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Mr.CBB’s Weekly Blog Post Picks November 30, 2012 Bring On The Egg Nog!

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It’s the end of November already and I still can’t believe the ground is not white 3 hours after writing and it’s now snowing like buggery.  

I remember one year when I had come to Canada right in the midst of Winter.

We had driven to the relatives for Christmas Holidays and all was well until the return trip.

Not only was I in a new country but I was driving on the 400 series highway for the first time in the middle of a winter storm.

Oh ya, can you say I was trying to be strong for Mrs.CBB who was near faint as she hates winter driving but I also wasn’t ready for this surreal driving experience.

Put it this way, I never owned a pair of winter tires in the UK because I simply did not need them. There was not enough snow ever to justify having them.

So, a 2 hour journey took me about 5 hours with white-outs and  trying to stay on the road (there were no lines) and praying that we made it home safe.

That journey, those 5 hours made me a stronger person. It made me realize that there are many people who put their lives at risk driving for a living or simply driving in the winter just because we have to. It’s so important to slow down when driving and what I like to say “have a minute to live“.

So as the snow falls please take the time and precautions necessary to stay safe this winter season while driving.

 

Found on Pinterest- Chocolate Mousse Brownie
Found on Pinterest- Chocolate Mousse Brownie

 

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  3. Travis Pizel (@DebtChronicles) says

    Thanks for the mention, Mr. CBB! I know all about winter storms, being from Minnesota and all. 🙂 Two years ago we went to a wedding out of town – and even though there was a major storm predicted we went anyway. It turned out to be a full blown blizzard. It took us an hour to get from the small town where the wedding was to the next small town where the reception was – it was only 6 miles away – we basically went at “idle speed” the whole way barely being able to see the tail lights of the car in front of us! We ended up sleeping on the floor of the reception hall that night…yikes!

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    • Canadianbudgetbinder says

      Funny thing Travis, is that sounds about what we went through. I hope I never have to experience that again. I don’t care how macho anyone thinks they are … that shit can kill! Better to be safe than sorry and slow down. My life deserves that much as do the ones I love and those others on the road. Cheers and Happy Holidays mate. Mr.CBB

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  7. Justin @ The Family Finances says

    Thanks for the mention. Here in northern Indiana (US), we get decently bad winters. We have this stuff called “Lake Effect” snowstorms that come in off Lake Michigan that can drop 20-40 inches of snow over a few days. I’ve lived here my whole life though, so I’m used to it.

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    • Canadianbudgetbinder says

      Sort of how I lived in the Uk and got used to blah wet, rainy days every day of the week, I hear ya! Can’t win them all but I do like the different seasons here in Canada. Cheers Justin and thanks for the mentions on your site, always appreciated. Mr.CBB

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  9. Kim@Eyesonthedollar says

    Thanks for the mentions. I am finally starting to enjoy my Facebook page. It isn’t so scary. I wouldn’t give you two cents for eggnog, but I could eat my weight in brownies. It isn’t good to have them around the house. My good friend makes a wonderful Creme de mint brownie. I will have to post that recipe for sure.

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  10. femmefrugality says

    Great PSA. It’s so important to remember that it’s better to get there late than to get there dead. The worst place I’ve ever driven through is Erie, PA with lake effect storms going on.

    Thanks so much for the mentions!!!

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    • Canadianbudgetbinder says

      There were so many road closures and accidents today on the first snow fall. Sometimes people won’t get it until they are dead or kill someone else because they don’t slow down or take precautions and make sure their car is winter ready… sad.

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  12. Lil' Suburban Homestead says

    Thanks for the mention and boy you have a lot of blog pics I don’t know that I will make it through them all but I have to say I envy your ability to read and keep track of so many blogs! This is why I do one stop shopping and just come to your site! Have a great weekend!

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    • Canadianbudgetbinder says

      Well that’s good to know and you are not the first fan who says they wait until I post so they can sit and read through them all as it’s easier. I’m glad I can make it that way for everyone. Keep me posted on how things are going with you and school!! Cheers Karen. Mr.CBB

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  13. Christine Weadick says

    I hear you on the winter driving… yes we have snow tires on the truck. Been on since last month. I had the pleasure (?) of driving on a closed road a few years ago. Had to pick up the youngest after an exam at the high school in Stratford. He called when he was done and I left to get him. The local police depts were already advising folks to stay off the roads as things were getting nasty, and our area is subject to lake effect snows. I made it to the school, parked in the bus loading zone and went into the cafeteria where he was waiting with his buddies. Once I saw him I told him to move it as I wanted to get out of town while I still could, so we headed out. At the traffic light just before leaving town he looked at me and said that he could see why I was in a rush to go. I laughed and told him to wait until we hit the highway. We got maybe one concession road past the town line when it came over the radio that the OPP were closing the number 7 highway from Elginfield to Stratford…… care to guess what road we were on? Yup the 7. It was white knuckle, and white outs all the way home, cross winds, blowing snow and drifting…..Took twice as long as usual to make it, but we got home in one piece…..As the OPP here in Ontario say…..if you see snow………..Go Slow!!!!!!! I’ll check out the different blogs over the next few days…. they look very interesting…… Now I’m thinking I might get out my sister-in-laws brownie recipe!!!! I’m craving chocolate!!!!! Thanks!!!

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    • Canadianbudgetbinder says

      That’s about what mess I had to drive in that one day and yes very scary even for a skilled winter driver if that even exists. Have you tried my brownies yet? What are in your sister-in-laws brownies? You do know I’m a brownie addict right lol.. Cheers Christine and thanks for sharing the words of wisdom with the fans. Mr.CBB

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  14. Jennifer Lynn @ Broke-Ass Mommy says

    You have the most thorough round-ups and the MOST DELICIOUS BROWNIES!!!! Ergh. Need one. Now. I don’t mind snow but driving on black ice is the absolute pits. My first (and only) accident was ten years ago, when I slid on black ice and nudged into the car in front of me. Thankfully a very minor accident, but still scary!

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    • Canadianbudgetbinder says

      Ha, I don’t make all the stuff I post like these mousse brownies but I would like to. I do have my own brownie recipe on the blog which I was told is pretty darn good by a couple fans who made it. Yes I’m getting used to winter driving each year but the main thing is to slow down. Some people just don’t have a minute to live.

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  15. Glen @ Monster Piggy Bank says

    I couldn’t imagine driving in the snow and not being able to see. I struggle enough in when it rains heavily.

    I’m not going to lie, I was hoping my recipe was going to make your site this week, I mean who does like meringue with chocolate hazelnut topping? I’ll be sure to come up with a super recipe next time so I can make the grade 🙂

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  16. Edward says

    10 months after I got my license and started driving to school, we had a blizzard and school closed early. I remember there being a lot of (minor, thankfully) accidents that day, but my old Beetle got me home like a real trooper. So far this year, we’ve gotten a couple dusting but that’s it. I’m starting to get worried that we will have another dry winter. Usually the first decent snow-fall is in late October.

    Thanks for the mention. That’s quite a list.

    Oh, and I am definitely going to have to try that brownie.

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    • Canadianbudgetbinder says

      Hey Edward! Cheers for hooking up on Twitter. Ya it’s bloody awful here today been out shovelling a few times. Not looking forward to going to work. I’m used to the winters now but still don’t fancy them that much but they are tolerable. Ya I have a problem with brownies.. get used to it.. lol Cheers mate.

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  17. Pauline says

    Have you ever driven on ice roads? Ever since I saw ice road truckers I have a strange fascination with it. It amazes me how much money is spent each year to make a road that will melt four months later, and how people can be so isolated had it not been for the road.

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  18. John S @ Frugal Rules says

    Ok, seriously, you have to stop posting those brownies! 🙂 I just may have to ask my wife to make some tonight. I can relate to your driving as I’ve had similar experiences in the snow, but driving in ice is even worse. Thanks so much for the mention!

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  20. Vicky says

    Glad you are finally getting snow over there! We have definitely been dumped on this past week. 🙂
    Do you have snow tires? I finally got them a couple years ago and they do make quite the difference.

    Thanks for the mention; hopefully you are making progress on your investment decisions! Have a good weekend. 🙂

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    • Canadianbudgetbinder says

      Ya, you know mate the snow was wonderful, exciting really the first couple years. Then the hourly shovelling started, and no where to dump the excess tonnes of snow, bla bla… and now we dream of a winter getaway home lol.. Have a good one.

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