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snow on carPlease, Please, Please remove that snow from on top of your car!!!!

It's been over and over the news, its actually now an offense if you injure someone in PA because of it, but its just common courtesy!

I know it looks really cool when you are breezing down the highway and the snow falls off in clumps and sails through the air..... however, it lands!  Often times on someone else's windshield! 

Some people think that because its snow it won't be harmful, think again! Many times, the sun will melt the snow to form a small layer of ice.

It only takes 5 more minutes. No, it isn't one of those fun jobs like scrubbing the toilet, but someone has to do it!  You should see me reaching on top of the minivan, standing inside, its a hassle, but required!

chip

Green SUV on 202 Eastbound last week left snow on their roof - not all that much- guess what I got?  (I don't follow close, that would have helped)................................. A chip in my windshield (you know what that turns into) .........................  I did get the license plate number, all I would really like to do is send a nice note (how can I get the address without reporting) mentioning this Active Rain blog :) And let them know..... I forgive you, just please do it next time!

More snow forecast tonight!

 

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Carolyn A. Rzaca
ROYAL SHELL REAL ESTATE, INC. - Naples, FL
Broker Associate, GRI,SRS,TRC
Sorry to hear about the damage to your car.  It has been a few years since I lived in the snowy climate, but I remember for years cleaning off my car in the winter.  Good luck in tracking down the owner.
Dec 14, 2007 11:36 PM
Maggie Dokic | Indialantic
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Kim, I remember these chores from when I lived in New York. I gave them all up for palm trees and sunshine (oh yeah, and the occasional hurricane lol)
Dec 14, 2007 11:38 PM
Linda M. Cataldo
Dock Street Realty - Myrtle Beach, SC
Beach Destinations Realty Myrtle Beach
Maggie beat me to it.  But I am also from New York and dreaded the accumulated snow on roads and cars.  Fortunately, Myrtle Beach has only sunny beaches and balmy weather...
Dec 14, 2007 11:49 PM
Matthew Rosov
Amerisave Mortgage Corporation - Laurel, MD
Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist

I understand, Kim.  'tis better to clean the top of the car then the toilet cause the toilet won't let loose a stream of frozen ...

 

 

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Dec 14, 2007 11:58 PM
Andrew Trevino
ADT Real Estate - Wilkes Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale

Kim,

I feel your pain. I know that my wife is guilty of this if she has my Jeep. She's just too short to get to the top of the Jeep to get it clean. I'll remember you now when I have to go out and clean it off. ;-P

Dec 15, 2007 12:09 AM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI
Kim, this is a serious post, I know, but it also made me laugh.  A few years ago during a pretty horrific snowstorm here I had roof snow blowing all down my back windshield.  Of course a friendly police officer pulled me over and lectured me.  Sheesh.  He was my sons age!    But after the lecture do you know he helped me clean off my car?  What a gentleman. 
Dec 15, 2007 12:26 AM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic
I clean mine all that time. I remember when i used to be lazy and thought it was cool to watch the snow blow all around. Not cool at all.
Dec 15, 2007 12:35 AM
Nancy Brenner
Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA
Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent
I'll remember this if/when we get any white stuff here in the Atlanta area.  My car gets the garage but Hubby's car gets the driveway.  I'll be sure to mention this post to him!
Dec 15, 2007 12:44 AM
Krista Fuchs
Prudential Fox & Roach - Exton, PA
Chester County Realtor - (484) 459-8025 - Home Buying and Selling

This is a really scary thing.  Sorry you had damage but I'm glad the damage was minimal.  I always try and steer clear of cars with snow that hasn't been cleared.  Gotta love it when you see a sheet the size of a garage door fly off of an 18 wheeler too!

I've always wanted a scrolling LCD message display mounted somewhere on my car so I could give people messages.LOL!  That would be great for my career, huh! Clean the snow off your car, ya big jerk!  Buy Real Estate With Krista!

Dec 15, 2007 01:09 PM
Jennifer Hartwick
Crane and Crane Real Estate - Columbia, MO
I've seen the ice from the top of a semi go through the windshield of the minivan that was driving behind.  Your right, it can become very dangerous!
Dec 15, 2007 02:18 PM
Kim Wood
The Tech Byte - West Chester, PA
Kim Wood ~ The Tech Byte

Carolyn -
Thanks! Yeah, enjoy that sunshine :)

Maggie - Palm Trees & Sunshine... tis the life!

Linda - Ok... enough of the sunshine gals.....  Actually I'm still waiting for a "good" snow here!

Matthew - EWH!  Another AR'r with such humor, eh? I'll have to go "check you out"....

Andrew - Yes, Andrew, YOU do it, there you go!!!  haha.  I'm quite the sight trying to reach and getting snow all over me.

Kris - It is serious, but I see why you had the laugh from your memory.  At least he helped you!

Robert - It is one of those bittersweet things - cause it is "cool" to see, but let's keep it to animated, cause it is so dangerous.

Dec 16, 2007 11:39 PM
Kim Wood
The Tech Byte - West Chester, PA
Kim Wood ~ The Tech Byte

Nancy - Awh, how sweet, you get the garage - no worries for you!

Krista - Yeah, it does look kinda neat when it flies off in a sheet, but sc-a-aRY!  haha. Love the LCD message board!

Jennifer - Yikes! You saw it! Yikes!

Lindsey - Yeah, not fun!

Dec 16, 2007 11:41 PM