Snow, snow, snow..........and ice - typical New Jersey. After 35 years in
NJ, several falls, couple hematomas, fortunately no broken bones
................I am now in sunny Portugal, in Lisbon area, where the last
time snow fell 40 years ago. The worst tires, I had on my Westys, were made
by Bridgeport. I strongly suggest to get familiar with specifics of winter
driving. As far as I know months of schooling  doesn't preceed receiving
driver license in USA. Here in Portugal one must complete 6 month school
classes and pay just for that 600 euros ($ 900 ). And yet temperamental
portuguese drivers are statistically worst in Europe.
Ark
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