Cold Miser Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 It saddens me to say that my snow thrower, White Out will made his final cut last night. It was fitting that in a season where he went un-used up until last night that his final run was for a good ole fashioned, days of yore, 15" storm. White Out was purchased 20 years ago this year at a now non-existent small engine shop in Canton, Mass. He has helped me through some of the toughest winters in both the Boston area as well as here in Connecticut, including the unforgettable winter of 2014/15 where he carved his way through 100" of pure joy. He has also been there for the down times...always waiting, and wanting to sink his teeth into a new coating of white gold...Including the infamous winter of 2011/2012...A bleak moment in SNE winter history, but also stark reminder that Mother Nature holds all of the cards. And if she says snow ain't comin' then it ain't comin' and there's nothing you can do about it. Sometimes we didn't always get along, like the numerous occasions where I pushed him hard to clear many inches of plow driven man snow away from the base of the driveway. There were also those days where I waited too long after a storm and found myself forcing him to cut into a frozen pack. But we were good together, and good for each other. Through the good and the bad White Out was always reliable...always there for me...always eager to serve. Even though he was never excited about the gravel driveway, I knew that he was just a new sheer pin away from happiness. Now, as I move on it is time for White Out and me to go our separate ways. I will be giving him to a friend who needs him. This new situation will be perfect as WO is beginning to show his age. He will be given an easy, double wide, flat asphalt driveway to clear. No more stones caught in the auger...No more pot holes and rugged terrain...No more doubling back, multiple times to clear huge swaths of driveway, and no more tough, bumpy, uphill climbs...No more parked in an exposed lean-to, covered with a tarp, with the wind whipping at your chute. Here's to you my friend. I hope you continue to satisfy your need to feed, while living a long and fruitful life at your new home. Take care Pics of last nights final cut... 3 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG RS Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 It saddens me to say that my snow thrower, White Out will made his final cut last night. It was fitting that in a season where he went un-used up until last night that his final run was for a good ole fashioned, days of yore, 15" storm. White Out was purchased 20 years ago this year at a now non-existent small engine shop in Canton, Mass. He has helped me through some of the toughest winters in both the Boston area as well as here in Connecticut, including the unforgettable winter of 2014/15 where he carved his way through 100" of pure joy. He has also been there for the down times...always waiting, and wanting to sink his teeth into a new coating of white gold...Including the infamous winter of 2011/2012...A bleak moment in SNE winter history, but also stark reminder that Mother Nature holds all of the cards. And if she says snow ain't comin' then it ain't comin' and there's nothing you can do about it. Sometimes we didn't always get along, like the numerous occasions where I pushed him hard to clear many inches of plow driven man snow away from the base of the driveway. There were also those days where I waited too long after a storm and found myself forcing him to cut into a frozen pack. But we were good together, and good for each other. Through the good and the bad White Out was always reliable...always there for me...always eager to serve. Even though he was never excited about the gravel driveway, I knew that he was just a new sheer pin away from happiness. Now, as I move on it is time for White Out and me to go our separate ways. I will be giving him to a friend who needs him. This new situation will be perfect as WO is beginning to show his age. He will be given an easy, double wide, flat asphalt driveway to clear. No more stones caught in the auger...No more pot holes and rugged terrain...No more doubling back, multiple times to clear huge swaths of driveway, and no more tough, bumpy, uphill climbs...No more parked in an exposed lean-to, covered with a tarp, with the wind whipping at your chute. Here's to you my friend. I hope you continue to satisfy your need to feed, while living a long and fruitful life at your new home. Take care Pics of last nights final cut...Prayers for your loss. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Awesome Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Lol. Pretty good obituary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 You and this snowblower. The 11/12 obituary thread is a classic. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Beautifully written...a lump formed in my throat. RIP big guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Reminds me of when my Craftsman Trac 26 transmission went kaput after 16 years of my use and 8-10 more by my dad, from whom I inherited it after he passed in Dec. 1993. Machine ran just fine but would only travel in reverse - parts that take engine power to the drive plate were too far worn to allow contact, and after considerable internet search for parts (all without success) I regretfully gave the carcass to a friend who could make use of the motor. That critter was slow but unstoppable, unless I threw a track, which happened about once every 2 years and took about 15 minutes to fix - 14 to remember how and 1 to do it. Also somewhat cold-blooded - temps much under 20 required the rapid cranking of the electric starter. My current (bought Jan 2011) standard variety Craftsman isn't half the machine, but it's never needed the electric start, even at -5, about the coldest I've used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Burial or cremation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Sounds more like a divorce than a death? Out with the old and in with the new, young model? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Lol. To be clear White Out is just going to a new home and not being put out to pasture. I will be living in a place where I wont be able to use him any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, Cold Miser said: I will be living in a place where I wont be able to use him any more. Harwich? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 3 hours ago, dendrite said: Harwich? lol. No. Same town, but an apartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 My 1981 Lawn Boy pusher with no safety stop mowed those blades for 26.5 seasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 H*w*rd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 9 hours ago, WEATHER53 said: My 1981 Lawn Boy pusher with no safety stop mowed those blades for 26.5 seasons. Hey Howard, hope all is well. I had a laugh the other day thinking about your crazy driving while Jerry shouted out directions from the back seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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