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In a hurry just flat amazes me. There are places to drive fast. But thats not one of them. Not at all. Not even in good weather. Get up earlier. Leave earlier, whatever. Value my life if you don't value yours.

I guess I've worked too many wrecks from idiots in a hurry in my life.

I planned on running out to Big Lake tomorrow to do some fishing. With tonight’s snow there’s no way I’m gonna make that drive in the morning. Too many dumbasses on the road. I don’t have any issues driving in any weather, but that road can get nuts with the commuters.

Compared to pre-1973, even with the morning and evening rush, the Glenn Hwy between Anchorage and the Valley is absolutely beautiful, especially with today's automotive and tire technology. Even if you run into a ditch, you can call for help from the warmth of your cab, and there are actually people to call who can help and will come..........if you have your credit card.

I take it they didn't do a Patton on the wrecks?

Almost had a wreck on that bridge a few decades back. I was riding with a friend in his od PU, headed up to Wasilla about 2 a.m. mid-winter.

Right out in the middle of the bridge from the abutments , I did a double-take and looked at Bud, who had no reaction. "Didn't you see that moose?"

"What moose?"

"The one in the other lane, just barely. Missed her by a good 2 feet!"

"Nope".

Barely made it home last night from the airport scary whiteout on glenn and anc was a total mess. Couldn`t see 2 car lengths in front of me had highbeams and hazards on . Think I only had two cars pass me around midnight. Made for a good pucker factor going home. Be safe guys the moose are popping out everywhere in town now around 1100pm .