Women Drivers and Snow! UGH!

It's gonna be a long winter

January 10, 2010       4 Comments
By: Julie McCallum,
Senior Staff

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Everybody is reminded to take extra caution with the snow and ice-covered roads. But sometimes I wonder if being over-cautious may cause more traffic accidents, and maybe more road rage.

I can appreciate people taking more caution and driving slower. Recently, after the first real snow storm of the year, as I drove 50 miles an hour down Old Kawkawlin . . . . (Laff, just kidding) I felt my blood pressure rise as I toggled behind 'these maybe too cautious drivers.' And may I dare to say, most of them seem to be women. I always try to guess what type of driver is ahead of me before I get around them, and 9 times out of 10 I am right and it's a female driver, the other times, maybe elder drivers (bless their heart) :)

As I was about to come into the category of a road rage driver and lose my patience, I stopped at a street light, and I noticed two little kids, making snow angels in their yard, laughing and having fun.

As to which at this point, I felt my blood pressure drop immediately and felt a sense of relief and joy at the beauty of the snow and this time of year.

Although it may be a pain in the butt sometimes, it (snow) is another reminder of one of God's beauties of nature.

So I thought I would make a list of positive things about the snow and winter time.

1. Snow Angels

2. Sledding

3. Snowmobiling

4. Skiing

5. Beautiful scenery, great opportunity for photographers

6. Remembering the days of summer when you have the air conditioning on

7. No Mosquitoes or such insects

8. The crackling of a Fire in the fire place

9. Appreciating your nice warm fuzzy robe

10. Home-made Soups

11. Hot tubs and Jacuzzis

12. As of December 23rd, the days are getting longer

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cindy Says:       On January 11, 2010 at 08:16 AM A glass of wine in front of a fire.

slockey Says:       On January 14, 2010 at 12:46 AM Ughhh x3 but I think the ignorers (made that word up) are worse ie. those who over drive the conditions. present commentors excepted.

bcprzygo Says:       On January 19, 2010 at 02:11 PM I think it's spelled "Mosquitoes" (yes, I had to look it up). Also, you mentioned that snow is a great time of year for photographers ~ you always have great photos with your articles; you should post a lovely winter photo!

Julie M Says:       On January 19, 2010 at 02:33 PM thanks... BC Brian... check out MyBayCity's 'PHOTO OF THE DAY' category... Tons of great photography by MyBayCity's Stephen Kent!!

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