Snow Storm Part II - Second Installment

Headed out around 5pm to plow the driveway again. We had gotten around 5 and 1/2 inches since I plowed this morning.

This time the wind was blowing, it was dark and a little colder.

There was less snow, but took three hours to clear. I guess it was heavier. The fact there was no where to push it didn't help either. I swear I went the entire length of the driveway pushing a little to the side on each side (imagine tiny diagonals to each side of the driveway instead of long steady passes down each side).

At one point I had a mechanical. I Had to get a light and a cotter pin to get the plow to lift again. Laying in the cold wet snow under the tractor isn't exactly fun.


The bamboo provided an interesting obstacle/aid. The weight of the snow had it laying across about 40' of the driveway. Cool! That's 40' I don't need to plow, but that's also 40' of bamboo I had to drive the tractor through.

The first time was a little un-nerving. I couldn't see anything and had no idea how long it was. The thought crossed my mind I could suffocate in there from the tractor fumes, but I pulled through and went about my way.

I imagine there will be a third session tomorrow morning to clear away the few inches we get over night and all the drifting that might occur.

I also know we'll be getting a snow blower for next year. The plow is fun at times, but mostly too much work.

- b