Where in Maine Would You Live if You Could?

[animalcrazy]

Originally Posted by retiredtinbender

We'll leave a light on for ya.

You're so nice. Thank you.

[retiredtinbender]

Originally Posted by animalcrazy

You're so nice. Thank you.

Shhhh. Don't tell anyone. I have a rep to maintain.

[slyfox2]

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

for the past 18 winters Ive driven across maine, averaging 800 miles per week
I had snow-tires once, the rest of the time, just all season radials..... and Ive never been in a bender, you just slow down, be cautious, and have decent tread on your tires.

are snow tires better??
if you are really nervous about driving in the snow and never have-then yes.... for your own peace of mind

You need to look at the current information on the difference between all-seasons and winter tires. They are very very different than they were 18 years ago. Looking at the You Tube video reports of cars with and without winter tires shows how incredibly poorly All seasons do on ice, acceleration, stopping, and even just plain very cold road. No offense, but you have not stayed up with the differences.

[mainegrl2011]

slyfox2--no offense but you seem obsessed with tire information lately...let some of the air out of them. mainebrokerman--I don't know how you've managed to get around on Maine roads all these years....and survived to tell about it.

[mainebrokerman]

Originally Posted by mainegrl2011

slyfox2--no offense but you seem obsessed with tire information lately...let some of the air out of them. mainebrokerman--I don't know how you've managed to get around on Maine roads all these years....and survived to tell about it.

Some might be luck- but you learn to reduce the risk with common sense, the first two times I drove up in the "county" I came back on rte 11 at night- which is one of the most dangerous roads in the state (at night) I had over ten sightings of deer and moose in the road between ashland and patten-one, very close call-all i saw was legs over a knoll and very lucky to avoid the moose ..and stay on the road- after that night, I avoided rte 11 driving at night- some parts of 95 are very bad too and many other roads.(if you have to drive at night, follow a big truck,- was my motto)
NMLM had it right, when he said slush is the worst to drive in-
Winter driving is all about the feel of the road and confidence of driving ( again, reducing un-necessary risks) years ago, I use to pass all the big scary trucks on 95....but all it takes is a couple times, either you are in a white-out and cant see, or, you are going wayyy too fast for the conditions- you learn quick.
but you also learn what not to do- if you slam the brakes on, you just killed your steering, etc.
you learn to read road conditions- on back roads-less travelled, you have black ice- you have sharp turns, but also its the bank, or grade of the turn, that can be the most dangerous, you read if sand is on the road, or this calcium stuff, you get up earlier and allow yourself more time to drive cautiously, than , leave the house, already late for work, and go faster than what is safe.
Because im on the road alot, I get to witness, many drivers doing everything but driving, when behind the wheel...one guy in a lincoln, was actually reading the paper as he drove north on 95- I see the cell phone users and texters everday, its scary-

I also see the memorials on 95 and other roads...everyday,(the crosses) and that sends a shiver of reality up your spine to be careful and cautious when driving

[GraniteStater]

Remote and coastal or the western Maine mountains

[retiredtinbender]

Originally Posted by mainegrl2011

slyfox2--no offense but you seem obsessed with tire information lately...let some of the air out of them. mainebrokerman--I don't know how you've managed to get around on Maine roads all these years....and survived to tell about it.

It seems we're fixated on snows and Subaru this month.

[mainegrl2011]

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

Some might be luck- but you learn to reduce the risk with common sense, the first two times I drove up in the "county" I came back on rte 11 at night- which is one of the most dangerous roads in the state (at night) I had over ten sightings of deer and moose in the road between ashland and patten-one, very close call-all i saw was legs over a knoll and very lucky to avoid the moose ..and stay on the road- after that night, I avoided rte 11 driving at night- some parts of 95 are very bad too and many other roads.(if you have to drive at night, follow a big truck,- was my motto)
NMLM had it right, when he said slush is the worst to drive in-
Winter driving is all about the feel of the road and confidence of driving ( again, reducing un-necessary risks) years ago, I use to pass all the big scary trucks on 95....but all it takes is a couple times, either you are in a white-out and cant see, or, you are going wayyy too fast for the conditions- you learn quick.
but you also learn what not to do- if you slam the brakes on, you just killed your steering, etc.
you learn to read road conditions- on back roads-less travelled, you have black ice- you have sharp turns, but also its the bank, or grade of the turn, that can be the most dangerous, you read if sand is on the road, or this calcium stuff, you get up earlier and allow yourself more time to drive cautiously, than , leave the house, already late for work, and go faster than what is safe.
Because im on the road alot, I get to witness, many drivers doing everything but driving, when behind the wheel...one guy in a lincoln, was actually reading the paper as he drove north on 95- I see the cell phone users and texters everday, its scary-

I also see the memorials on 95 and other roads...everyday,(the crosses) and that sends a shiver of reality up your spine to be careful and cautious when driving

You offer some great advice. I guess you know I was being sarcastic. One time a big Lincoln took his side out of the middle in slush and I had to go somewhere--did a nose dive (car included) in a snow bank....no damage. When I was a teenager, one of our favorite winter activities was practicing our snow, ice, and slush driving skills....if there is such a thing as driving skill when ice is involved....perhaps you've heard about white line fever...there's also white out fever. It's NOT all about the tires.

[retiredtinbender]

Originally Posted by mainegrl2011

You offer some great advice. I guess you know I was being sarcastic. One time a big Lincoln took his side out of the middle in slush and I had to go somewhere--did a nose dive (car included) in a snow bank....no damage. When I was a teenager, one of our favorite winter activities was practicing our snow, ice, and slush driving skills....if there is such a thing as driving skill when ice is involved....perhaps you've heard about white line fever...there's also white out fever. It's NOT all about the tires.

Pratice, yeah. Wish I had thught of that when my father caught me "practicing" with his pickup.