The Old Folks Home

[ValerieJ]

We asked at wally and at rite aide they said nope funny but I went through most of life
I was never vaccinated for Diphtheria, Polio, Typhus until I was being sent to other countries to retrieve suitable or new blood bring unrelated dogs to America.. My first vaccine for Tetanus I was like 12, then 24 , 36 I think was the last

You might have to go to Providence or Peace Health.

Traveling overseas, which I did, or being in the military and traveling overseas, they give every vaccine available, and I think they toss in a few extras just for good measure. My dad's philosophy was "Give me the shot. I'm not dying of anything a stupid shot will prevent, or cure."

Good philosophy!!!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Geee what ya all gotta wonder is God really pissed this time

 

[getaclue]

Geee what ya all gotta wonder is God really pissed this time

Why?

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have no idea but looks at what is happening around us all
the storms all over few extra hail Mary's tonight

 

[Alaskan]

Perhaps 15 or so years ago we took our then house dog to the boarding kennel as we were going away for our anniversary. I was driving a 2WD light pickup truck. Got stuck in the kennel driveway and had to walk the dog in. On the way home there's a 2.5 mile hill at about an average 45 degree angle. I went up that thing fish tailing from side to side with the Princess chanting, "You're doing fine, you're doing fine." This was a true test of my sobriety as I so wanted a beer when we got home. No more driving in snow storms even though I now drive a 4 WD.

Yep, good idea... but if I followed that logic... I would have to.not drive for a full 3 months, maybe 9, depending on the year

Or what if someone else damages your car, especially if they total it. You will be out money because you'll have a tough time finding an equivalent vehicle for the price you get paid.

Very true! Here though, traffic is so low that if I wreck my car, it is most likely that I just slid off the road. I now drive 10 miles an hour downhill... so much ice, snow. Etc.

I saw this gif today.... and this is about the shape that I feel my car is in (it isn't quite that bad...but it does have a bunch of duct tape holding parts together)

 

[getaclue]

Al, do you have studs, or snow tires that help with traction in all that snow?

 

[getaclue]

The heavy rainstorms have stopped, and it's sprinkling very lightly. I went to Wawa's with Dd #1, and we got a Mocha Frappucchinos. Lots of small broken branches in the roads, from all the winds. Not as bad as I expected.

 

[Alaskan]

Al, do you have studs, or snow tires that help with traction in all that snow?

I used to have studded tires, but they don't last all that many seasons, and are expensive.

Was it 1 or 2 years back? When I had to buy new ones I went with less expensive "winter tires"

I don't like them anywhere as much. I just feel that the traction going up and down the 1,000 foot steep hill on which I live.... switch backs, usually snow and or ice.... stupid idea.

So I go 10 miles an hour in the winter when going downhill. I think I hit 30 when going up hill.

In the summertime I hit 60...no joke.

And this car I have... everything on it is starting to wear out...

I have to fill up tires about once a week...

It is starting to make odd sounds. -sigh-

 

[sourland]

Good morning Old Folks. Hope that the weather is better today.

 

[drumstick diva]

Think some areas (like Chicago) outlawed studded tires or chains - was tearing up the streets and highways too badly.