Winter 14/15 is starting
 

Looks like it's starting, this is our local forecast for Saturday
Sat Nov 1
38° Snow
31° Snow
Chance of snow:80% Wind:NW at 19 mph

Now who was it that stated talking about getting the plows and snow blowers ready a couple months ago? This is your fault. :bash2: :BB&YS:

Keep calm Sam.:biggrin2:

Sam we are looking at a similar forecast too...it sucks but it was my fault as I put the winter clothes on the CUB LOL SORRY!!!!!
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Huh, didn't expect that! :biggrin2: I'm not expecting any snow until December here. From what I've been reading, it's supposed to be an around average winter here. However, I hope this snow you're getting doesn't change anything.

Just remember the proper snow handling procedure:

1) Keep calm
2) Scotch
3) ...
4) Profit

Or something like that, I've worked 14 of the last 24 hours and had very little sleep in between so I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer right now :ScrewLoose:

Looks like rain only here in the Triad, but the snow will be close. Can I get away with just 75# weights on the rear wheels and no chains for 2-3 inches of snow?

Blade or blower? Either is a definate yes, but if you have a big heavy blower hanging off the front, you'll want more weight on the back. :beerchug:

I have a 54" power angle Haban blade on the 2072 so that's what I'm going to be moving snow with(if any). Bring it on :biggrin2: :beerchug:

That's it? 14 of 24? I usually work 18 at least in 24. The other day, in 36hrs, I only slept 1.5hrs. Suck it up, go get back in a tractor!

Really Sam? Snow in Galax? I'm glad it's not here!!! I'm not ready! :bigeyes:
As if I ever am......... :bash2:

Well, you see JON, Sam lives in VA., it takes a while for them to catch up to date. That weather forecast is probably from Feb. In VA, their not like us PA boys, who are up on things. Why, just the other day I upgraded to a new phone, went from a crank style to a rotary dial. Ain't modern technology grand. :ROTF1: :Sorry:Sam, just couldn't resist.

Tough crowd, actually the forecast is from today. No concerns that I will need to do anything about it. Yesterday it was almost 80 and I was out on the Harley, also just closed the pool and now snow? Seriously the Mts. may get something out of this but I doubt I will get more than a dusting on the grass.

Maybe I should clarify; 14 of 24 hours was spent at an "official" job. The remainder was spent doing chores and whatnot around the house. Hell, last night we worked until almost 9:30 on the farm after I already put in an 8 hour day at job 1, then after I came home and worked on my Halloween costume for Friday's part at work, did dishes, laundry, and a couple other misc tasks. Have no fear, I keep busy :biggrin2:

BTW, the time I spend at the farm in "barney" once the sun goes down isn't the most fun. Window doesn't roll up, heat has 2 settings (off and sometimes on), runs on more or less 5 cylinders, and and has one real usable headlight. The bossman, meanwhile, it sitting in a brand new New Holland combine with the temp just so, CD playing loud and clear, with auto-steer doing all the work. Being the catchall has its advantages, but definitely has its disadvantages :biggrin2:

UPDATE: :bigthink:

This map says Sam Mac is getting WHACKED!! :bigeyes:

http://www.wsls.com/story/27161837/s...-into-saturday

Click on the weather map, Hmmmmmm,,,, Sam Mac is mighty close to the dark blue region!!

I hope there is a tarp over the Harley, the snow will be blowin' right through the barn walls,,,,,,, :biggrin2:

The run on groceries will start tomorrow LMAO.

John
The Harleys are all Happy in the garage and the Cubs are all covered in the shop. Tee shirt and shorts weather this afternoon but I'm ready for the Blizzard this week end. :biggrin2:

I'm not looking forward to snow either! Guess I will pull the deck off the 1211 put the blade on and chain some suitcase weights to the top link bracket , deflate the rear ags some. Where did summer go? Or this whole year for that matter ??

Pics from 8:00 AM 11/1/2014 in Galax VA. Yep winter has started. :bash2:

We got our first snowfall last night- mainly a wintery mix of rain and snow. nothing stuck. Great Halloween weather. You can keep the accumulated stuff.

Sam, where are the pics of you cleaning your blizzard up?! That's just meant to show off your snow but not you cleaning it up!:biggrin2:

Ryan

Didn't need to do any clean up, it all melted. :beerchug:

Well that's no fun, I would have been out there while it was melting trying to push it around! :beerchug:

Wow you southern gentlemen did get wacked. Up here in central PA we did not even get cold enough to snow. Oh well I am not ready for it yet either. The big old 451 blower is resting comfortably in the shed.

Well Sam, if there's a bright side it would be better you than me with the snow:biggrin2:
We have just cold in the weather forecast for the end of the week and weekend highs in the mid 30's. I'm liking winter less every year, especially after last winter.
Shops got wood, about five cord ready to keep me a toasty 75-80. Did I mention I like a warm shop?:biggrin2:

Glad that stuff stopped in Galax and didn't make it to Appomattox.

Cool pics Sam, some crazy weather your getting there. Looks more like your in the artic than VA.

Just watched the weather report. All I can say is go home mother nature, your drunk. :biggrin2:

For you guys up north get the blowers, plows and chains out. Sounds like it's going to be a LONG winter. :bash2:

Yeah just watching the weather for you guys in Minnesota, ......wow