Feb 1984 was caught in an artic blast of very cold weather in Western North Carolina.

Temps were -5 with wind blowing 10-15 mph.

Went to pick up future wife a work. I was dressed in tennis shoes, bluejeans, and a light winter waist coat. The anti-freeze in the car froze and car was running hot because of no circulation through the cooling system. Blew out what antifreeze that was in the car. Had some folks come by and take me to a gas station to get anti freeze. I spent about an hour to an hour and a half out in weather dresses like that.

I finally got back home and jacked the gas furnace up to 95 degress and pull the blankets off the bed and sat in front of the furnace to get warm.


With age comes learning and wisdom, we hope. Both vehicles now have survival kits in them and the knowledge to use them.