tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post4261754082407426768..comments2024-01-19T07:37:39.127-05:00Comments on The Dancing Donkey: Why I Don't Build SnowmenThe Dancing Donkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-46387450916454145912015-02-05T11:24:47.287-05:002015-02-05T11:24:47.287-05:00I was telling my husband about your woes with the ...I was telling my husband about your woes with the snowblower and he wanted me to tell you that a hundred watt bulb in a reflector-type work like put on it would help keep it from freezing. I know that you're educated to take care of most problems you encounter, but he wanted to emphasize the reflector which would make a difference over a bare bulb. He also said to make sure you've got the right weight oil, like a 5W30 or 5W in it. I've thought many times when you tell about all your problems keeping equipment running that if we lived nearby he'd help you. That's what he does. He seems to know how to fix everything or figures it out with research. He's retired and has worked well over 40 hours some weeks helping people with 'fixing', remodeling, computers, cars, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, painting, and snowblowing. He does about 7 driveways with his snowblower every time he does ours. Good luck.Peghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309987428045299558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-90224631306585399522015-02-04T10:52:49.969-05:002015-02-04T10:52:49.969-05:00Any snowblower that freezes up isn't worth SH...Any snowblower that freezes up isn't worth SH**! I swear it makes things 20 times more irritating (about the weather) when mechanical things refuse to budge. Psycho border collie puppy in that picture looks like he's saying "Mom, why are you so angry at a piece of metal that doesn't care!" Take care, stay warm and I'm with you - I don't have time for snowmen either. MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-47057727186120454762015-02-04T08:31:32.655-05:002015-02-04T08:31:32.655-05:00You were so smart to put that wood stove downstair...You were so smart to put that wood stove downstairs - in your giant mudrroom! Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954245955512283932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-84179761530605619162015-02-03T16:38:49.780-05:002015-02-03T16:38:49.780-05:00This is why I don't have a snowblower or a rid...This is why I don't have a snowblower or a riding lawnmower. I have an electric tiller, weed eater and chainsaw. I am not a mechanic and don't have the means to haul things to a mechanic. So you are a hero just for trying in my book. When I saw the snow coming down, I moved my car closer to the gate. It got drifted in anyway. I had to dig out with a shovel, and a toothache, so I could get to the dentist. I am thankful I don't have the length of driveway that you do. Hang in there. Your luck just has to change. Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-10636721619807417282015-02-03T12:58:13.270-05:002015-02-03T12:58:13.270-05:00Ugh, I'm sorry! :( If I were having to work ...Ugh, I'm sorry! :( If I were having to work so hard, and in those conditions, and transport to and from a job (an hour or so?) on top of it all, every day...think I'd go a little postal. Or take to drinking. I am hoping for your sake, that it warms up, and very soon. In the meantime, I am cursing the snow with you!C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-81836323109501708912015-02-03T12:55:54.523-05:002015-02-03T12:55:54.523-05:00Oh MY! And laughing just a bit ;-D.Oh MY! And laughing just a bit ;-D.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-44476639213243801482015-02-03T12:16:37.167-05:002015-02-03T12:16:37.167-05:00Oh good lord I'm sorry but I chuckled a little...Oh good lord I'm sorry but I chuckled a little. I don't get snowblowers at all, thank goodness my husband has a great skid steer to do the heavy lifting around here.<br />This year I bought a huge sled for hauling hay and other big things. <br />I see that you are a smart lady who thinks ahead. I wouldn't have thought to bring the damn thing in.Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-61007465472587266262015-02-03T11:18:30.004-05:002015-02-03T11:18:30.004-05:00Goodness. You really do have some temperamental ma...Goodness. You really do have some temperamental machinery don't you? Take your time, stay safe, TRY and keep warm. And keep your cell phone with you! Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626678045896424852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-7415199990777622022015-02-03T09:53:18.981-05:002015-02-03T09:53:18.981-05:00Building a snowman creates 5 minutes of entertainm...Building a snowman creates 5 minutes of entertainment and some photos. (http://journeywithadancinghorse.blogspot.ca/2014/01/oh-carnage.html). Probably not worth it. We got the same storm that you did and we've been digging out all morning. I dream of owning a tractor with a snow blower attachment.....Oh and an indoor. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-25784988207956962192015-02-03T09:50:20.552-05:002015-02-03T09:50:20.552-05:00That machine sounds positively ridiculous! We can ...That machine sounds positively ridiculous! We can put men on the moon, but the snowblower needs to be warm?? I'm sorry that winter is hating on those up north so badly! Most especially those with livestock. I pray for warmer, milder weather for you soon!Carlahttp://undertexasskies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-81270728568304244832015-02-03T09:16:45.852-05:002015-02-03T09:16:45.852-05:00:):)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-55799881731689408372015-02-03T08:30:57.073-05:002015-02-03T08:30:57.073-05:00Maybe I shouldn't mention this today ---- b...Maybe I shouldn't mention this today ---- but I've never even seen a snowblower ---- signed: A Desert RatRebecca2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04672311628641811961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-57384118890582668072015-02-03T07:11:35.867-05:002015-02-03T07:11:35.867-05:00LOL! Laughing with you, not at you. ;) Yesterday,...LOL! Laughing with you, not at you. ;) Yesterday, the driver-side window on my truck froze in the DOWN position. I had to make the afternoon commute home - 30 minutes on the freeway -- with the window down. I considered bringing the whole darn truck inside to thaw it out, but well...it won't fit through the front door. Tyche's Minderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672047171988985103noreply@blogger.com