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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Myself I have not taken my vette out yet this year. We are in a record
breakin winter with about 110 inches of snow for the season.
Who else has not been able to take there vette's out because of snow?
I think I'm at least 2 weeks away if we don't get anymore snow.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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I'm up in NH and quietly going mad. What I did yesterday was start her up and move her a little. The noise of the pipes and torque of engine from rev's will help the mood some. Winter has to leave ugly up here doesn't it!.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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I feel bad for you guys in the frozen tundra of the northlands.
Down here in Dallas, it'll be 66 and sunny tomorrow. Good day to drive the FRC to work. Hope you get some springtime soon!
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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Today it reached 50 here... I put the top down and was cruizing at about 75-80 for an hour. I think I have a head cold now.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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is this the thread i should mention i went camping all last weekend, in just a tent with no thick blanets. Or that i had the vette out crusiing today with the top off?

Chris

Sorry you guys are missing your vettes you time will come!
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Yeah, it was a crappy winter here in Ontario also combine it with no NHL hockey and I'm starting to get cabin fever. It really sucks, I don't know what else I could say to better describe it ...

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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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I live in NE Ohio and my Vette has not been out this year either. We have had a few good days, but with all the salt and slag left on the roads, I just can't take her out.

Spring is just around the corner and I can't wait no more.

Darion

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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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I haven't gotten mine out yet either, but not totally due to snow. First there was road constuction, combined with lots of wet weather, and a little snow. Soon I hope to have her back on the road.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 99C5Vert
Today it reached 50 here... I put the top down and was cruizing at about 75-80 for an hour. I think I have a head cold now.
Don't feel bad, it was about 35 degrees this morning in NYC and I saw a guy in his Mercedes SL500 ride with the top down. And I thought WE were an anxious bunch!
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 07:23 AM
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I'm in Rochester, NY and STILL waiting for Spring! I calm myself by buying more mods to tide me over until I can drive the car again!
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 99C5Vert
Today it reached 50 here... I put the top down and was cruizing at about 75-80 for an hour. I think I have a head cold now.


Did that last Sunday afternoon! Great for my attitude (winter still sux though) but BAD for my sinuses.

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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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The Western portion of Wisconsin is supposed to get 2-4" of wet snow tonight and tomorrow.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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I feel all of "yous" pain. Even with a snowblower, I haven't been able to keep up with the snow. Can't remember if my driveway is paved or not, it's been so long. Up here, once the snow is melted off the roads, then we have a month of dust and gravel to contend with until the road crews decide to sweep it off. Think I'll move.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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I feel for you guys. Jersey (appears) to be quickly heading to Spring. Weather in the mid to high 40's and no snow in the forecast...... I might actually, get my C5 out this weekend.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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Down here in Ohio there is this large yellow disk in the sky.
Haven't seen it in some time but yesterday evening was a nice night to take out the Vette.
Temp is also 60 degrees so I'm sure warmer temps will be heading your way soon.
They shoulda shot that friggin ground hog.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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Here comes spring
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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We've had a mild winter in Oklahoma and I've got to drive the Vette at least once a week!
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Sorry guys, I have to apologize, the lingering cold weather is entirely my fault. I bought my C5 this past January (Thinking I could get a good deal in the middle of winter.) and drove it from the dealer to my house, (3 miles max.) put it in the garage and it has been snowing ever since.
I walk by it every day on my way out into the frozen tundra and wonder what it would be like to actually drive the damn thing.
Oh well, it will probably still be snowing in July.

Again, my apologies
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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I just came home from Bagkok. This is all solid Ice now. The Vette is behind those doors!
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Mine has been in the garage since November 15th. Just replaced the battery this past Sunday and may drive it within a few weeks hopefully. This waiting is driving me
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