Who is excited for snow season? Not us! We're depressed due to lack of snow.

[jjeff]

Now I am excited for snow, got the plow on my stepsons 4 wheeler and pmd it, got my blower somewhat functional again on the other 4 wheeler. Started my vintage over 25 yr old snowmobiles for buzzing around down state plugged in all my tractors to trickle charges winterized boat and RV.

 

[dodge man]

I know out west, maybe mostly in Wyoming? we saw a lot of snow fences. I’m talking massive things that reminded me of beach obstacles at Normandy. They appeared to be put in random locations at random angles but I’m sure they were placed based on past storms.

 

[Hay Dude]

I notice a distinct difference between the guys who plow snow on their own property versus the guys who plow other people properties to help make a living.

The latter are much less happy & excited than the former.
I belong in the later category. Although I need the money, it’s stressful.

 

[DJ54]

After 32 years of plowing snow on Federal and State Highways, from 4 lane to cow paths the novelty wore off after being through the blizzard of '78 here in Ohio, opened roads in SE Ohio in '93 after a 3' snow in about 12 hours with a dozer with just a canopy and heathouser with temps the first day out of -34º according to the local Township Trustee. No more phone calls at 2:00 a.m., then maybe work 16 hour shifts for a week or so sometimes longer. In '93, it was a 2 hour drive 1 way to get there and wanted us there an hour before dawn, and you'd work until almost dark, load up on the low-boy and park back at the County Garage, check your machine, fuel up for the next day, then look forward to a 2 hr drive home. Carried 2 Stanley S.S. thermos bottles, one to get you there, one to get you home. If you worked for a good Trustee, they'd have a hot cup of coffee for you when you cut cross country opening roads, and they'd meet you on the other end. One homeowner near the end of a dead end Twp. road waded out through 3' of snow to bring me a hot cup of coffee to show their appreciation. That meant more to me than all of the atta' boy's we got back at the District Office from the higher ups when it was all said and done.

I retired 18 years ago, and don't miss it at all. I've missed a number of Wintertime holidays with family getting called out and pulling a 16 hour shift, from Thanksgiving through MLK Day.

I do clean the driveway if we have 2"+ snow only for the reason if there is a fire the F.D. can get to the house, or barn. And only do that when the snow is over. Otherwise, lock the truck in 4WD and go if I "have" to go somewhere. Other wise I'd much rather be tinkering in the shop working on something, getting ready for Spring.

Here's a pic from the blizzard of '78. 13" of snow, and 70 mph winds can make some pretty big drifts. Wouldn't trade the experience of going through it all for anything but wouldn't want to go through it again either.

 

[jjeff]

I notice a distinct difference between the guys who plow snow on their own property versus the guys who plow other people properties to help make a living.

The latter are much less happy & excited than the former.
I belong in the later category. Although I need the money, it’s stressful.

The latter really impedes your sled time. Lol

 

[number two]

This thread keeps getting better and better!

 

[MossRoad]

Maybe someone should start a thread titled Who's Agitated by Snow Season?

 

[ArlyA]

I know out west, maybe mostly in Wyoming? we saw a lot of snow fences. I’m talking massive things that reminded me of beach obstacles at Normandy. They appeared to be put in random locations at random angles but I’m sure they were placed based on past storms.

They get lots of wind out there.

 

[Rockbadchild]

a well place snow fence can help to minimize snow drift a lot, and putting snow away from the dominant wind as well help to not get buried.

 

[Yander]

I notice a distinct difference between the guys who plow snow on their own property versus the guys who plow other people properties to help make a living.

The latter are much less happy & excited than the former.
I belong in the later category. Although I need the money, it’s stressful.

My sister said my BIL said the same thing about plowing snow for other people. What is it about it that you feel is stressful? Just curious.

I know a plow truck is much bigger and can do more damage in a hurry and I can't say I've ever used a plow truck to plow people out. I have always used mowers or a tractor, I don't find that stressful, sometimes a little daunting depending on how much snow.