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February 23, 2006 5:24 PM- girl meets plow
FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE:
Oh yes, the SECOND thing I was afraid to have to face: power outtage. And, (drumroll please) this morning at 6:10 am the power went out.
Which meant:
1) that I had to plow a new area for the plow truck and move it out of the way so that
2) I could back my car up to the generator
and JUMPSTART the generator from my car (sounds easy, I know-- trust me, it wasn't)
3) check that the pilot light on the furnace had not gone out (blessed be, it had not)
4) pick my ass up from the ground where I slipped and fell (wearing slippers, sheesh! what do I expect?) twice
5) forego the shower necessary for clean hair and wear it up in a ponytail as I had to run an early am meeting with people calling in from Germany and beyond
And? I lived to tell. End of update. (At least I HOPE it is the end of update-- if a bear is on my porch when I get home, I'm heading straight to Coquette, with dogs in tow.
What was the one thing I was afraid might happen while T was away? Ah yes, the need to acquaint myself with the plow truck. And by acquaint myself, I do not mean dial a number and call the man with the plow truck. Oh la la. *peals of mirth* Ah no. No, there's only one person who would be plowing our 1.5 mile Class 6 road in the event of snow--- umhmmm, you guessed it.
Of course there are those in the household who were quite thrilled with this afternoon's snowfall.
I'm just wondering. Do you think Eddie ever asked Eva to snowplow the road? (And, do note, Eva's birthday is FEBRUARY 11. What are the odds?) Yeah, me neither.
But plow it I did, though I don't have any before photos for you cause I was too damned nervous to even think about taking pictures. So all I've got is Ruby and some shots of the road cleared by yours truly (with T on the phone the whole time talking me through it, obvs).
I believe I'll have that cocktail now, James.
got 2 cents?
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lizardek says:
ROWR! Women with plows! You rock, BP!
posted on: February 23
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sarai says:
AWESOME! you should totally be on survivor.
posted on: February 23
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Erica says:
Very impressive! And although it's great that you can now live secure in the knowledge that you CAN plow the drive, let's hope you never have to do it again.
posted on: February 23
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Sarcomical says:
wow! look at all that wintry wintry-ness! makes me glad for the moderate weather we're having right now. ;) but look at those babies, they look like they're having so much fun...
posted on: February 23
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bella says:
Impressive indeed! Your dogs look so happy in the snow.
posted on: February 23
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Love Squalor says:
I love these photo's! Something about a winter landscape that makes my heart beat faster!
posted on: February 23
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Lori-Lyn says:
Those photos are stunning!
posted on: February 23
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violetismycolor says:
Whoa! YOU drive your own snowplow? I am more impressed than ever! I used to drive the tractor on our dairy, if that gives you any idea of my expertise...going 5 mph with a stick shift the size of snowshovel handle. Really tricky, huh?
posted on: February 24
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tinker says:
Eddie might have asked Eva to snowplow...but Eb (was that the farmhand's name?) probably would have done it for her, with Arnold navigating for him - which is why you are a superhero, doing it all yourself!
I watched way too much TV growing up :)
posted on: February 24
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liz elayne says:
you are amazing. wow. fantastic job. and the pictures...oh that snow just looks beautiful.
bravo for your bravery!
posted on: February 24
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bad penguin says:
that is the most impressively plowed Class 6 road I have ever seen. Good job BP!
posted on: February 24
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Lil says:
You plow?
Oh my!
posted on: February 24
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Chris says:
I live in Florida, so snow plows are completely alien to me. But even I am impressed by that. Meraviglioso!!
posted on: February 24
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Dawn says:
Excellent! Way to work that plow truck - I'm impressed.
posted on: February 24
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Joy says:
Oh my gosh. That's just...I have no words. Thank God we didn't get that same snow.
What do you drive the rest of the time?
posted on: February 24
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samantha says:
You are so brave! I am very, very impressed, o mighty BP! Love all the snowy pictures, especially the Butterscotch Boys running down the road in total puppy heaven.
posted on: February 24
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Lynn says:
"I had to run an early am meeting with people calling in from Germany and beyond"
That makes it sound a little like ghosts would be calling in, you know, from beyond the grave.
posted on: February 24
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bp says:
LYNN!!
You made me laugh with that one! Can't you see me getting visited by corporate ghouls like Bill Murray in Scrooged?
posted on: February 24
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la vie en rose says:
wow! you deserve the cocktail! amazing pics!
posted on: February 24
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Sheryl says:
G*d! That picture of the two boys running down the road is so beautiful! The freedom of bounding down a freshly plowed road, really speaks to my heart. Geez, I'm so sappy, I must have PMS.
posted on: February 24
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lizardek says:
I would get the hell out of your way if I WAS a bear. At the rate you're going, you'd kick it 3 ways to Sunday.
posted on: February 24
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kerewin says:
I would be scared sh**less to plow! I am so impressed, you deserve TWO cocktails, m'dear.
posted on: February 24
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stephanie says:
*shake* *shake* *pour* Here's your martini, my dear. You are one bad ass mo-fo, I have to say. *swoon*
posted on: February 24
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Naomi says:
I'm speechless! But even still, I have to comment.
I hope you enjoy the feeling of being a hardy outdoors she-woman better than the feeling of irritation that could build up waiting for someone else to turn up and save you. Go she-woman!
posted on: February 24
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Milly says:
Good job BP! I would've been scared too, but now you can say you know how to plow snow.
posted on: February 24
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Milly says:
Good job BP! I would've been scared too, but now you can say you know how to plow snow.
posted on: February 24
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Heather says:
OK - I am impressed! Going to the post office while sick was NOTHING compared to plowing a road! You go girl!!!
posted on: February 24
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Blue Dog says:
HEAVEN!!! oooh--it looks like heaven! Well, it looks like that here in northern MN also-- except that I live in town so it's not quite as pretty.
By the way--good job with the plow! In my opinion, every woman should #1) know how to plow and #2) know how to pull (and back up) a trailer.
Oh--and can your dogs please, please, please come live with me?!? I love the photo of them running. Such absolute bliss! They look like they have incredible personalities. :)
Happy winter to you!
posted on: February 24
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Molly says:
That there be some nature!
posted on: February 24
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christina says:
First of all, we have twin plow tucks (mine is red and everything, and yes--I'm terrified to aquaint myself with it, albiet I have a much shorter driveway). Second, thank you a zillion times for reminding me that rennovating isn't the end of the world (are you sure????). Third, you completely kick ass woman! And fourth: OH MY GOD those pictures took my breath away. Esp, the first one with the hounds running. So lovely!
posted on: February 25
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impossiblejane says:
I miss New Hampshire. I really do miss all that snow. Really. I'm not lying. I'm glad that you lived to tell your tale! What would life be like without generators, snow, slippers (slippers in the snow), and dogs that look like they're in heaven.
Have a great weekend.
posted on: February 25
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ozma says:
Gorgeous pictures! Now I see one of the drawbacks of living in the country. I forgot about that. Seriously girl, you can totally pat yourself on the back for you macho plowtruck skills. I bow in homage.
posted on: February 25
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otter says:
You are one bad mo fo. And just when I didn't think it was possible to adore you more than I already do...
posted on: February 25
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SB says:
That photo of the dogs running -- it's so -- free! !!!
posted on: February 25
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victoria winters says:
Love the pictures! Looks like my Christmas! :)
posted on: January 03
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