Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

On Sunday I realized we had another snowstorm on the way but I was going to be far away on business all week.   I'm sure I could have gotten a neighbor to clear the driveway but my wife seemed to think she could handle the snowblower.    Except for the lawn tractor she has almost no experiance with OPE.  Even there she won't engage the mower.  

Anyway I gave her a quick course on operating the machine and had her clear a short path in the back yard as a final exam.  I gave her a C- and left on my trip still a little dubious.    

We ended up with a good 8" of heavy snow.   Well she reports the Briggs OHV pull started instantly.  She then took a little while to get the hang of it but got the driveway cleared fine even the dense EOD.  In fact she had a BALL and proceeded to clear the walk, the sidewalk in front of our house, and even the sidewalk of our neighbors who were away on vacation. I am impressed.      The bad news is that she wants to do it all the time now.      Anyone else have a story about training their spouse on OPE?   -Bob

Well I guess I should get in here too.  When I lived at home I did all the shoveling while my father did the plowing.  After I had the shoveling done - he'd plow a big wall of snow back for me to shovel through.

Now that I'm living with Chris - I can't take away his precious time with his snowblower.  It's something about seeing a guy out in the freezing cold and then coming in to get warmed up.  But I shovel here too.  The doorstep and that's about it.  But I get out and enjoy that time with him.

As for home - now when we get to work (they're in the same yard), Chris grabs a snowblower as Dad does the plowing and I just get to sit inside and wait for the phone to ring.

Sherri

well...

now that i know my place in the snowy world i will be able to perform up to folks expectations.

im so happy about that .

later chris