pour some flammable chemical all over icy roads and light up. Added heat improves traction faster than salt or sand alone; flames warn drivers that ice is present and they need to slow down.

Pork in the government appropriation bill for this will buy custard treats for cats.
-- sninctown, Nov 27 2005

Deicing Torch http://www.amazon.c...EGQ3KRZQB6&v=glance
You could assign a platoon of walking workers armed with these to keep the roads free of ice. [jurist, Nov 28 2005]

// flames warn drivers that ice is present // Oh, that's good. +
-- moomintroll, Nov 27 2005


If the cats get custard, won't the pirates get jealous? I'd ARRRGGGGue that they would.
-- sleeka, Nov 27 2005


[+] for thinking of the cats
-- gorjabuble, Nov 28 2005


Burning liquid on top of ice will usually not be very effective at transfering heat downward. On the other hand, us cats do appreciate your kind thoughts.
-- supercat, Nov 28 2005


Maybe it wouldn't melt the ice but I do think the warning driver's to slow down part would work awfully well.
-- PollyNo9, Nov 28 2005


I think I misunderstood this, Where does the Pork come into it?
-- Minimal, Nov 28 2005


When I first saw the title for this, I thought about icing on aircraft wings, etc. So, I thought of a what the captain would say, "Ladies and Gentlement. Please don't be alarmed by the flaming wings. We are de-icing." or "Smoking is now permitted on this flight, provided you are wing-walking." or "We've added a new flame broiler to our wings. Please indicate to your flight attendant if you'd like your burgers well done or rare."
-- pathetic, Nov 28 2005



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