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The Jungle 1

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37. The one thing my dad insisted on was...

Sat Dec 24, 2022, 08:02 AM

Dec 2022

a shovel. Most of the time you get stuck because you slid off the road. You can shovel yourself out. If you have a shovel.
Small pack with warm clothing and a shovel. Us old folks just need to stay home!
The last year I worked we had a storm while I was at work. I had to walk a mile up a hill to get home. I had 4 wheel drive but the hill was clogged with cars that did not make it up the hill. I told my boss that is it I will not come to work when it is going to snow. I was glad I had my clothing kit.

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Number one rule on getting stranded in a snowstorm/blizzard... [View all] EarthFirst Dec 2022 OP

We didn't get a lot of snow in St Louis... forgotmylogin Dec 2022 #1

I'm in North County by UMSL Gore1FL Dec 2022 #34

In this kind of weather, a person can get frostbite in 10 minutes! tblue37 Dec 2022 #54

Also, if you are running the engine intermittently to stay warm, Ocelot II Dec 2022 #2

Ooooooh, good advice, especially about eating snow. calimary Dec 2022 #10

I'd add never use the matches FreeState Dec 2022 #13

Yes, that would be very bad! Ocelot II Dec 2022 #15

Good Call! ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #17

May I make a plug for hybrid cars here. I've lost electric 2 times since I got my Prius Maraya1969 Dec 2022 #35

Yes, Carbon Monoxide poisoning a real risk. Car kit great. Add a bag of grit for traction Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2022 #36

Add to your winter survival kit... ewagner Dec 2022 #38

I"ll second this recommendation. Niagara Dec 2022 #49

Cat litter works nt spooky3 Dec 2022 #51

Second most important rule is probably to make sure your exhaust pipe remains unobstructed. RockRaven Dec 2022 #3

100% EarthFirst Dec 2022 #6

Yes definitely! Rebl2 Dec 2022 #9

Don't even think Larissa Dec 2022 #23

A scarf. Keep ears and nose warm. Dry socks. Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #4

k&R n/t ChazII Dec 2022 #5

Stranded In Iowa old as dirt Dec 2022 #7

+1 . I recently found out that's based on another song. progressoid Dec 2022 #27

if traveling is a must, please be sure to top off your gas tank Snarkoleptic Dec 2022 #8

my sis always has a earthquake and evac pac in her car , including food , AllaN01Bear Dec 2022 #11

Great advice! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #12

Bless your heart. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2022 #14

make sure the jacket is nylon littlewolf Dec 2022 #16

In addition to your list, I always carried food, drink, candles, flashlights, chains, and niyad Dec 2022 #20

I realized a couple of days ago before this mess started that DURHAM D Dec 2022 #28

Exactly. I did not think about the matches because I always had them or a niyad Dec 2022 #39

Good advice. BMW2020RT Dec 2022 #18

Many years ago, was coming to Colorado Springs from Reno, in Feb. Because I niyad Dec 2022 #19

I keep a scented jar candle, the smaller size that will fit in a cup holder Meadowoak Dec 2022 #21

Sleeping Bag Desert_Leslie Dec 2022 #22

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Thing is, that wasn't filmed in the Pine Barrens. 3Hotdogs Dec 2022 #29

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Many incidents in the Stephanie Plum mysteries by Janet Evanovich take niyad Dec 2022 #40

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I think that you are correct. niyad Dec 2022 #43

When I was a kid back in the 50s we had this drilled into our heads each winter Rural_Progressive Dec 2022 #25

Loke when you overturn your canoe in the middle of a large lake. Stay with the canoe! Martin68 Dec 2022 #26

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And if your car was getting covered, turnoff your motor so you won't applegrove Dec 2022 #32

Many years ago moniss Dec 2022 #33

The one thing my dad insisted on was... The Jungle 1 Dec 2022 #37

wool socks, thermal underwear(long jons) onethatcares Dec 2022 #42

Thank you! nt Rachel M at 6 pm Dec 2022 #44

And crack your window. CO is no fun. n/t malthaussen Dec 2022 #45

Amen Joinfortmill Dec 2022 #46

I keep spare clothes and water in my vehicle year round. Woodwizard Dec 2022 #47

Nah! Read the weather report and then leave a day earlier or stay home. Wonder Why Dec 2022 #48

As we get older, the more frequent we need to use the restroom. Niagara Dec 2022 #50

Per my mother-in-law who got stuck in a blizzard from Wisconsin driving to vsrazdem Dec 2022 #52

I have been happy to be "stranded" at home... DemocraticPatriot Dec 2022 #53