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<\/a><\/p>\nMy supplies were stocked up so no last minute run to town…<\/p>\n
… and the snow started a bit earlier than forecast. Typically weather events are late. But, not only did the snow start early, it was only 11F and it was coming down like it meant it.<\/p>\n We woke up to 9 inches of new snow and it was still snowing.<\/p>\n I did some test runs with the snow thrower. The snow was so light and fluffy that it threw fine, but still a lot of snow which required going very slow. I cleared the walk and about 10 feet in front of the garage and motorhome …in an hour. Typically, I can clear most of the driveway in an hour, the walk in 15 minutes and in front of the motorhome in another 20. <\/p>\n I multiplied and added extra rest breaks and knew I would be fortunate if I could clear by end of the day. Plus, I needed to clear the roof vents and “rake” the roof edges where ice dams were forming. And walks with Bear!<\/p>\n I called (actually emailed) for reinforcements…<\/p>\n Thank you neighbor Mike! Mike and the mighty backhoe cleared the driveway.<\/p>\n I managed the roof and enough snowshoe trails to let us walk in the woods.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n