How's everyone doing with the SNOW

[Thomas]

3 1/2" waiting to be plow after work today.
This so call pop up storms starting to add up fast.

 

[Gordon Gould]

The tractor is having a tough workout in the woods but the skiing is great. More banks to push back today.
You are right Thomas about these 5 and 6 inch non-storms that come every other day.





gg

 

[Garandman]

12yo boy in training.....

 

[BarnieTrk]

I don't consider snow a disaster. Snow belt sates should be prepared. Same as hurricane, earthquake and flood states. We need less federal government in local issues.

I agree. Now if the LOCAL Govt agrees to provide such coverages, fine... just make sure it is funded locally as well.

If my business does NOT have any loans attached to it (most do), then it is my choice to have insurance on the business/building(s). Usually if I have a loan or mortgage attached to it, then those holding the lean against my property/business typically require I hold adequate insurance to cover any losses associated; burns down, roof caves in, etc. So, why do folks expect Govt be in the business of providing loans or insurance for such losses?

I choose to have insurance on my business. If my business burns down, my insurance covers my losses in accordance with my policy. If I have enough insurance to cover my losses is up to me, via how much my insurance premium is. However, if dozens of businesses are affected by flood, fire, snow, mud slide, etc. then many folks expect the Govt to provide coverages.... why?

I suspect many of us would all prefer to live & work on some beautiful & warm Key West island, but the living & operating costs prohibit many of us from doing it...so I live where my budget allows. However, I HATE the fact that my federal tax dollar$ support those who choose to live in locations that they cannot afford to cover their own losses.

I recall a discussion I had years ago with a friend of mine that lived in Galveston, TX. I mentioned that I didn't want to be having to go through rebuilding my new home nearly every 10 years, as he did. He pointed out that his Govt-sponsored, low-interest loan home rebuild payments were lower for his brand-new home than I has paying for my 45-year old home mortgage.....and he also pointed out, "...and I've never re-painted a wall yet. I get a new wall before it needs painting." That is simply not right.....

I am all about helping out other folks...but not beyond my means. The roads and bridges I drive on/over on a daily basis are in a sad and dangerous state of condition. These are just two issues I'd like to see our Federal tax dollar$ be spent on to repair, maintain & rebuild. Just my :2cents:,,,,,

BarnieTrk

 

[BXman98]

You need a tractor to come and help?

 

[rScotty]

Great Video! Nothing like teaching the kids to make a good day even better.
rScotty

 

[Garandman]

-14 this morning in Lake Placid, NY. My car started right up but it took a while to get some heat. Windy and light snow.

 

[Mendonsy]

Just a balmy -7 here and the sun's out!! Nearly like summer with a nice breeze from the Northwest too!!
It wouldn't be so bad but today is Friday so I had to go out and drag the trash cans to the end of the driveway early this morning.

 

[Tollster]

Even with a blower I have had to push the edges back twice this year, snow has been on the ground since late December, burning 80lbs of pellets a day and its still 60 degree upstairs. Hoping this polar cold will push the next snow storms south on our friends in DC..

 

[Gcorron]

HEY!! Your friends near DC appreciate your kind thoughts, but are willing to let you guys have our share! I live 20 miles South, and we just got our first real snow, about 9". We are expecting 5 more tomorrow, winter just took awhile to arrive.

If it makes you feel better, it was 0 degrees this morning, wood stove is just humming away!

The real issue is.....what idiot at Kubota designed TWO little teeny fuel filters, with paper elements (just to make sure a half drop of water will freeze it solid) on the BX-25? My fuel had Diesel 911 in it, and still it froze. No, the same diesel that goes in my truck, trencher, and neighbors Bobcat with no issues!

When it sputtered and died on Tuesday, it's a real wonder the language alone didn't thaw the fuel lines and melt the snow within a 20 foot radius! Still took a hair dryer about a half hour.

The only thing I really don't like about my 25, I may have to do the Racor thing this summer, but let's face it, I really shouldn't have to!

George