Winter: Day 2

It's pretty cold around these parts.  Really.  Ever try fixing a snowthrower when winds are gusting to 22mph?  Well, I did...and, unfortunately, it's still not cooperating.  The Sears manual says to replace / adjust the belts.  Well, we did- no go.  Had we been thinking thoroughly in the beginning, I suppose we could have pulled the belt cover off and watched to see if the old belts were the problem before we replaced them...but I guess it won't hurt to replace them anyway.  Anybody have a spare friction plate for a 13hp Craftsman snowblower?  We might need one.

We have a low of -1f forecast for this Christmas Eve Eve Eve evening (how 'bout that?).  In layman's terms, that's "pretty darn cold."  Don't worry, I'll be sleeping, and you should be too.  Incidentally, flannel sheets are a fantastic addition to any New England bedroom.  Do you have any friends or family still suffering through cold winter nights with cold-to-the-touch sheets?  You still have two shopping days before Christmas- seize the moment!

I will digress for a brief moment to address the people who drive in West Lebanon, NH.  For the love of all that is holy, intersections have signs saying "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" for a reason!  Just because your light is green does not mean you can go!  If you think that I'm going to patiently tolerate your intrusion into MY green light just because you didn't feel like waiting for the next cycle...well, I guess you're right.  Until "what are you, STUPID!?" looks can kill, you're probably safe.

Until next time!