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**Kerrowdown** · 02-13-2021, 06:12 AM - **2 Likes**

You may not be aware but in Scotland all our Snowplow/Gritters have names...

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=...wW3XG7jv11-4w7

mhoule418 · 02-13-2021, 06:26 AM

I like that!
If we would of do that in Quebec province, we will surly run out of names.
But the tracking would be convenient (no matter if they had a name or not)
Thanks for posting.

timb64 · 02-13-2021, 06:38 AM - **1 Like**

Why isn’t there one called Ploughie McPloughface??!!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-13-2021, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by mhoule418

I like that! If we would of do that in Quebec province, we will surly run out of names. But the tracking would be convenient (no matter if they had a name or not) Thanks for posting.

I'm sure with a little thought there would be many more playful names, especially suited to the Canadian style.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-13-2021, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by timb64

Why isn’t there one called Ploughie McPloughface??!!

Who knows perhaps one day there will be... when we get new or more trucks.

35mmfilmfan · 02-13-2021, 03:51 PM

Love it. According to local sources, it was deemed too dangerous for gritters to come out in Norfolk this week, in view of the road conditions. Since there has been no evidence of their presence, I can believe it.

**boriscleto** · 02-13-2021, 04:12 PM

‘Blizzard Beater’ and ‘Salt City Express’ among winners for Syracuse Snow Plow Naming contest | WSYR

This is just the City of Syracuse plows. I don't know if the state, county, town, or village plows have names...

**carlb** · 02-13-2021, 08:45 PM

That is brilliant. And I love that you can track your favourite gritter. I wish we had a need for road gritters - absolutely no chance today

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2021, 06:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Love it.

Thanks.

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

According to local sources, it was deemed too dangerous for gritters to come out in Norfolk this week, in view of the road conditions.

Obviously keeping them back for special occasions then... like once the ice and snows gone.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2021, 06:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

‘Blizzard Beater’ and ‘Salt City Express’ among winners for Syracuse Snow Plow Naming contest | WSYR

This is just the City of Syracuse plows. I don't know if the state, county, town, or village plows have names...

This should become a Worldwide thing... making people smile.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2021, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by carlb

That is brilliant.

Thanks.

Originally posted by carlb

And I love that you can track your favourite gritter.

Well it keeps us all amused... we do the same for Santa too.

Originally posted by carlb

I wish we had a need for road gritters - absolutely no chance today

Aye just wait your time... allegedly global warming is playing havoc with climatic conditions.

reeftool · 02-14-2021, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by mhoule418

I like that!
If we would of do that in Quebec province, we will surly run out of names.
But the tracking would be convenient (no matter if they had a name or not)
Thanks for posting.

I was thinking the same thing about where I live just south of the border in NY but I really like the idea. Our little village alone has several plow trucks of different sizes and a large snowblower for downtown that fills up a dump truck in quick work. It's nice to put humorous names on an unpleasant task.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-15-2021, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

I was thinking the same thing about where I live just south of the border in NY but I really like the idea. Our little village alone has several plow trucks of different sizes and a large snowblower for downtown that fills up a dump truck in quick work. It's nice to put humorous names on an unpleasant task.

Aye your ought to get going working on the "powers that be"... citing the Scottish model as an example a little fun in these troubled times.

It could part of a some public competition, winner gets the honour of the naming and cuts the ribbon at the launch of the freshly signed up truck.

The kids here all love it here and all have their own favourite trucks... that always look out for them when they go by.

02-13-2021, 06:12 AM - 2 Likes	#1
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Hopefully Raise A Smile You may not be aware but in Scotland all our Snowplow/Gritters have names... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=...wW3XG7jv11-4w7

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02-13-2021, 06:26 AM	#2
mhoule418 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Quebec city Posts: 228	I like that! If we would of do that in Quebec province, we will surly run out of names. But the tracking would be convenient (no matter if they had a name or not) Thanks for posting.

02-13-2021, 06:38 AM - 1 Like	#3
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Why isn’t there one called Ploughie McPloughface??!!

02-13-2021, 07:37 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by mhoule418 I like that! If we would of do that in Quebec province, we will surly run out of names. But the tracking would be convenient (no matter if they had a name or not) Thanks for posting. I'm sure with a little thought there would be many more playful names, especially suited to the Canadian style.

02-13-2021, 07:38 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by timb64 Why isn’t there one called Ploughie McPloughface??!! Who knows perhaps one day there will be... when we get new or more trucks.

02-13-2021, 03:51 PM	#6
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Love it. According to local sources, it was deemed too dangerous for gritters to come out in Norfolk this week, in view of the road conditions. Since there has been no evidence of their presence, I can believe it.

02-13-2021, 04:12 PM	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	‘Blizzard Beater’ and ‘Salt City Express’ among winners for Syracuse Snow Plow Naming contest \| WSYR This is just the City of Syracuse plows. I don't know if the state, county, town, or village plows have names...

02-13-2021, 08:45 PM	#8
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,165	That is brilliant. And I love that you can track your favourite gritter. I wish we had a need for road gritters - absolutely no chance today

02-14-2021, 06:50 AM - 1 Like	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Love it. Thanks. Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan According to local sources, it was deemed too dangerous for gritters to come out in Norfolk this week, in view of the road conditions. Obviously keeping them back for special occasions then... like once the ice and snows gone.

02-14-2021, 06:52 AM - 1 Like	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto ‘Blizzard Beater’ and ‘Salt City Express’ among winners for Syracuse Snow Plow Naming contest \| WSYR This is just the City of Syracuse plows. I don't know if the state, county, town, or village plows have names... This should become a Worldwide thing... making people smile.

02-14-2021, 06:53 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by carlb That is brilliant. Thanks. Originally posted by carlb And I love that you can track your favourite gritter. Well it keeps us all amused... we do the same for Santa too. Originally posted by carlb I wish we had a need for road gritters - absolutely no chance today Aye just wait your time... allegedly global warming is playing havoc with climatic conditions.

02-14-2021, 07:23 AM	#12
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,555	Originally posted by mhoule418 I like that! If we would of do that in Quebec province, we will surly run out of names. But the tracking would be convenient (no matter if they had a name or not) Thanks for posting. I was thinking the same thing about where I live just south of the border in NY but I really like the idea. Our little village alone has several plow trucks of different sizes and a large snowblower for downtown that fills up a dump truck in quick work. It's nice to put humorous names on an unpleasant task.

02-15-2021, 09:07 AM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by reeftool I was thinking the same thing about where I live just south of the border in NY but I really like the idea. Our little village alone has several plow trucks of different sizes and a large snowblower for downtown that fills up a dump truck in quick work. It's nice to put humorous names on an unpleasant task. Aye your ought to get going working on the "powers that be"... citing the Scottish model as an example a little fun in these troubled times. It could part of a some public competition, winner gets the honour of the naming and cuts the ribbon at the launch of the freshly signed up truck. The kids here all love it here and all have their own favourite trucks... that always look out for them when they go by.

Hopefully Raise A Smile

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