We Got Snow!!!
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Author: Termy
Date: 26 Nov 2006 3:15 pm
In Washington State we rarely get snow despite what people think. The reason for this is because we get the warm southern winds. So as you can see, when we do receive snow, its a miracle!
Snow Winter!
Author: Termy
Date: 26 Nov 2006 6:19 pm
Hey guys, click on the link bellow to read the write up I did about it...
Snowy Winter
Author: Highwind
Date: 26 Nov 2006 7:18 pm
That's pretty cool Termy!
Enjoy it while it lasts. It will probably melt soon. Go have a neighborhood snowball fight.
Guess you didn't take the scooter out to see how well it handles in the snow.
Author: Termy
Date: 26 Nov 2006 7:43 pm
Thanks but I already did! I got my snow cannon out and shot snowballs at the kids walking down the street. That was some real fun sh** :lol:
http://www.dorks.com/html/Snow-Cannon-Video.html
Mine is like that accept mine is made of metal and uses compressed air as the catalyst for shooting snow balls. :D
Author: ramit
Date: 26 Nov 2006 8:56 pm
Too much Termy..
Your right I always think about Washington state getting snow.
It's one of the few states I haven't been to.
Are they calling for a white Christmas by you?
Author: Termy
Date: 26 Nov 2006 9:57 pm
It better be a white Christmas or else! LOL
Here are some pics that I took today...
Author: ramit
Date: 26 Nov 2006 10:04 pm
Nice. AH, I can't wait!!!
Author: mrmom
Date: 26 Nov 2006 11:48 pm
Am looking forward to that!
Can you send me a diagram on your tater gun? Would like to make a scaled down model for the kids.
Author: Termy
Date: 27 Nov 2006 1:32 am
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=1&
Well, go to that website and allot of them have detailed pictures showing how to build one. The one I have was made for me by a guy that no longer lives in this state, miss that dude. He knew allot about plumbing and pneumatics!
Author: MissSnowshoveler
Date: 27 Nov 2006 5:30 am
Hope the snow sticks around for you. All we're looking at in Nova Scotia is rain.
Sherri
Author: EGreen
Date: 27 Nov 2006 8:33 am
Wow looks to be really drifty, can the Toro mower blow snow? :P
Author: OldToroOwner
Date: 27 Nov 2006 9:40 am
Termy-
So... are you gonna invest in a snowblower??..
maybe a single stage, at least! :D
Author: HGK
Date: 27 Nov 2006 12:08 pm
MissSnowshoveler wrote:
Hope the snow sticks around for you. All we're looking at in Nova Scotia is rain.
Sherri
Same here :twisted:
Author: Highwind
Date: 27 Nov 2006 12:30 pm
Termy,
You can't use your Toro recycler on that snow... at least not until you've prepped the snow.
Imagine a snowflake....you know its has all those pointy sides. When they fall from the sky nice and slow like, they have time to line up so that the points lock together forming strong flake-to-flake bonds when they land on the ground.
What you need to do is break up those bonds by running over the snow with your dethatcher. That will loosen it all up. Then run the mower over it and it should mulch it nicely. With 10 inches of snow and 30 inch drifts set your mower on its highest setting and do multiple mulching runs, or maybe invest in larger diameter wheels for those first passes.
Your neighbors will be amazed at how resourceful you are... they'll be amazed for sure. :wink:
Then get out the shovel and make snowbanks...and you'll be finished with the snow.
OTO wrote:
Termy-
So... are you gonna invest in a snowblower??..
maybe a single stage, at least!
I think we should debate this a bit. :wink: Weigh off the pros and cons of single versus two stage.. for that once in a 23 year big snowfall like Termy just went through, he could use a two stage... preferably the biggest he can buy.. and then upgrade the engine by at least 50 to 100% in HP. Then maybe add turbo and nitrous for that really wet dense snow that might fall. I'd hate to see Termy tackling some tough conditions with an inadequate machine. :wink:
I would like others to chime in and help Termy get the best snowblower for his buck.
Author: Termy
Date: 27 Nov 2006 2:01 pm
Highwind, your too kind... LOL :D
Yep, me and my bro were talking about this very thing yesterday. We both agreed that its days like yesterday that warrent purchasing a snowblower. But the chances of getting this much snow over and over again are so remote that if I got a snowblower, it would be a used one off ebay or something. Heck I even work on these engines, I'm sure I can get a no runner and get her runnen real quick. LOL :D
Author: Termy
Subject: More Snowy Pics!
Date: 27 Nov 2006 2:54 pm
Hey guys, look what happened just over the night!
Author: ramit
Date: 27 Nov 2006 3:10 pm
Oh man, your missing out on some serious snowblowing fun!
Author: MissSnowshoveler
Date: 27 Nov 2006 3:11 pm
WOW! That looks awesome! You may want to look at cleaning some of the snow off the roof though.
Sherri
Author: Highwind
Date: 27 Nov 2006 6:15 pm
Nice pictures Termy. Beautiful artwork mother nature did.
Those snow overhangs would be fun to knock down, right after we toss snowballs to see who can break off the most icicles.
Darn it Termy, you are getting some early winter fun out there.
Author: bbwb
Date: 27 Nov 2006 9:54 pm
Wow Termy...this looks like something that should happen in Minnesota!
Why not package up some of that snow and send it out to all of us to use.
Tonight, we are getting freezing rain with snow over the top. Not any accumulation yet, but the road sure are slick. I however did get to use my new single stage blower once about 3 weeks ago, and hope that this will pile up so I can use again.
I would bet that your city is pretty much at a standstill seeing as snow is a rare occurance.
bbwb
Author: mrmom
Date: 27 Nov 2006 9:57 pm
Now if you got a snowblower, would you do Alta? Errr... ahhh.... I mean her driveway?
Do we have pic of her on this forum somewhere?
Author: AJace
Date: 28 Nov 2006 3:14 am
Termy, you are lucky to be getting snow like that. We're about due for some here. If you do package it up and send some over here, maybe your storm will follow it over here. Those drifts are atrocious.
Author: Termy
Date: 28 Nov 2006 3:29 am
mrmom wrote:
Now if you got a snowblower, would you do Alta? Errr... ahhh.... I mean her driveway?
Do we have pic of her on this forum somewhere?
WOW!!! BEEP, BEEP, BACK THE TRUCK UP :lol: Do you really see me doing a 84 year old woman? OMG!!! ROFLMAO :lol:
Author: Termy
Date: 28 Nov 2006 3:31 am
AJace wrote:
Termy, you are lucky to be getting snow like that. We're about due for some here. If you do package it up and send some over here, maybe your storm will follow it over here. Those drifts are atrocious.
Thanks Jeff :wink: I have enough snow outside to keep all your food cold in your fridge. I also have enough snow for those moments where you just feel that a kid needs to hit the ground and taste the snow! :twisted:
Author: AJace
Date: 28 Nov 2006 3:35 am
I can smell the gas now.
Author: Marshall
Date: 28 Nov 2006 8:41 am
mrmom wrote:
Now if you got a snowblower, would you do Alta? Errr... ahhh.... I mean her driveway?
Do we have pic of her on this forum somewhere?
This isn't Alta, but I found it while searching. I think it's Paula?
Ok, here's Alta after last night game with the Packers.................
Author: Dantheman
Date: 28 Nov 2006 9:18 am
Termy, have you figured out how to attach a plow to your euro-scooter yet? :)
Author: Termy
Date: 28 Nov 2006 9:57 pm
Dantheman wrote:
Termy, have you figured out how to attach a plow to your euro-scooter yet? :)
Nope... :lol: And your nuts! :lol:
Author: Termy
Date: 28 Nov 2006 10:01 pm
OK, me and my brother decided that we needed to knock that snow off the roof and shovel the snow off the steps. The way we did this is halarious and makes for a good comical video. Everybody should watch it! Your supposed to use a snow shovel right? :lol:
A Snowy Pain In The Rear
Author: AJace
Date: 29 Nov 2006 1:29 am
Yes, a very good adventurous and well put together video. For the entertainment we have Termy.
Author: Walt
Date: 29 Nov 2006 5:42 am
Termy,
Thanks for the video. And while you are out frolicking... Never eat the yellow snow! :)
Walt
Author: Highwind
Date: 29 Nov 2006 12:51 pm
Bravo Termy,
A well made video.
Ahhh.. someday I expect to see you up for an Academy Award... for either "snowtime comedy" or "daytime snow drama". Wondering if you were about to be buried in an avalanche or the shovel was going through the bay window.
BTW, if you find that job to be a pain in the a$$, then you are doing something wrong. Mostly I get a cold, wet neck or back. If it gets you in the butt, then tighten your belt so the snow doesn't go down that far.
Author: ramit
Date: 29 Nov 2006 1:04 pm
well done Termy, I have to admit, I was cringing and waiting for the shovel to make contact with the window.
I wonder if it looked closer than it really was.
Every swing, I was waiting.
Author: Termy
Date: 29 Nov 2006 3:06 pm
Thanks a bunch for the comments guys! Ya, after some of you were complaining about not enough action in my last camcorder video, I decided to show you what action really was, Close to breaking sh** :twisted: And you got to admit, the video was funny too...LOL :lol:
Author: AJace
Date: 30 Nov 2006 1:26 am
Yeah, the swinging was quite heavy.
Author: Dave
Date: 30 Nov 2006 10:17 pm
Nice pictures Termy. I saw the Packers / Seahawks game.... it looked like Green Bay weather :P
Author: Termy
Date: 1 Dec 2006 8:37 pm
Dave wrote:
Nice pictures Termy. I saw the Packers / Seahawks game.... it looked like Green Bay weather :P
I think so too... :D
Author: OldToroOwner
Date: 2 Dec 2006 10:11 am
Nice job on the video Termy! :vg:
but trust me on this one..ok...
metal shovel + picture window, divided by 20 degree weather = disaster!! :D :wink:
Author: sonofjabba
Date: 2 Dec 2006 11:34 am
Termy!!! Don't be cheap buy yourself an electric power shovel! They are small and would save you a lot of @$$ breaking... It would have cut right through that stuff!
I have one as a back up for the simplicity and for doing the steps..
Author: Termy
Date: 2 Dec 2006 1:14 pm
OldToroOwner wrote:
Nice job on the video Termy! :vg:
but trust me on this one..ok...
metal shovel + picture window, divided by 20 degree weather = disaster!! :D :wink:
Looking at that picture, don't you think its highly possible that I might strike the glass window? Well, if I don't strike it with the shovel, I will surely knock a piece of hard ice into it later. :lol: