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#160067 - 12/26/08 11:32 PM My driveway so far
Todd W Offline
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My driveway so far this winter.



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Description: bottom of driveway after clearing

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Description: top/parking area


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#160068 - 12/26/08 11:34 PM Re: My driveway so far [Re: Todd W]
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Spin - This was the day after the first storm, much deeper than the bottom driveway shot..

Bottom-o-Driveway - This was a week (approx.) later, and many vehicles had gone up/down my driveway and gotten it down to dirt and then it rained two days.

We still have about 1ft to 2ft in the shade of snow...

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#160077 - 12/27/08 12:49 AM Re: My driveway so far [Re: Todd W]
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I'd show you a picture of my driveway but I think the big hibiscus bush covered in gorgeous red blossoms would make you cry. wink

Nope, I don't miss snow one little bit at all!

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#160082 - 12/27/08 01:09 AM Re: My driveway so far [Re: Todd W]
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If it looks like our "driveway" is gonna turn white, we just hook up and move south! Brrrrr
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#160089 - 12/27/08 02:02 AM Re: My driveway so far [Re: Todd W]
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I feel your pain.
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#160101 - 12/27/08 02:44 AM Re: My driveway so far [Re: ]
Todd W Offline
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Warn Plow system for my Polaris Sportsman on order, and arriving on Monday smile I`m getting ready for the next big one. My truck came from the factory/dealership with 35" tires and the original storm + plow truck made it near impossible to "BUST" into my driveway... next storm that rolls in I`ll be ready!!! Not to mention I can have a clear walkway to the house and garage wink

I`m excited to live where the seasons change now... next week they are calling for some high 40* days so a lot may melt off. We will see.
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#160275 - 12/28/08 04:33 AM Re: My driveway so far [Re: Todd W]
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Looks all too familar to me Todd.

We had about 2 feet of snow but it rained all day today and it settled a lot. My driveway will be like a skating rink tomorrow when the temp drops.

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#160290 - 12/28/08 12:19 PM Re: My driveway so far [Re: SwampDonkey]
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You might think about a small tractor with a blade, like an old ford, rather than a pick up system. Might be more versatile in the end, depending on what you want to do on your land.

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#160346 - 12/29/08 02:48 AM Re: My driveway so far [Re: Nishnabotna]
Todd W Offline
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Originally Posted By: Nishnabotna
You might think about a small tractor with a blade, like an old ford, rather than a pick up system. Might be more versatile in the end, depending on what you want to do on your land.


I hope within 1-2 years I can afford a 45-60hp 4x4 Tractor smile But, as it is now my Quad/ATV (4x4) will be used for plowing duties. I got a small (48") system so I can do paths to the garage, cars, etc too.

Down to about a foot now, rained a bit and in the 40s during the day lately.
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#160450 - 12/30/08 12:22 AM Re: My driveway so far [Re: Todd W]
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After you get your tractor you won't know how you ever got along without it. And in that horse power range you should be able to get a front bucket/attachment point that will take skidsteer implements. They make all kinds of toys, er, tools that will make life easier.

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