What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    We have advanced the load an additional 462.6 miles.

    MPG has plummeted to 7.7 due to a non indigenous storm near and around Tucson.

    The OM is still pleased however. And has authorized a Starbucks for outstanding performance.
     
  2. homeskillet

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    Yeah, it DOES seem wonky today. Every time I try to make a post, I get the three dots chasing each other in the upper right corner, then the post box goes black, and I figure, "Well, screw it", get back to the forum a half hour later, and my post is up.

    There must be a cat loose in the server room.

    Finally got the load on, parked at the Rutter's down the street, gonna hit the rack and run under cover of darkness.

    I told the travel agent I'll be there by 10am. If I make it by 11AM I'll take it.

    I finally remembered that there's an Amish bakery a block up the street from the shipper, so while I was waiting for my paperwork I walked my Big Fat Fatness up there and picked up a few goodies. Can't wait to try 'em out.

    Well, that's it for me. Gotta call Missus Skillet, then turn in. G'nite!

     
  3. otherhalftw

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    not looking good for I-80.....
    This highway information is the latest reported as of Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 11:28 AM.

    US 50
    [IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY & THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN]
    CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM POLLOCK PINES TO MEYERS (EL DORADO CO)


    I 80
    [IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA - SOLANO CO]
    A HIGH WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT AT THE SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE /IN SAN FRANCISCO/ (SAN FRANCISCO,ALAMEDA CO) - TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CAMPERS, TRAILERS OR PERMIT LOADS

    [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
    IS CLOSED EASTBOUND TO ALL TRACTOR-SEMITRAILER COMBINATIONS AT APPLEGATE (PLACER CO) - DUE TO DOWNED POWER LINES - ALL TRACTOR-SEMITRAILER COMBINATIONS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

    IS CLOSED WESTBOUND TO ALL TRACTOR-SEMITRAILER COMBINATIONS AT THE NEVADA STATE LINE - DUE TO DOWNED POWER LINES - ALL TRACTOR-SEMITRAILER COMBINATIONS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

    CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 2.1 MI EAST OF BAXTER (PLACER CO) TO THE NEVADA STATE LINE



    ALL WESTBOUND TRUCKS ARE REQUIRED TO STOP AT THE BRAKE CHECK AREA 0.5 MI WEST OF NYACK (PLACER CO) - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BRAKE FIRES
     
  4. Opus

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    we have a new neighborhood Calico. Friendly as can be. Has no objections to me sitting on the porch.......seems to favor the Geckos. I'm ok by that
     
  5. Moose1958

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    Lmao. It's been a massive disappointment for sure.
     
  7. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    The before time……

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  8. Donk

    Donk Have a Cup Of Concrete

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    How's shepp going? I was from broadford.
     
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    Cascadia life

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