This crazy weather...
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From: Highland, Indiana
This crazy weather... Yesterday it was a beautiful sunny day in the mid 50s, I was going to wash and wax my car outside for once, but decided not to after rain was forecast for today.
And of course it did rain, and sleet... and in a half hours time we got about 3 1/2 inches of snow and its still coming down strong . I just went to move my car so my brother could leave and I've never felt so blind in my life. Tons and TONS of really wet snow. This has been the craziest winter that I can remember.
at least we're like half way through winter ... hopefully
And of course it did rain, and sleet... and in a half hours time we got about 3 1/2 inches of snow and its still coming down strong . I just went to move my car so my brother could leave and I've never felt so blind in my life. Tons and TONS of really wet snow. This has been the craziest winter that I can remember.
at least we're like half way through winter ... hopefully
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
I took yesterday off work to take care of some personal business. I also figured it'd be a good day to do an oil change on my DD. I was working outside without a coat and it felt great. Then I was driving around with the windows down and feeling like it was April. Today, it's back to reality. Winter, in Chicago.... 
This snow is a special type of pain-in-the-***. It's way too wet in my area to use a snowthrower. So it's either shovel it, or leave it. Haven't decided which one I'm gonna do yet, have to see how I feel in the morning.
This snow is a special type of pain-in-the-***. It's way too wet in my area to use a snowthrower. So it's either shovel it, or leave it. Haven't decided which one I'm gonna do yet, have to see how I feel in the morning.
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From: Lake Zurich, IL
damn there's alot of snow out there! must be at least 8" maybe more ....
oh well... at least for the first time this winter my snow tires on my FWD car will pay off
Gotta snow blow in the mornin though
(it's wet and heavy... but w/the right snow blower shouldn't be a prob )
oh well... at least for the first time this winter my snow tires on my FWD car will pay off
Gotta snow blow in the mornin though
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by horist
Gotta snow blow in the mornin though
(it's wet and heavy... but w/the right snow blower shouldn't be a prob ) TECH Senior Member
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From: Lake Zurich, IL
dunno the specs... it's a craftsman MTX or something.... snowblowing takes longer w/this thick snow.... but it's just a matter of taking your time.... at least from my experience (I'll be the one plowing in the mornin so will know for sure...)
just a matter of moving at the right speed.... low gear is a good thing
(I've plowed in deeper wet snow w/this thing... just a matter of speed)
just a matter of moving at the right speed.... low gear is a good thing
(I've plowed in deeper wet snow w/this thing... just a matter of speed)
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by 4thGenCamaro
How do you turn a dish washer into a snow blower???
...Hand her a shovel
...Hand her a shovel
I would try that, but I want to live to see summer '06.
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From: Austin, TX by way of Chicago, IL
Originally Posted by Moparnos (The SLP Guy)
just came back from doing donuts in the ranger heheh
72 Challenger l 98 Camaro l 94 Camaro l 00 Firbird l 02 telefonica l 87 Ninja l 92 Ranger
72 Challenger l 98 Camaro l 94 Camaro l 00 Firbird l 02 telefonica l 87 Ninja l 92 Ranger
Is that like a furburger?
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From: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
The Indiana state government voted to skip Winter this year. 
It's still quite mild here in Central Indiana, and there's not a trace of snow (so far). It's Indiana, so if you don't like the weather just wait five minutes
It's still quite mild here in Central Indiana, and there's not a trace of snow (so far). It's Indiana, so if you don't like the weather just wait five minutes
For the past few weeks winter has been next to non existant. I feel bad for anybody around here that makes their winter money snow plowing. They are probably broke by now.
Anyway, if the snow is to wet for your snowblower, I suggest you try this one out
Anyway, if the snow is to wet for your snowblower, I suggest you try this one out
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by SmokingWS6
Anyway, if the snow is to wet for your snowblower, I suggest you try this one out
Now THAT is impressive. And I though I was nuts for considering a custom 5hp N2O shot for my snowblower.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by Cop Car
hmm lets see, it was in the mid 50s, then the next day it sleeted and then snowed, then two days later it was back to being 50s
