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Old 12-29-2009, 06:41 PM
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We actually had a NICE day here today, FOR A CHANGE! Blue skys and 20 degrees.
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 06:42 PM
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Yea just turn the lights on high and pretend your a spaceship!!
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 06:50 PM
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i don't mind the snow, just the driving part is my biggest fear!!!
 
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Chris driving in the snow is not that bad. You just need to practice. I learned by finding big parking lots and sliding in them and practicing recovering from the slide. Remember to always turn into the slide. Also you can practice breaking and starting on slick surfaces.
 

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Old 12-29-2009, 07:39 PM
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Evening people!

I didn't get to read the entire thread. So much to read and catch up on.

Now that we've had some decent snow, I'm finally getting a feel for driving the Monte with the snow tires. Man! Wish I put snow tires on it the last two winters. So much better traction. Not spinning the tires at stop lights with the slightest touch of the gas. Like I did when I had the all seasons on last year.

Brock, I saw your pics in yesterday's blog. OUCH! Battle scars though man! We all get some. Hope you get better soon!

Brent, I went through the tour of the Labatt brewery years ago when I was a kid. My dad got to sample the beer. I wanted to, but no dice. Next time I'm in London, I'll have to go through it again. It's been so long ago, I don't remember much of it.
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 07:56 PM
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The sun finally shown here - but it was cold! Awesome sig Taz!
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 08:25 PM
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Thanks Amy! Something I threw together quickly to replace my holiday sig. Plus I wanted something a little different from my old sig. When I get my SLP grille and lower grill done in the spring, I'll have to take new pics and get a whole new sig going.
 
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I scream 4 ice cream!
 


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