FB: American Rivers Conference

[Dsquared]

Bought Jr. a car out there in Iowa 2 weeks ago.

He calls me yesterday to tell his car won't start...evidently his gas line froze..because he had less than a 1/4 of a tank...which in Oceanside at this time of isn't much of an issue...but in Mount Vernon, IA apparently it is.   

OK so a new set of rules are needing to be understood by warm weather folks like us.

Anybody care to compile a list of things he needs to consider for winter vehicle use?  I'm no help.   8)

Thanks.

Always carry a heavy-duty set of jumper cables... no matter how new your battery is.
Cat litter works about as well as anything to melt snow and/or get traction.
A shovel is a good addition to your trunk for the winter. 
"No-freeze" windshield washer fluid is a plus... but it'll still freeze if it gets cold enough.
Keep a bottle or 2 of Heet in the car also if you wanna flirt with anything under a half tank of gas.

[doolittledog]

Bought Jr. a car out there in Iowa 2 weeks ago.

He calls me yesterday to tell his car won't start...evidently his gas line froze..because he had less than a 1/4 of a tank...which in Oceanside at this time of isn't much of an issue...but in Mount Vernon, IA apparently it is.   

OK so a new set of rules are needing to be understood by warm weather folks like us.

Anybody care to compile a list of things he needs to consider for winter vehicle use?  I'm no help.   8)

Thanks.

Always carry a heavy-duty set of jumper cables... no matter how new your battery is.
Cat litter works about as well as anything to melt snow and/or get traction.
A shovel is a good addition to your trunk for the winter. 
"No-freeze" windshield washer fluid is a plus... but it'll still freeze if it gets cold enough.
Keep a bottle or 2 of Heet in the car also if you wanna flirt with anything under a half tank of gas.

Don't accelerate too quickly and don't slam on brakes is also a good idea

My Canadian brother-in-law also says to keep a blanket, a candle, matches, and chocolate in the car.

Put gas in the car whenever the tank gets near 1/2 full/empty depending on your point of view. 

Remember you need to have the car running with defrost on WHILE you are scraping the windshield.  Doesn't work as well if you scrape before hand. 

If car absolutely won't start...bum your girlfriends car!!!

[Purple Heys]

Bought Jr. a car out there in Iowa 2 weeks ago.

He calls me yesterday to tell his car won't start...evidently his gas line froze..because he had less than a 1/4 of a tank...which in Oceanside at this time of year isn't much of an issue...but in Mount Vernon, IA apparently it is.   

OK so a new set of rules are needing to be understood by warm weather folks like us.

Anybody care to compile a list of things he needs to consider for winter vehicle use?  I'm no help.   8)

Thanks.

Remember no car, no making it to any potential roofing jobs...     

[Mr. Ypsi]

Bought Jr. a car out there in Iowa 2 weeks ago.

He calls me yesterday to tell his car won't start...evidently his gas line froze..because he had less than a 1/4 of a tank...which in Oceanside at this time of year isn't much of an issue...but in Mount Vernon, IA apparently it is.   

OK so a new set of rules are needing to be understood by warm weather folks like us.

Anybody care to compile a list of things he needs to consider for winter vehicle use?  I'm no help.   8)

Thanks.

Remember no car, no making it to any potential roofing jobs...     

Methinks the roofing jobs may be slow in December!

Unless the car has ABS, pumping brakes is also wiser than 'slamming 'em on'.

Otherwise, can't think of anything others left out.  Except, perhaps, consider the possibility that any other driver on the road might be some warm-weather 'idiot' - so drive defensively!

[Wartburg Fan]

Heys everything has been cover except, have a beautiful woman with you,  if you get stranded to keep youself warm     Have him follow all these things and I will look for a roofing job for him in Waverly 

[janesvilleflash]

WRONG..... need a big fat woman.

[Walston Hoover]

WRONG..... need a big fat woman.

But then good luck keeping that chocolate bar around.
Much more fun to stay warm with a beautiful woman. I turn the thermostate down in the house every once in a while so I get the chance, otherwise she avoids me.

In all seriousness- At most hardware stores you can find a winter weather driving kit that is all in a small bag and has about everything you would ever want and then some.

[Alfredeneumann]

Bought Jr. a car out there in Iowa 2 weeks ago.

He calls me yesterday to tell his car won't start...evidently his gas line froze..because he had less than a 1/4 of a tank...which in Oceanside at this time of year isn't much of an issue...but in Mount Vernon, IA apparently it is.   

OK so a new set of rules are needing to be understood by warm weather folks like us.

Anybody care to compile a list of things he needs to consider for winter vehicle use?  I'm no help.   8)

Thanks.

Remember no car, no making it to any potential roofing jobs...     

As a Dad of college age kids, the 2  other things I would add would be to remind him to park with front AWAY from the North/NW winds and to have a "road side service" policy. AAA or something like that

.... or have him move to Waverly and he can park it AEN garage

[scottie]

Enjoy the Whitewater scrimmage in the snow.

[davedevine]

Dear Scottie,

stay on your own board.

signed,

everyone from the IIAC

PS, It's just a walk thru practice tomorrow,  not a scrimmage.  jagoff

[Charlie Kohawk]

Anybody care to compile a list of things he needs to consider for winter vehicle use?  I'm no help.   8)

Adding to what's already been offered, Californicaters in Iowa would do well to avoid downtown Cedar Rapids after big snowfall events. Even locals have trouble navigating the "windrows" of snow in the middle of the one ways. Eby Fieldhouse can be hazardous to visitors as well.

[footballdaddy]

My best advice to someone who has never driven in winter conditions is to go tp an empty parking lot after a snow and do some donuts. Learn what makes the car spin and how to stop it. While driving in bad weather, be gentle starting, stopping,and steering, and keep a lot of space between yourself and other cars. And if all else fails, the beautiful woman works great.

[bleedpurple]

For those of you making the trip to UWW this morning, drive carefully and have a great time at the game today! 

[Alfredeneumann]

WCF does ANOTHER Wartburg playoff story today

Knights eager for chance to play champs

http://wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/12/06/sports/local/10823261.txt

"Wartburg, the only unranked team remaining, has already surprised many with a win at ninth-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 26-21, and a victory in the closing seconds at No. 14 Monmouth, Ill., 30-28.However, a victory today over a program that has participated in the last three national championship games, would send shockwaves across the country.

"I'd think there'd be some people that would probably take notice if we could figure out a way to get this done," said head coach Rick Willis, whose team has won seven consecutive games. "Every step you take in the playoffs, there's more eyes on your program and more people noticing what you're doing."


Everyone heading to UWW drive safe, stay warm and GO KNIGHTS.!!!

[Wartburg Fan]

 I hear a saying yesterday that fit todays game at UWW. " REMEMBER UNDERDOG CAN TO DANGEROUS"



         GOOD LUCK KNIGHTS


Just remember win or lose Knight fan are proud of you.