Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[sean donato]

Just came in from blowing. Neither of mine have cabs. Were ar 14 inches and climbing. The lane is still a mess. Wish the neighbors would help out with it. My equipment is only so big.
Warming up by the furnace before I go and get another load of wood in. The wife did a good job of using this morning wheel Barrow up. Shes empty. Used the little ariens to clear a path to the shed. Really need to invest in a bigger 2 stage blower and or a bigger tractor with a 2 stage blower.

 

[svk]

Steve, my Escape was a 2010 with the Flex Fuel V-6 and 6 speed tranny. Other than an engine computer recall, and no mechanical issues with it at all ... over 9 years!

In the end, rust was getting the better of it underneath, so I traded it in on the F-150.

Conversely, my 2006 Mustang that goes in the winter is remarkably clean underneath! Go figure!

Mine was an 02. Every single vehicle from 02-06 had the very same issues.

 

[MechanicMatt]

I had a quad with a plow, someone else wanted it more and helped themselves to it. Now I use the plow truck from work.....

 

[mountainguyed67]

Someone got pictures today of the road my mountain place is on.

 

[Philbert]

I do have a digital depth gauge tool . . . .

I would like one of those, preferably one not made in china, do you know of any.

Nope. Those were eBay. $7. @MarkEagleUSA got me started with his conversion:



Philbert

 

[muad]

Had to make a run to town to drive the wife, she needed to get groceries and dog food. She hates driving in the snow, and the roads are pretty bad. Took her Expedition, which is a beast with the tires I put on it last year. I normally only buy BFGs, but found a near new set of Goodyear dura-tracs for $250. They're loud as can be, but with the automatic 4x4, it handles great.

Snow is still coming down good, and drifting now. I may get my wish of a foot!

 

[MechanicMatt]

well, driveway is plowed wood brought in, time to relax. Wife’s cooking tonight was even edible, maybe today wasn’t too rough after all

 

[MechanicMatt]

Already had a fresh two inches again!!!!

 

[muad]

With all this snow, I really do need a plow.

I can get in and out fine with the F350 or Expedition, but I get the mail man and his Prius ain't making it 5 feet.

 

[JustJeff]

The temperature has been minus quite a bit for quite awhile now. Sitting in my living room enjoying the heat from the stove and what the heck do I see? A Yellowjacket buzzing around the ceiling. I thought I was seeing things! I do recall seeing one frozen between two splits when I was stacking. I guess they can thaw out, who knew?!

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[mountainguyed67]

I guess they can thaw out, who knew?!

I did. Occasionally I will find them barely moving because of the cold, but if the sun gets on them they’re back to normal. I watch for them in the woodpile.

 

[MechanicMatt]

Back at it 3am. It’s almost 7:30 now and I can see the finish line!!

 

[svk]

Interesting that they make your department do the plowing being service guys aren’t making money unless they are working on stuff. At the dealership my wife works at, the salesmen and sales manager are responsible for snow removal. Sales manager running the plow truck and salesmen jockeying cars.
They always leave one salesman inside in case someone shows up and wants to buy a car.

If the snow is really bad the body shop manager runs another plow truck.

 

[svk]

Yesterday started off eventful but ended without issue.

Was supposed to go a couple hours away to pick up a few things in my plow truck (with topper). Get rolling shortly after 7 am. An hour away from home I blow a brake line so turn around, limp home at low speeds, grab the daily driver truck and rent a uhaul trailer. I’m now running over three hours late. Got the stuff taken care of but ended up home close to 9 pm instead of 4 because the roads got bad when things froze after dark so I was going 55-60 for the last 2 hours instead of 70. Oh well.

When I got the uhaul trailer I demanded the optional insurance due to the ****** road conditions. It’s only like 7 bucks for the day so a good deal during winter driving.

 

[MechanicMatt]

Steve, it’s me (service manager),one sales manger (they have three), the prep manager, Lot guy & my oldest tech (old farmer man) that handle 95% of the snow. The sales team will Jockey most of the car’s then the GM of the place comes in and plays around in the gator putting the “final touch” on the lot.

here is a picture of my snow toy

 

[svk]

Steve, it’s me (service manager),one sales manger (they have three), the prep manager, Lot guy & my oldest tech (old farmer man) that handle 95% of the snow. The sales team will Jockey most of the car’s then the GM of the place comes in and plays around in the gator putting the “final touch” on the lot.

here is a picture of my snow toy

Oh ok, that makes more sense!!

 

[MechanicMatt]

We don’t let the City Boys near the equipment. Too many accidents happen.

 

[MustangMike]

Well just think Matt, after this career you can do a remake of "The Shining"!!!

 

[MustangMike]

My neighbor Chris came over, in the dark last night, and plowed my driveway with his PU Truck and his Kubota.

He knows I'm in Tax Season and that snow would be a bit of work for my ATV.

This morning it almost looks like it was not plowed, and it is still snowing.

Going to go out now with the ATV.

 

[sean donato]

Steve, it’s me (service manager),one sales manger (they have three), the prep manager, Lot guy & my oldest tech (old farmer man) that handle 95% of the snow. The sales team will Jockey most of the car’s then the GM of the place comes in and plays around in the gator putting the “final touch” on the lot.

here is a picture of my snow toy

That's a bit bigger then mine.... can i borrow it for a bit? Think I'd get my lane and driveway done in under half the time it take now lol.