Heh... funny you should say that... Just went out to take out the garbage can to the street. There's still a layer of ice here, but it is melting and raining.
That layer of ice with water on top appears to be a uniquely frictionless surface. Just about fell on my tookis. Note to self: slippers are not suitable outdoor snow and ice wear.
I did fall yesterday on the way back from the barn... No one saw it.
No, no they're not. I have found that golf shoes work great for ice; bought a cheap pair at K-Mart 'cause I don't play golf. Those slip-on cleats thingys are okay, but they really collect the snow underneath them, if'n we had any snow over the ice....