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I was going to post about visiting Trinity this weekend, but...
Remember that Chicago job?
They just offered me the position.
:Stares at you:
What the hell is happening now?
Anybody know anything about Chicago?
Remember that Chicago job?
They just offered me the position.
:Stares at you:
What the hell is happening now?
Anybody know anything about Chicago?
For your bad weather kit in your car have a full car care emergency kit (you can get them at walmart or target or somesuch) with a compressor for your tires for emergency use, and a first aid kit. Also, have a blanket or two, incase you get stuck in your car in bad weather. A battery operated radio might be wise too. Towels are good: multipurpose (pillows, blankets, absorbancy, etc). Keep some candy, preferably chocolate (high energy because of the caffiene), and some water (a gallon should be plenty). This will also help weigh down the back of your car to make it easier to drive in snow and will help prevent skidding. Likely, you will never need to use ANY of this, but better safe than sorry.
Watch the weather every morning. If it looks like a bad storm is ocming through, fill up your gas tank just to be safe. make sure your car has allweather tires as well. (means larger treds)
Watch out for icestorms, they are dangerous. Also, at your house, keep a lot of bottled water in case pipes burst or power goes out. In respects to power outages, you can get a small gas stove/single burner that will allow you to cook and eat. Dont' open your fridge in power outages, things will spoil faster that way. if you need water and the water is out, you can boil snow on teh stove, for at least 30 min (I've done that!).
When you leave for vacation, turn off your water! Pipes can burst due to sudden freezes if the water in the pipes isn't moved regularly, leaving you with an expensive headache to clean up.
I can't think of much more, as I havent' lived in a bad winter in years, but I'll ask my parents (they have been through many and will remember them more than me).
When driving in Oklahoma, there is nothing but McDonalds. the Tollways are faster, they are worth the money. Illinois is pretty darned empty....
The drive up is either 2 really long days or three more decent days. Depending on gas prices, it can be much cheaper to drive than to fly, so get familiar with the long drive!
I'll try to get you more info if I can. If you want, emailing might be faster/give you printable information. ilium.rose@gmail.com or jhunter@trinity.edu both work for me.
Jess
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