I was planning to attend the Signworld show in Atlantic City. I usually drive back and forth each day. its just over an hour from here. This is my dilemma. They are predicting that this stoprm wont really do much until afternoon and mostly north of there, towards where I live.
If the storm is bad I would be in need of a place to sleep for the night. I will bring a sleeping bag with me so thats not a problem. But I would like to be assured of having a safe haven prior to leaving in the morning.
Anyone wishing to help a fellow letterhead, please feel free to let me know.
if you give me a number I will call you to set things up etc. etc.
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Tell ya what...
Send me that Butler CD and I'll send you $75 bucks for a hotel room!! HE HE HE!
Posted by pierre (Member # 1462) on :
Tell you what..... There's an old friend of mine from my younger, wilder days in that area. Her name is Hannah the Hoo.......... well, her name is Hannah. She charges.... how many hours were you going to be staying??
heh............ Have a safe trip, Harris, and enjoy yourself.
Posted by Pat Jumper (Member # 2248) on :
and the "sleeping bag"... her name is?
Sorry Harris! couldn't resist!
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Sorry Harris...I was so intent on being a smart ass...I didn't realize I wasn't logged in...Patsee would never say something like that.
But I would ...lol
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
Well Monte thanks for making me smile. I dont think I'm going to take the trip today. I was going down there to say hi to a few freinds and maybe sling some paint. I'm not in the market to purchase ANYTHING at this time.
So I realized that perhaps it wasnt such a good idea to go today. Why risk losing my truck knowing the way New Jersey people drive in the snow. Only some of us NJ people can drive safely.
We have 2" on the ground at this point and it doesnt look like its letting up anytime soon. I know there is only rain on the ground down there, but thats the way it was last year too. We spent the whole night at work plowing snow. I made boocoo overtime last year. Maybe I can do that again this year and have some for a meet in Jan or Feb.
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Hey Harris,
Didn't I see 4wd on your truck?
Getting going is the easy part, the trouble is when you need to stop!!! LOL
Speaking of Jersey drivers. Ever do the Jersey Sweep? 4 lanes, no blinker, extra points if you grab part of the far shoulder. LOL
Keep safe.
Alan
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
Nope, that truck of mine is the low budget version. 2wheel drive (
I realized that virtually every time I had to drive in the snow, iwas driving somebody elses 4wd vehicle, so why pay for something I wasnt using.
Though right now I'm wishing I had it
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Hey Alan, I had a taxi driver that was very good at that. And just like in the movies, he was hollering and shaking his fist at everybody. Lots of prayers came out of the back seat of that cab. I was glad to get back to Texas.
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
LOL Ray,
I can just imagine.
The trick is to be able to do it with a smile on your face, and in typical Jersey style...letting the person know they're #1 when you pass.
I think the North Eastern drivers like to stay angry because it helps keep them warm at night.
but anyway...
Off for some bread and milk.
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
If it ain't 4 Wheel Drive, it ain't a truck.
Sorry, my inner-redneck couldn't resist. Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Harris, Most of the smart Joisey drivers know to get the h*ll outta New Jersey. That's why I'm living in Harrisburg now. Unfortunately, a lot of the bad drivers seem to be following me. In my opinion, any vehicle can get you almost anywhere, 4x4 or not, if you know how to drive
Havin' fun & diggin' the snow - literally,
Checkers
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
Brian,if you read what I said, you would notice I said it wasn't my driving that I was worried about, its the other idiots on the road.
By the way its 2:20PM and its now giving us icy rain here.
I am getting other work done around here so I'm not as upset as I was earlier today. Maybe if I am lucky I can sneak out early in the morning and still get there.
Posted by Mike Duncan (Member # 316) on :
Alan, About 15 years ago three of us were measuring a job in West Islip. After the measuring was done we were heading to Atlantic City. We really were not paying attention too much or the signs were not too good or something, anyway we had to get on the Verazanno Bridge. All of a sudden the guy driving cut across about 4-5 lanes of heavy traffic to the right, we went up on a curb about a foot high and jumped it to land on the exit ramp. Sparks were flying as the car came down. I had a need to change my shorts, as did a few other people we crossed in front of I'm sure. I guess this would be a "New York Sweep" or would you call it a "Washington Sweep" because that's where we are from?
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