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Patrick
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DEC 23, 07:59 PM
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Tony, I already posted that link above... Here, but thanks. 
After I shoveled all my sidewalks today (corner lot!), I took a quick shot of my Formula and Subie sitting on the side-street feeling sorry for themselves. The warming trend has now started though. As of 5 PM local time, it's 2°C/36°F.
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cliffw
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DEC 23, 08:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Saw this on FB, posted by one of our friends. He's offering an opportunity to learn a new skill, make extra (tax free) money and be your own boss.
Here's Mike Mohr's ad:
FREE SNOW SHOVELING CLASS: Come and join the class and learn about the proper ways to shovel.
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As a bonus, my training will include a weight loss program, an exercise program, and I ensure you a good night's sleep.
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blackrams
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DEC 23, 08:47 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cliffw:
As a bonus, my training will include a weight loss program, an exercise program, and I ensure you a good night's sleep. |
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Those would be unadvertised benefits to my own program. The reason they aren't advertised is, I don't want anyone complaining about sore muscles and backs.
Proper technique requires less effort (on my part).
Rams
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MidEngineManiac
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DEC 23, 09:02 PM
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cliffw
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DEC 23, 09:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Raydar:
Tammy fixed a big crock pot of "light your azz up" chili. Working on that now.
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Dang. That sounds good. Being from Texas, I never get enough chili, .
My personal chef made me a big azz pot of chicken and dumplins,  .
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maryjane
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DEC 23, 09:31 PM
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it finally got up to 25 F here late this afternoon and the horredous wind has died down. Sun is down, clear skies and it is now 22F.
The pool pump is set to run continuously even tho I wrapped the pump, the multi valve and every bit of it's plumbing very good. I had to empty the 2 skimmer baskets out of leaves early today, a bit of water dripped on the concrete and it froze instantly. Had someone come out 3 days ago and winterize the backflo preventer (part of the lawn irrigation system) and do the code required annual inspection while he was here. $85. After he was done, I wrapped it's piping some more and put the insulated sleeve over the whole thing.
That pool pump running 24 hrs for several days/nights means my electric bill is going to take a big hit... 
By Monday, we will be back in the upper 50s for daytime highs and barely below freezing at night.[This message has been edited by maryjane (edited 12-23-2022).]
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Zeb
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DEC 23, 10:06 PM
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Today started out nice at the Jersey Shore. 48, but some rain. Wife & I went to run some last errands and the temp drops like a rock. It's currently 14 degrees here, after some light snow this afternoon. Ground was so warm, it didn't stick, or cause trouble driving. But everybody was so surprised, they had the Garden State Parkway actually obeying the speed limit.
The drop in temp caught all the shore folk off guard. Our last stop, at the grocery store, saw many neighbors in a sweat shirt or nothing much heavier. The stiff wind meant nobody was going to stop to chat in the parking lot!
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blackrams
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DEC 24, 08:07 AM
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Power went out last night at some point, we were snuggled up under several blankets and did not realize it until I got out from under them about 4:30 AM.
Obviously, it's back on now. Did my best to keep my 3-month-old grandson warm, both of his parents are at work. What I can tell you, he's not fond of cold breast milk out of the fridge. But, by using our body heat, we were able to warm it up enough to be acceptable to him.
Rams
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cliffw
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DEC 24, 09:20 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Zeb:
The stiff wind meant nobody was going to stop to chat in the parking lot! |
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Yesterday, I went out at about 6:00 AM. Saw my truck and decided to see if it would start. Ford 7.3 diesel. No. New batteries. Cranked ok, no start.
I could'a have added some anti gel additive to the fuel. Should have. I could have plugged in the block heater.
This is my first diesel, and this problem happen back during our snow maggedon two years ago. I wasn't sure what I should do. Adding anti gel additive to the fuel would not do anything at this point. I did what I should have done and plugged in the block heater.
It did take me three trips outside and then some inside warming. Moving and all I only had a fifty foot extension cord which I keep in my truck.
Lucky for me. I used to work outside, 12 hour shifts in witches tit weather and had the clothing gear.
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MidEngineManiac
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DEC 24, 10:13 AM
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