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Old 02-17-2017, 08:30 PM
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It's February 17 in Iowa got to get the car out for a ride this evening. Amazing almost 70 degrees here today. Had a big smile on my face. I know it's going to get cold again but now I think I can make till spring. Now just got the itch to go for a ride.
Old 02-17-2017, 08:42 PM
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Its supposed to be in the 50's here tomorrow and in the 40's most of next week. If it wasn't for the 12" plus
​​​​​​​of snow we got Monday.....
Old 02-17-2017, 08:50 PM
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I hear you. 67 degrees here in northern IL. Got off work early and polished up the vette and going for a ride or two or three this weekend.
Old 02-17-2017, 08:55 PM
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Was around 70 here today also and is supposed to be in the mid-60s all weekend with no rain. Sounds like a good time to get my car out too.
Old 02-17-2017, 09:16 PM
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1st coat of wax tomorrow. No collision insurance til April...
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I'm still snowed in here in Idaho. Could have got her out today in the rain, but more snow tonight. She has been in the garage on the battery tender since November; a new record!
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Last year I sold my winter (previous DD) car Feb 17, so the Z went on the road the 18th. Some little snow piles had remained on side end of driveway, otherwise clear roads etc. for the year.
Right now the streets are essentially clear, but icy mornings, my yard still has a near a foot of snow but melting quickly this week thankfully. Might be another couple weeks yet here in Kelowna BC.
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Originally Posted by Kj814fun
It's February 17 in Iowa got to get the car out for a ride this evening. Amazing almost 70 degrees here today. Had a big smile on my face. I know it's going to get cold again but now I think I can make till spring. Now just got the itch to go for a ride.
Old 02-18-2017, 01:33 PM
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Change of plans!!! Called the insurance agent she's out for the weekend!
Old 02-18-2017, 01:41 PM
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Interesting how we all think. You consider no drive days when it snows, here we figure no drive when it rains.
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Here in CR Iowa too. I'm not brave enough (or have insurance) to get the Vettes out yet as I know winter is far from over. Also my 02 is still not together.




Though, the weather is gorgeous and I'll be bringing my Eagle Talon TsiAWD out for the first time this year. Lots of motorcycles out this week which is totally abnormal for Iowa in February.
Old 02-18-2017, 03:05 PM
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lGlobal warming at its best. Will be near 70 in MD on Sunday. Will have the Vert out with the lid off.
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45-50 here (not normal at all) but too much salt and sand on the roads, guessing another 6 weeks under the cover
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80-degrees here... the pot holes are calling!
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I don't take mine out until the city gets the gravel off the streets.
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Old 02-19-2017, 05:41 PM
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Upper 60's here!!! Time for a cruise

No collision insurance til April

Mine too!!

Change of plans!!! Called the insurance agent she's out for the weekend!

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Was 55 here but roads are still pretty nasty. Can't wait for the season to start!
Old 02-19-2017, 06:32 PM
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60s in Detroit and mine is stored off site and buried deep in the warehouse. Ugh!
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I put new Michelins on last week polished up, re padded both seats. Today's temp was around 60f, went driving with top down. Beautiful

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