I didn't want to threadjack the snowbird thread so I decided to start this thread.
I live in Michigan, I've worked outdoors (In a arena parking lot outside) for 2 years. I stood outside for as long as 3-4 hours directing traffic or taking passes. I also did this in the winter and I've noticed some things as an employee, customer, and observer in general:
Working outside meant that we had to battle the weather, we also had snow crew which meant snow cleaning duty. This ranged from shoveling snow to plowing it in a pick-up with a shovel attachment. What irks me? People are complete idiots and don't seem to understand that I CAN'T FUCKING STOP WELL when I am driving a large vehicle with a giant shovel hooked to it. What the hell makes a person think that they can cross without getting hit? That shovel can kill someone if I go fast enough.
I also hated the cars who tried to block me. They would back off when I'd lower the shovel, shift into neutral, and rev the engine. Classic reactions.
Also hated the guys who said "Cold out"?
As just a customer in general, people seem to plan for Armageddon when there's announcement of a big snow storm coming. Bread and milk too, it's always bread and milk.
Now I'm rambling, anyway; share your tales of winter SCs or share your dread.
I live in Michigan, I've worked outdoors (In a arena parking lot outside) for 2 years. I stood outside for as long as 3-4 hours directing traffic or taking passes. I also did this in the winter and I've noticed some things as an employee, customer, and observer in general:
Working outside meant that we had to battle the weather, we also had snow crew which meant snow cleaning duty. This ranged from shoveling snow to plowing it in a pick-up with a shovel attachment. What irks me? People are complete idiots and don't seem to understand that I CAN'T FUCKING STOP WELL when I am driving a large vehicle with a giant shovel hooked to it. What the hell makes a person think that they can cross without getting hit? That shovel can kill someone if I go fast enough.
I also hated the cars who tried to block me. They would back off when I'd lower the shovel, shift into neutral, and rev the engine. Classic reactions.
Also hated the guys who said "Cold out"?
As just a customer in general, people seem to plan for Armageddon when there's announcement of a big snow storm coming. Bread and milk too, it's always bread and milk.
Now I'm rambling, anyway; share your tales of winter SCs or share your dread.
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