Oppo, settle a dispute for me

"Stapleface" (patrickgruden) 03/13/2017 at 15:02 • Filed to: None

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So, if you believe the weather people, we’re supposed to have the first significant snowfall of the year tomorrow. I’d like some opinions on a difference of opinion I am having.

A little bit of background. I have a one car garage, and a two car wide driveway. My wife and I carpool to work, so there’s always one car at home. Usually in the winter we leave the car that we are driving in the garage.

My wife is convinced that we should park the car in the driveway tonight (not garage), because that will mean we have less snow to shovel. I’m of the opinion that this idea is just really won’t work.

The snow doesn’t magically disappear. It’s still there, but now there’s a car to clean off too. You have to clean the car, and then shovel the snow that’s been brushed off the car. I think it’s making a lot more work than there needs to be. With an empty driveway I can just put the shovel on the ground and push. Also, since I’m considerably larger than my wife, it isn’t hard for me to shovel it by just putting some weight into it.

What’s your opinion, Oppo?

bob and john > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:05

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stuff the car in the garage. clearing snow off a car is such a pain in the ass in the morning

TheHondaBro > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:05

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Garage the car. In the morning, you just have to shovel snow instead of shoveling snow AND cleaning car.

Jcarr > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:05

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Empty driveway is much easier than cleaning the car off, then moving it, then cleaning the rest of the driveway.

Alfalfa > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:07

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Living in a place where it snows a fair amount, I would much rather be able to just get in my car and go to work in the morning without cleaning snow off it when it’s cold as balls out.

Also yes, it’s more work to clear snow off the car, then shovel that same snow later. Unless you’re one of those terrible people who only clears the windows and leaves the snow on your roof, trunk, and hood.

Chariotoflove > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:07

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I think the person who has to move the snow gets to choose.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:08

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Bitch, please!

Chuckles > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:08

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We’re about to get hit with something like 2 feet of snow where I live. I’ll be cramming 3 cars into my 2 car garage tonight. It helps to drive small cars.

Rico > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:09

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As others have mentioned, easier to have an already clean car in the garage and an empty driveway to shovel versus having to spend 10-20 minutes cleaning off the car and moving it to get the snow out of the driveway.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:10

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Car in garage is best option.

Stapleface > Alfalfa 03/13/2017 at 15:10

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Hell no. I make my car pretty much spotless. Although I know another easy way of doing that. It’s called parking in the garage.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:10

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Should probably just do what she wants.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:11

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I would weigh it from the perspective of *not* clearing the snow, so I’m of little help here. From that perspective, though, car in garage = can get a start/is not in a pit in the snow, even leaving aside the clearing the snow off the car step. Of course, that all falls apart if there’s more than six inches.

From the clearing the snow perspective, the only “saved” amount is the area in front of the car. Car in the way of snow clearing more than makes up for that, so car-out-of-way seems better.

Stapleface > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 03/13/2017 at 15:12

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I take it you’re married too? Lol

I’m sure that’s what I’ll end up doing. I love my wife to death, but logic (and math) is not her strong suit.

For Sweden > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:13

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Who’s we?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:13

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Yeah just listen to the wife, it’s way easier to spend more time cleaning the car than fight about it all night.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:13

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Ya..Should probably just do what she wants.

RyanFrew > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:14

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Do you expect that you’ll be able to pull your car out of the garage in the morning without any shoveling? If so, I’d put the car I’m driving in the garage. Warmer in the morning and I don’t have to wake up extra early. Also, because it’s warmer, there’s a decent chance it’ll be easier to clean off when I need to leave work in the afternoon.

Laziness prevails.

Stapleface > For Sweden 03/13/2017 at 15:15

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My wife helps shovel too. I’m very lucky in that regards. She helps with all the grunt work around the house.

Yes, I can shovel triple the amount she can, but she isn’t one to shy away from work.

WilliamsSW > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:16

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I can think of about 50 reasons why you’re right and zero reasons why she is. Her suggestion means double work and a cold car.

Of course, if she’s insistent, it might be less painful to just leave the car out.

Signed,

-one who knows how this goes.

For Sweden > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:16

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I mean the snow. Where is it snowing?

Stapleface > For Sweden 03/13/2017 at 15:17

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Oh, duh. I live in the Philadelphia area. Depending on track of the snow I could get anywhere from 4" to about 12" or so.

Urambo Tauro > Chariotoflove 03/13/2017 at 15:17

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This is the correct answer.

For Sweden > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:18

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I think a broom will work for 4 inches

LongbowMkII > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:18

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you still have to shovel. snow will blow under the car anyways.

Stapleface > RyanFrew 03/13/2017 at 15:19

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Yes, I predict if I were going to work tomorrow (I have the option to telecommute), I could pull the car out of the garage no problem.

I’m all for laziness.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 03/13/2017 at 15:19

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GLORIOUS SOVIET TRUCK IN BUNKER is best option, actually.

Stapleface > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 03/13/2017 at 15:19

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It’s funny, the answers from those who say leave the car in the driveway all sound from those who are married. It’s like they know or something. lol

ttyymmnn > For Sweden 03/13/2017 at 15:20

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Northeast. The read is blizzard warning. Looks like a classic Nor’easter.

http://www.weather.gov

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:20

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If you expect to be able to make it out of the driveway in the morning without shoveling, park in the driveway. In the morning, clear just enough to see, pull out of the driveway and clear the rest of the snow off. Boom, less shoveling.

If you expect to have to clear the snow to get out, park in the garage. Cars in the driveway will only make it more awkward.

Stapleface > WilliamsSW 03/13/2017 at 15:21

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Oh, I hate shoveling, no doubt. I can see where she was coming from, but it just won’t work. I’ve tried all kinds of things in the past to make shoveling easier, and it generally doesn’t work.

I need a heated driveway.

But as you said, for my own sanity, I know probably which way I’m leaning.

ttyymmnn > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 03/13/2017 at 15:21

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Ah, the voice of experience. Good call. Cuz either way, there will be shoveling.

For Sweden > ttyymmnn 03/13/2017 at 15:23

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People should probably stop living there

vicali > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:24

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If it’s going to warm up I don’t bother with the driveway, let it melt..

We park both the car and the truck in it. Shoveling the driveway, then cleaning off the vehicles and shoveling it all again is a pain.

If it is a lot I’ll back both the rigs across and dump the snow on the empty lot on the other side of the street- let the plow get it.

ttyymmnn > For Sweden 03/13/2017 at 15:25

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I’m not sure why they wanted to live there in the first place. Though I hear that summers are better than in Texas.

ttyymmnn > For Sweden 03/13/2017 at 15:26

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I think I saw that movie.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:26

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I’m in a long term relationship too haha. I know the struggle.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:26

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Car in garage: Push shovel along snowy driveway. Done

Car out of garage: Brush snow off of car, probably leave microscratches in the paint. Spend an eternity clearing off all relevant glass of snow and ice. Get into blocks of ice that were once car seats. Push shovel along remainder of snowy driveway.

ttyymmnn > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:27

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How comfortable is your sofa?

WilliamsSW > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:27

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I hate it, too - but to the extent that I need to do it, I’d rather be shoveling an area that hasn’t been stomped down by my own footprints (from cleaning the car off), and has plenty of room for me to throw the snow on the lawn (ie, no cars around). My usual argument is that if I’m the one who’s going to do it, I’m going to do it my way — of course, the reverse is true if she’s the one doing it.

Xyl0c41n3 > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:27

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Why don’t you compromise? Leave the car halfway in the garage, halfway out in the driveway. Win-win.

Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:28

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Discretion is the better part of valor.

Stapleface > ttyymmnn 03/13/2017 at 15:28

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Probably more comfortable than my bed, actually. lol

Stapleface > Xyl0c41n3 03/13/2017 at 15:29

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And then I have to clean the snow out of the garage. No thanks. lol

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:32

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Much easier to shovel if the car is in the garage. I might have some experience in this since it snows here about 5 months a year. My wife would agree, also having your car dry and a little warm is really nice.

Xyl0c41n3 > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:33

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I was being facetious. But I do agree with your point. It’s a lot easier to just throw your weight into your shoulders to clear a couple of straight lines of snow from the garage door to the street than it is to shovel around an awkwardly shaped object, then scrape snow/ice off your vehicle careful not to scratch the paint and whatnot.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/13/2017 at 15:34

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DA COMRADE but for puny Americansie, car is only option.

Now for Wodka and singing.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 03/13/2017 at 15:40

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True story: my younger brother the electrical engineer has learned some of the words to this, as has my dad. For shits and giggles.

Steve in Manhattan > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 15:52

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You’re right.

Do whatever she wants.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 16:01

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tell her to park the car where she wants and she can clean the car/driveway

My bird IS the word > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 16:09

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Way easier to clean a driveway than a car IMO

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > ttyymmnn 03/13/2017 at 16:56

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Stapleface > For Sweden 03/13/2017 at 17:06

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I’m still asking myself why the hell I live here.

For Sweden > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 17:13

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I think people move to New York for the deep natural harbor.

Brian, The Life of > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 17:44

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The easy answer is: “Whoever shovels the snow wins this argument.” However, I have been married for over two decades so I know the easy answer is neither.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 17:57

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I’m going to have to echo the sentiments of those who are familiar with these kinds of situations. Your wife is right. You are wrong. Even though you aren’t, you are. You could, perhaps, tomorrow make a comment (definitely not in a passive aggressive way though) that you think it took longer to clean and shovel than just shoveling would have and see where that goes. Good luck!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Stapleface 03/13/2017 at 23:06

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put the car in the garage. easier to swing a shovel without it in the way.