And Speaking of Cold......
By DianneN
@DianneN (246906)
United States
December 20, 2016 7:59pm CST
I'm not cold at all here in Southeastern Florida. I thought I'd throw that tidbit in for the heck of it.
My ice princess doesn't mind the cold at all. My daughter-in-law sent me this photo of how a little snow and cold won't stop my granddaughter from her early morning figure skating practices.
My granddaughter wasn't the least bit concerned about the drive to the rink, because they have a new SUV.
It was a different story for her mommy.
I'm relieved that they are safe and sound.
Have you ever had to drive in the snow or ice? I have, and it's no picnic.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
21 Dec 16
I've never driven in the snow
Wouldn't want to try!
Glad everyone is safe :) Your grand daughter surely loves the cold so she can go to her ice skating practice!
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@amitkokiladitya I hope you never have to experience driving in snow, or worse, ice. It is so nerve wracking!!!
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
21 Dec 16
Even I have never experienced this...I simply dread it.
I'm even scared of driving in heavy rains
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Dec 16
I don't drive actually at all so nope. Lol. My husband has but he lived in Colorado for years.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Dec 16
@DianneN It snowed in 1989 I believe it was but not since then-I wish! We used to live in NC where it did snow a few times a year.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@LovingMyBabies Snow would be fun for your kids, but not for driving. Yes, it snows a bit more the further north you go. Look out by the time you hit New England! Lol! You know that's why I'm here in beautiful, sunny, and warm Florida!
@averygirl72 (37726)
• Philippines
21 Dec 16
Your enjoying a warm weather there but snow and ice is fun for your granddaughter. Good she's having a good time.
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. Yes, I've driven in ice and snow quite a lot, but we don't get the extreme conditions that North America gets. Lovely pics.
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
21 Dec 16
We don't get any snow here in our region..
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@amitkokiladitya Wow! I must see that, too, when we visit India. Is the fall a good time to visit?
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
21 Dec 16
@DianneN at present I'm in Agra...the city of taj mahal
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@jessicawiki (70)
• Shenzhen, China
21 Dec 16
Nice photo,lovely girl.
And I have never seen snow.
And I have never seen snow.2 people like this
@rebelann (111195)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Dec 16
Kool photo, she's a real cutie.
Yep, over the past 40 years we've had a few occasions where I've had to drive in snow and ice, luckily not too often. Where I live it doesn't snow or get cold enough for ice very often but when it does it's a doozy.
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
21 Dec 16
@DianneN I lived in Suffield for nearly 7 years. My wife's family owned a farm there.
Perhaps on your way north next spring we can try to arrange to meet for lunch near the Smithfield exit. There are many restaurants in the area now.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@DWDavis I know where Suffield is. Beautiful area.
Unfortunately, we fly now. We bought a car last March to leave at our condo. My husband got sick of driving. I'm so sorry! However, I will message you if we are in that area for a vacation. Let me know, too, if you feel like visiting Florida.
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@moffittjc (118459)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Dec 16
This Florida boy experienced driving on ice the very first time I ever visited Canada, and had absolutely no clue what to do when the car started spinning out of control on the icy roadway. Luckily, all the smart Canadians had stayed off the roads that day, so there were very few other cars on the roads as we kept spinning out of control over and over again.
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@moffittjc (118459)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Dec 16
@DianneN I was 18, and it was the first time I had ever seen snow or driven on ice. It was a big learning experience for me. But after being there for 11 days, I finally got the hang of it toward the end of the trip. It was quite fun tapping the brakes about a half mile away from where you wanted to stop, and then sliding the rest of the way there and hoping you timed it well enough to actually stop sliding where you wanted the car to stop!
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
22 Dec 16
@moffittjc Sounds like a typical 18 year old boy! Lol!
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@SunnyShores (201)
• Boone, North Carolina
21 Dec 16
brrr I guess it depends on what you are used to! I just moved from a tropical climate of 110 F real feel with high humidity to a low humidity temperate climate in threshold of winter at 50F. oooo it feels so cold!
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
22 Dec 16
@SunnyShores I certainly don't want snow here in Southern Florida. That is why we are here for the entire winter!
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@SunnyShores (201)
• Boone, North Carolina
22 Dec 16
@DianneN I'd not cry if we didn't get snow for Christmas ;)
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
21 Dec 16
wow, i would like to drive in snow but nay!no snow here in my country
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
22 Dec 16
@DianneN if snow falls here, i might be wearing 5 coats to warm my body.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Dec 16
Oh yes I have many times. My son goes and finds an empty parking lot when it's snow to do donuts, men I tell ya.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Dec 16
@DianneN lol now why doesn't that surprise me
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@fishtiger58 Perhaps because we both have two sons? Lol!
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 16
myLot is filled with snow and ice reading through countless posts here on the subject. And it is only here I get the snow and ice. My part of the world will not get it unless nature does a turn around
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 16
@DianneN May be just a single experience. I will have to bribe nature for that (lol)
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
22 Dec 16
@allknowing You definitely will enjoy seeing it and touching it for a few minutes. Be sure to wear a warm, heavy coat, warm boots, a hat, scarf, and warm, lined gloves!
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
22 Dec 16
been a passenger in cars that have skidded on ice - quite unsettling
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
2 Jan 17
@DianneN yeek - glad you all got clear in time especially you yourself given your pregnancy
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
2 Jan 17
@arthurchappell It was freaky to see it happen. I was pretty lucky, since I was due in three weeks. Thank you.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
22 Dec 16
@DianneN That's a cute name, Ice Princess. I was fortunate in that my kids didn't need braces because I was really worried about that with me being a divorced Mom.
As soon as I would get to work, I would start worrying about driving back home when the work day was over. I would worry about it all day.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
21 Dec 16
Thank you! My ice princess is in the process of getting braces. Just another big expense in the life of my son. Lol!
I used to grip the steering wheel so hard, I had to pry my fingers off. I was always relieved to get home safely from work, so I know exactly how you felt.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Dec 16
Yes, and after many swerves and close calls I now am officially paranoid about driving in really bad weather. If there's a snowstorm- I either stay home or get my husband to drive if it's not too bad. Didn't have that luxury whenever I used to have to go out to work!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
30 Dec 16
@DianneN Yes, don't want to slip and hurt the hip!
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