December 04, 2006
Well, That Didn't Work
Damn. The Landlady's grandson doesn't want the job of keepin' Tammi's World free of ice and snow this winter. Hmmmm. I was pretty damned generous with my monetary offerings, but no go.
Can I tell you how much I hate that I'm so bad with the whole snow removal stuff? Really. I had every intention of clearing everything off all nice and smooth yesterday.
Yeah, didn't happen. I have a path to the stairs. That's it. And so you know....even just that little bit about killed me.
I lived in Florida for 10 years for a reason. This weather right here? Yeah, that's a BIG part of the reason.
Folks, it didn't get to 20 degrees yesterday. My coat is still at the post office (missed it by 10 minutes Saturday). The wind? Yeah....SUCKS.
I went out this morning to start Maggie May and just prayed. PLEASE start. PLEASE. I'll not go in because of bad roads, but I HATE to miss work because my damned car won't start.
Whew. Turned over nice and tight. Thank GOODNESS. Add to that the fact that somehow the defrost has started working and it's already been a morning of miracles.
Now I just need to find a neighbor boy who a) wants to earn a little cash - and b) wants to be a hero.
Cause I can say anything, but the truth of the matter is Tammi just doesn't do snow all that well. I pick my battles. This one? Yeah, I ain't even gonna attempt.
Posted by Tammi at December 4, 2006 05:45 AM | TrackBackI am so singing the lyrics to Bonnie Tyler's "I need a hero" right now. Heh!
Posted by: Bou at December 4, 2006 07:19 AMIn that case I'll refrain from saying how beautiful the snow is...! ;)
Posted by: pam at December 4, 2006 08:58 AMYou don't need a hero, you just need one of these:
http://www.flameengineering.com/Red_Dragon_Propane_Torch_K.html
Stick to sidewalks, though, you don't want to use it on your wood deck.
Posted by: og at December 4, 2006 08:58 AMI've seen/been on your stairs, I wouldn't want to shovel them either.
Posted by: Contagion at December 5, 2006 07:53 PMTwo things:
1) A big ol' bag of water softener salt. They're like $4 for a 40 pound bag. Sprinkle liberally everywhere.
2) You know, you DO have other things to offer a neighbor boy besides cash....
...personally, I've been known to accept baked goods in exchange for snow removal.