Knock Three Times on Your Car Hood This Winter; Here’s Why
Now that the weather has taken a major turn, I am having to really psych myself up in the morning to go to work. I am not ready for frigid temps, cold rain, and snow, but old man winter doesn't seem to care.
It probably wouldn't be so bad if I took the time to go out and warm my car up in the driveway, but I never do. I'm always barrelling out of the house to get to where I'm going as soon as possible. During the week, that's at 5:00 in the morning before the sun is even awake.
Even if you're like me and don't give yourself wiggle room for extra morning tasks, there is one thing you should do that is very easy and could save a life. Knock on the hood of your vehicle a few times before getting in.
One of my Facebook friends shared a story that could have ended very badly. He was driving along Hwy 144 when an orange tabby kitten fell out from underneath the car in front of him! While it was traveling down the road! Luckily, it tumbled over to a grassy area, shook off, and started to run.
He wasn't able to find the kitten. It would be a miracle if it remained unharmed, even though cats do have those nine lives! Still, you don't want to risk a little kitty getting hurt on your way to work if you can help it.
When the weather turns cold, cats will crawl up into cars to keep warm and fall asleep. Knocking on the hood of your vehicle before you start it will wake a sleeping cat up and scare it out of its hiding place so you can drive away safely.
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