The Mentalist - Jane's Couch (Off Topic) #19: Anything and Everything Goes - Page 5

**FoxPhile** · 08-19-2023, 02:20 PM

Snow is really beautiful - as long as you don't have to go to work or school in it. It's particularly beautiful at Christmas if it's deep enough to cover the ground, but not so deep that you can't drive around and look at people's Christmas decorations in the snow. Most of the places I've lived get the most snow in January and February. But there was one year that we got about 6 inches in mid-December, which is about perfect. All the lights reflect off the show, making them even brighter; and the pure white background of the snow really makes them stand out.

I think there is a sequel to 9 to 5 in the works. Having Simon in it would be awesome, but I don't think anyone else has thought of that.

KeithUrbanfan · 08-19-2023, 05:50 PM

They always show people loving snow

**FoxPhile** · 08-20-2023, 05:27 AM

There are plenty of people who hate snow. It can be really bad if you're trying to drive in it.

KeithUrbanfan · 08-20-2023, 05:13 PM

How do you drive through snow

**FoxPhile** · 08-21-2023, 10:05 AM

First you have to drive slowly. And keep extra distance between yourself and any other vehicles on the road. Snow and ice make it take much longer to stop.

You have to be especially careful of roads that are covered with fresh snow. Fresh snow provides better traction, so it's tempting, but it often hides patches of ice.

If you start to slide or skip, it's important not to slam on the brakes. Rather, you need to tap or pump your brakes and turn your steering wheel into the direction of the skid. That's not a very natural reaction, so the first few times you really have to think to do that.

KeithUrbanfan · 08-21-2023, 07:03 PM

Oh interesting

**FoxPhile** · 08-22-2023, 12:04 PM

Took my dog to the groomer today. Had to have her trim a few inches off the end of her tail because the tail has gotten so long that she drags it through nasty stuff and then bring the nasty stuff up into my bed!