Jump to content

Fuck in snow


Salt Peanuts

Recommended Posts

On 3/2/2019 at 5:45 PM, skullguise said:

Nate, how does that electric handle the heavier, wet snow.  We usually have a plow service for our driveway, and I handle the remaining with a shovel.  I was thinking about an electric blower, but have read they don't do the heavy wet snow as well....

Honestly, I've abused the heck out of my Toro.  I've made it clear just about everything, from heavy wet snow to ice crusted junk.  It has its limits, don't get me wrong, but for the price it is impossibly good.  I think the most insane thing I've done with it is clear 3 or 4 storms worth of snow off the deck (some 30").  It took a while, and I had to attack it in layers, but was still way easier than actually shoveling. 

And it's currently snowing outside, so odds are good that I'll start tomorrow by using some variety of snow removal devices.  

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Meanwhile in the UK we had the warmest February in history. Peaked up at 22C (72F) with brilliant sunshine for the best part of a week. It has cooled off somewhat since then, but any snow has been confined to the far North and Scotland.

It has really screwed with nature. About ten days ago, out walking, I saw butterflies, and birds with nesting material in their beaks. A good 6-8 weeks earlier than they should be.

Edited by Craig Sawyers
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 7 months later...
  • 1 month later...

Well, things have gone absolutely pear shaped here in scenic western MA.  I was due to have my chimney serviced on the 4th.  That's in two days.  I just called and cancelled that appointment.  I can't use my wood stove until it IS serviced, so once again my house Castle Ballfreeze.*  Worse still, I currently have no one to plow my driveway.  The company (a one man operation) I used most recently completely ceased returning my calls a while back.  I paid him cash on site when he did show up, so I haven't the foggiest what is his major malfunction.

You can imagine what it's like trying to find a new outfit to plow right in the middle of an early and massive blizzard.  Fun times ahead!

 

* An ancient GoT reference.

  • Sad 8
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...
  • 1 month later...
  • 1 month later...

image.thumb.png.ef90844e2cddcdb5b2865f7b517a7fbf.png

A rare view from our back yard, snow in Southern California. On a somber note, the three houses under construction in the lower left are the result of the fires from last October.  

Edited by Augsburger
  • Like 3
  • Sad 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

We got a touch of snow here Tuesday but nothing that stuck. It has been a seriously weak winter in that regard. Thankfully the mountains got enough for productive skiing but I've been able to see grass for most of the "winter" which is kind of sad. It's currently 38 and rainy, which is just about the worst kind of weather in my opinion. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.