Popular Post smudge ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Popular Post Share #1 Posted February 27, 2022 This is not the first time I've had to cut these banks down. HoSmudge just doesn't throw the snow back far enough early in the season, so by this time of winter there is nowhere to throw new snow. He's 68, I'm 57. We are going to have a talk. If he can't throw the snow farther, he will need to pay someone with a loader and dump truck to haul away some of this each winter. I can't keep doing this. I'm proud of my hard work, but I shouldn't have to do it. Both of these are down a few feet from their original heights. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 27, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2022 It took us forever to convince my Dad to hire someone to do snow removal and the heavy yard work. He loved to garden but finally realized he'd have more time to do the parts he enjoyed if he hired someone else to do the other parts. Snow removal in the conditions where you live is very physically demanding and hiring someone who has heavy duty equipment to handle the worst parts can make a big difference. Exercise is healthy, but too much stress in extreme conditions isn't good for either of you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 27, 2022 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2022 I agree with Kirby. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 27, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Airehead said: I agree with Kirby. I agree with Aire. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2022 I agree with Kirby and Aire. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 27, 2022 Gaaa! Circular references! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 27, 2022 Florida! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 27, 2022 Share #8 Posted February 27, 2022 So the real lesson here.......... Marry someone younger than yourself. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Share #9 Posted February 27, 2022 18 minutes ago, Kzoo said: So the real lesson here.......... Marry someone younger than yourself. I did but dammit, she is catching up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 27, 2022 Share #10 Posted February 27, 2022 Move 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted February 27, 2022 Share #11 Posted February 27, 2022 Think of a different type of home for later. I haven't shovelled snow in the past 40 years. And I live in snowy area now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 27, 2022 Share #12 Posted February 27, 2022 So jealous. It looks fantastic. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 27, 2022 Share #13 Posted February 27, 2022 Hey @jsharrwick, how big are those snow banks down there afternoon your last storm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Share #14 Posted February 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Hey @jsharrwick, how big are those snow banks down there afternoon your last storm? The big ones towered 3 maybe 4 inches 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 27, 2022 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2022 1 minute ago, jsharrwick said: The big ones towered 3 maybe 4 inches And you sent Martha out to chop it down to size, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Share #16 Posted February 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: And you sent Martha out to chop it down to size, right? We have a snow removal service 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted February 27, 2022 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2022 Whenever I travel though the towns in the UP, I'm always impressed with the ways they find to stockpile all the snow they remove from the roads, driveways and walks. Some have piles in their front yards up to the second story windows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted February 27, 2022 4 hours ago, team scooter said: Whenever I travel though the towns in the UP, I'm always impressed with the ways they find to stockpile all the snow they remove from the roads, driveways and walks. Some have piles in their front yards up to the second story windows. Theses were over 6' tall before I chopped em down. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Share #19 Posted February 27, 2022 Maybe have him throw it into a lawn cart and you or him can haul it where you want to dump each load. It will extend the time required to clear the snow, but might also serve as a semi-rest break from actual shoveling. Depending on health, the one below (video at bottom) is easy to move around and shouldn't be too heavy when full of snow - which averages 20 lb/cu.ft. I'm 71 and out of shape. In August, a couple months after I moved back into my house last year, I looked for a decent but not huge size lawn cart that I could handle without a problem. Carts in the configuration I wanted were very hard to find. I couldn't find the shallower type of lawn cart I used to have, but I found this one. I didn't want inflated tires - one more thing to go wrong - and I wanted two V or U-shaped supports on the back instead of 2 more wheels, for stability and so it wouldn't roll around after I set it down. I wish I had found the one with the single handle as on the video at bottom, but I bought the two handled one in the picture below and it's fine. I have been happy with the handling of this Gorilla Carts 7-cu ft Poly Yard Cart that's $134 at Lowe's. It was hard to find and only available at about the 6th closest Lowe's to my house. This will be a big help when I move some dirt around my yard this Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted February 27, 2022 Share #20 Posted February 27, 2022 Snowblower, heavy duty self-propelled dual auger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted February 27, 2022 Share #21 Posted February 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, jdc2000 said: Snowblower, heavy duty self-propelled dual auger. Hooked to a tractor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 27, 2022 Share #22 Posted February 27, 2022 I am starting to think HoSmudge is a slacker. He didn't even write his name on the snow bank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted February 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Wilbur said: I am starting to think HoSmudge is a slacker. He didn't even write his name on the snow bank. Ewwwwwwww!!! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted February 28, 2022 Share #24 Posted February 28, 2022 That's just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 28, 2022 Share #25 Posted February 28, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 7:14 PM, smudge said: This is not the first time I've had to cut these banks down. HoSmudge just doesn't throw the snow back far enough early in the season, so by this time of winter there is nowhere to throw new snow. He's 68, I'm 57. We are going to have a talk. If he can't throw the snow farther, he will need to pay someone with a loader and dump truck to haul away some of this each winter. I can't keep doing this. I'm proud of my hard work, but I shouldn't have to do it. Both of these are down a few feet from their original heights. This whole story does not make any sense to me. It is mind-boggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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