The problem with snow and ice here is twofold. First we don't have enough bad weather for the state, county, etc. to invest in dedicated snow clearing equipment. So it may be two or three days before the snow plows get to back roads. The second problem is a typical Kentucky snow storm. it doesn't just snow. It nearly always starts out in the daytime with the temp in the upper thirties with rain. Then it freezes overnight and snows on top of the ice covered roads and driveways. I have spent most of the day today clearing our little road and, so far, fourteen driveways. Cannot go forward because the little Kioti just sits and spins. Have to go backwards where I can get some traction. I have fell off the tractor twice today, and fell twice walking around it to change blade angle. There is about a quarter to half inch thick layer of ice under the snow. To make matters worse the ground and pavement are just at freezing so when you break a slab of ice loose it floats on a thin layer of water. That is what I fell on today. Entire three foot square slabs of ice sliding out from under me.
I have learned to drive on this crap and have few problems. I know if I were in Canada with your three feet or more of snow I would have problems just as the Canadians who have worked here with me have had problems with our icy roads. You learn to cope.
Funniest thing is seeing a Brazilian trying to drive on ice.
Anyway, I am having a good time out playing on my little tractor and have made a lot of new friends in the neighborhood.
RSKY
