Category Archives: Weather

Lights On When It Rains

Today, it’s a rainy, dark dreary day.  Just because you can see someone else when you are driving, don’t assume they can see you! WHEN IT RAINS, DRIVE WITH YOUR LIGHTS ON! Look in this photograph, it’s hard to see the oncoming car, even though they do have their lights on.  Think about how much…

Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let It Snow

(Jeff Hamilton of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra is playing the drums on this Diane Krall version of “Let It Snow.” Jeff and I grew up in the same town and we both played in the High School Band. Obviously, Jeff is a far better musician and I’m a big fan of him.) Okay, enjoy the…

Careful Driving – Don’t Do this on the Highway

I’ve already written about the change in season and how difficult it can be to see.  Driving is fun as this old commercial shows. (These are real stunts done about 20 years ago.)  The weather had been great for football and weekend drives.  Be careful and enjoy the journey. Yes – don’t try these on…

If It Snows, Please Don’t Drive

Image by Bitman via Flickr The weather is supposed to get bad tomorrow with predictions of 1-2 inches of snow! If it does, please don’t drive! We don’t have the roads prepared like they do in areas that normally get snow. More importantly, even if you do or think you know how to drive in…

Roll Tide and Drive Carefully!

Image by anearthling via Flickr Last night we enjoyed watching Alabama win the National Football Championship – Roll Tide!!!!!   Today, it is snowing in Birmingham.   People in Alabama are good at cheering on their football team.  However, driving in the snow is not one of our strengths.   Please stay off the highways and stay safe…