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whitedog

cry once when you buy it, not every time you use it!

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12 Step Program
Original Message Jan 22, 2005 1:53 pm

is there a 12 step program for snowblower junkies?

ope: ariens 8524, winco 8kw - b/s vanguard v twin, little giant 5 hp b/s, stihl br-650

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jubol

Location: Dover, De
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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #2 Jan 22, 2005 2:09 pm

Are :"Snowblower Junkies" owners of Ariens snowblowers??

Fred

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000

18Degrees

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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #3 Jan 22, 2005 2:37 pm

step 1- claim you are going the store to buy beer.(Really to the gas station to buy fresh 91 octane)

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18 Degree driveway - 928 Honda track drive - Fertilizer spreader for dispensing salt

MountainMan

Overpowered is Usually Adequate

Location: Connecticut
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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #4 Jan 22, 2005 3:40 pm

1st step, the Big Snowblower.

Then my Honda Generator.

Then the Scag Mower.

Little Wonder Blower.

Do you see a trend here

Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc

ChrisS

Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.

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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #5 Jan 22, 2005 4:38 pm

Yes, it is called SA....Snowblowers anonymous....lol...

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.

18Degrees

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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #6 Jan 22, 2005 9:35 pm

Step #2 - wait until your wife is gone to wax the snowblower. Otherwise she will demand to know why you never wax the car.

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whitedog

cry once when you buy it, not every time you use it!

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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #7 Jan 22, 2005 10:31 pm

1) join abbysguide

2) read helpful posts

3) test drive models of your choosing @ local ope shop

4) spend your greenbacks

5) play with machine in september with no snow

6) change oil to synthetic

7) fabricate drain valve

8) install hour meter

9) wax machine

10) pray for snow

11) perform pre storm inspection and police operating area

12) perfect your style

12a) lets be careful out there

ope: ariens 8524, winco 8kw - b/s vanguard v twin, little giant 5 hp b/s, stihl br-650

the difference between smart and stupid is stupid knows no bounds

18Degrees

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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #8 Jan 22, 2005 11:48 pm

Very nice list, Whitedog. I am guilty of all except #6 and #8. Gives me something to plan for.

18degrees

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Walt

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. -T. Roosevelt

Location: Chester County, PA
Joined: Dec 31, 2004
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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #9 Jan 23, 2005 7:11 am

I am so nervous right now...OK, it will be fine...."My name is Walt, I am a snowbloweraholic"...

ChrisS

Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.

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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #10 Jan 23, 2005 5:24 pm

Walt wrote:

I am so nervous right now...OK, it will be fine...."My name is Walt, I am a snowbloweraholic"...

LOL.....

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: 12 Step Program
Reply #11 Jan 23, 2005 6:09 pm

I've done almost everything, except the oil drain valve. I don't need though.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

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