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Snow driving in New Zealand
As a newbie to travel in the snow I learnt a lesson yesterday. If you are
planning on traveling in New Zealand and you are not familiar with driving in the snow check this. http://www.galleryvittoria.com/nzblog/august2.shtml cheers Brook |
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So don't you watch the weather forecast - it is no wonder people come to NZ
and die on our roads and in our bush - NZ is not like other places and it pays to be aware of the context. Good that you are getting chains, but most reputable hire companies wil not let you take a car in late winter in the South Island without them - something to do with ski field acess roads. "Brooklyn Waters" wrote in message ... As a newbie to travel in the snow I learnt a lesson yesterday. If you are planning on traveling in New Zealand and you are not familiar with driving in the snow check this. http://www.galleryvittoria.com/nzblog/august2.shtml cheers Brook |
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Good story!
I must congratulate you on having had the foresight to assemble and *carry* an emergency kit. Even here in the Great White North, I would bet that the percentage of motorists who have a good kit is *very* low. As a former driver of tow-trucks in mountain areas, I would suggest adding: * a candle; although tiny, a candle (with the base wrapped in aluminum foil) will produce enough heat to keep the interior temperature above freezing, provided you don't keep opening the doors and windows; it is also a *lot* safer than running the engine, which produces deadly carbon monoxide; * some roadside marker flares; after freezing, your greatest danger comes from other vehicles whose drivers can't see your stationary car through the falling snow; these are not expensive, and will remain usable indefinitely; * a small spade (aluminum) or folding army trencher * extra gloves; keeping your hands dry and your fingers warm is important; "Brooklyn Waters" wrote in message ... As a newbie to travel in the snow I learnt a lesson yesterday. If you are planning on traveling in New Zealand and you are not familiar with driving in the snow check this. http://www.galleryvittoria.com/nzblog/august2.shtml |
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Good story!
I must congratulate you on having had the foresight to assemble and *carry* an emergency kit. Even here in the Great White North, I would bet that the percentage of motorists who have a good kit is *very* low. As a former driver of tow-trucks in mountain areas, I would suggest adding: * a candle; although tiny, a candle (with the base wrapped in aluminum foil) will produce enough heat to keep the interior temperature above freezing, provided you don't keep opening the doors and windows; it is also a *lot* safer than running the engine, which produces deadly carbon monoxide; * some roadside marker flares; after freezing, your greatest danger comes from other vehicles whose drivers can't see your stationary car through the falling snow; these are not expensive, and will remain usable indefinitely; * a small spade (aluminum) or folding army trencher * extra gloves; keeping your hands dry and your fingers warm is important; "Brooklyn Waters" wrote in message ... As a newbie to travel in the snow I learnt a lesson yesterday. If you are planning on traveling in New Zealand and you are not familiar with driving in the snow check this. http://www.galleryvittoria.com/nzblog/august2.shtml |
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"David Gee" wrote in message news:n55Uc.15869$jZ5.1146@clgrps13... Good story! I must congratulate you on having had the foresight to assemble and *carry* an emergency kit. Even here in the Great White North, I would bet that the percentage of motorists who have a good kit is *very* low. As a former driver of tow-trucks in mountain areas, I would suggest adding: * a candle; although tiny, a candle (with the base wrapped in aluminum foil) will produce enough heat to keep the interior temperature above freezing, provided you don't keep opening the doors and windows; it is also a *lot* safer than running the engine, which produces deadly carbon monoxide; * some roadside marker flares; after freezing, your greatest danger comes from other vehicles whose drivers can't see your stationary car through the falling snow; these are not expensive, and will remain usable indefinitely; * a small spade (aluminum) or folding army trencher * extra gloves; keeping your hands dry and your fingers warm is important; Thanks for that. I might add your suggestions to the page if you don't mind. cheers Brooklyn Waters "Brooklyn Waters" wrote in message ... As a newbie to travel in the snow I learnt a lesson yesterday. If you are planning on traveling in New Zealand and you are not familiar with driving in the snow check this. http://www.galleryvittoria.com/nzblog/august2.shtml |
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"David Gee" wrote in message news:n55Uc.15869$jZ5.1146@clgrps13... Good story! I must congratulate you on having had the foresight to assemble and *carry* an emergency kit. Even here in the Great White North, I would bet that the percentage of motorists who have a good kit is *very* low. As a former driver of tow-trucks in mountain areas, I would suggest adding: * a candle; although tiny, a candle (with the base wrapped in aluminum foil) will produce enough heat to keep the interior temperature above freezing, provided you don't keep opening the doors and windows; it is also a *lot* safer than running the engine, which produces deadly carbon monoxide; * some roadside marker flares; after freezing, your greatest danger comes from other vehicles whose drivers can't see your stationary car through the falling snow; these are not expensive, and will remain usable indefinitely; * a small spade (aluminum) or folding army trencher * extra gloves; keeping your hands dry and your fingers warm is important; Thanks for that. I might add your suggestions to the page if you don't mind. cheers Brooklyn Waters "Brooklyn Waters" wrote in message ... As a newbie to travel in the snow I learnt a lesson yesterday. If you are planning on traveling in New Zealand and you are not familiar with driving in the snow check this. http://www.galleryvittoria.com/nzblog/august2.shtml |
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In rec.travel.australia+nz Brooklyn Waters wrote:
* some roadside marker flares; after freezing, your greatest danger comes from other vehicles whose drivers can't see your stationary car through the falling snow; these are not expensive, and will remain usable indefinitely; Thanks for that. I might add your suggestions to the page if you don't mind. You might find the flares are hard to get in NZ. -- Burn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. |
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"Brooklyn Waters" wrote in message ... "David Gee" wrote in message news:n55Uc.15869$jZ5.1146@clgrps13... * a candle; although tiny, a candle (with the base wrapped in aluminum foil) will produce enough heat to keep the interior temperature above freezing, provided you don't keep opening the doors and windows; it is also a *lot* safer than running the engine, which produces deadly carbon monoxide; * some roadside marker flares; after freezing, your greatest danger comes from other vehicles whose drivers can't see your stationary car through the falling snow; these are not expensive, and will remain usable indefinitely; * a small spade (aluminum) or folding army trencher * extra gloves; keeping your hands dry and your fingers warm is important; Thanks for that. I might add your suggestions to the page if you don't mind. cheers Brooklyn Waters Please do -- genius is only recognized when it is shared. g |
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"Brooklyn Waters" wrote in message ... "David Gee" wrote in message news:n55Uc.15869$jZ5.1146@clgrps13... * a candle; although tiny, a candle (with the base wrapped in aluminum foil) will produce enough heat to keep the interior temperature above freezing, provided you don't keep opening the doors and windows; it is also a *lot* safer than running the engine, which produces deadly carbon monoxide; * some roadside marker flares; after freezing, your greatest danger comes from other vehicles whose drivers can't see your stationary car through the falling snow; these are not expensive, and will remain usable indefinitely; * a small spade (aluminum) or folding army trencher * extra gloves; keeping your hands dry and your fingers warm is important; Thanks for that. I might add your suggestions to the page if you don't mind. cheers Brooklyn Waters Please do -- genius is only recognized when it is shared. g |
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"Geoff McCaughan" wrote in message ... * some roadside marker flares; after freezing, your greatest danger comes from other vehicles whose drivers can't see your stationary car through the falling snow; these are not expensive, and will remain usable indefinitely; You might find the flares are hard to get in NZ. Just do what kids do all over Canada: break into police cars while they are parked outside a donut shop .... OTOH, a quick phone call to the Automobile Association might be useful. Also try firms that specialize in emergency equipment or packaged First Aid kits. Or ask your local ski hill operators where they get theirs. HTH |
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