There are some downsides to living in areas of our country that routinely receive winter snowfalls. Most of us are aware of these downsides and have learned to compensate for the slipping and sliding that can occur - either with your two feet or your four wheels. You learn to recognize slippery ice patches that can put you on your keister or spin your car around in involuntary doughnuts.
Some snow-lovers wait with great anticipation for the first snowfall and are disappointed if it is either a: late or b: light. These people - young, very young and older - can hardly contain their excitement to don their winter-wear, snow boots, gloves, and hats. They revel in the opportunity to be outside, tromping about in knee-deep snow. Why, these people may even like to shovel the white, fluffy stuff.
One of the negative aspects of snowfall is the inevitable application of road salt. State, county and local road crews keep massive amounts of it, ready at a moment's notice to spread on our streets and highways. For those of us who live in snow climates, road salt is a lifesaver - literally and figuratively. But......road salt is a killer for our vehicles and our clothes.
For most of the winter months, getting anywhere near your vehicle - with your clothes on - means white, chalky stuff on your pants, coat, boots - you name it. When liquified, salt dries on your shoes and boots to a nice, white uneven line. It does the same on your floor mats. Ever tried vacuuming up dried salt on the carpeting of your car, van or SUV? Good luck.
Road salt - the bane of our existence in snow belt areas and, yet, the lifesaver of all of us who find ourselves on snow-covered and slippery highways and bi-ways. It's no fun to live with and it living without it would be no fun, either.
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