Contributing Member UKRay Posted October 16, 2011 Author Contributing Member Report Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks muchly, Crystal. I'll get a plastic one then! Oldtimer - I've seen the snow in your part of the world.Let's be honest, I'm simply not in that league. The amazing snow blower is a tad more than I can run to this month and I'm not sure where i'd keep it in the summer, lol, but the shovel looks like a winner! Stay warm, folks. Ray Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members oldtimer Posted October 17, 2011 Members Report Posted October 17, 2011 The forecast is a cold , snowy winter again, so you´d better be prepared, Ray. Studded now tires, anti freeze coolant in your car - and - a good snow shovel and a pair of long johns ! ( a good alterantive to snow shoveling is hibernation, like the bear ! ) / Knut Quote "The gun fight at the O.K. corral was actually started by two saddlemakers sitting around a bottle of whiskey talking about saddle fitting"...
Contributing Member UKRay Posted October 17, 2011 Author Contributing Member Report Posted October 17, 2011 I like the sound of hibernation, Knut! Ray Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members Rawhide Posted October 17, 2011 Members Report Posted October 17, 2011 I like the ones that take gasoline! I used to live in Delaware and hated shoveling. I bought a blower and this was the best move I ever made. sold it when I left for texas. If I ever went back, I'd buy another snow blower, before I buy groceries! Quote Marlon
Members randypants Posted October 17, 2011 Members Report Posted October 17, 2011 I have been meaning to buy a snow shovel for several years and have got away with it so far... Now i'm told the snow is almost upon us again so i'm going to bite the bullet. My question is what sort of snow shovel should I get? You guys in the US and Canada know far more about snow than I ever will - although the weather forecast is suggesting I'm about to learn.... What sort of shovel do you use? Metal? Plastic? What? Help! Pictures / links would be a great help. Note: Backhoes, JCBs and mini-diggers don't count. I couldn't get one into my yard! LOL Ray i recommend moving to Phoenix. that'll solve your snow shovel debate. Quote
Members whinewine Posted October 17, 2011 Members Report Posted October 17, 2011 I like the ones that take gasoline! I used to live in Delaware and hated shoveling. I bought a blower and this was the best move I ever made. sold it when I left for texas. If I ever went back, I'd buy another snow blower, before I buy groceries! Even better is THEN to hire a kid to run it while you sit inside in the warm & watch him lol... Quote
Members stanly Posted October 17, 2011 Members Report Posted October 17, 2011 If I only had one shovel it would be a bent handle w/ plastic blade. But I also have a steel bladed straight handle for scraping down to walkway (u can wax it up like skiis to prevent ANY snow clinging). Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted October 17, 2011 Author Contributing Member Report Posted October 17, 2011 Regretfully, Phoenix isn't an option at present and, truth be told, I quite like living in the UK. Having said that, I have enjoyed Las Vegas a number of times and was even there when it rained once. The streets flooded and It was rather like being at home but with more lights and big buildings - and far fewer sheep.. although I did see a goat in a dress, but maybe that belongs in another story... Marlon, that snow blower looks like a wonderful idea but how does it cope with slush and ice? Moxgrove - I promise not to lift, just push... I can't bear the thought of straining something important... Neighbour's kid? Brilliant! Unlike some of you folks, we don't need too many words for snow over here. Mostly we get thick white stuff followed by wet slushy stuff, quickly followed by black icy stuff. I hate all of it pretty evenly. I simply need to get out of my yard gate to buy food occasionally otherwise, I promise you, I really would hibernate! lol Ray Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Cobra Steve Posted October 17, 2011 Report Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Snow Shovel!?!? Ever thought about USRay? Southern California is waiting for you! Steve Edited October 17, 2011 by Cobra Steve Quote Thank You Steve Tayrien Leather Machine Co., Inc. 2141 E. Philadelphia St. Unit "U" Ontario, California 91761 1-866-962-9880 http://www.leathermachineco.com cobra@leathermachineco.com
Contributing Member Denise Posted October 17, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted October 17, 2011 Ray, this is my favorite combination for shoveling snow - plastic shovel and a good husband to operate it. Works great out here! Quote
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