How do Chains work?

Since the snow was impeding travel, we decided it was time for a chains demonstration. Everyone had to be trained how to install chains on the Golf and Jetta. This looks like a sales pitch!

Early Snowfall

I was bringing Calvin home from the dentist with a carload of Thanksgiving food when an ice storm hit. We couldn't drive straight through at Terry's Corner because a bus was blocking the intersection. So we decided to turn left. After a few hundred feet of moderate climbing, we stopped. No one could get up this hill without chains, and with a cliff to the left, the woman who is sideways wouldn't accept assistance.

So after a half hour, we were able to back down slowly to the bottom of the hill and turn around in someone's driveway. This was the view going the other direction. Eventually, we made it to 532, crossed over, and parked at the library. Since the weather was so bad, we figured the turkey would be fine in the car. Then we hiked back where we were and on to the Huff's. Dad came and picked me up (Calvin stayed overnight for fun) and on the way home he had to get out in front of the Zinkands to put chains on the car. I was so grateful for his strength because it was crazy blowing cold out there.