Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at all.

[Bob]

Most snowshoes I've seen have cleats for getting a grip on ice, deejay risers, Thunderdomes, etc.

[Bob]

Ahem.



[ Dork. ]

[Canoe]

...Triple your stopping distance when the temperature is between 2C and -20C, when the temp drops below -20C you probably only need double the stopping distance. (Salt does not work on roads below -20C)

Try Hakka R tires. One and a half car lengths stopping on snow at 40 kph. Once below -25C, that's sometimes up to two to two and a half car lengths. Very cold black ice can be up to six car lengths, but is usually around three.
(to two to two - owl with speech impediment)

[Canoe]

Most snowshoes I've seen have cleats for getting a grip on ice, deejay risers, Thunderdomes, etc.

You're talking about those new fangled plastic thingies.
We're talking about real snow shoes. The kind you steal wood from the beavers for, and then heat it around the stones of the fireplace or the corner of the wood stove. In a pinch you can burn the rims to keep warm, chew the webbing for sustenance, and use the lacings for making snares and flossing.

[Rice]

Most snowshoes I've seen have cleats for getting a grip on ice, deejay risers, Thunderdomes, etc.

You're talking about those new fangled plastic thingies.
We're talking about real snow shoes. The kind you steal wood from the beavers for, and then heat it around the stones of the fireplace or the corner of the wood stove. In a pinch you can burn the rims to keep warm, chew the webbing for sustenance, and use the lacings for making snares and flossing.

These are the dam things I used to wear:
-5% grip on ice...

My son has new snowshoes and they have the grip, teethy things:

[Rice]

...Triple your stopping distance when the temperature is between 2C and -20C, when the temp drops below -20C you probably only need double the stopping distance. (Salt does not work on roads below -20C)

Try Hakka R tires. One and a half car lengths stopping on snow at 40 kph. Once below -25C, that's sometimes up to two to two and a half car lengths. Very cold black ice can be up to six car lengths, but is usually around three.
(to two to two - owl with speech impediment)

I am talking ICE. minimal snow. It is actually more difficult to stop between 0C and -20C than it is at say -45C or colder.

(Not all winter ice driving is the same. Driving in Saskatchewan is completely different than Ontario or even Calgary at those temperatures... All depends on the humidity, or lack of it.)

[FIGJAM]

I carve mine out of cardboard.

They're perfect for summer wear!

[theCryptofishist]

[ Dork. ]

But he's ready for walking on ice or fire!

[Bob]

These might be useful this year as well.

[Ugly Dougly]

I remember the first time I heard the phrase "I hate white rabbits" being yelled out around the fire ring to chase the smoke away. The phrase seemed more than a little odd. But the moment smoke made a move towards me at my next campfire I belted out the silly chant almost immediately. And the darn expression worked. The smoke drifted over to the next person in our group. It's as if I had some type of supernatural powers or something. That moment solidified a firm belief in the phrase and since then I've used it on a regular basis. But does it have any merit? Well, not really. It seems the whole thing originated from the idea that white rabbits were considered an omen of death and that in England good luck would come upon you if you called out "white rabbit" three times on the first of every month. The poor white bunnies have been cursed every since.

[Bob]

Rabbit lawn ornaments placed around your camp will keep you from getting run over at night or in a whiteout. Works on the principle of reverse-jinxing the DPW rubric, "Don't brake for rabbits."

[Canoe]

Rabbit lawn ornaments placed around your camp will keep you from getting run over at night or in a whiteout. Works on the principle of reverse-jinxing the DPW rubric, "Don't brake for rabbits."

And the no firearms, no driving around, rules should keep you safe from drunks in pickups taking pot-shots at them.

[oneeyeddick]

Waiting until the last minute is rarely beneficial.

[mgb327]

Waiting until the last minute is rarely beneficial.

Unless you are bidding in an auction............................YUUUUUUUP!

[shroom]

Rabbit lawn ornaments placed around your camp will keep you from getting run over at night or in a whiteout. Works on the principle of reverse-jinxing the DPW rubric, "Don't brake for rabbits."

I have one of those in my yard, must bring it!

[illy dilly]

If driving a beater of a vehicle (especially RV's with unique parts) avoid traveling east on I-80 on Labor day. After Winnemucca the next open auto shop is near Salt Lake.
Or least that is the next Auto Parts store that will answer their phone on Labor Day.

[otakup0pe]

These might be useful this year as well.

I hope those are UV shielded !

[Ugly Dougly]

These might be useful this year as well.

You need to get as much dust into your eyes as possible, yes.

[Patsh]

Somewhat pointless tip #4239:

Playa dust with a little liquid is an excellent polishing compound for brass, copper etc.

[Bob]

Complete combustion is the best disinfectant.

[gyre]

Using rustoleum bright cold galvanizing zinc will leave microscopic, invisible body glitter everywhere.

You can only see it when it sparkles.

is it dangerous?
We'll see.

[graidawg]

drunkeness is a cure for everything. best practised with rum.

[gyre]

Pointless?
Kind of subjective, like "Hope you're hungry?", and your location.

An adequate amount of high strength wire will stop any mechanical treaded vehicle.
This includes an Abrams or Leopard.
The wire must become fully engaged in the tread.


Also,
the Beast of War is a great film.
The film is based on the concept of nanawatai.

I wonder if the concept is honored today, as the chapandaz has been replaced by bikers?

[gaminwench]

when using solfeg, one must choose between 'fixed' or 'moveable' DO...

as in DO, RE, MI;

is DO here?

or

downhere?

[gyre]

Moveable DO?

Holy crap!

[ygmir]

when using solfeg, one must choose between 'fixed' or 'moveable' DO...

as in DO, RE, MI;

is DO here?

or

downhere?

I'm not nuts you know........is that a rolling "DO" (dough)?..........and would one take a flying intercourse at it?

[Elorrum]

do not step on the cracks.

[MyDearFriend]

do not step on the cracks.

Too late.

[Ugly Dougly]

when using solfeg, one must choose between 'fixed' or 'moveable' DO...

as in DO, RE, MI;

is DO here?

or

downhere?

Solfeggio or solfugid?

[gyre]

Hydrazine added to nitromethane will enhance your gas mileage considerably.
Mixture may become a tad volatile.

If you don't know your chemistry, DON'T TRY THIS!

If you really want to experiment, start with nitropropane.