tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post662083614977888244..comments2023-04-05T05:55:27.073-04:00Comments on COPD - Caregiving is NOT for Wimps!: Electric shovels or Snow ThrowersWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-91258738881484632852008-12-04T18:51:00.000-05:002008-12-04T18:51:00.000-05:00Thanks for the photos. That looks like a handy de...Thanks for the photos. That looks like a handy device.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269872465115056916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-38455351260875633242008-12-04T10:54:00.000-05:002008-12-04T10:54:00.000-05:00LOL You live to learn! I've never seen anything li...LOL You live to learn! I've never seen anything like that! <BR/><BR/><BR/>*is thinking to pimp her lawnmower and get herhelf also such a useful little gadget*<BR/><BR/>LOL LOL LOL <BR/><BR/>Lots of hugs<BR/>CarinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-19808806280312687402008-12-04T08:33:00.000-05:002008-12-04T08:33:00.000-05:00That's too bad that the snow thrower doesn't appea...That's too bad that the snow thrower doesn't appear to be a good option. If it worked it would be awesome.Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603700427096296937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-6063431944709446992008-12-03T19:34:00.000-05:002008-12-03T19:34:00.000-05:00Hi Bear Naked - it's not a job I relish, that's wh...Hi Bear Naked - it's not a job I relish, that's why we have had people doing it for us. I just hate to see any part of my independence go away.<BR/><BR/>Hi Naturegirl - thanks for your concern. Winter here really is long.<BR/><BR/>Hi Shammickite - Now that's a good idea! Plastic dome over everything. LOL!<BR/>Yup - that was the plan before COPD. We were going to winter in Florida. Now we stay here for the winter. Wish we were on the beach!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-60309658724323427642008-12-03T16:01:00.000-05:002008-12-03T16:01:00.000-05:00I think you should erect a huge plastic dome over ...I think you should erect a huge plastic dome over the house, driveway and walkway and then you wouldn't have to shovel anything!<BR/>Or, better yet, move to somewhere that it doesn't snow!!Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-83395411405109782152008-12-03T06:06:00.000-05:002008-12-03T06:06:00.000-05:00Wendy be careful..the winter can be long with all ...Wendy be careful..the winter can be long with all the snow shovelling..the snow blower sounds good to me..all our neighbors use them.The second one you show..does NOT look like it would last.Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-90106182048647346612008-12-02T20:00:00.000-05:002008-12-02T20:00:00.000-05:00Hi Grammy - thanks for the updates! I hope Amy d...Hi Grammy - thanks for the updates! I hope Amy delivers as soon as is comfortable for her and baby. There is light at the end of the tunnel!<BR/><BR/>Hi MaggieMay - I'll gladly send you a big snowstorm. Just in time for Christmas! LOL!<BR/>Good thing you learned how to change a fuse. There are so many little things we need to learn about maintaining a home.<BR/><BR/>Hi Mimi - will let you know once I buy one. They seem to be backordered for some strange reason. Isn't this Canada? Isn't this winter? Don't we have snow in winter? duhhh!<BR/><BR/>Hi Rose - oh I hate that when the city decides to cut its budget for snow clearing, salting, etc. Do they want us all to have accidents? I mean really! Cut their own bonuses back or their entertainment budget or something.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-30974273092362584552008-12-02T18:59:00.000-05:002008-12-02T18:59:00.000-05:00Hi Annette - yeah, the small one does look weird. ...Hi Annette - yeah, the small one does look weird. And no shute to blow the snow, so what does it do with it????<BR/><BR/>Hi Peppylady - well second-hand is a good way to go. At least it's assembled and has the kinks out of it (hopefully).<BR/><BR/>Hi Jeanmac, I agree - I'd much rather be on the beach worrying about getting a sunburn! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Oh my dear Beckie - thank you for your kind concern. I think you have me down to a T. Stubborness is right!! I did try to lift some of that heavy wet and slushy snow before my aqua fit class. Not very smart. I only lasted 5 minutes as it was too heavy. Yes, aquafit really is good. I can now use the styrofoam weights in the water. Don't laugh, (because they are styrofoam), I couldn't even use them when I started these classes, back in the spring. I just could not push it under the water. Now I can!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-53213538542309457422008-12-02T12:08:00.000-05:002008-12-02T12:08:00.000-05:00You are much braver than I am.I wouldn't even atte...You are much braver than I am.<BR/>I wouldn't even attempt to do the snow on my sidewalk.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://wwwbearnaked.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Bear((( )))</A>Bear Nakedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911207797995309155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-31691741263964867432008-12-02T12:05:00.000-05:002008-12-02T12:05:00.000-05:00Aha, a snow blower! I admire you for wanting to d...Aha, a snow blower! I admire you for wanting to do it yourself, Wendy--good for you! <BR/><BR/>I think this winter may be interesting for all of us. Even though we didn't have that much snow the past few days, some of the roads are horrendous. The state has cut its budget for road salt, so they won't be keeping the roads as clear as usual. It could be a long winter...Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-57191502227435301592008-12-02T07:13:00.000-05:002008-12-02T07:13:00.000-05:00I will keep my fingers crossed that your electric ...I will keep my fingers crossed that your electric shovel will work out. Have fun in aqua-fitness!Marimoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01620548493781840068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-61340843635976242212008-12-02T04:22:00.000-05:002008-12-02T04:22:00.000-05:00I am so pleased that we don't ever get that am...I am so pleased that we don't ever get that amount of snow that I'd need a snow blower! The mind boggles at these contraptions.<BR/>I do admire your get up and go attitude.<BR/>The other day all the lights went out & the fuse had gone at the mains box. I suddenly realized that I didn't know how to change a fuse (it is the old sort that you have to put a new fuse wire into.) Luckily, husband was in & I watched what he did by torchlight.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-28669924926767396452008-12-02T02:56:00.000-05:002008-12-02T02:56:00.000-05:00Hi Wendy, I love the way you shop. Thanks for all ...Hi Wendy, I love the way you shop. Thanks for all the excitement over the new baby. Amy is so ready to have hers out the comfort level is getting unbearable for her. She is still high risk from the appendix removal. But hanging in there. <BR/>Big hug.<BR/>GrammyGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278964537964027566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-28124085807971998642008-12-02T01:50:00.000-05:002008-12-02T01:50:00.000-05:00Wendy, thanks for the picture. I think I have seen...Wendy, thanks for the picture. I think I have seen tose being used-just didn't know that's what they were called. Being independent is one thing, but just don't think you have to do it out of stubborness! so glad you are still doing your aqua class. Besides being good for you physically it shows you are doing things for yourself. Great! Take care and DON"T overdo. :}beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-29006383464776597762008-12-01T23:45:00.000-05:002008-12-01T23:45:00.000-05:00Wendy, it's rather ironic. In my garage, I have a ...Wendy, it's rather ironic. In my garage, I have a snow blower (5hp) but it's too big for me to handle. Life is a pooper sometimes!JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-74652180699638550392008-12-01T22:42:00.000-05:002008-12-01T22:42:00.000-05:00I can recall the day when one didn't have snow blo...I can recall the day when one didn't have snow blower of sorts. We use shovels.<BR/>Well we have advance and we have a gas snow blower.<BR/>We got second handed.<BR/><BR/>Coffee is on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-25218546178252394032008-12-01T19:56:00.000-05:002008-12-01T19:56:00.000-05:00The snow shovel does not look anything like I thou...The snow shovel does not look anything like I thought it would. The small one in the bottom picture looks like something from the Jetson's cartoon. <BR/><BR/>AnnetteAbba's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767509274414354333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-35231857666699985842008-12-01T19:45:00.000-05:002008-12-01T19:45:00.000-05:00Hi Grammy - went to Walmart today - no snow shovel...Hi Grammy - went to Walmart today - no snow shovel. Apparently they don't have the ones I want either. So I bought 2 toys for my grandkids instead. <BR/><BR/>HI Sherry - thanks for your concern. I hate feeling helpless! I think growing up with 2 older brothers put the "spunk" in me!<BR/><BR/>HI Cheryl - well, this is one "tool" that you certainly can do without!! <BR/>Hugs. Hope your family is well too.<BR/><BR/>Hi Ruth, thanks so much for your kind offer. Wish you lived closer too!! I can certainly understand you not knowing how to start the dang thing. At least with electricity (as opposed to gas) you just press a button (after you plug it in, of course).Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-79534950375733697222008-12-01T15:15:00.000-05:002008-12-01T15:15:00.000-05:00We just had 10 cm of very heavy wet snow. We used ...We just had 10 cm of very heavy wet snow. We used to have a snow thrower but it died in this kind of snow. It did better with light fluffy snow. Best have a back up person lined up if you have a really big storm. If you lived on our street, my husband would look after you. He loves his big machine...I can't even start it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-77776813427872276472008-12-01T14:16:00.000-05:002008-12-01T14:16:00.000-05:00Hi Wendy.....Tku for showing the snow shovel, I wa...Hi Wendy.....<BR/><BR/>Tku for showing the snow shovel, I was so intrigued.......we do not have them here as we rarely have prolonged snow.....we may get a flurry to two but that is it......<BR/><BR/>Hope all is well with you and hubby......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-2784539590547442462008-12-01T13:45:00.000-05:002008-12-01T13:45:00.000-05:00Dear Wendy,Glad you are taking care of yourself. G...Dear Wendy,<BR/>Glad you are taking care of yourself. <BR/>Getting the snow blower will be a good thing. I too enjoy being able to take care of what I need myself. <BR/>I admire your spunk!<BR/>Do be careful out in the snow.<BR/>Mary's mascara still makes me laugh too!<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954058077044077405.post-73398235367870470212008-12-01T11:43:00.000-05:002008-12-01T11:43:00.000-05:00I love your desire to do it your self. I hope you ...I love your desire to do it your self. I hope you enjoy your new snow shovel.<BR/>Haver a great day.<BR/>GrammyGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278964537964027566noreply@blogger.com