by Wilma M.
Member since:
March 9, 2007

Raking Snow - My Newest Hobby

January 07, 2009 12:07 AM EST
views: 266 | comments: 84

I've been jealous of my friend, lynn, who is always busy raking leaves. I haven't been able to even see any leaves or even my yard in the last 3 wks.  So today, I hit on the next best thing - raking snow!

I'm sorry I couldn't take any action shots of myself doing this.  But I had my hands full as it was.  I got out one of my rakes, stood on the frozen snow under my eaves and proceeded to rake loose as much as I could. By throwing the rake as far as I could (and stil maintain a grip on the handle), I was able to clear about 18-24 inches around 3 sides of my house.  It was a little easier clearing some of the roof over my hot tub as it isn't so high. 

 

No one needs to worry that I was going to get buried under a lot of snow. Believe me, the snow was NOT anxious to come down.  Along most of my roof line, there was up to 4 inches of ice, so I had to rake the snow over that.  I was able to knock down all the icicles and by hammering on the ice, I could break loose some of that.

 

I had to work in about 20 minute intervals as my neck would get so sore from looking up at the roof and flinging the rake up. I was pretty pleased with what I was able to accomplish. We've been warned about the increasing snow weight from this rain.  There have been many roof collapses around town already, mostly on businesses or sheds, not on homes.

 

This afternoon, my son in law got off work early to come over and help. He and my grandson worked for 3 hrs before I made them go home.  Ray would shovel the snow off and Jacob cleared away whatever went in the driveway. They would have kept going as it took them til nearly 10 PM last night to clear their own roof. However, they hadn't had any dinner and Jacob was about to fall over with exhaustion. I told Ray if he didn't come down from the roof, I was going to come up there.  He believed me and came down!  They got about half of it done. I had about 5 ft of snow filling my sidewalk so then Ray had to shovel that clear so I could get to my garage.

I can say without any hesitation that I am SICK OF WINTER!  And school is closed once again for tomorrow!

 

 
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Comments: 84

Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 12:08am EST
I attempted to measure the snow on the roof before raking it. I planted a step ladder firmly into a snow bank and the best I could estimate is that the snow was around 24 inches deep. That was in an area without the ice underneath.

Strange how the pictures came out in different sizes.
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 12:09am EST
I would try editing the photos and redoing it but that's more effort than I currently have the energy to undertake.
Marilyn M. Jan 7, 2009, 12:10am EST
Wow. I can't say I blame you for being tired of winter. I would be too.
Mariana T. Jan 7, 2009, 12:17am EST
hi Wilma - great shots and sorry you're sick of winter - to me, it's just beginning but then I leave from the snow next week and it hardly snows in Santa Barbara...I do love looking at it now and shoveling it is well...exercise...we still walk a mile a day through it - not bad but have to worry about falling on my big arse and rolling down onto the main st.

enjoy what you can!!!! Salud
Kerrell g. Jan 7, 2009, 12:18am EST
Wilma, be sure to get that stuff off the roof pronto!
lynn a. Jan 7, 2009, 12:19am EST
Hey, doesn't the song say "Winter Wonderland"! What happened. Sounds more like a winter nightmare. Wilma, I would be ready to scream too if I were you, and we still have leaves to rake. No snow to get in the way. Normally all the leaves are gone by now, but not so this year. I've never seen snow like that in my life except in the pictures here on Gather. This explains why people turn into snowbirds. Don't stand still too long in one spot or people might think you are a statue and not realize you are frozen to the ground. Norma has me concerned that big snow storm coming her way from your area will make it to my area, and I've had enough snow already looking at your snow. So don't send it.
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 12:24am EST
Kerrell, I am TRYING!
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 12:25am EST
The snow under the rake is about 30 inches deep. It doesn't look it from the angle I took the picture.
Sandy F. Jan 7, 2009, 12:34am EST
Sorry, it's so difficult to deal with Wilma. I do believe I'd rather live here in Twin Falls. We have 6 inches after three days of snowing. And I have clearing service included in my rent.
I do feel sorry for the mgr. and assistant mgr. who were out until 7pm last night using the spreader with the melter pellets. We also have a little tractor and a snow blower plus three residents who get a bit of extra money shoveling. My walks are one of the first areas cleaned because the lady across the walk from me works as a nurse and they try to accomodate her. I'm retired so if a day is bad I simply skip getting the mail and never have to go out at all.

That view of the fence shows more snow that I would want to deal with. I remember seeing my mother shoveling and shoveling, only to see the snow plow come and bury the driveway under more than she had removed.
lynn a. Jan 7, 2009, 12:51am EST
Wilma, are you saying you had 30 inches of snow on your roof? That truly is frightening. We have used our blower (leaf/grass clippings kind of blower) to melt things before. What if you just blew hot air on the snow on the roof in spots and got it melting that way? I think ya'll need heated roofs that has a switch you can turn on those times the snow begins to pile up. We do have heated floors here sometimes in houses.
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 1:02am EST
No, it's about 24 inches, lynn. Some areas ice made up some of the 24 inches. I'm not sure HOW I would blow hot air on my roof. I need an army of politicians to line up around my house.

My neighbor took his snowblower up on his roof today. My daughter saw someone with a rototiller on their roof! Not sure how great an idea that is. Maybe they wanted a rooftop garden.
Elsie Duggan Jan 7, 2009, 2:38am EST
Wow Wilma, now that is snow. I can just see you raking it too. I bet your arms are sore tonight. I wouldn't be able to move. It is snowing here again tonight. We just got the parking lots cleaned off, it seems it waits until then and starts up again, what a mess, can't wait for spring, lol, then I'll be yelling about the heat, well, maybe not. take care and be careful with the ice underneath must be quite treacherous.
Alison H. Jan 7, 2009, 2:57am EST
Wow, Wilma! Bet you could use a little global warming about now, huh?
Beaulah M. Jan 7, 2009, 3:11am EST
Wilma, if only I could send you some of our summer. Because we are having opposing weather and my daughter just told me that it registers about 40 degrees centigrade or celsius outside here ... i have to shut down the computer or it will explode.

every 0 degree centrigrade or celsius is equal to 32 degrees fahrenheit.

when i went about 4pm to do a little shopping, whoaaaa.... the air is choking... matter. I could feel like i was going to get overcooked.
Cindy B. Jan 7, 2009, 3:47am EST
LOL! It has been a nasty winter! =p
R B Jan 7, 2009, 6:53am EST
Ummmm.........that 40C is the place to be!!
My leaves are still in a pile, never got picked up, covered with snow. Leaving snow around the house foundation is good, it acts as an insulator from the cold winds. Never used the electric tape along the roof edge to prevent ice dams, but hear it works. But I think we've all had enough snow this year.
Wilhelmine Estabrook Jan 7, 2009, 6:54am EST
I used to shovel snow off the roof, too. And I did a very good job of it. Alas my shovel broke the seal of the asphalt shingles, and it started leaking at the next rain. $2,000 later I had a new roof, then an interesting paint job in the living room for the ceiling.
apart from that, it was exhilarating to be standing 20 feet above the ground. The neighborhood looks different from that angle.
Blech! I know it's just a matter of time before we have that here, too. It's a shame you got hit with so much so early in the season. We have a long way to go before we get a reprieve.
Roy ☯ Hilbinger Jan 7, 2009, 9:46am EST
I'll trade you that snow, all of it, for the dreary, gray, depressing rain we're getting here today. Bleah! At least you can do things in, with, and on snow. All you can do in rain in the Winter is get wet, cold, and miserable.
Sue * Jan 7, 2009, 9:50am EST
I saw your area on the news this morning. I can't imagine having that much snow. I would be so depressed...I hate the dusting of it that we have. Oh well, it can't last forever! Just be careful out there.
Elaine M. Jan 7, 2009, 9:51am EST
We haven't had any humdingers of snowfalls--yet--but we have had the ice. Ice storm in progress as I write. Just waiting for the power to go out--hope not
Debbie G. Jan 7, 2009, 10:24am EST
Wilma, I admire you for getting out and working at it! That's a lot of snow and a daunting job.
Deb J. Jan 7, 2009, 10:32am EST
Wow!!!! You really do have a LOT of snow!!! You better be careful, my friend, raking off that snow from your roof!!! I know that has to be "pardon my words, but "backbreaking"
work!!! You need to leave that to men Wilma, as you have enough problems with your neck and all!
Deb J. Jan 7, 2009, 10:34am EST
Even though we don't have as much snow here in MI as you, I too am SICK and TIRED of winter!! We just got about 4 inches this morning and more tomorrow. At one time we had about 2 feet on the ground but it warmed up some a day or two and it melted. Anyway, I hope you are doing well my friend, think of you often and wonder how you are doing.
Take care of yourself in all this wintery weather!!!
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 11:40am EST
It rained all night and now the side roads are a disaster of slush, standing water and ice on the bottom. I was outside last night and it sounded like a hose was running off the roof with all the water cascading to the ground. I haven't been outside to see how much the snow left on the east end of my roof has diminished. I can see the huge piles of snow that my son in law shoveled into the yard from the roof last night have shrunk quite a bit.

Roy, it was pretty hard to get around in the snow as it was so deep. Many side roads had never been plowed. The snow berms at corners cut off visibility so you couldn't see if a car was coming or not. Sidewalks were buried under 6 ft of icy chunks from the snowplows, garbage pick up has stopped in some areas, mail delivery is uncertain. In reality, it was really difficult to get much done. Kids haven't even been playing out in the snow. Initially it was too light for packing and then it got so deep, that smaller kids couldn't even walk in it.
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 11:45am EST
We have a flood warning now for the next 48+ hrs. The big school district here which had opened yesterday, closed again due to the ice under the huge pools of water. The school districts that weren't worried about the weight of snow on their roofs now have a problem with the greatly increased weight due to the rain. More businesses have closed due to concerns about their roofs collapsing. Some boats have sank and the roof at a marina gave way damaging many boats. The Army and Air National Guards are helping to clear snow from buildings. The school district where my grandkids go has lost 5 days now to this extended winter storm. I hope they get to go back tomorrow! Caty never got to bring home her Christmas gifts that she made. Also their dance classes are cancelled if school is closed, so they really feel like they are missing out on everything.
William Dotani Jan 7, 2009, 12:07pm EST
Now I, and probably many others, including Lynn, but not Marge, are extremely jealous of you raking snow.
William Dotani Jan 7, 2009, 12:07pm EST
Do you stick your nose in the air as you rake and wear a hat like Hyacinth's?
William Dotani Jan 7, 2009, 12:10pm EST
Elsie does not know how to rake snow because she only like yellow things that grow and quite frankly yellow snow is of course a no no unless you're an Arctic circle reindeer.
William Dotani Jan 7, 2009, 12:13pm EST
No, I did not call you a reindeer. Reindeer do not have pigtails. At least I don't think they do. I really don't know. My white beard does not contain a dictionary, but I fear a chicken leg might be stuck in their somewhere. Can you imagine taking a shower and having a chicken leg fall out of your beard?
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 7, 2009, 12:34pm EST
Boy, you sure have a lot of snow!
Bridget ♥ Jan 7, 2009, 12:47pm EST
Wilma,

Seems we have the same hobby right now! LOL! this is CRAZY to say the least! Now, I'm thinking about turning our house into an ark! :)
Donald M. Jan 7, 2009, 1:08pm EST
It wsas really cold when I woke up this morning, but the house was stuffy, There are times I have to just run out in the cold for a few minutes to catch my breath. With cooking and the automatic heater sometimes keeps the house to hot and stuffy to sleep well
Donald M. Jan 7, 2009, 1:14pm EST
I have tried 4 or 5 times to comment anyway and this sensigtive laptop deletes everything if even my sleeves tourch the keyboard or built in mouse pad. I will try to talk to it and maybe give it timeout and see if it minds any better then.
Elaine B. Jan 7, 2009, 1:26pm EST
These are nice shots. A lot of snow, but its beautiful.
Sheila Deeth Jan 7, 2009, 1:58pm EST
Oh wow! Great shots and stunning snow. Beautiful for me, since I'm not raking it:)

Our son flew back to Spokane on Sunday (I hope - would love to hear from him). Flight was delayed, again. I think we'll plan on his flying earlier next time.
lynn a. Jan 7, 2009, 2:03pm EST
Wilma, this is just so bizarre to me. In some ways I can't even imagine. Somehow I have the feeling raking snow would be harder than raking leaves. If I were there, I sure would rake with gusto. Let's hope for some warm southern winds to make it up your way. Melt it all. Get rid of the ice for a while, at least give you all a chance. It really sounds scary to not be able to see at intersections.
lynn a. Jan 7, 2009, 2:05pm EST
It's a good thing you and people in your area are snow sturdy/hardy. At least you have some idea as to how to cope with all of this.
Marge H. Jan 7, 2009, 2:05pm EST
Oh, Wilma how frightening! Our weather report just mentioned all of your collapsing roofs too and now the flooding due to all of the snow melting and the rain. It sounds like you will be getting even more rain over the next few days.
Donald M. Jan 7, 2009, 4:22pm EST
I sure would not want to be in your shoes right now. Wish you could come down here, but you have to much responsibility there right now. Plus no assurance of it not hitting us as they said. I think my little Miracle in the back yard is such a good sign. God gave me flower stems coming from the earth.
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 6:32pm EST
William, I wore the hood to my winter coat as the snow was falling on me from the roof when I raked it off.

Your mention of a chicken leg falling out of a beard reminded me of an incident when my son was about 15 and played soccer. Most of their games were played on the coast and so we stayed in a lot of motels. One of the boys had dreadlocks and the other kids in his hotel room got tired of the 'odor' and put him in the shower to shampoo his dreadlocks. They said all sorts of stuff came out! I don't think there were any chicken legs though.
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 6:35pm EST
Sheila, I bet your son did have a hard time getting home as flights were so bad between here and Portland. Glad he made it in time. I could drive up to the campus and look around for him but don't know what he looks like!

It's 46 right now (3:30 PM) and no rain so that is helping with the melt. The wind is blowing too. Liam and I just made a trip out for some errands and the main streets are great. The side streets are still an icy, slushy rutted mess. It's supposed to be back down below freezing on Friday so I only hope the side roads melt clear before then!
Wilma M. Jan 7, 2009, 6:41pm EST
Good news I just saw on the 6 day weather forecast:

"Another Pacific front passing through Saturday night may bring some rain and snow showers, but no major storms appear to be on our horizon for us over the 7 day period beginning Friday."

That would be wonderful!
Sassy Cat Jan 7, 2009, 7:05pm EST
Wow! I've never had snow that deep pile up on the roof. Luckily, it gets warm enough here occasionally to melt the snow down before the next storm dumps some more.

I have heard there are some type of packets that people can throw up onto their roofs that will melt snow/ice. But it probably wouldn't do much for that much snow.
Ellie !. Jan 7, 2009, 9:10pm EST
Oh, Wilma! I laughed at the rototiller...
You are getting the Pineapple Express that missed us...however I hear they are closing I-5 because it is flooded...
I can only imagine how sick of winter you are...I didn't even enjoy Christmas because of all the walking up and down the hill in the snow. Nobody could shop for 2 weeks...poor stores.
A semi was blown over on I-82 at Ellensburg...
Here, we have moved on to mud flows, landslides, falling trees and floods. This weather is way whacked out.
Paula Love Jan 7, 2009, 10:48pm EST
oh my Lord I don't want anything to do with that much snow. Here in Indiana we get snow but not like that, and I am not complaining! We have a had a couple bad years in my lifeitme but they were few and rare. Stay off of that roof young lady!
Lawrence U. Jan 8, 2009, 12:26am EST
What a wonderful take on winter, Wilma dear! I will send some warm currents your way to melt the freezing snow. :)
Nurse Nancy S. Jan 8, 2009, 5:56pm EST
Way too much snow for me. I can take it for a couple of days and that's it!
Elaine S. Jan 8, 2009, 8:04pm EST
WOW Wilma That's a hard job.
You had more snow on your roof than we have on the ground here.
lynn a. Jan 8, 2009, 8:17pm EST
Post some photos of how the streets have cleared and the roofs.
Glenn T. Jan 8, 2009, 11:18pm EST
Truly an ice spectacle with stark specks of culled icicles.

But, hark, we await a sled with little shovels and lots of Bailey's Irish Cream to fend through the snowy wilderness.

Has anyone suggested a hair dryer to melt the snow instead of shoveling it? Worth a try, with or without pigtails.

Such an enchanting landscape. But if you prefer desert warmth, shall I place some Arizona sunshine in a couple of glass jars and ship Fed Ex to your Siberian enclave overnight?

Airport, here we come!
Bear, Meerkat, and Glenn
necee t. Jan 9, 2009, 12:02am EST
ooh my dear Wilma... that's alot of snow to rake... what a hobby... be well my friend..
love and warm hugs... Bless you and yours... be careful...
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tomi r. Jan 9, 2009, 12:53am EST
I dont like cold weather in general, and I tend to get just plain grouchy when it snows. I used to love it when I had jeeps though.
Bridget ♥ Jan 9, 2009, 12:06pm EST
WOW, what do you think of the meltdown?!?!?!
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jan 9, 2009, 12:11pm EST
Sounds like... umm... fun?
Alex In Wonderland Jan 9, 2009, 12:30pm EST
I WANT SOME OF IT! I am STILL waiting for some of the snow that everyone else is getting. We live in PA where snow is very normal but we live in a valley so it will snow all around us and we will only get rain. The upside is that we only get a few notable snows a year and then some flurries here and there but I haven't had anything good yet. This weekend we are supposed to be getting some good snow- it's all over the news as it races towards us and it should arrive tonight- just in time for my birthday weekend!
Randall C. Jan 9, 2009, 11:25pm EST
wow just wow. so sorry about all of the white stuff...It's been a long time since I 've seen anything like this...
William Dotani Jan 10, 2009, 5:45pm EST
So you are going to have a hair redo and start wearing dreadlocks, eh. Of course you know you'll have to avoid avalanches and you might have to risk going into Oregon, where the Yeti play.
William Dotani Jan 10, 2009, 5:47pm EST
I've spent all day making comments. I wonder how many birds fly from LA to Seattle? Maybe that many comments I've made, ole'.
Marge H. Jan 10, 2009, 8:03pm EST
Just dropping in to see how you are holding up. I'm so glad you didn't have to shovel any snow today.
sheila h. Jan 10, 2009, 11:53pm EST
I know this was and still is so awful..but your sense of humor is unsinkable and I found myself laughing at the onset..
oh but got to your mention of your poor neck..ooow:(

hoping you do not have any damage to your home,Wilma..
Debra H. Jan 11, 2009, 1:04am EST
Oh this sounds like so much fun Wilma! Dr Ima says have a fruit cup and wait for spring. I will think of you doing this while I munch on some good old fashioned sourdough bread and try not to choke when I laugh at the visual.
Molly O. Jan 11, 2009, 1:17am EST
Wow now that's a LOT of snow. Here in the Willamette Valley... especially where I'm at it doesn't usually even snow every year. When it does snow it's not much and melts fasts. This year we got quite a bit but not nearly as much as you did! It's all been gone since around Christmas now and we had some flakes fall after that but had so much rain it just melted away.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jan 11, 2009, 1:46am EST
I always enjoy your snow shot...and I know you're so fed up with snow and lots of snow.
Curt L. Jan 11, 2009, 1:31pm EST
Hang in there, Wilma!
You are strong, you are invincible, you are woman with a rake!
(About to roar?)
Tracy M. Jan 11, 2009, 4:56pm EST
I WISH I KNEW A WAY TO HELP YOU AND I WOULD. NEVER MIND WHEN I SAID I WAS COMING TO VISIT, I WOULD NEVER SURVIVE IN THAT SNOW. I'M A CHICKEN, DONT LIKE THE COLD AT ALL.
Donald M. Jan 11, 2009, 5:04pm EST
Maybe you will get a break now. I hope so. Our cold weather will start only as I start having to get out and about in it. I love the huge parking lots where you have to walk a mile and only 3 handicap parking spaces in front of the building. Here I am pushing an oxygen machine shaking and triping all over the place, when you get in the building it is cold in there too. In the summer you have to take a coat in.
It sure looks funny seeing all these women on the sidewalk in summer carrying in heavy jackets. LOL
Rose (just an ole GA peach) Williams Jan 12, 2009, 12:33pm EST
Good gracious Wilma, I was frozen sitting here reading this and then I saw that last photo! YIKES! So I guess I shouldn't be complaining that it's only reached 51 degrees here at noon time? LOL
Donald M. Jan 12, 2009, 3:01pm EST
We started out with a frost on the ground and auto's . Was expecting it to stay. But I know it will stay when I have to go out of town to those mile long walks to building. When I get out of breath just walking from the front to the back of the house.
Wilma M. Jan 12, 2009, 4:52pm EST
Glenn, I'd like a lot more than a couple jars of sunshine, maybe a couple semi trucks full!

We've had melting now for 5 days. The snow is finally gone off my roof though there are still 2 areas where the ice berm is lingering along the edge of the roof. The berms at intersections have shrunken to the point, you can see oncoming traffic. Fortunately, we don't get too much flooding right where I am. Nothing like they are having in western WA.

William, I may go back to my braids but never dreadlocks.

It's supposed to be in the mid 30's for our highs all week so should have some steady melting. My driveway is ALMOST clear of ice, though I still have a lake of ice where it goes into the road.
Wilma M. Jan 12, 2009, 4:54pm EST
Most roadways are melted clear though several still have snow at the edges taking up about 1/2 of the outside lane.

No more collapsing roofs now that so much has melted. We'd had 79 inches of snow by Saturday and that is way more than our usual winter total of 48 inches. The next 5 days don't show any snow in the forecast and I hope that's right!

Thanks for all your comments!
APE 131313 Jan 12, 2009, 7:33pm EST
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Digital Diva S. Jan 12, 2009, 8:23pm EST
Holy cow you have a lot of snow!!!
Member Photog Jan 13, 2009, 6:17am EST
as bad as our flooding is here in western WA,i will not trade for all the snow you guys have in your area of the state! (guessing you must be near Spokane?).....

i was sick of the Winter wonderland after the first week and the compact snow with icy layers prevented my son from making it down to my place until the Sat. after Christmas.....
i hated not being able to drive at whim due to too slick hills between my rural area and town...

.this is the first time in 3 decades that i am seriously considering moving to another area,but need to do some research about snow levels and frequency of natural disasters if that is even possible these days what with the messed up climate changes....

the sun is suppose to make an appearance for several days which will help the rivers to recede....my 2 sheds were damaged last week from our last high wind/heavy 24/7 rain storms and the roof on one is mostly gone leaving only a buckled portion.....am still drying stored belongings and trying to salvage what i can.....within my recent photos you can see 2 shots i took from my backyard looking out at acres of pasture which is now a lake....

hang in there and hope you n' that roof will be okay...

cheers,gayle
Bridget ♥ Jan 13, 2009, 1:55pm EST
This break in the weather sure has been WONDERFUL!
LaRae E. Jan 13, 2009, 7:11pm EST
wow
Lisa K. Jan 14, 2009, 11:48am EST
Well that's a very creative solution to getting the snow off the roof!
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Jan 14, 2009, 3:55pm EST
You better not work yourself too hard !!!! This why I hate snow(not really) just when its in the areas you need to go!!
The snow is for kids , not for us ....there has to be a better way.

One time in Michigan it snowed so bad I tried to dig my car out so that I could go to work.
I took a break came back out and the snow was back up past my bumper again.
I gave up and called in a snow day for me. You can't kill yourself over it...
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Jan 14, 2009, 3:55pm EST
That sure is a lot of snow!!! Too much for me!!
debra g. Jan 15, 2009, 12:38am EST
I complain when we get 3or4 inches here.Thats a lot of snow.Stay warm and safe.We are dropping to 10 and 15 this weekend I dred that a lot.
Selene N. Jan 23, 2009, 12:41am EST
Brrrrr.................
Selene N. Jan 23, 2009, 12:42am EST
I don't want snow.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 11, 2009, 11:29am EST
Oh my gosh! That is a lot of snow! You'll have a flood when it melts!
t b. Feb 14, 2009, 7:33am EST
I haven't seen that much snow in a long time!
If your aching to rake leaves, come to me Wilma, I have a ton.

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