Prepared for ice storm.

[Cameramonkey]

I've been lubing locks for years. It keeps them from freezing in the winter and they all function well.

Lubes don't "attract" dirt, but whatever dirt that gets in there can stick to it.

Thats what I meant. instead of moving on when the grit gets in there, it sticks.

 

[rhino]

Thats what I meant. instead of moving on when the grit gets in there, it sticks.

Heh! I edited after you quoted, sorry!

Yeah, I suppose my locks aren't exposed to that much crud. I suppose some lubes if you left them to dry and never reapplied they would get a little gummy after a while.

I don't know what locksmiths would say. It's possible it's like the ongoing debate of lubing ARs in the southwest Asian deserts. Some say keep them dry to keep it from "attracting" grit and some say keep it wet with lube and lube will float the crud out.

 

[patience0830]

Stuck doors, I pound around the edges of the door to try to break loose the ice.

It's the outside rearview mirrors that kill me.
How do you guys, without heated mirrors, clear the ice?
The ice scraper is "iffy".

Warm, not hot, water.

 

[actaeon277]

Warm, not hot, water.

That doesn't work so well at work.

 

[indyjoe]

My wife called me and said windows wouldn't open.

I told her to pour some warm water and try again.

She said it didn't fix it, but the whole computer won't work now.

 

[actaeon277]

My wife called me and said windows wouldn't open.

I told her to pour some warm water and try again.

She said it didn't fix it, but the whole computer won't work now.

I can't believe I laughed at that.
But I did.

 

[lonehoosier]

My wife called me and said windows wouldn't open.

I told her to pour some warm water and try again.

She said it didn't fix it, but the whole computer won't work now.

LOL, it did take me a second though

 

[foszoe]

Keep the locks on your vehicles lubricated!

And silicone spray rubber window gaskets

 

[OkieGirl]

Forgot about the impending doom of the ice storm and made the mistake of stopping at Kroger on the way home...WOW. Just wow. My quick "grab a couple of things..." turned into an hour or so of random human moments: woman talking LOUDLY about how crowded it is while driving cart through store (lost walmart shopper), family shopping where little boy can't walk on right side of isle while chewing gum and playing video game (he wasn't even blond!), same well dressed man in suit clearly lost and very, very confused on nearly every isle I went down.

I had to purchase milk, eggs, and bread just to blend in...

 

[indyjohn]

I had to purchase milk, eggs, and bread just to blend in...

So, we're having French Toast for breakfast tomorrow?

 

[churchmouse]

It is not going to be a storm according to the local weather guessers. Mainly south of indy unless something has changed in the last few hours.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

It is not going to be a storm according to the local weather guessers. Mainly south of indy unless something has changed in the last few hours.

I hope nothing changes, keep it south I have a gun show to go to tomorrow and I don't want to be up all night tonight.

 

[printcraft]

So, we're having French Toast for breakfast tomorrow?

Do this...... it's awesome. Start it now because it needs to sit in the fridge overnight.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/allrecipes.com/recipe/20934/baked-french-toast/amp/?client=safari

 

[indyjoe]

Forget the French Toast. They had good prices on Flat Iron steak and Corned Beef and Roast Beef. Kill the American Cow, I say.

 

[Trigger Time]

Forgot about the impending doom of the ice storm and made the mistake of stopping at Kroger on the way home...WOW. Just wow. My quick "grab a couple of things..." turned into an hour or so of random human moments: woman talking LOUDLY about how crowded it is while driving cart through store (lost walmart shopper), family shopping where little boy can't walk on right side of isle while chewing gum and playing video game (he wasn't even blond!), same well dressed man in suit clearly lost and very, very confused on nearly every isle I went down.

I had to purchase milk, eggs, and bread just to blend in...

lmfao

Wife had the same experience. We also shop Kroger to avoid the Walmart faithful.
My friend said he was going to sell loafs of bread for $50 each in the Parking lot. Lol.
he wouldn't really but since this isn't an actual emergency and unprepared and just plain stupid people are panicking, I find it funny as hell.

 

[indyjohn]

lmfao

Wife had the same experience. We also shop Kroger to avoid the Walmart faithful.
My friend said he was going to sell loafs of bread for $50 each in the Parking lot. Lol.
he wouldn't really but since this isn't an actual emergency and unprepared and just plain stupid people are panicking, I find it funny as hell.

Me too.

 

[Vigilant]

Hey guys, I've got 32 extra cases of beer that I may not need, if someone wants to trade a loaf of bread, dozen eggs, and a gallon of milk, it's almost breakfast, and I can't make French toast!

 

[Trigger Time]

Hey guys, I've got 32 extra cases of beer that I may not need, if someone wants to trade a loaf of bread, dozen eggs, and a gallon of milk, it's almost breakfast, and I can't make French toast!

Lmfao

 

[Shadow]

Hey guys, I've got 32 extra cases of beer that I may not need, if someone wants to trade a loaf of bread, dozen eggs, and a gallon of milk, it's almost breakfast, and I can't make French toast!

​DEAL !!!

 

[churchmouse]

lmfao

Wife had the same experience. We also shop Kroger to avoid the Walmart faithful.
My friend said he was going to sell loafs of bread for $50 each in the Parking lot. Lol.
he wouldn't really but since this isn't an actual emergency and unprepared and just plain stupid people are panicking, I find it funny as hell.

Those who choose the hand to mouth life style are panic stricken at the mere mention of been trapped at home.