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toroman

Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Original Message Feb 18, 2005 10:28 pm

We are smack in the middle of February and here in Montreal Quebec Canada , i've only taken the toro out twice. Talk about no snow. Seems when I was a young lad growing up in the 70's and early 80' s we had so much more snow.

Have you guys used your machines much this year? I've used more wd40 and oil than gas

Cheers

Jim

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18Degrees

Joined: Jan 19, 2005
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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #1 Feb 18, 2005 10:42 pm

3 times for me

18 degrees

18 Degree driveway - 928 Honda track drive - Fertilizer spreader for dispensing salt

ChrisS

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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #2 Feb 18, 2005 11:19 pm

Sorry guys, I lost count again.....

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.

walbroman

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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #3 Feb 18, 2005 11:31 pm

4 times but not much to throw away hehehehe

mml4

Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!

Joined: Dec 31, 2003
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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #4 Feb 19, 2005 6:43 am

Hi Guys!

"From your question I see you've met my wife!"

Stated in fond rememberance of Henny Youngman.A comedian that could make you laugh without vulgarity.

Here on Long Island we've had two opportunities to use the machines. Really surprising in light of all the fall rain. We have had stretches of cold weather but it's been dry during those times. The last two weeks have been wet but very warm.

Marc

SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper

TomP

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Location: Central New Jersey
Joined: Aug 4, 2003
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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #5 Feb 19, 2005 8:17 am

We have had one decent snow at 15 inches and one dusting at an inch.

They say 3-5 inches on Monday. I believe it when I see it.

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Simplicity 1060 DLXE - Toro Snow Commander / 3650 - Honda HS520

mrmom

Joined: Sep 19, 2003
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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #6 Feb 19, 2005 8:28 am

Twice so far. One 18 incher and the next was a wet sloppy 2 inches. See what happens this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed.

newtonian

Location: Windsor CT
Joined: Dec 12, 2004
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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #7 Feb 19, 2005 8:52 am

Global warming effect?

I recall much more snow in the 70's-80's. Seems the wind chill was more significant then as well.

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nibbler

Joined: Mar 5, 2004
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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #8 Feb 19, 2005 9:43 am

Not enough

4 times, did about 20 driveways each time and about 500M ( 660 yd) of sidewalk.

About the only challenge was going further up north and clearing 2 cottage driveways, 60cm ( 24" ) some crusty stuff. Some digging to break things up.

The old blower with a new B&S 11HP throws snow beautifully.

nibbler

Joined: Mar 5, 2004
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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #9 Feb 19, 2005 9:47 am

newtonian wrote:

Global warming effect?

I recall much more snow in the 70's-80's. Seems the wind chill was more significant then as well.

I suspect that not only was there acutally more snow when we were all younger but we were also a lot shorter.

We also probably carry more insulation too!

boblloyd

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Location: MA
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Re: How many times this winter did you get the beast out?
Reply #10 Feb 19, 2005 9:48 am

I've lost count like Chris - probably at least 8 times this season starting with an early 7" storm on November 13. Most have been in the 3-8" range but we got over 30" between the blizzard and the small storm that followed in late January. I'd say the last few years have been above average in my area but the snowstorms when I was a kid still SEEMED bigger.

lol -Bob

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