[emmarose]

couple things here that are pretty dang important to your overall health, safety, well being and general comfort:

***please be prepared for chilly and wet weather. bring handwarmers, extra clothes (i recommend two extra sets of clothes... one for your second round and one for the ride home) and plenty of towels. the first slosh i played in out at horning's i went through 3 pairs of shoes and pants and coats... and i remember that there were people who did not bring a change of clothes and they were miserable enough to DNF, you don't want to be those people. another thing to remember is the proper type of clothing... don't wear cotton sweatshirts, blue jeans or cotton socks if it is wet out... they will do nothing to keep you warm. fleece, fleece and more fleece!!!***

***drive slowly and carefully. this is no joke people. those curves do not get sunshine on that road and they stay frozen. even when the highways are totally dry and clear these rural roads will stay icy in the shady spots. and don't let the de-icer get you complacent either... sometimes they de-ice and then it just refreezes immediately. there is no need to wreck your car or yourself... leave 10 minutes early and just take it easy, please and thank you.***

now then, slosh on with your bad selves.