,otherwise you are plugging in to a dead socket.
Dec 18th 2008, 12:37 pm
#57
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
We moved from the GTA about 14 years ago to Ottawa and I'd never had a block heater there. One of our cars is on the driveway and that car has a block heater. Most nights when it is below -20 c we plug it in and it warms up faster.
Dec 18th 2008, 7:42 pm
#58
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
I have taken the dog for a walk this morning. It's -30 outside and according to the weather network feels like -41. The dog wanted to come home a block sooner than the norm.
I had on a pair of leggings, a pair of snow pants, a t-shirt, a sweate,r a down filled vest (a really thin one EB800 fill power), my down coat, a scarf and a hat and a hood. I stayed nice and toasty but didn't argue with the dog when he started heading for home
As for block heaters.......On Sat night neither car was plugged in. Hubby started them both eventually on Sun morning, my 2002 Expedition was slow to turn but turned. Hubbies mid '90's Range Rover was very difficult to start. Last night the RR was plugged, both cars have been started this morning no probs. Neither car has synthetic oil this year, but that may change fairly soon - if there is some on offer Oh both cars are parked outside too. When it warms up a bit we will not use the block heater - I suppose. Hopefully next year I'll have a space in one of the garages.......Probably not though
I had on a pair of leggings, a pair of snow pants, a t-shirt, a sweate,r a down filled vest (a really thin one EB800 fill power), my down coat, a scarf and a hat and a hood. I stayed nice and toasty but didn't argue with the dog when he started heading for home
As for block heaters.......On Sat night neither car was plugged in. Hubby started them both eventually on Sun morning, my 2002 Expedition was slow to turn but turned. Hubbies mid '90's Range Rover was very difficult to start. Last night the RR was plugged, both cars have been started this morning no probs. Neither car has synthetic oil this year, but that may change fairly soon - if there is some on offer
Oh both cars are parked outside too. When it warms up a bit we will not use the block heater - I suppose. Hopefully next year I'll have a space in one of the garages.......Probably not thoughWatch the salt and that artificial stuff.
Wash off their feet when they come home as they lick their paws.
Dont keep a puppy/dog out very long in extreme temps, put a coat on him.
I have a dog and find I really have to watch his pads in winter and frostbite on his ears.
I have dog boots to avoid the above but he hates them.
From one dog lover to another.
Dec 18th 2008, 9:22 pm
#59
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
No block heater experiences here, but, I thought I stick the knife into this car. I hired a ahem, "Sunfire" from Toronto airport a few years back and found it to be the worst car I'd ever driven. Plasticky interior, jerky auto box, engine that had a bag load of torque but was totally gutless. Kind of looked the part (in a boy racer sort of way), but drove like a car from 20 years ago. Leaf spring suspension = Horse and cart technology. Never again. If I owned one I'd be glad if it didn't start; I'd never have to sit in it....
Dec 18th 2008, 9:54 pm
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Re: Ready for the Storm....
I'm sure that Kelowna just became snow capital of Canada, i've never seen so much of the white stuff, it just hasn't stopped in over 24 hours.
Have cleared huge amounts from drive and it still keeps coming.
Canada weather says that it is extremely variable with parts of Kelowna only getting 2cm and other parts getting 42cm.
Not bad for the mild Okanagan.
Have cleared huge amounts from drive and it still keeps coming.
Canada weather says that it is extremely variable with parts of Kelowna only getting 2cm and other parts getting 42cm.
Not bad for the mild Okanagan.