To Shovel or not?

stevew · 01-25-2007, 08:02 AM

So yeah, for the first time since buying this house in october, I'm actually forced with actually having to Shovel this driveway. Damned snow. To think that 2 weeks or so ago, I was actually contemplating mowing the grass, as it was still uncovered with snow

I dunno whether to go do it now, or wait and see if it's going to keep snowing all day(and possibly *gasp* having do it again)and do it later. The conundrum of it all.

Butter · 01-25-2007, 08:04 AM

Wait until the snow ends, unless you absolutely cannot get by without doing so.

Draft Dodger · 01-25-2007, 08:05 AM

I prefer to shovel a few times, keeping up with it as it snows. makes it easier.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-25-2007, 08:05 AM

I know you're not exactly in the same area as I am, but if what I'm seeing outside is any indication, I would wait until tomorrow. At least in Westmoreland County, they're expecting another inch of snow today. If you get to it tomorrow morning, it'll be clear for when the next three inches get dumped on the area tomorrow.

Drake · 01-25-2007, 08:21 AM

I don't shovel snow unless it's so high that I can't get my truck out of the driveway.

That's only happened once in the last five years.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-25-2007, 08:29 AM

I live in a corner house. There's a lot of sidewalk that I need to shovel. It sucks. Luckily my driveway is like 10 feet long, so that's a bonus. I shovelled last night. There was about 2 inches or so of snow.

rkmsuf · 01-25-2007, 08:33 AM

just shovel you lazy f-ck!

ice4277 · 01-25-2007, 08:34 AM

Its easier to do it a couple times with less on the ground than to wait for it to stop snowing, especially if you are getting a lot (5or 6+ inches).

miami_fan · 01-25-2007, 08:40 AM

Find a neighbor with a snowblower!

Pumpy Tudors · 01-25-2007, 08:49 AM

"Snowblower" was my nickname in college.

Poli · 01-25-2007, 08:51 AM

I'd vote, but it doesn't count as a post.

BrianD · 01-25-2007, 08:56 AM

It really depends on the state of your back and how likely you are to need to leave the house. My back is pretty crappy so I have to shovel often or risk not being able to walk for a few hours. Also, shovel before you drive over it since it is much easier to get the snow off that way.

Logan · 01-25-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I live in a corner house. There's a lot of sidewalk that I need to shovel. It sucks. Luckily my driveway is like 10 feet long, so that's a bonus. I shovelled last night. There was about 2 inches or so of snow.

Wait...do you mean your walkway, or do you actually have to shovel the sidewalk, which is property you don't own? If that's the case, I would move before you start shoveling.

FrogMan · 01-25-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

Find a neighbor with a snowblower!

Or buy one. My snowblower has made taking care of our driveway a fun time.

FM

lordscarlet · 01-25-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Wait...do you mean your walkway, or do you actually have to shovel the sidewalk, which is property you don't own? If that's the case, I would move before you start shoveling.

Most areas you have to shovel the sidewalk, and even if you don't you should anyway.

ice4277 · 01-25-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

"Snowblower" was my nickname in college.

i always wondered why you two were tight.

stevew · 01-25-2007, 10:36 AM

Pumpy won't turn informer.

BrianD · 01-25-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ice4277

i always wondered why you two were tight.

You scanned that out of your own CD collection, right?

Mustang · 01-25-2007, 10:44 AM

light & fluffy snow.. shovel later

heavy & wet snow.. shovel now

View Poll Results: Shovel the Snow?
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01-25-2007, 08:04 AM	#2
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Wait until the snow ends, unless you absolutely cannot get by without doing so. __________________ My listening habits

01-25-2007, 08:05 AM	#3
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I prefer to shovel a few times, keeping up with it as it snows. makes it easier. __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-25-2007, 08:05 AM	#4
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I know you're not exactly in the same area as I am, but if what I'm seeing outside is any indication, I would wait until tomorrow. At least in Westmoreland County, they're expecting another inch of snow today. If you get to it tomorrow morning, it'll be clear for when the next three inches get dumped on the area tomorrow. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-25-2007, 08:29 AM	#6
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I live in a corner house. There's a lot of sidewalk that I need to shovel. It sucks. Luckily my driveway is like 10 feet long, so that's a bonus. I shovelled last night. There was about 2 inches or so of snow. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

01-25-2007, 08:21 AM	#5
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I don't shovel snow unless it's so high that I can't get my truck out of the driveway. That's only happened once in the last five years.

01-25-2007, 08:33 AM	#7
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	just shovel you lazy f-ck! __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-25-2007, 08:34 AM	#8
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Its easier to do it a couple times with less on the ground than to wait for it to stop snowing, especially if you are getting a lot (5or 6+ inches).

01-25-2007, 08:40 AM	#9
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01-25-2007, 08:49 AM	#10
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	"Snowblower" was my nickname in college. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-25-2007, 08:51 AM	#11
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01-25-2007, 08:56 AM	#12
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	It really depends on the state of your back and how likely you are to need to leave the house. My back is pretty crappy so I have to shovel often or risk not being able to walk for a few hours. Also, shovel before you drive over it since it is much easier to get the snow off that way.

01-25-2007, 10:36 AM	#17
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Pumpy won't turn informer.

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