approves

This is news? tons of people have plows attached to the front of their suvs... someone in my COMPLEX does.

duh.

Mr. Mudbug: approves

What's that name again?

Or have innate skill at placing mice in bottles

/Drinking two-four of elsinore

I know a few people who own their own snow plows. In New Jersey. Of course, around here it is illegal to plow your own street for some reason.

Heh, just saw this on the news. Snow removal has been spotty here in Montreal. I often see the sidewalk tanks clean up an already cleared sidewalk, while the street itself still has mounds from the last snowfall. Weird deployment of effort from the city. Last year there was practically no snow, I hope the city has saved that money because they need it this year!

Alyna_jf: This is news? tons of people have plows attached to the front of their suvs... someone in my COMPLEX does.

duh.

Yeah but I doubt those people are forced to plow their own streets because the city refuses to. This is bullshiat, these people pay taxes and and are getting screwed on services.

If I had a dollar for every pickup I see everyday with a plow on it I'd be rich. Only bad thing is their headlights sit up so high they blind the shiat out of you.

What is this snow you speak of?

© South Texas representin'

Why, pray tell, is this news? It's called a part-time job around here, and I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the people I know who have plows on their trucks. Or ATVs for that matter.

You might also be Coloradan.

The guy next store has a plow on his truck, does the driveway for me for free, just to be neighborly.

/just popped in for the simpsons references

The waiting game is boring...
let's play hungry hungry hippos.

Caesar1313: Alyna_jf: This is news? tons of people have plows attached to the front of their suvs... someone in my COMPLEX does.

duh.

Yeah but I doubt those people are forced to plow their own streets because the city refuses to. This is bullshiat, these people pay taxes and and are getting screwed on services.

Uhm.. you think plows go around plowing EVERY SINGLE STREET in every single city/town? And what about parking lots of apartments? Not a chance. I can't remember the last time my street was plowed. the small streets get left out. tough luck.

How's that news? My family and three neighbors on our driveway have plows for their riding mowers / tractors or trucks, depending on who it is. This is in the middle of Maryland, hardly the frozen tundra.

EthelPP: Why, pray tell, is this news? It's called a part-time job around here, and I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the people I know who have plows on their trucks. Or ATVs for that matter.

Lots of people plow-snow as a part-time job, yes but they are contracted either by the city or by private businesses to clear their properties. The difference here is the city is foregoing their obligation to clear these tax-payer's street, and so the people are forced to do it themselves. It's the city's responsibility not theirs.

Tons of people up here in Alaska have plows. They also have mile long driveways.

Caesar1313: Alyna_jf: This is news? tons of people have plows attached to the front of their suvs... someone in my COMPLEX does.

duh.

Yeah but I doubt those people are forced to plow their own streets because the city refuses to. This is bullshiat, these people pay taxes and and are getting screwed on services.

The last blizzard we had, the only way my road got opened was the farmers with their front-end loaders...the State was too busy keeping the interstate open. After the storm they basically said F-U. I was trapped in my house for 5 days.

Rat: What is this snow you speak of?

© South Texas representin'

This is that snow we speak of...

Taken last Wed. morn

Caesar1313: EthelPP: Why, pray tell, is this news? It's called a part-time job around here, and I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the people I know who have plows on their trucks. Or ATVs for that matter.

Lots of people plow-snow as a part-time job, yes but they are contracted either by the city or by private businesses to clear their properties. The difference here is the city is foregoing their obligation to clear these tax-payer's street, and so the people are forced to do it themselves. It's the city's responsibility not theirs.

And when the City gets behind because the snow's coming down too hard...sorry, this is SO not news. Oh, wait. It's FARK. My mistake.

"You know you're a Canadian if....you have your own snow plow"

Good headline, we all know it never snows in the U.S.

In order to plow so well, Canadians eat a hearty breakfast of good good whole wheat Shreddies.

Alyna_jf: Caesar1313: Alyna_jf: This is news? tons of people have plows attached to the front of their suvs... someone in my COMPLEX does.

duh.

Yeah but I doubt those people are forced to plow their own streets because the city refuses to. This is bullshiat, these people pay taxes and and are getting screwed on services.

Uhm.. you think plows go around plowing EVERY SINGLE STREET in every single city/town? And what about parking lots of apartments? Not a chance. I can't remember the last time my street was plowed. the small streets get left out. tough luck.

Yes, they are supposed to, thats one of the services property taxes are paid for. I hate to get a kick out of these replies, but I work for the city. When streets are left unplowed, its because the city is hasn't gotten around to it yet, and they are supposed to do it, thats why people complain constantly in the winter when their streets are forgotten in Toronto, because the city and the people realize its the cities obligation. Plowing parking lots and apartments are the responsibility of the property owner and thats where contractors come into place.

Waiting a while after a big dump is snow is expected if you live on a small side street, but these people's streets have been plowed exactly once in December... and Quebec gets several really good hits of snow each winter.

I'd think that's pretty good reason to have some taxes refunded.

Quantum Apostrophe: Heh, just saw this on the news. Snow removal has been spotty here in Montreal. I often see the sidewalk tanks clean up an already cleared sidewalk, while the street itself still has mounds from the last snowfall. Weird deployment of effort from the city. Last year there was practically no snow, I hope the city has saved that money because they need it this year!

The Public Works Department calls those mounds "storage". Seriously; if they took the snow away, they would have to put it somewhere.

I gotta try to find the ad for the plow you can attach to your minivan or small car. IIRC it was made of plastic and looked like it couldn't push a beer can off the sidewalk.

Oh ya.....this isn't news around here.

Rat: What is this snow you speak of?

© South Texas representin'

Snow is what happens when rain gets cold feet.

I have said this before, but it bears repeating.
That .gif in your profile is a thing of beauty.

Han_Duet: "You know you're a Canadian if....you have your own snow plow"

Good headline, we all know it never snows in the U.S.



We're working on that. Global warming and all that.


Fire up the coal mines boys and someone light the tire bonfire, it's a cold out here.


Or the Drew Carry skit, the one where he's standing outside with aerosol cans going to town with them. "fark the children, I'm cold now".

This article is stupid. You see trucks/SUVs with plows attached to the front ALL the time, why does this warrant an article. We have a blower hooked up to a tractor to do our driveway (which isn't all that uncommon in the country)

SoxSweepAgain: The guy next store has a plow on his truck,

Hahahaha. I just laughed for 2 minutes.

As a canadian i find this headline offensive and racist and I take exception to it

/eh

HappyHarryHardOn: As a canadian i find this headline offensive and racist and I take exception to it

/eh

As the last of the Brunnen-G, I also take offense.

The Asshole Guy: Rat: What is this snow you speak of?

© South Texas representin'

This is that snow we speak of...

Taken last Wed. morn

brrr! I'm just gonna go and turn the AC down a bit to try to feel what you're experiencing. Its like 77 here today. Monday's gonna be 70 though, so again, brrrr.

Yoda's Pen Is -- That gif has flava...

In Northern Michigan, lots of people have plows. Some folks plow the parking lots of small businesses to make extra money in the winter.

My snowblower has more miles on it than my car.

In Philly if the city decides they want to use your street as a dumping ground you're screwed. Better get a bus schedule and hope for warm weather.

Pics of said plows

The point of the story is that the woman bought and installed the plow as a way of helping herself and her neighbors. It's a story of someone stepping up to bat for the community when the local government has failed to do so.

The fact that some of you live up north and/or own plows is nice and all, but it doesn't have anything to do with this story.

HappyHarryHardOn: As a canadian i find this headline offensive and racist and I take exception to it

/eh

Hey you hoser, I know your just fishing for a beer eh. Here have a bruskie and take a seat.

Rat: The Asshole Guy: Rat: What is this snow you speak of?

© South Texas representin'

This is that snow we speak of...

Taken last Wed. morn

brrr! I'm just gonna go and turn the AC down a bit to try to feel what you're experiencing. Its like 77 here today. Monday's gonna be 70 though, so again, brrrr.

Yoda's Pen Is -- That gif has flava...

Well we received another foot today and it is 17 at the moment outside so you better turn that AC way down. We won't see 77 for at least three more months.

I could use one of those. Massive storm coming down right now and I got stuck in my driveway as I was heading back from dropping off the wife at work (the hospital never shuts down!)... GRRRR!

WORST. WINTER. EVER!!!!

Wulfhardt: The point of the story is that the woman bought and installed the plow as a way of helping herself and her neighbors. It's a story of someone stepping up to bat for the community when the local government has failed to do so.

But did her grateful neighbours pitch in to help her pay for it? I doubt it, especially since this is Quebec, the leech province.

You know you're a Canadian if........you just had to get a passport to fly into the USA.

That said, I imagine more Canadians have passports than Americans.
(per capita)

/I already had a passport

I expected this to be a "make fun of Canadians" thread.

Possum Lodge can't afford one.

foxdie262
Tons of people up here in Alaska have plows. They also have mile long driveways.

and have to pack-a-lunch to check the mailbox....

worst. thread. evar.

You know you're a Canadian if....you have your own snow plow... it's time to consider moving to a warmer climate.

Wait, I wanna play too!

"You know you're a Canadian if... you eat round bacon!"


"You know you're a Canadian if... you're married to a cousin!"


"You know you're a Canadian if...you're a hoser douchebag!"

That is fun!