Are you prepping for winter?

[Buzz]

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.

[Rain Man]

Put on sweatshirt.

[DaneMcCloud]

Yep.

I put in a long sleeve shirt today because it was 62.

Still in shorts and flip flops.

[jonzie04]

ROFL

[Bugeater]

Brought the first load home yesterday.

http://oi66.tinypic.com/15n16pt.jpg

[scho63]

I heard Lewdog and all the guys in AZ got together to buy a sweater and a can of soup for the long hard winter.

[Buzz]

I wore a sweater today cause it was 62, not a fan of the cold.

[C3HIEF3S]

Our first snowfall is set for next week so my igloo should be coming along here soon!

[Squalor2]

Put on sweatshirt.

Yep.

I put in a long sleeve shirt today because it was 62.

Still in shorts and flip flops.


it would be so cool if carlotta would podcast a 3 day road trip with you 2

[Buzz]

Brought the first load home yesterday.

http://oi66.tinypic.com/15n16pt.jpg


Did you buy or cut that load yourself? I have about a 1/2 cord left and don't burn that much wood. Had a guy down the street that would sell a truck load for 100 bucks, but that was around 2 to 3 years ago.

[FlaChief58]

I had to put on socks with my flip flops this past weekend #thestruggleisreal

[Jewish Rabbi]

I fucked Frankie's mom yesterday, so yeah, you could say I'm ready for winter.

[cdcox]

I drank an Old Fashioned.

[Bugeater]

Did you buy or cut that load yourself? I have about a 1/2 cord left and don't burn that much wood. Had a guy down the street that would sell a truck load for 100 bucks, but that was around 2 to 3 years ago.
I'M A FUCKING LUMBERJACK BABY!

http://oi68.tinypic.com/166i101.jpg

[BryanBusby]

I fucked Frankie's mom yesterday, so yeah, you could say I'm ready for winter.
Dude me too

[DaFace]

Blew out my sprinklers and unhooked my water hose. That's about it.

[Buzz]

I'M A ****ING LUMBERJACK BABY!

http://oi68.tinypic.com/166i101.jpg


I split enough wood in my lifetime, not sure that pick is you?

[SPchief]

I fucked Frankie's mom yesterday, so yeah, you could say I'm ready for winter.

Dude me too

Wait, Wait, Wait. I have it on good authority that Frankie's mom was not a whore and was a wonderful woman. I knew it all along. Too bad he had to go all billy badass with the threat of slander. He'd be devastated to learn that it was true

[displacedinMN]

took down solar lights.
will bring in freezable liquids soon.
Started the snowblower in October and switched it with the lawn mower.
Hoses unhooked. Cut plants.
Seafoam in the mower.

Other than that. not much.

[Buzz]

took down solar lights.
will bring in freezable liquids soon.
Started the snowblower in October and switched it with the lawn mower.
Hoses unhooked. Cut plants.
Seafoam in the mower.

Other than that. not much.

This man knows his stuff.

[Lonewolf Ed]

Of course!

[Squalor2]

I drank an Old Fashioned.

macerated a cherry

[FlaChief58]

took down solar lights.
will bring in freezable liquids soon.
Started the snowblower in October and switched it with the lawn mower.
Hoses unhooked. Cut plants.
Seafoam in the mower.

Other than that. not much.

None of this computes.

[dred]

I am officially ready for Winter now.

Man, you can order just about anything off of Amazon these days.

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/erikdred/hotsauce2.jpg

[cdcox]

macerated a cherry

That makes me feel better than I am so far ahead of you.

[scho63]

Man, you can order just about anything off of Amazon these days.


What the hell is this Amazon you speak of? :hmmm:

[Rain Man]

took down solar lights.
will bring in freezable liquids soon.
Started the snowblower in October and switched it with the lawn mower.
Hoses unhooked. Cut plants.
Seafoam in the mower.

Other than that. not much.

What freezable liquids do you store outside in the summer?

[Squalor2]

That makes me feel better than I am so far ahead of you.

thats fine. i guess we make an old fashion differently.

[cdcox]

thats fine. i guess we make an old fashion differently.

No, I macerate a cherry (and an orange slice) when I make an Old Fashioned, but there are several other steps.

[displacedinMN]

None of this computes.

Only if you live in florida

I used to have a list of what Minnesotans and Floridians think of 'cold' can't find it now.

[displacedinMN]

What freezable liquids do you store outside in the summer?

you know,

car wax/soap. paints, fertilizer, sprays, etc.

[beach tribe]

I've got my middle finger warmed up for all the horrible drivers that migrate down here from all the cold, shitty places they live.

[Bugeater]

I split enough wood in my lifetime, not sure that pick is you?
http://oi64.tinypic.com/2enm6hg.jpg

[Pablo]

I bought some extra bourbon. So yeah, I'm planning ahead.

[Buzz]

So hey Bug, do you sweep your own chimney? I usually buy one of those log cleaner logs every year.

[Squalor2]

No, I macerate a cherry (and an orange slice) when I make an Old Fashioned, but there are several other steps.

well yeah. not a fan of the oil or pith from citrus though.

[Rain Man]

you know,

car wax/soap. paints, fertilizer, sprays, etc.


Oh. I was hoping for a wading pool of lemonade or something.

[Bugeater]

I've got my middle finger warmed up for all the horrible drivers that migrate down here from all the cold, shitty places they live.
I'm looking forward to all the horrible drivers leaving this cold, shitty place and heading down your way for a few months. Enjoy!

[cdcox]

So hey Bug, do you sweep your own chimney? I usually buy one of those log cleaner logs every year.

Watch out for the testicular cancer.

[Bugeater]

So hey Bug, do you sweep your own chimney? I usually buy one of those log cleaner logs every year.
I did it myself once, but it seemed like every time I checked it, it was always clean. So I quit checking it a few years ago...I probably should go look at it again sometime soon.

[DaneMcCloud]

I wore a sweater today cause it was 62, not a fan of the cold.

Sweater?

I'm in a tee shirt, shorts and flip flops.

:p

[DaneMcCloud]

I've got my middle finger warmed up for all the horrible drivers that migrate down here from all the cold, shitty places they live.

LMAO

[Buzz]

http://oi64.tinypic.com/2enm6hg.jpg

You are a handsome man my friend, like the saw, mine is a homelite XL12 from the 60's or 70's, passed down from my grandfather.

[displacedinMN]

Ha-found it
Spoiler for length

THE MINNESOTA TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART
>
>60 Above
>
>New Jerseyites try to turn on the heat
>
>People in Minn. plant gardens
>
>50 Above
>
>Californians shiver uncontrollably
>
>People in Minn. sunbathe
>
>40 Above
>
>Italian and English cars won't start
>
>People in Minn. drive with the windows down
>
>32 Above
>
>Distilled water freezes
>
>Lake Mille Lacs water gets thicker
>
>20 Above
>
>Floridians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves and woolly hats
>
>People in Minn. throw on a flannel shirt
>
>15 Above
>
>Philadelphia landlords finally turn up the heat
>
>People in Minn. have the last cookout before it gets too cold
>
>Zero
>
>People in Miami all die
>
>Minnesotans lick the flagpole
>
>20 Below
>
>Iowans fly away to Mexico
>
>People in MN get out their winter coats
>
>40 Below
>
>Hollywood disintegrates
>
>The Girl Scouts in MN are selling cookies door to door
>

>60 Below
>
>Polar bears begin to evacuate the Arctic
>
>MN Boy Scouts postpone "winter Survival" classes until it gets cold
>enough
>
>80 Below
>
>Mt. St. Helen's freezes
>
>People in MN rent some videos
>
>100 Below
>
>Santa Claus abandons the North Pole
>
>Minnesotans get frustrated because they can't thaw the keg
>
>297 Below
>
>Microbial life no longer survives on dairy products
>
>Cows in MN complain about farmers with cold hands
>
>460 Below
>
>All atomic motion stops (absolute zero on the Kelvin Scale)
>
>People in MN start saying "cold nuff for ya?"
>
>500 Below
>
>Hell freezes over
>
>The Minnesota Vikings win the Super Bowl .

[DaneMcCloud]

So hey Bug, do you sweep your own chimney? I usually buy one of those log cleaner logs every year.

Chimney sweep? Is this the 1890's, Guv'nor?

[Bugeater]

Buzz, what do you think of this shredder vac for $199?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-165-mph-391-CFM-Gas-Shredder-Vacuum-ES-250/202827820

[displacedinMN]

Oh. I was hoping for a wading pool of lemonade or something.

No but instafreeze mt dew is my favorite

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=691552070865309&set=vb.488461314507720&type=2&theater

[mr. tegu]

I've got my middle finger warmed up for all the horrible drivers that migrate down here from all the cold, shitty places they live.
If you want to talk bad drivers then the award for worst and most out of place goes to southerners trying to drive in the real winter weather. Most (with Florida being the exception) struggle enough with rain as it is.

[Buehler445]

Yep.

Got all my 32-0-0 diluted to 28-0-0

Nurse trailer flushed with chemical

Cleaned out the oil burner and filled it.

Sprayer and truck are inside.

Pulled the drains on the pivot.

Drained all my pumps.

Checked all the antifreeze.

Drained water from my compressors.

14' blade is on the tractor.

The only thing I haven't done is buy some winter diesel. Waiting until I'm done in the field.

[Buzz]

Buzz, what do you think of this shredder vac for $199?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-165-mph-391-CFM-Gas-Shredder-Vacuum-ES-250/202827820

Sucks, your not comparing apples to apples mine is a STHIL from Feldman's $220.

[BigRedChief]

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.Yes,
http://www.divebuddy.com/members/1/pic_1_72038.jpg

[Buzz]

If you want to bust my balls on equipment, this is old school chainsaw.

[BWillie]

Im glad I dont do any of this shit. And just pay people to do it. I dont really own any tools, lawn equipment, cleaning supplies. Its liberating.

[Buzz]

Im glad I dont do any of this shit. And just pay people to do it. I dont really own any tools, lawn equipment, cleaning supplies. Its liberating.


So, you have soft hands and cant fend for yourself, got it.

[Bugeater]

Sucks, your not comparing apples to apples mine is a STHIL from Feldman's $220.
Haven't priced the Stihls yet but if they're only another $20 then that's a no-brainer. I do like my Echo trimmer though.

[Buzz]

Haven't priced the Stihls yet but if they're only another $20 then that's a no-brainer. I do like my Echo trimmer though.

Echo was the best in the day, weighed the options and went Husquvarna

[Buzz]

Yep.

Got all my 32-0-0 diluted to 28-0-0

Nurse trailer flushed with chemical

Cleaned out the oil burner and filled it.

Sprayer and truck are inside.

Pulled the drains on the pivot.

Drained all my pumps.

Checked all the antifreeze.

Drained water from my compressors.

14' blade is on the tractor.

The only thing I haven't done is buy some winter diesel. Waiting until I'm done in the field.


So what do you do in the off season?

[DaneMcCloud]

Im glad I dont do any of this shit. And just pay people to do it. I dont really own any tools, lawn equipment, cleaning supplies. Its liberating.

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[MIAdragon]

Im glad I dont do any of this shit. And just pay people to do it. I dont really own any tools, lawn equipment, cleaning supplies. Its liberating.

I bet you're a no panties with skirts kinda girl too huh.

[Graystoke]

So hey Bug, do you sweep your own chimney? I usually buy one of those log cleaner logs every year.

I think those cleaner logs are a scam. I liken it to chewing gum instead of brushing your teeth.
I clean my chimney 2X per year. But wood heat is my primary source.
I have seen a chimney fire at my house and they are scarry as hell, hence why I clean 2X.

[Radar Chief]

Im glad I dont do any of this shit. And just pay people to do it. I dont really own any tools, lawn equipment, cleaning supplies. Its liberating.

There are certain jobs I don't trust to someone else.
That and when you hire someone else you never really know what you're letting into your house. Just ask Elizabeth Smart, the dude that kidnapped her was a day laborer her father hired to do some yard work.

[Red Beans]

I've been cutting wood quite a bit. I've got about 4 ricks stacked and split. I also had the gas company cut down a bunch of tress around a transfer station that's on our land. The cut and stacked the shit, barely had to cut any of it down to size, so I'm ahead for next year. They also gave me a whole truck load of wood chips/mulch. The blueberry bushes are happy campers.

[BucEyedPea]

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.
I'm all set for the best and easiest time of year. Light jacket. Can turn AC off, stop using salt tablets to protect my body's cooling system etc.

[Radar Chief]

So, you have soft hands and cant fend for yourself, got it.

First to get eaten in the zombie apocalypse.

[BucEyedPea]

I've got my middle finger warmed up for all the horrible drivers that migrate down here from all the cold, shitty places they live.

That's a good idea. I oughta' do that.

[Lonewolf Ed]

I got my good friend to walk around my roof and clear the gutters, am waiting on a log splitter to get the big chunks of hedge into manageable pieces, got lots of red cabbage ready to make, inspected the fireplace, made sure my wool socks are not worn so that I need to order new ones, and I have some Christmas presents here ready to wrap, so yes, I am prepping well for the winter, I think. Price Chopper even had Progresso soups on sale, too.

[BucEyedPea]

Oh yes, I forgot. I did get my Oleander trimmed back severely for winter. So it will grow back lush and full by next spring/summer.

Three months out of the year —hell. Nine months—wonderful. ( Save for a brief spell of a cold bedroom. So I'll get the electric blanket)

[Buehler445]

So what do you do in the off season?

Fuckton of paperwork mostly. We have a big enough shop to get most of our equipment in for maintinence.

I peel off after the first of the year and help my accountant with taxes.

[penguinz]

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.I will never own a two wheel drive truck again. Even if it only snows every few years the extra cost of 4x4 is more than worth it.

[Frosty]

Turned on the gas stoves (screw dealing with wood all winter) and put the snow tires on. I still need to block off the crawlspace vents though I am worried our new dog is going to try to chew them up. I should probably make sure the snow blower fires up.

We had such a warm October that I'm having trouble getting my brain in winter mode.

[Buehler445]

I will never own a two wheel drive truck again. Even if it only snows every few years the extra cost of 4x4 is more than worth it.

Yeah. Not going down that road. Ever.

[notorious]

I will never own a two wheel drive truck again. Even if it only snows every few years the extra cost of 4x4 is more than worth it.

Yeah. Not going down that road. Ever.

These.

[ptlyon]

Mowed for the last time Sunday God dammit, on the 15th of November! :cuss:

Usually done in late September or early October.

[notorious]

Mowed for the last time Sunday God dammit, on the 15th of November! :cuss:

Usually done in late September or early October.

I would happily mow year round.


Cold weather sucks.

[ptlyon]

I would happily mow year round.


Cold weather sucks.

I hate both

[notorious]

I hate both

True.

Especially trimming.

http://www.heavenlygreens.com/residential/yards-and-lawns

Fake yards FTW!

http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/138458/file-2377404061-jpg/Showcase_where.jpg?t=1447439346715&width=366

[Predarat]

Got some bunkershit coming in the mail, some beef jerky and bottled water. Im ready for the big freeze.

[BWillie]

True.

Especially trimming.

http://www.heavenlygreens.com/residential/yards-and-lawns

Fake yards FTW!

http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/138458/file-2377404061-jpg/Showcase_where.jpg?t=1447439346715&width=366

I would love to have a fake yard and astroturf, but I don't think it would hold up with the weather we get here in Kansas. Seems like a no brainer if you only had a small yard in the southwest though.

[ptlyon]

Fake yards FTW!


Built in driving range!

[Predarat]

Fake yards are kind of cool, and you can buy a cheap lawn mower at a garage sell, take the blade off and pretend that you are mowing and your neighbors look at you and go WUT!!???

[notorious]

I would love to have a fake yard and astroturf, but I don't think it would hold up with the weather we get here in Kansas. Seems like a no brainer if you only had a small yard in the southwest though.

I don't know anything about them.

Does the cold hurt them?

[BWillie]

I don't know anything about them.

Does the cold hurt them?

I'm not sure, I'd like to hear experiences of people in the Midwest that have them. I've never really seen anybody in the Midwest that have them, so I would imagine there is a reason for that.

[notorious]

I'm not sure, I'd like to hear experiences of people in the Midwest that have them. I've never really seen anybody in the Midwest that have them, so I would imagine there is a reason for that.

They are crazy expensive.

I think it would be awesome to have a perfect green lawn while it's -10 in January.

[Fairplay]

I need to prep my zero turn to put up for the winter, with this rain I'll wait a bit for it to dry some before mulching the yard one last time. I have a maple that just dumped most of its leaves in the last few days. Funny how the tree decides to shed its leaves seemingly over night.

[2bikemike]

My preparations for winter included, Purchasing season passes for skiing and getting our skis waxed and tuned. We're all set, now let it freaking snow!

[sd4chiefs]

What the hell is this winter you speak of? :hmmm:

[ILChief]

It's winter, not a nuclear holocaust

[notorious]

It's winter, not a nuclear holocaust

At least a nuclear holocaust would be warm.

[Buehler445]

True.

Especially trimming.

http://www.heavenlygreens.com/residential/yards-and-lawns

Fake yards FTW!

http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/138458/file-2377404061-jpg/Showcase_where.jpg?t=1447439346715&width=366

I'm not sure, I'd like to hear experiences of people in the Midwest that have them. I've never really seen anybody in the Midwest that have them, so I would imagine there is a reason for that.

A buddy of mine builds houses in Holcomb and said he was going to put one in. I'll see if he did, and how it is doing.

If you could get field turf like they put on football fields it would be good. That shit is definitely nice to be on. The problem I would see is it has to have concrete under it and if you have trees it might make the cement heave. I'm definitely down for it if I can afford to get it installed.

[displacedinMN]

I would love to stop mowing.

I dont think I can afford turf for the new house.

[KC_Lee]

Got some bunkershit coming in the mail, some beef jerky and bottled water. Im ready for the big freeze.

You mean the 1 1/2 inch of snow that shuts down the greater Nashville area and all surrounding counties?

[Easy 6]

Cleaning out my gutters tomorrow, just moved into the place recently and they haven't been cleaned out in probably 2-3 years, absolutely choked with leaves and its raining an awful lot right now.

Don't want my cellar flooding.

Changed furnace filter.

Doing a flush and fill and battery check on the pickup at some point this week.

[Predarat]

You mean the 1 1/2 inch of snow that shuts down the greater Nashville area and all surrounding counties?

Hell take the inch out of that, 1/2 inch does the trick lol ROFL Hope nobody from the Nashville area schools is reading this forum, just our mention of Snow and Nashville will close the schools for at least 3 days.

[KC_Lee]

Hell take the inch out of that, 1/2 inch does the trick lol ROFL Hope nobody from the Nashville area schools is reading this forum, just our mention of Snow and Nashville will close the schools for at least 3 days.

And for those that are wondering; no Predarat is not exaggerating. Nashville schools have shut down due to the threat of snowfall, not actual snowfall totals but just the threat (30% or better) of snow.

[kcxiv]

doesnt get to cold where i live! Me having my computer on in my gaming/computer room keeps me plenty warm! lol.

[Amnorix]

After last year, we're like fucking House Stark up here.


http://www.91x.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/winteriscoming.jpg


http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/150215203424-07-snow-0215-exlarge-169.jpg

http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2015/1/28/ae915e908e63481ba7048611a0cc8afc_18.jpg

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/549720e7e4b098bb33b3eca5/55412ad6e4b0340beb364247/554374abe4b0834c9fa14a07/1430484139799/Snow-Banks-In-Downtown-Boston-W.jpg?format=500w

http://s.newsweek.com/sites/www.newsweek.com/files/2015/02/15/2015-02-15t184853z951734103gm1eb2g07qp02rtrmadp3usa-weather.JPG


http://wp.streetwise.co/wp-content/uploads//2015/07/Snow-Farm-1024x480.jpg

https://c.o0bg.com/rf/image_1920w/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/StormTotalSnowRange11.png

[MTG#10]

What's it to you?

[scho63]

I'm stocking up....

http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal01/2010/11/10/16/enhanced-buzz-16140-1289425348-6.jpg

[SLAG]

I need to put some sandbags in the back of the pickup - I am pretty meh on 4x4, meaning I don't use it very often even when there is a lot of snow - so when I picked up this last pickup I didn't spend extra - the other vehicle has it if I absolutely had to have it but I have done RWD cars/ trucks for many many years -its not usually a problem if you know how to drive.

Why do I need to put seafoam in my pushmower?

[The Franchise]

Yep.

I put in a long sleeve shirt today because it was 62.

Still in shorts and flip flops.

It's been pretty cold up North here.

[displacedinMN]

I need to put some sandbags in the back of the pickup - I am pretty meh on 4x4, meaning I don't use it very often even when there is a lot of snow - so when I picked up this last pickup I didn't spend extra - the other vehicle has it if I absolutely had to have it but I have done RWD cars/ trucks for many many years -its not usually a problem if you know how to drive.

Why do I need to put seafoam in my pushmower?

Today's gasoline has at least 10% alcohol. If it sits too long, it plugs up jets in the carburetor or fuel injectors. Especially during winter. Below 20F
Seafoam will break that crap up and allow gas flow. Good preventative medicine.

That is why the generator I got from the farm will not start. Dad did not do any of that, and the gas has been sitting in there since before he died. Over 2 years. I have been working on getting it done but the foot in a cast put a damper on working outside.

[lewdog]

I heard Lewdog and all the guys in AZ got together to buy a sweater and a can of soup for the long hard winter.

ROFL

But I hate soup and think it's for pussies so that's out.

I wore a sweatshirt to the gym the other morning...with shorts of course.

I open up the windows in our bedroom now from dinner until bed to cool the room off to 66 degrees for bed.

I now warm up the Mustang for 90 seconds before hitting the pavement.

I still do not need to wear a coat to work in the morning.

[Bearcat]

I still do not need to wear a coat to work in the morning.

Me neither, don't think it's even gotten below 40 yet.

[lewdog]

Me neither, don't think it's even gotten below 40 yet.

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

[Buzz]

Me neither, don't think it's even gotten below 40 yet.


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

[Bearcat]

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!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r143/bearcat2002/Screenshot%20from%202015-11-17%20185645_zpsgz8ajwgq.png

[Holladay]

"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]

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]

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]

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. :thumb:

[Bugeater]

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. :thumb:
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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Bugeater]

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

[TinyEvel]

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

:thumb:

December Chiefs away game watch party for sure.

[penguinz]

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.You forgot to tell him to get rid of the Xterra and get a real 4x4.

[DaneMcCloud]

It was 85 today so I set my AC to 70 so it would feel cold in my house

[TinyEvel]

It was 85 today so I set my AC to 70 so it would feel cold in my house

How's the water shortage? You drinking your own pee yet?

[TinyEvel]

Ready.

[Bugeater]

I borrowed a trainer from my brother a couple years ago and then realized riding a bike isn't very fun when you're not actually going anywhere. I'd rather go out and ride in the cold.

[Sorter]

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Ready thanks to Sean Bean bruh.

[TinyEvel]

I borrowed a trainer from my brother a couple years ago and then realized riding a bike isn't very fun when you're not actually going anywhere. I'd rather go out and ride in the cold.

True, but for me it's more about daylight and traffic this time of year.

[stumppy]

Ready.

:shake:
Just wait til you have to shovel your driveway only to watch the snow plow come by and rebury your vehicle in the drive. After you've shoveled it for the second time in one day the only thing you'll want to do with the gym equipt. is throw it in the back of your vehicle for extra traction.

[HonestChieffan]

3 cords stacked and split. Will get really going on firewood after thanksgiving. Have to drop about 20 oak trees. Then lay into hickory. All saws ready to go. Oil changed in tractor, had issue with 4wd in pickup but thats fixed. Have my plans set to do a bit of dirtwork, rock some low spots. Have one deer done and in freezer. Garden is done.

[TinyEvel]

Do you cut back and winterize rose bushes here?

[Buehler445]

Do you cut back and winterize rose bushes here?

You know how I know you're gay? :D

[007]

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. :thumb:

See you sunday

[Squalor2]

I'm stocking up....

http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal01/2010/11/10/16/enhanced-buzz-16140-1289425348-6.jpg

nice to see a red squirrel again. nothing but skinny grey rats here anymore

[stevieray]

Ready.

A mural of Dr Phil with Arnold's body would be boss.

[Buzz]

I can do without it taking a high loader to get out of the culdesac. Hoping this El nino doesn't dump a bunch of snow this year.