Driving in Snow

by Chaplain Andrews on February 4, 2010

As we have just experienced a weekend with 12 inches of snow fall and more on the way, here in Virginia, we have been slowly digging out.

I am always amazed at the drivers who insist on driving fast.

In some regard, I understand the Northerner that is an “expert” in driving in the snow. I also tolerate their thumbing their nose at us Southerners for not knowing how to drive in the snow.

But who is more correct? The safer approach to any driving situation is to drive slower. I have heard argument after argument—but the fact remains that when in doubt—drive slower. Therefore the Southern drive simply slows down. It makes sense to me.

In addition to the safer speed, the Northern states are much more prepared for their higher snowfall rates. This means that they have snowplows and other resources to pull out of hide when the weather gets rough. But, does that necessarily mean that since you are from a place which has better snow removal equipment—you still drive fast when you are in a place that doesn’t have the same equipment? No! You should know better.

Then there is the Redneck in the Four Wheel Drive Truck.

Remember; the four wheel drive won’t keep you out of the ditch, it will just help you get out of the ditch you go into.

 

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What Am I Doing?

by Chaplain Andrews on January 12, 2010

Over the last month, I’ve been getting settled here in Virginia. There is so much to do! There are boxes to unpack, malls to visit, miles to run, comic book stores to see, and furniture to buy.

Oh! And I am starting a new job as the Chaplain of an Advance Individual Training Battalion here at Fort Lee.

There has been much to learn and experience. I look forward to writing more and soon bringing my photography into the mix.

New beginnings are always an adventure—this has been no exception—that’s why I joined the Army (not the only reason, but it does make it interesting.)

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Random Thoughts 12DEC09

December 12, 2009

We are traveling through South Carolina this week as a family. We will arrive at our new home in Virginia next week. It is an exciting time for us—I can’t wait to see my comic books again!

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Chick-Fil-A Columbiana Mall

December 10, 2009

On Monday, the family and I were traveling through South Carolina visiting the extended family when we took a break in Columbia. Not having seen a mall in over two years, we thought it would be fun to stop in at the Columbiana Mall where we ate at their food court.

During lunch, I wanted [...]

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Inconsequential

December 8, 2009

The (Charleston, SC) Post and Courier newspaper ran a headline in its Friday 4DEC09 paper announcing that “28 of (S.C. Governor) Sanford’s charges dropped.” The paper reported that;

Legislators tossed aside 28 charges Thursday against Gov. Mark Sanford they deemed too inconsequential to justify impeachment and now stand ready to take up the most serious issues.
The [...]

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Random Thoughts 5DEC09

December 5, 2009

I’m living in America now. The experience is a bit overwhelming—some things haven’t changed—some things are bigger and better.

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On the plane, my luggage was heavier than my wife’s. Of course, I had two Army Uniforms, a PT Uniform, and a Blue Blazer—in addition to just regular clothes and three different pairs of shoes. Good [...]

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