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Dec 7, 2009 | 10:32 AM

blazer427X3

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Counting the days until spring ...

I waited a little too long to put the Z away and this is what I saw when I went out to the parking lot at work this morning. I guess winter really is here.

Dec 7, 2009 | 10:53 AM

DevilDog II

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I put mine away at the end of October because I don't store it here at the house. We've had two snows totaling a little over 1/8" and they've already put a bunch of salt down.

Dec 7, 2009 | 10:56 AM

peter pan

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Glad I live in Central Texas and get to drive a Vette daily

Dec 7, 2009 | 11:05 AM

k0ts

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We have a winter storm watch and blizzard watch for tomorrow... Maybe 6-8 inches.. I should move to Texas or something, although, they had snow a couple of days ago.

I covered the car yesterday so I guess it's there for a while..

Dec 7, 2009 | 11:20 AM

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I moved to Ohio from Texas ! I get real homesick this time of year.

Dec 7, 2009 | 11:31 AM

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Look at it this way...that is pure, de-ionized water....there is no better car wash available to man. Also, no salt on the roads yet, so you are good to go.

I am still driving mine until the salt trucks are out, the car loves this cold air and the headers are so sweet swooshing it through the exhaust!

Dec 7, 2009 | 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'

Look at it this way...that is pure, de-ionized water....there is no better car wash available to man. Also, no salt on the roads yet, so you are good to go.

I am still driving mine until the salt trucks are out, the car loves this cold air and the headers are so sweet swooshing it through the exhaust!

YES ! I bought it in June and my car runs great in the cool air too. I've been enjoying it so much that I can't stand to put it away just yet. I never thought about the good water aspect, I appreciate you mentioning that

Dec 7, 2009 | 11:54 AM

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I don't like winter at all!

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Dec 7, 2009 | 01:47 PM

mschamberger

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I'm breaking down and putting my winter wheels/rubber on tonight. I hate winter.

Dec 7, 2009 | 03:14 PM

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We still have 13 days before Winter even begins!

Dec 7, 2009 | 03:57 PM

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We still have 13 days before Winter even begins!

Nooooooooooooo

Dec 7, 2009 | 04:01 PM

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Turned in my plates about an hour ago.

Dec 7, 2009 | 06:48 PM

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Move SOUTH sir! Thats what I did 28 years ago and never looked back. I went fishing today on the outer banks pier in a "T" shirt and sweats. Not to bad for winter.

Dave

Dec 7, 2009 | 07:39 PM

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I feel for you guys. I grew up in the cold weather but after 20 years in Palm Beach I could never move anywhere else. 82 today and Wednesday is going to be 85, this is Z06 weather.

Dec 7, 2009 | 07:44 PM

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vette.mix

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Is that all the snow Ohio had got so far this year, put a cover on it drive until it really snows

Dec 7, 2009 | 07:52 PM

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I hate winter the older I get the longer it seems to last

Dec 7, 2009 | 07:59 PM

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I hate winter the older I get the longer it seems to last

I just turned 61 and I'm tired of shoveling snow.

Dec 8, 2009 | 07:08 AM

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One more winter in AK and i'll be in Arizona. Mine's been in the garage for a month and a half already. Man am i looking forward to year-round 'vette driving!