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Mon, 31 January 2011 05:53  |
g.winger
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Just arrived at work (0545 central) 20 miles east of Warrenton. Nothing falling out of the sky,,,,,,YET,,,,,,PL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Big Storm [message #113649 is a reply to message #113644] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 06:19  |
Steven Ferguson
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Work??
On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 4:53 AM, Paul Leavitt <leavittpaul@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Just arrived at work (0545 central) 20 miles east of Warrenton. Nothing
> falling out of the sky,,,,,,YET,,,,,,PL
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| Re: Big Storm [message #113653 is a reply to message #113644] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 07:03 |
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Hardie Johnson
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| g.winger wrote on Mon, 31 January 2011 06:53 |
Just arrived at work (0545 central) 20 miles east of Warrenton. Nothing falling out of the sky,,,,,,YET,,,,,,PL
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Work, the curse of the RVing class.
Hardie Johnson "Crashj"
1973 26 foot Glacier, White Thing
Raleigh NC
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| Re: Big Storm [message #113665 is a reply to message #113644] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 08:31 |
g.winger
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Somtimes Steve,,,I hate you,,,,,
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| Re: Big Storm [message #113669 is a reply to message #113644] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 08:48 |
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All the weather guessers are giving us the same type of forecast for the Chicago area as well!
Ditto on the electric start snowblower. Just be sure to service it properly, don't let old gas sit over the summer, and enjoy hearing it start up when you hit the button. I'm going to get a fresh can of gas and some 2-cycle oil this morning so I can be ready if it really hits us.
Remember when the forecast used to be for heavy snow, now it's always a Snow Panic!!!!!!!!!!!
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Big Storm [message #113674 is a reply to message #113644] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 09:05 |
g.winger
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Not knowing when the last snowfall is I usually shut off the gas and run it till it stumbles,,,chock it and run some more. Then whan I'm sure ther's no more snow I drain the tank. Works real well. Came with a shutoff valve. If yours doesn't have one they have them at most lawnmower shops,,,,,,PL
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| Re: Big Storm [message #113698 is a reply to message #113666] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 12:42 |
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North of Chicago by the state line. Wisconson is supposed to get slammed by the storm.
Our area is predicted 12 to 24 inches, 50 mph winds, blizzard conditions, lots of blow snow to pile up the snow.
My drive is in such a position it collects snow, whatever the forcast, DOUBLE IT for my drive.
Bought a snow blower a few years back , no battery electric start, pull handle for emergency.... worked ok for awhile... The plastic chute broke, cracked right down the middle, blew snow everywhere. I put an aluminum lining to hold it together and send the snow where I want it.
Then the cast electric plug for the starter began to arc, burnt away the copper on the plug blades and did a good job on the cord outlet too. Finally wouldn't start electrically. Cut of the damaged plug and outlet and wired together, now it starts electrically....
Using the pull handle, frayed the cord, it broke the cord.
The other day, instead of throwing snow 20 feet, it barely comes out of the chute, belt problems I predict.....
Great when they work, A dictionary of words, when they don't...
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| Re: [GMCnet] Big Storm [message #113699 is a reply to message #113649] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 12:50 |
Larry C
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Work??
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A little known practice by GMC owners to create GreenBacks to buy new stuff for the GMC motorcoach. A fun practice that most practice on a daily basis to add goodies to the GMC money pit.
When excused from work, a word called VACATION, most GMCer will drive off in thier GMC to find less fun things to do like beaches, camping and a little known sport called BOONING...
When VACATION time is used up, GMCers hurry back so they can once again enjoy the fine art of WORK to make more GreenBacks to buy new stuff for the GMC motorcoach.
And so it goes....
Gatsbys' CRUISER 08-18-04
74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
Remflex Manifold gaskets
CampGrounds needed, Add yours to "PLACES" />
http://www.gmceast.com/travel
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| Re: [GMCnet] Big Storm [message #113712 is a reply to message #113702] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 13:57 |
Steven Ferguson
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I suppose that's one way to find lost pets.
On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Bruce Hislop <bruce@perthcomm.com> wrote:
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> I'm in the snowbelt off lake Huron, suppose to get 30-35cm's (about a
> foot), but my driveway is the same way... lots of big drifts.
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> I just use my lawnmower to get rid of the snow. This isn't me in the
> video, but he's got the same "lawnmower" setup.
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9aiVcB_VEE
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| Re: [GMCnet] Big Storm [message #113713 is a reply to message #113665] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 13:58 |
Steven Ferguson
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I shall continue to facilitate that Paul. *BTW, the Weidner's are living in
our driveway at this time. Lucy is out catching some rays and Nancy's
getting the dinner stuff together.*
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> Somtimes Steve,,,I hate you,,,,,
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| Re: [GMCnet] Big Storm [message #113715 is a reply to message #113699] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 14:06 |
Carl S.
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| Larry C wrote on Mon, 31 January 2011 11:50 |
Work??
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A little known practice by GMC owners to create GreenBacks to buy new stuff for the GMC motorcoach. A fun practice that most practice on a daily basis to add goodies to the GMC money pit.
When excused from work, a word called VACATION, most GMCer will drive off in thier GMC to find less fun things to do like beaches, camping and a little known sport called BOONING...
When VACATION time is used up, GMCers hurry back so they can once again enjoy the fine art of WORK to make more GreenBacks to buy new stuff for the GMC motorcoach.
And so it goes....
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OK...I guess all I need now...is an attitude adjustment (Hard to come by when just coming off a week's vacation!). 
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Big Storm [message #113719 is a reply to message #113644] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 14:21 |
JohnL455
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Plastic Chute broke??? For me Ariens all steel and powder coated is the only way to go. Made in Wisconsin. I have a 1977 5hp/20" (with original spark plug I should change that) for most snows and an 8hp/24" I got on ebay for $200 for the big stuff and in case I break a belt or shear pin in the middle of the mess. As you can tell I like spares. Yet only 1 GMC?
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Big Storm [message #113774 is a reply to message #113644] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 21:05 |
g.winger
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Steve,,,I bet its warm there too,,,,,,
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| Re: Big Storm [message #113786 is a reply to message #113719] |
Mon, 31 January 2011 21:47 |
Larry C
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Plastic Chute broke??? For me Ariens all steel >> SNIP << Made in Wisconsin. >> SNIP << As you can tell I like spares. Yet only 1 GMC?
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My CRAFTSMAN snow puffer with a 8.5 Briggs & Stratton OVH engine, with a 24" cut, made in SEARS is my main snow removal unit.....
I have a 3 hp, 12" cut, electric shovel single stage snow thrower....
and if all else fails, I have a 1 man power, 20" blade manual shovel man killer.....
Well, the repairman came by today to check out my snow blower. It is under warrentee and he found so much wrong he shook his head  and said he had to come back. It sounds like he has to replace everything but handle bar, Briggs and Stratton Engine, and control levers. He said he has to replace the the Auger housing?????? By the time they are through, I should have a brand new snow blower again.....
Perhaps I should think about extending the warrentee again... 
Gatsbys' CRUISER 08-18-04
74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
Remflex Manifold gaskets
CampGrounds needed, Add yours to "PLACES" />
http://www.gmceast.com/travel
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