What is the best way to cope after snowfall?|134268

I am 68 years old and live on my own. I find it very difficult to go out and get any shopping done when there has been a snowfall like recently. Is it possible to buy special footwear that would make it easier to cope with walking on a slippery surface?

I_m from Canada where it snows frequently in winter.

Boots with a very rough, bumpy surface are best for snow and ice. Anything smooth is going to let you slip easily and possibly fall.

If you have some kind of hiking or hunting boots, that should do good enough.

It is getting more common in my area for stores to sell strap-on cleats or spikes to get even better traction.

First off it is not snowing in Phoenix. It_s about 52 degrees at 5:15pm and is very windy.

This question is probably written by someone who lives north of Phoenix around Flagstaff, Williams, Show Low or Payson. They are getting loads of snow right now.

So I second all the boot comments made above. Walk carefully and don_t slip. Also don_t wear your golf spikes.

Well, my first response would be to stay home when it snows. If the forecast calls for snow, go out before it snows to get groceries. Boots are a great thing to have, but really nothing is going to help you if it is really icy out. You need to walk slowly and watch carefully. But I would suggest staying home for a day or two. When did it snow in Phoenix recently?

I don_t know why this is in the Phoenix section, but having lived in Chicago most of my life, my suggestions is to buy snow boots. The thick striated rubber soles will keep you from sliding and falling. The lining will keep your feet warm.

What time does the mail NORMALLY come for all people of Lexington, Kentucky in Masterson Station?|144780

I have a friend in Alabama leaving for China on June 8th. My letter , sent June 5th, is supposed to get there on June 7th. But, I want to know what time the mail person normallly gets here so that I know if I have enough stamps and what-not. I live in Masterson Station. Can you help?

You don_t know what time your own mail person comes???

1. You could ask other members of your family who may be more observant than yourself.
2. You could ask neighbors who may be more observant than yourself.
3. You could have everything ready to go first thing in the morning and watch for the mail person to come. Run out to meet them and ask.
4. Go to the post office and get the postage determined there. You_re close to the post office on Nandino Blvd. which is open later than some of the other post offices.
5. Go to
http://www.usps.com/
and calculate postage online.

What kinds of things have you heard about wisconsin?|143420

I_m just curious, becuase that is where i live. What kinds of things are associtated with WI and why?

Well, I am an ex cheddar head. I live in Washington now, and people really never say anything. But here is a joke for you.

How man Illinois people (FIBS) does it take to eat a raccoon?

Three. One to eat the raccoon, and two to watch for cars.

Cheese, snow, the Packers - and the St. Croix National River!

Other than being cold....nothing.

What are the pros and cons of living in Santa fe,New mexico?|154873

What are the pros and cons of living in New mexico in general?
Do you know any good places?
Hows the weather?
Im looking for a place thats mostly warm and has nature near it.I also do not wish to live in a big city.
Thank you

Also what about the the weather,natural disasters,things to worry about,the types of animals/creatures/bugs.

I have lived there:

Cons:
1. Housing and cost of living is extremely expensive!
2. Job market is very limited - mostly service related jobs
3. Winters are cold but not really that bad
4. Closest airport of any consequence in Albuquerque. Santa Fe does have an airport and has some commuter type service.

Pros:
1. Beautiful old city (oldest state capitol in the US)
2. Vibrant arts/cultural community
3. Excellent skiing very close (Santa Fe, Taos, etc.)
4. If you are an artist it is an excellent place to work
5. Excellent all around outdoor activities close
6. Has an excellent rail system to and from Albuquerque/Belen/Los Lunas
7. No natural disasters to speak of (Tornadoes, etc.)
8. Has 4 distinct seasons. Summers are not too hot and it is a very dry climate (no humidity)

That just about sums it up.

winters are fairly cold, its in the middle of nowhere, havent been there but ofviously its beautiful

cost of living is high but not in albekurkie

How do you know about current movies being filmed in New York?|149444

I_m going to New York on holiday in June and would love to watch the filming of something.
Thanks

These are most of the shows/movies currently being filmed in NYC.


http://www.nyc.gov/html/film/html/locati��


Here are some more exact locations:
Rescue Me is filming at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn.

Gossip Girl is filming around Wooster St in the vicinity of Spring/Broome in Manhattan.

Ugly Betty is filming around W 72nd St and Central Park West in Manhattan. (They might be filming in Central Park.)

Lipstick Jungle is filming around Desbrosses St and Hudson St in MYC.

Hope those help!

What train do I take from Yankee Stadium to go to World Trade Center and other places of interest?|141518

I will be in New York next week . Never been before and would love to see some of the sites.
I am going to a Yankee Game. How do I get from the stadium to the World Trade Center?
What about Central Park? The Empire State Building?

The B, D and 4 trains run from Yankee Stadium down into Manhattan, right through the middle of it. In particular, the B or D train will stop at 86th, 79th and 72nd St right next to Central Park, and at 34th St. right next to the Empire State. You will then want to switch to the A, C, E or 1, 2, 3, or N/R trains to go down to the WTC. Here_s a great Web guide to NYC that is well written and organized and will tell you how to find out anything about NYC


http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Tr��

My friend, from Yankee Stadium, you can take the Manhattan-bound (southbound) _B_ or _D_ trains (Orange Line) to 59th Street. Once there you can transfer to the downtown (southbound) _A_ or _C_ trains (Blue Line) to the Chambers Street-WTC.

To go to the Empire State Building from WTC site, take the uptown (northbound) _A_, _C_ or _E_ trains (Blue Line) from Chambers Street-WTC to West 4th Street. At West 4th Street, transfer downstairs to the _B_, _D_, _F_ or _V_ trains (Orange Line). Take the uptown (northbound) train from West 4th Street to 34th Street.

When you exit the subway at 34th Street, walk east 1 block from the subway station to 5th Avenue and 34th Street.

From the Empire State Building to Central Park, well are several ways to get there by subway.

Option 1: take the Queens-bound (northbound) _F_ train (Orange Line Local) from 34th Street to 57th Street. When you get there, exit the subway and walk 2 blocks north along 6th Avenue to 59th Street.

Option 2: take the Queens-bound (northbound) _N_, _R_ or _W_ trains (Yellow Line) or the 57th Street-bound (northbound) _Q_ train (Yellow Line) from 34th Street to 57th Street. When you get there, exit the subway and walk 2 blocks north along Broadway to 59th Street.

Option 3: take the Queens-bound (northbound) _N_, _R_ or _W_ train from 34th Street to 5th Avenue.

Option 4: take the Bronx-bound (northbound) _B_ or _D_ train (Orange Line) from 34th Street to 59th Street - Columbus Circle.

or

Option 5: take the Bronx-bound (northbound) _B_ train (Orange Line) from 34th Street to any stop on the _B_ line from 59th Street to 110th Street. The _B_ train makes local stops from 59th Street to 125th Street.

I hope this information is very helpful. If you have any questions or need travel directions while in town, just drop me a line by clicking on the avatar and e-mail icon in the profile. I_ll be glad to help.

Good luck
Native New Yorker

Where can I find a place to exchange euros to dollars in portland oregon?|161642

I_m buying something for a friend in europe and WaMu won_t exchange euros to dollars, so where can I find somewhere in portland oregon to exchange them to dollars?

Keep them... they_ll be worth more in a few years. You make more money off the e-$ appreciation than the interest rate at the bank.

Here are two locations you might try. You can telephone for directions if you are driving (one location is at the Portland Airport:
Foreign Currency Exchange by Travelex Currency
(503) 222-7483

900 Sw 6th Ave, Portland, OR


Foreign Currency Exchange by Travelex Currency
(503) 281-3045

7000 Ne Airport Way, #2161, Portland, OR

I use Bank of America. I purchase Euros there before a trip and when I return, I deposit the left over Euros into my account at the current exchange rate.

Go to PDX airport. They have currency exchange booths in there for the international flights.

Use your credit card if you have one.