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12-16-2013, 06:36 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Love my snowblower....
We had about 5-6 inches of snow before it started to rain sometime before dawn yesterday. The 1970 Ariens was a champ. Was able to move what was essentially slush at the bottom. Did get a few clogs as the flash freeze took place, but that was only at the last of six properties I cleared with my son yesterday. Everything froze up solid by 11am locally. It had been 36 degrees when we started... Son was happy we got out early, despite his initial grumbling, as he saw it firming up as he shoveled. He was showered and cracking a few beers with his buddies for an afternoon of football. A few bucks in his pocket helped his attitude as well.
Will go through the blower today, as we have more snow coming Tuesday. Need a few lock washers and going to take a look at the oil and belts. Also going to be out with more sand and salt today.
Best thing I did was get a set of folding ramps from Harbor Freight on Friday. On sale for 89.99 from 119. Also had a 20% off coupon that popped up while I was checking them out online. If you need ramps, these are pretty good at 72 bucks!
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12-17-2013, 12:31 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
Posts: 8,592
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Just got the same ramps. They work real well, especially after having used 2x6 for years which would bend like pretzels when loading the heavier stuff.
You prolly already know, but spraying the inside of the chute with silicone helps a lot with moving the slush.
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" Choose Life "
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12-17-2013, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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mine is ill  |
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12-17-2013, 08:04 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
Posts: 8,592
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raven
mine is ill |
My condolences to your back, Rav.  |
" Choose Life "
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12-18-2013, 03:40 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by justplugit
My condolences to your back, Rav. |
first storm was so ill timed ..... took both of us
to get er done... in time.... to watch the patriots game
yesterday, i pushed it twice with my handy dandy plow shovel
and when i got back from chauffeuring the wife from corporate
i saw that all of it is back...again.. 4 inches in 1/12 hours easy... 
it's now 3:30 am and i am fueling up with JAVA for a new assault
very happy... it is fluff... but the  driveway is 100 feet at least. |
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12-17-2013, 04:16 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Higgie, formally known by the name TurfGuy, is a small engine genius who just did a couple of things to my 8 h.p. Ariens and it runs like a race car now.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Last edited by Swimmer; 12-17-2013 at 07:46 PM..
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12-17-2013, 07:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 577
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Glad to hear it's running strong Frank!
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12-17-2013, 07:21 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Was hoping to get by with a leaf blower since it is so fluffy, but we already have 5-6" now. Going out to get a leg up on it with push shovels shortly. (One of the homes I cover has 24/7 nursing and there is a shift change at 11pm) As long as it stays cold, I will be able to clean up with the blower tomorrow.
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12-17-2013, 10:11 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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50's this weekend let it melt
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12-18-2013, 03:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
50's this weekend let it melt
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door locks are frozen- key doesn't turn lock
50's sounds just awesome
thanks for turning up the thermostat  |
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12-18-2013, 05:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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RAV........Power
1 1/2 hours later..... *yawn
time now... for some refreshments *wink
lil Dugan's in my coffee  little more Dugan's in my coffee 
1 Alieve
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