I inherited a beast of a blower and I just did about 12 houses. The hardest part was actually locating the sidewalk; we got a consistent 16 inches with some areas drifting higher.
Now to just sit back and enjoy becoming an internet sensation for my good deed
Mine is just a basic Snow Joe 13V electric thrower. Lots of the snow was higher than the auger so it took a while. It made me happy that I had it so I didn't have to do most of everything manually. It would have been nice to have a more powerful and gas one with no cord though, but overall, I am happy and satisfied with the one I have.
I did my driveway, sidewalk, some of my neighbors area as well as a large swathe of road in front of my driveway so I don't get stuck backing out. The area is also so that others can use the slightly flattened area to get momentum and are less likely to get stuck in front of my place.
Then I did the same at my parents place with their snow thrower.
After last night's storm, clear skies tonight meant I could break out the telescope and see Saturn and Jupiter! COOLNESS! I was also treated to Mars and the moon at half-phase!
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Mine is just a basic Snow Joe 13V electric thrower. Lots of the snow was higher than the auger so it took a while. It made me happy that I had it so I didn't have to do most of everything manually. It would have been nice to have a more powerful and gas one with no cord though, but overall, I am happy and satisfied with the one I have.
I did my driveway, sidewalk, some of my neighbors area as well as a large swathe of road in front of my driveway so I don't get stuck backing out. The area is also so that others can use the slightly flattened area to get momentum and are less likely to get stuck in front of my place.
Then I did the same at my parents place with their snow thrower.
My long driveway means I need to kinda move the snow down it with the snowblower. Unfortunately that was the direction the wind was coming from, so I mostly ate face fulls of fine powder as I moved it. Still better than shoveling.
I've got the 15A Snowjoe corded. As I was hitting the drifts, I just imagined a battery power one losing all it's juice in about 5 minutes. Would love to go cordless, maybe in 5 years the batteries will be good enough. It's also nice that it is very light, though. easy to toss around.
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^get a gas one then if you don't want the cord or a battery. Some of the smaller gas ones aren't that heavy
I don't use it very often, and wasn't sure I even wanted one, so when I saw it for $179 it seemed worth trying. I'm not sure the cord is motivation enough to get another one. So I figure I'll just use this as needed until battery ones make the next step.
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After last night's storm, clear skies tonight meant I could break out the telescope and see Saturn and Jupiter! COOLNESS! I was also treated to Mars and the moon at half-phase!
Where will it be for viewing on Wed eve and about what time in Calgary? Or where would I look this up. Would be fun with the family.
I don't use it very often, and wasn't sure I even wanted one, so when I saw it for $179 it seemed worth trying. I'm not sure the cord is motivation enough to get another one. So I figure I'll just use this as needed until battery ones make the next step.
I just ordered that one from Amazon after throwing out my back shoveling, good to know it's a decent unit. Course this means we probably won't get another dump all year since I'll be looking forward to trying it
Where will it be for viewing on Wed eve and about what time in Calgary? Or where would I look this up. Would be fun with the family.
DeluxeMoustache's app will be more accurate, but Saturn and Jupiter are in the southwest sky from about sundown to two hours after sundown (if the sky is clear you can't miss them). Mars is just to the upper left of the moon.
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After last night's storm, clear skies tonight meant I could break out the telescope and see Saturn and Jupiter! COOLNESS! I was also treated to Mars and the moon at half-phase!
The following Match.com advertisement just came out, saw it on a streamed show last night and thought it was hilarious. and accurate. So many little subtle bits you have to watch it over and over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTLbGnheHpM
Just watch the ad, that analysis was painful and unnecessary IMO. She just explained the obvious jokes and read reaction Tweets in the form of a question for some reason.
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My ugly old ASICS needed replacement so I bought some NB running shoes. What a great decision. Way lighter, full on mesh which is perfect for my crazy wide hobbit feet and much nicer. Pure baby blue. None of that lame running shoe design that seemed to dominate the running shoe industry for 20 years. You know, that base white shoe with ugly ass angled lines and plastic highlights all over? Why did companies insist on making running shoes so hilariously hideous for so long? They were ugly and heavy and too narrow. My new mesh shoes are amazing.
Replaced my day to day mesh sneakers with some Vessi mesh sneakers. Amazing decision. I love mesh shoes for my crazy wide feet. Slip on, comfortable, stylish and waterproof.
And finally, I forgot my Canada West winter boots in Calgary, instead of going thru the hassle of getting them I just bought some new Blundstone Romeos. At first I was mad at myself for being so lazy at the cost of $300 when I could have just waited and got my Canada West boots on my trip to Calgary a few weeks ago.
It’s the opposite. I’m so happy I bought these. My CW boots are laced so are kind of a pain to put on. These romeos are amazingly convenient. And stylish enough I can wear them casually or when commuting to work (if that ever happens again). Can dress them up or down a bit.
Like $500 in new shoes but money well spent. Plus my expenses are basically zero right now so it was affordable. Not like I spent any money on Xmas presents or anything.
My ugly old ASICS needed replacement so I bought some NB running shoes. What a great decision. Way lighter, full on mesh which is perfect for my crazy wide hobbit feet and much nicer. Pure baby blue. None of that lame running shoe design that seemed to dominate the running shoe industry for 20 years. You know, that base white shoe with ugly ass angled lines and plastic highlights all over? Why did companies insist on making running shoes so hilariously hideous for so long? They were ugly and heavy and too narrow. My new mesh shoes are amazing.
Replaced my day to day mesh sneakers with some Vessi mesh sneakers. Amazing decision. I love mesh shoes for my crazy wide feet. Slip on, comfortable, stylish and waterproof.
And finally, I forgot my Canada West winter boots in Calgary, instead of going thru the hassle of getting them I just bought some new Blundstone Romeos. At first I was mad at myself for being so lazy at the cost of $300 when I could have just waited and got my Canada West boots on my trip to Calgary a few weeks ago.
It’s the opposite. I’m so happy I bought these. My CW boots are laced so are kind of a pain to put on. These romeos are amazingly convenient. And stylish enough I can wear them casually or when commuting to work (if that ever happens again). Can dress them up or down a bit.
Like $500 in new shoes but money well spent. Plus my expenses are basically zero right now so it was affordable. Not like I spent any money on Xmas presents or anything.
I have a very similar story. It’s actually quite funny.
“I was returning some pants. I took a short cut in a subway tunnel and fell in some mud, ruining my pants. The very pants I was returning.”
J.Petterman
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