If only I had a pickup truck... :)

Most likely would. You might want to see if anyone’s selling a used one near you, that’s how I got mine and I paid about $500 I think for one sized like what you’re describing.

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Heck yeah

I have a GE I bought at the Ft Bliss PX in 1992. Still using it today.

Randi Jo designs them for wearing under bike helmets, but they still look cool imo + made in Oregon: https://www.randijofab.com/collections/caps

Oh god, I can hear it. Reminds me of my childhood

i had a technics amp for a long time, at some point a bug climbed into the lighted part and died.

i had one that was a cube from the 70s. met my birth mom when i was 36. finally vidited her at her house in 2005. next to her bed was the same exact dream machine clock radio!

The hair stuck behind the panel really sells it

Does that sweet AM/FM radio still work?

+1 for Stormy Kromer

Not sure they have the style you're looking for but I like Sunday Afternoons. Lifetime guarantee, discreet logo.

https://sundayafternoons.com/collections/mens-winter-hats

Their own statement on sustainability & labor practices:

https://sundayafternoons.com/pages/beyond-the-brim

This is good to know... We get about 25 inches/year, so nothing crazy like Alaska or Wyoming, but given the area (about the size of a tennis court) anything more than a dusting is going to be an effort. Occasionally we have 15-20"+ storms.

I kinda figured it would be about $100 per storm to pay someone, and with some napkin math, concluded a $2,000 machine would pay for itself in 3 years.

Whoa, really?

Like through a local community library, or how does that work? Very interested to know...

Thanks! I appreciate your perspective. It sounds like the consensus is the older stuff was made much better!

Stormy Kromer

You can always check out Duckworth, I’ve been using mine for 3 years

Do NOT buy Troybilt. As far as homeowner grade snowblowers go, I've had good lucky with Murray, Ariens, John Deere, and Cub Cadet. For commercial models, we stick with Ariens, John Deere, or Simplicity. One think I definitely do is spray my equipment with Fluid Film or something similar before/after each storm. Keep treated fuel and shear pins on hand, check tire pressure and oil before each storm etc

Rig or singlehand?

With Patagonia you have to scroll down more—there are a few pics. And this shows the REI pants on a model: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/shop/product/hyperaxis-fleece-pants-women-s-107687. I find the Patagonia pants fit closer at the ankle whereas REI is a straighter cut—but still not boot cut or overly loose around the ankle.

Do you floss after lunch?

Much respect.. your wrists must hurt a little bit by now! How many years does it take when you can hydro something and not stress like your gunna lose a baby

Or buy pure fuel (0% ethanol) and keep the tank topped off to prevent condensation. Ever since I've done this I have had zero issues with startup the next season.

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