[zephyr]

[MtnGoat]

glad I could help out. I got so sick of blowing through a shovel every snowstorm I decided to find a better shovel. Now if I could just find a leaf rake worth a damn That reminds me, another option for light, fresh snow...try a leaf blower. If the snow is consolidated at all it won't work, same if it's fresh but big wet flakes. But if you're dealing with an inch or two fresh dry snow, especially on pavement, it's the bees knees.

[Joey]

Power went out Monday evening and came back on today around noon. I'll leave the generator under the deck until enough snow melts that I can wheel it back into the garage. We have also decided to splurge and upgrade our generator to one that has a built-in inverter, electric start and sufficient power so we can periodically run our hot water heater via a single circuit (240 volt, 30amp) transfer switch. The luxury of a hot shower is a strong selling point. And we like the idea of 'clean' power via the inverter not only for the computer gear but for our various big/small appliances that have electronic inards.

[treeswarper]

We're having a nice blizzardish storm this afternoon. I expect the front door to soon be drifted in. Snow is coming down hard and the wind is blowing hard. I think I've seen this before. This house came with several crappy snow shovels.

[Ski]

[Chief Joseph]

I am also using an aluminum grain scoop this year. Ace hardware is awesome Ski. I transport fuel in 5 gallon jugs for use in Chain Saws, Snowmobiles, and 4 wheelers and Ace is the only place I could find a plastic funnel that actually has a built in screen and only 5 bucks for the medium size, (they carry 3 here at the Priest River store). I am amazed that every time I fill up, there is debris in the screen. https://www.google.com/search?q=filfast+funnels&rlz=1CAEXLB_enUS834&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=zTKdqJHIDc_NnM%253A%252CkiL79U3iAiAnFM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kQxf2mo_Jt7k_J8X1Ar3CA2jsrBMw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjX6pCv9r3gAhXIz4MKHST6CqYQ9QEwB3oECAUQEg&biw=1024&bih=474#imgrc=zTKdqJHIDc_NnM:

[Schenk]

Speaking of ACE and snow shovels, this shovel is probably one of the best I have ever used for moving lots of snow. We keep one at the ski hut and it is great for digging out after big storms. https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/farm-and-ranch-supplies/farm-equipment/7209307

[MtnGoat]

[Chief Joseph]

I don't use a leaky nozzle at all anymore, I just remove it and pour it straight into the Fil Fast funnel, much faster, especially when filling the 10 gallon Sled tanks.

[CC]

[Malachai Constant]

Bad but somewhat understandable, the hardest part of clearing the driveway is the reinforced ice berm at the bottom.

[RichP]

[CC]

[CC]

[MtnGoat]

I'd argue statistical use is not necessarily a good fit for individual cases, since an individual is an expert on their own situation. What is statistically illogical for a west sider who may see little road ice in any given year, is not illogical for an east sider who may drive on it consistently throughout the winter. My local road has now been iced for 2.5 weeks in this latest round alone, for example. Yes, different rates would apply to different users most likely, though it is hard to predict what price/convenience points a resource owner would decide to choose. If we follow your logic, then of course there are other factors..if the pricing is based on user choices alone, my higher fee for studded tires would be offset by not paying fees for ferries or bike lanes never used. Given the costs for those things vs the cost of studs, I'm pretty sure I'd save money overall.