buffalojim
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Snowblowers are great, definitely get one, even if it's only occasional use. 30 something years of shoveling takes its toll. Now I only shovel small parts and steps the snowblower can't get to.
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I've heard the Emergency sirens at least 6 times since the snow started. It's supposed to mean, "don't park in the street, so the roads can be plowed."
But no truck has come with a plow or even salt. Yet the cops still threaten to ticket those parked on the street. I'd like to ticket the city for blowing the emergency siren, but then not plowing or salting. I even live on a bus route (although school was out today). Your think my street would be a priority.
But no truck has come with a plow or even salt. Yet the cops still threaten to ticket those parked on the street. I'd like to ticket the city for blowing the emergency siren, but then not plowing or salting. I even live on a bus route (although school was out today). Your think my street would be a priority.
Great advice, this lesson is typically learned the hard way, it's not an item typically stocked at your big box hardware stores.
buffalojim
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I felt that
FInally, the cul-de-sac has been plowed at 7am today. my son tried to get through the thick stuff into a small clearing this morning, but he didn't make it. I shoveled the wheels and middle clean, and got him back into the driveway (AWD Highlander). Plow came to finish the cul-de-sac 10 minutes later, and off he went.
Even better, that means I can get out of the house later this afternoon. Where I go, I have no idea, but it will be "out"
Even better, that means I can get out of the house later this afternoon. Where I go, I have no idea, but it will be "out"
Question has anyone used a blow torch to melt ice on your driveway or walkway? I saw a video a guy in town I knew posted where he was using a propane torch to melt the snow on his Driveway. The guy is a firefighter in a Major City in our state. Are there any drawbacks or dangers besides the fire risks of using a torch? Harbor freight has torches that are not too expensive. Just was curious if anyone has ever done this.
https://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-push-button-igniter-91037.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-push-button-igniter-91037.html
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Thermal shock on the concrete / stone / brickwork etc. A deft hand will be required not to cause damage - - - IF - - - it can be avoided at all. e.g. I wouldn't use it on your car or windows or doors.
Obvious safety hazards regarding the torch. Not a job for the kids.
Be careful out there lest you end up on some iteration of Jackass or something similar on TV -=- DrStrange
Obvious safety hazards regarding the torch. Not a job for the kids.
Be careful out there lest you end up on some iteration of Jackass or something similar on TV -=- DrStrange
Colquhoun
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I bought that torch to fry weeds growing up through the patio pavers. It works well, but be careful.
Never tried it on ice, though.
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Can I come to your house next time? Lol
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Was hoping Florida would offer some relief from this arctic nightmare. 
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My wife went to Disney this past week and said it was pretty cold.
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Colquhoun
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I actually saw liquid water in the street today. It’s been a while.
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Pics or it didn't happen
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So far winter has killed irrigation, 2 ceilings, 3 walls, 1 car.
None of the plumbing makes sense, so the game of whackamole has begun. Current tally for drywall holes punched out in the house: 11
None of the plumbing makes sense, so the game of whackamole has begun. Current tally for drywall holes punched out in the house: 11
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twosevenbluff
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it's winters like this that make 4WD and AWD a must have. My street doesn't get regularly plowed, no HOA and i don't know if the times it's been plowed was the city or a good samaritan. had 3 cars get stuck coming into and leaving my last home game, which only made me more impressed with my wife who drives a chevy trax that is only FWD and has not gotten stuck once in the past 3 weeks of the street being like this.
Colquhoun
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I will take this over any 90+ hot and humid day in July.
Hell, I’ll take a week of this over one sweltering summer day. Hate the heat!
Hell, I’ll take a week of this over one sweltering summer day. Hate the heat!
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ThinkingFold
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What I saw while landing yesterday after a week in Florida.
buffalojim
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We must be the same person, except for me it's anything above 80. I turn into a right little bitch when it's hot, especially humid.
Tham6165
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The confluence of ice. There have been people going out and walking on it and ice skating
buffalojim
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Lol
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Temp is going in the wrong direction.
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