.........looks like a lot of snow out there....now they're saying 2-4 more??....oh boy ;D....need more coffee.....not even a plow in sight, what's with that???
.....wait......what's that sound???....by Jove, it's a plow....we've been saved.....yea
Well I'm back to less than square one. First, all of that drifting snow that I cleared out yesterday is back on my driveway and sidewalk as the wind changed direction and blew it back. In addition there is probably a fresh 5 to 6 inches of fresh snow on top of it. It's going to be very long day. >:( :(
Quote from: wsantia1 on January 05, 2014, 06:35:29 AM
Well I'm back to less than square one. First, all of that drifting snow that I cleared out yesterday is back on my driveway and sidewalk as the wind changed direction and blew it back. In addition there is probably a fresh 5 to 6 inches of fresh snow on top of it. It's going to be very long day. >:( :(
Same here.....winds are calmer now, but supposed to get going again later on this AM....doesn't help any that the lone plow just shot a load off the street clear up the driveway.....hate that..
oh....and here comes round 2....
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Quote from: Mugwump on January 05, 2014, 06:38:44 AM
Quote from: wsantia1 on January 05, 2014, 06:35:29 AM
Well I'm back to less than square one. First, all of that drifting snow that I cleared out yesterday is back on my driveway and sidewalk as the wind changed direction and blew it back. In addition there is probably a fresh 5 to 6 inches of fresh snow on top of it. It's going to be very long day. >:( :(
Same here.....winds are calmer now, but supposed to get going again later on this AM....doesn't help any that the lone plow just shot a load off the street clear up the driveway.....hate that..
I did not even mention that. Why does it seem like they only drop their load on our driveways? The front of my no-shoveling neighbors driveways look untouched by the city snow plow.
Wish me luck, Willie....I'm headed out to shovel for a bit...... ;D
Quote from: Mugwump on January 05, 2014, 08:30:24 AM
Wish me luck, Willie....I'm headed out to shovel for a bit...... ;D
Take it easy. I'll be out there in a bit. Just finishing up my feedings.
Wind chills and heavy snow.....be careful out there.
We knocked out the sidewalk and driveway.....some of it was 1 1/2 feet+....some light, most of it the heavy junk....ugh..... and dang cold, the wind's picking up. We reached our high of 13 deg at about 6 this morning.....it's all downhill from here....yeeeeeehaaaaa..... ;D...I see a snow blower in this old guy's future....yeppers ;D
Just came in from doing mine, but I guess I go back out and help a neighbor out even though he let himself get in bad shape with this snow.
I'll likely go out in a minute too....I need to tidy up the 'public' sidewalk.....
Well I'm back from helping the neighbors. We snowblowed 3 houses in about 30 minutes. I don't mind helping those that try to help themselves, but we have one guy that won't even come out. I guess he'll be stuck once the deep freeze comes in tomorrow.
You are good hearted gentlemen. Mug, get the snow blower for next year. Think of how much easier you could make it for old people who shouldn't be shoveling due to their health.
My goal for next year has no altruistic angle. I want to buy a good generator. I could never afford one like the one my friend Dottie has that is powered by natural gas and takes care of the electricity in the entire house, and even turns itself on and off automatically! I yearn for a gasoline powered one that will power everything in my fish room. The rest of the house can do with out electricity.
Getting hammered here. Blowing and drifting like crazy, it's over the hood of my pickup. Was going to go to Carthage Missouri today to load and deliver in Chattanooga Tennesse. Ain't gonna happen.Went out to feed the goats, hell they wouldn't even come out to eat. They looked at me like i was crazy
Quote from: LizStreithorst on January 05, 2014, 12:12:27 PM
You are good hearted gentlemen. Mug, get the snow blower for next year. Think of how much easier you could make it for old people who shouldn't be shoveling due to their health.
LOL...next year at this time, I'll be almost 70....and I'll likely say the hell with it, and shovel anyway.... ;D....but...maybe not?...after all we finally broke down and got a self propelled lawn mower this year....sheesh....
Quote from: ilroost on January 05, 2014, 12:32:10 PM
Getting hammered here. Blowing and drifting like crazy, it's over the hood of my pickup. Was going to go to Carthage Missouri today to load and deliver in Chattanooga Tennesse. Ain't gonna happen.Went out to feed the goats, hell they wouldn't even come out to eat. They looked at me like i was crazy
Yep, it's not real pretty out there....and it's going to get worse, before better......hunker down..
Quote from: Mugwump on January 05, 2014, 12:36:49 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on January 05, 2014, 12:12:27 PM
You are good hearted gentlemen. Mug, get the snow blower for next year. Think of how much easier you could make it for old people who shouldn't be shoveling due to their health.
LOL...next year at this time, I'll be almost 70....and I'll likely say the hell with it, and shovel anyway.... ;D....but...maybe not?...after all we finally broke down and got a self propelled lawn mower this year....sheesh....
But you are fit. Not all old people are fit. Just think, you could may be save some guy from a heart attack. Think about it.
As for the lawn, I prefer to push. Pushing the mower gives me joy. I have a lovely mower. It's a DR. It's the middle priced one because it's a push rather than self propelled.
Quote from: LizStreithorst on January 05, 2014, 12:48:27 PM
Quote from: Mugwump on January 05, 2014, 12:36:49 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on January 05, 2014, 12:12:27 PM
You are good hearted gentlemen. Mug, get the snow blower for next year. Think of how much easier you could make it for old people who shouldn't be shoveling due to their health.
LOL...next year at this time, I'll be almost 70....and I'll likely say the hell with it, and shovel anyway.... ;D....but...maybe not?...after all we finally broke down and got a self propelled lawn mower this year....sheesh....
But you are fit. Not all old people are fit. Just think, you could may be save some guy from a heart attack. Think about it.
As for the lawn, I prefer to push. Pushing the mower gives me joy. I have a lovely mower. It's a DR. It's the middle priced one because it's a push rather than self propelled.
We found the mower at a garage sale(Deere) and couldn't pass it up....price was right and the hill in the back yard was getting old....LOL...the old mower was given to #2 son to putz with...it did groan a lot after all these years ;D..but ran decent
Hey Willie..........guess what?...........it's snowing here again....LOL...and that blasted wind is a howling.........'the hawk is out'........
Quote from: Mugwump on January 05, 2014, 02:22:13 PM
Hey Willie..........guess what?...........it's snowing here again....LOL...and that blasted wind is a howling.........'the hawk is out'........
Yeah, I probably am going to hit the snow one more time again. Just taking care of my snow now. I'm tired. Had plans to rearrange fish to open a 55 for grow out but that will have to wait. I was going to take 2 pairs that I have in a 55 and move them into 29s, but those 29s are occupied so I have to move those fish first. Oh, well, I won't be doing much tomorrow at 20 degrees below zero.
Be safe out there, my friend......that cold will bite ya....
It has been almost 40 all day and rain. Hate to see tomorrow will be all ice.
Quote from: Mugwump on January 05, 2014, 03:37:41 PM
Be safe out there, my friend......that cold will bite ya....
It bit and I came back in. Not snowing but the high winds and drifting snow was just to much for me right now. There's nothing I can do about drifting snow anyway.
LOL.....I went out earlier and chopped/shoveled and swore at the mess the plow threw up on the front walk.....but, it's done now....and like you said ...the wind is howling/temps dropping/getting dark....screw it.....LOL....what happens..happens......thank heavens for garages, huh? ;D
That's one of the things I like about living down in the boondocks..... no sidewalks. As long as I know the kids aren't coming over I don't shovel the drive. If I need out the Isuzu will plow right through it.
Dennis
Been watching all the news about your weather back there, guys. Not good and you still have some coming. Keep your chins up.