RUPERTKBD Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, johngould21 said: This morning this young kid, pushed the walk button and stepped right off the curb as if nothing was going on. Luckily I was stopped and predicted that he would do that. No kidding, eh? I've been driving for almost 45 years and my default has always been to expect kids to do the wrong thing. It's stood me in good stead. I'd say over that time, I've had a half dozen or so incidents where a kid has done something like run out into the street, or lose control of a bike/skateboard, right in front of me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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-DLC- Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Saturday I found a newly abandoned bun in a very dangerous situation. Had been walking and had nothing to contain him in, but was carrying bags of produce that I'd bought and he was begging me for some. I knew he was a dumped pet by the way he reacted to me...was frantic and desperate. I called him and he came RIGHT to my shoe. Didn't sleep that night for worry. Promised him I'd go back for him, so did the next morning when I was able. Couldn't find him. Buns do tend to hide in the daylight, so wasn't surprised but was disappointed. Then the snow hit. I'd been back and forth in communication with a rescue I work with ... we decided we had to get him out before dyke upgrades started tomorrow (today). By then, it was dark, very stormy and I put out a call for help. Within minutes, a stranger said "where are you at...I'm on my way to pick you up". Long story short....her driving was a little erratic for me. We were on a very narrow/dark road with NO shoulder at some points and only a steep slope down into a ditch. One that an uncle drowned in very long ago. So I was a wreck. I suggested, maybe, we slow down in the conditions...at which point my new rescue friend said "are you kidding?...I'm from Winnipeg!". Only had all seasons but drove like she was in a snow plow. I was terrified but slightly inspired by her confidence. It was BRUTAL out there. We did manage to get the bun and the drive to the sanctuary was even more treacherous. Moral of the story? I hate snow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: Moral of the story? I hate snow. And love bunnies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 That’s a first. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Stay safe everyone tomorrow. Drive slow and careful tomorrow if you must drive. Better option is to work from home if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 43 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: That’s a first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBH1926 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Vancouver 2017 snow removal budget 780k, increased to 1.62m in 2018. No wonder few inches of snow cause chaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Grapefruits said: What did the moron say just before he died? “Hey, I have a good idea”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 7 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said: I've been driving for almost 45 years and my default has always been to expect kids to do the wrong thing. It's stood me in good stead. I'd say over that time, I've had a half dozen or so incidents where a kid has done something like run out into the street, or lose control of a bike/skateboard, right in front of me.... Good plan. I remember a few cars ago, back when I lived in BC, and I had a car whose tires would screech with just a quick jab of the brakes (yeah, probably not the best maintained car... it happens when young and broke). A dad and his two boys were riding on the sidewalk along a reasonably busy street during rush hour, and one of the boys hopped the curb and got on the road in front of me. there was no chance I was going to hit him, but I chirped my brakes anyhow. Good dad went and grabbed his kid and gave him a good talking to. I hope I scared some sense into them. it felt like a good deed, at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNucks1 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 hopefulyl stops soon, still going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 25 minutes ago, TNucks1 said: hopefulyl stops soon, still going. Shovelling tomorrow is going to suck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hopefully snow day, so I don’t have to experience the 1000% increase on the skytrains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 they said its supposed to keep dumping into the morning... the commute should be interesting tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFan415 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 OP here. So weird to see this thread still going! Hoping that the commute tomorrow won't suck :( 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Snow day in Chilliwack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Wet snow in White Rock / Delta. Totally taking a 1/2 day today as I do not want to mess around on the Alex Fraser on the way home if it's snowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseupsucker Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Wilbur said: Snow day in Chilliwack Woot! Woot! so much snow here in Chilliwack. Have to work in North delta...not a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Roads are much worse than yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 &^@# it. I stayed home. I can remote in. I usually carpool with my mum since we work in the same area. She has 4x4; schools are closed however. My Honda isn't getting around in the snow well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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