Home and Auto Are you prepping for winter? - Page 8

**Buzz** · 11-16-2015, 09:31 PM

Just curious if anyone else has been and what is your routine?

So far on the house:
Caulked, painted the exterior gaps and leak parts of the house.
Unhooked hoses.
Changed furnace filter, cleaned humidifier and changed filter and switched settings.

Vehicle:
Changed oil, air filter and plugs, checked fluids.
Built my sand bag frame to keep the sand bags over the rear axels.

Still need to do:
Load sand bags in pickup.
Attach / retro fit snow plow to tractor.

**Bearcat** · 11-17-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Post in this thread when it's snowing and you're driving the Bimmer asshat!

According to commercials, it's really fun and quite amazing!

Holladay · 11-19-2015, 01:27 PM

"Diary of a Snow Shoveler"

December 9: We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the whole world? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had. I shoveled snow for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again! What a perfect life.

December 12: The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment. My neighbor tells me not to worry, we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful! Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter, that I'll never want to see snow again. l don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man - I'm glad he's our neighbor.

December 14: Snow, lovely snow! 8" last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. l didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish l wouldn't huff and puff so.

December 15: 20 inches forecast. Sold my van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the wife's car and 2 extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. The wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska, after all.

December 16: Ice storm this morning. Fell on my butt on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. The wife laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel.

December 17: Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at the wife and try not to irritate her. Guess I should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to her. God I hate it when she's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.

December 20: Electricity's back on, but had another 14" of stupid snow last night. More shoveling. Took all day. That stupid snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.

December 22: Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white stuff fell today, and it's so cold it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to use the restroom. By the time I got undressed, went and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter; but he says he's too busy. I think the jerk is lying.

December 23: Only 2" of snow today. And it warmed up to 0. The wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is she, nuts? Why didn't she tell me to do that a month ago? She says she did, but I think she's lying.

December 24: 6" today. Snow packed so hard by snowplow, l broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the jerk who drives that snowplow, I'll drag him through the snow by his hair. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at about 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been! Tonight the wife wanted me to sing Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was busy watching for that stupid snowplow.

December 25: Merry Christmas. 20 more inches of the !=3D@x@!x!x1 slop tonight. Snowed in. The idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. God I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. The wife says I have a bad attitude. I think she's an idiot. If I have to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to kill her.

December 26: Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HER idea. She's really getting on my nerves.

December 27: Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze.

December 28: Warmed up to above -50. Still snowed in. THAT WOMAN is driving me crazy!!!!!

December 29: 10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?

December 30: Roof caved in. The snow plow driver is suing me for a million dollars. The wife went home to her mother. 9" predicted.

December 31: Set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.

January 8: I feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?

**ptlyon** · 11-19-2015, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz

I think they are calling for a wintery mix Friday, got off work late and missed the news.

Calling for 6-8 inches here tomorrow.

(insert penis joke here)

displacedinMN · 11-19-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Calling for 6-8 inches here tomorrow.

(insert penis joke here)

Glad I do not have to go to the farm this weekend.

Saw the state of Iowa is postponing the HS football games from Friday to Monday.

**TinyEvel** · 11-19-2015, 08:46 PM

About three weeks ago I was at Lowes and I bought a snow shovel and two car scrapers. In line the guy behind me said "Do you know something I don't?"
I explained to him that I just moved here from California and don't have this stuff but don't want to have to go shopping for it after I need it.

What else do I need to do?
I have a guy coming to flush my sprinklers next week, a guy to service the furnace, and gonna get new tires on my X-terra this weekend.
Oh, i also got a 75" TV, arcade game and gym put in my basement.

**Bugeater** · 11-19-2015, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

About three weeks ago I was at Lowes and I bought a snow shovel and two car scrapers. In line the guy behind me said "Do you know something I don't?"
I explained to him that I just moved here from California and don't have this stuff but don't want to have to go shopping for it after I need it.

What else do I need to do?
I have a guy coming to flush my sprinklers next week, a guy to service the furnace, and gonna get new tires on my X-terra this weekend.
Oh, i also got a 75" TV, arcade game and gym put in my basement.

You need to install a backup heating system, backup generator and have at least 14 days worth of food and water in your basement at all times. I can't believe no one has told you this yet.

displacedinMN · 11-19-2015, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater

You need to install a backup heating system, backup generator and have at least 14 days worth of food and water in your basement at all times. I can't believe no one has told you this yet.

I took the generator from the farm 8000 watts. Dad had it hooked into the house. I am going to do the same thing when I build the new house.

The natural gas one would be ideal, but I will take this.

By the way-it is 30 today with a wind chill of 21. I may have to put on a light jacket tomorrow.
http://weather.rms.rdale.org

**Bearcat** · 11-19-2015, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater

You need to install a backup heating system, backup generator and have at least 14 days worth of food and water in your basement at all times. I can't believe no one has told you this yet.

Just run to WalMart the night before, everyone else will already be in their shelters.

**TinyEvel** · 11-19-2015, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater

You need to install a backup heating system, backup generator and have at least 14 days worth of food and water in your basement at all times. I can't believe no one has told you this yet.

What?!? are you serious? I live two minutes from a Starbucks and a Chipotle.

**Bugeater** · 11-19-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

What?!? are you serious? I live two minutes from a Starbucks and a Chipotle.

Dear god...you have no chance. You'll be killing your neighbors for food by Christmas.

**TinyEvel** · 11-19-2015, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater

Dear god...you have no chance. You'll be killing your neighbors for food by Christmas.

I have two propane heaters in my screened-in patio. And a Fireplace with a TV above it out there. I should be OK yeah?

**Bugeater** · 11-19-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

I have two propane heaters in my screened-in patio. And a Fireplace with a TV above it out there. I should be OK yeah?

Ok, screw all those things I said, I'm spending the winter at your place.

**Bearcat** · 11-19-2015, 09:26 PM

Buy a snowblower. If it lasts 10 years, it'll come out to like $60 per use, which is still totally worth it.

**Bugeater** · 11-19-2015, 09:27 PM

Although I'm unsure how effective those propane heaters are going to be if there's any type of wind.

**TinyEvel** · 11-19-2015, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater

Ok, screw all those things I said, I'm spending the winter at your place.

December Chiefs away game watch party for sure.

11-16-2015, 09:31 PM
Buzz I like Pie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In my garage Casino cash: $10016623	Are you prepping for winter? Just curious if anyone else has been and what is your routine? So far on the house: Caulked, painted the exterior gaps and leak parts of the house. Unhooked hoses. Changed furnace filter, cleaned humidifier and changed filter and switched settings. Vehicle: Changed oil, air filter and plugs, checked fluids. Built my sand bag frame to keep the sand bags over the rear axels. Still need to do: Load sand bags in pickup. Attach / retro fit snow plow to tractor.
Posts: 5,383

11-19-2015, 01:27 PM	#107
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2649480	"Diary of a Snow Shoveler" December 9: We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the whole world? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had. I shoveled snow for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again! What a perfect life. December 12: The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment. My neighbor tells me not to worry, we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful! Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter, that I'll never want to see snow again. l don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man - I'm glad he's our neighbor. December 14: Snow, lovely snow! 8" last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. l didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish l wouldn't huff and puff so. December 15: 20 inches forecast. Sold my van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the wife's car and 2 extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. The wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska, after all. December 16: Ice storm this morning. Fell on my butt on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. The wife laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel. December 17: Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at the wife and try not to irritate her. Guess I should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to her. God I hate it when she's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room. December 20: Electricity's back on, but had another 14" of stupid snow last night. More shoveling. Took all day. That stupid snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying. December 22: Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white stuff fell today, and it's so cold it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to use the restroom. By the time I got undressed, went and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter; but he says he's too busy. I think the jerk is lying. December 23: Only 2" of snow today. And it warmed up to 0. The wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is she, nuts? Why didn't she tell me to do that a month ago? She says she did, but I think she's lying. December 24: 6" today. Snow packed so hard by snowplow, l broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the jerk who drives that snowplow, I'll drag him through the snow by his hair. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at about 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been! Tonight the wife wanted me to sing Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was busy watching for that stupid snowplow. December 25: Merry Christmas. 20 more inches of the !=3D@x@!x!x1 slop tonight. Snowed in. The idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. God I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. The wife says I have a bad attitude. I think she's an idiot. If I have to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to kill her. December 26: Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HER idea. She's really getting on my nerves. December 27: Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze. December 28: Warmed up to above -50. Still snowed in. THAT WOMAN is driving me crazy!!!!! December 29: 10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am? December 30: Roof caved in. The snow plow driver is suing me for a million dollars. The wife went home to her mother. 9" predicted. December 31: Set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling. January 8: I feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?
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11-19-2015, 08:46 PM	#110
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $5437131	About three weeks ago I was at Lowes and I bought a snow shovel and two car scrapers. In line the guy behind me said "Do you know something I don't?" I explained to him that I just moved here from California and don't have this stuff but don't want to have to go shopping for it after I need it. What else do I need to do? I have a guy coming to flush my sprinklers next week, a guy to service the furnace, and gonna get new tires on my X-terra this weekend. Oh, i also got a 75" TV, arcade game and gym put in my basement.
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11-19-2015, 09:26 PM	#118
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2844931	Buy a snowblower. If it lasts 10 years, it'll come out to like $60 per use, which is still totally worth it. __________________
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11-19-2015, 09:27 PM	#119
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $6252680	Although I'm unsure how effective those propane heaters are going to be if there's any type of wind.
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