Comments on: SNOW SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

By: Kipu Nerek

Kipu Nerek — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:10:11 +0000

Thank you for a very clear and helpful post. I am definitely a violator of many of these rules. I often find myself conflicted when writing a blog post because I see myself writing more than people want to read, but I feel that I have to do the subject matter justice by thoroughly covering it. I feel that by following some of these rules I end up cutting out important aspects to the discussion. I guess you have to find a balance.

By: Muddling Along Mummy

Muddling Along Mummy — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:42:25 +0000

Oh the generator thing has me worried – our power keeps flicking on and off, very tempted by the portable generator (but guess in order to find one I’ll have to venture out into the big wide world …)

By: Family Affairs

Family Affairs — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:58:25 +0000

Ouch – hadn’t thought about that dog problem….I don’t know your Toronto friends but my cousin might!! If she comes back after being unimpressed with my snow dramas….Lx

By: saz aka FFF

saz aka FFF — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:17:25 +0000

l need more info on ‘snow blowing’….and any info anyone on has on just surviving family, during said snow/ice age….

By: Jon Storey

Jon Storey — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:22:00 +0000

Stay indoors with a bottle of good whisky and a warm man/woman! of your choice, until spring….

The world will still be there when you emerge!

Ps. my little terrier says, ‘what ever you do, don’t cock your leg against metal lamp posts!’

Pps. I have an old friend who lives in Toronto, John Lowson and his wife Anne.

By: Family Affairs

Family Affairs — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:04:13 +0000

Thanks Anna – “snow-blowing?” that sounds fun – especially if it’s illegal whilst intoxicated – sounds right up my street. How do you do it? Or do I need a terminator like back pack and big boots.

OMG hadn’t thought about getting a portable generator. Might need to buy. JUST IN CASE.

And thanks for cat litter tip. Not good then. Lxxx

By: Family Affairs

Family Affairs — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:01:34 +0000

THANK YOU EXPAT MUM. PHEW. Somebody wrote me a PROPER list. Now am feeling much better. Lx

By: Eclipse

Eclipse — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:53:02 +0000

You could add ice-swimming to the list of crazy stuff to do in the snow… that’s where you make a hole in the ice on river/lake/sea. Have hot sauna and lower yourself into the water. Sounds crazy? maybe but the amazing feeling of relaxation after… your limbs feel like they have lost half their weight and consequently you wander round feeling like you are floating

By: Expat Mum

Expat Mum — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:06:03 +0000

Oh for god’s sake
- shovel up the snow as soon as possible otherwise it will freeze into a layer of ice and you’ll never get it up (so to speak).
- use salt (not cooking) on the ice
- don’t put your lips anywhere near a frozen car door lock
- don’t pour ice on your windscreen to melt the ice
- abandon fashion and wear a hat. (That’s where most of your heat escapes from.)
- don’t eat the snow, especially if it’s yellow
- make a snow angel

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:01:47 +0000

Please accept my apology for not taking the emergency tips request seriously. It just didn’t look all that bad on the pictures. Do you have snow banks? If you do, then a snow blower might be useful. I’ve been informed, however, by my husband, that snow-blowing while intoxicated is illegal and you can get charged for it, at least here one person did today.
You’ve already got the military in, which is what the mayor of Toronto did in the late 90s, when we got hit with over 2 feet of snow (it was considered the biggest joke then). Otherwise, winter tires are essential, especially for small cars. And, if you’ve still got your electricity, it’s a good thing. I would not run out and buy a portable generator as of yet. A number of years back Ottawa and Montreal lost all power for weeks due to an ice-storm and ugly profit-taking ensued by some unscrupulous businesses, which were subsequently hung out to dry by the angry public.
Kitty litter is not a myth, but be forewarned that it sticks most obnoxiously to your boots and gets in all over the house. And, at the risk of repeating myself, don’t forget to have fun with the snow!