CHAINING...are you ready?

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  1. Working Class Patriot

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    Those frost indicators can be off.....Mine will show a frost warning at 38*F.......

    I always check for spray.....If there is none...Get out your ice skates....:biggrin_2559:
     
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    Good to know, since I will be driving in the northeast..

    Thank you!
     
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    Another thing is look at your mirrors. If the base is icing up thats another sign. Spray
    Is the telltale sign. If ya dont see it your on it
     
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    Methinks we needn't worry about the white sheyat for a little while.....



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    Be careful over there WCP....you could get enough ash buildup to need to chain for traction!!!:biggrin_2552:
     
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    I'm ok...I'm just going to Climax and then DHing to Denver....Loads to Colorado Springs are cancelled.....
     
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    NOAA is predicting an El Nino year....So Like Cali.....Drought....Fires...And then rains.......
    Yep...Nature is a cruel beyatch at times.....
     
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    Well...hope you are on the phone with the wife and not on the hook of a lizard!!!!!!:biggrin_25521:
     
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    Otter is being his abnormal self today!!!!!!!!!!:yes2557:
     
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    Look up Climax, Colorado Otter.....Yep......You Door-Slammers miss all of the "fun" loads......:biggrin_25525:
     
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