"Don White" wrote in message
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We have a weather warning for a blizzard tonight. Expect between 20 and 45
cm of snow blown around by winds from 70-90 kph. This should be a good
test
for my new Toro 1800 electric snowthrower.
I'll report on how it performs.

As promised.
Woke up this am to about 10" on the ground with some drifting. Carried the
Toro 1800 up from the basement and out the front door to avoid the hike from
basement door way around back.
I believe this test was a good one as it pushed the thrower to it's max.
When pushed into the snow to make the 1st cut the machine laboured. I had to
take it slow and let it work at it's own speed. This was equivalent to a
slow shuffle. I made one cut extend to include the neighbour next to me.
One the way back, for the second cut, I only took about 9" rather than the
full 18". What a difference! Moved along at a nice slow walk and the
machine seemed to keep it's speed up.
Next, I tackled the bank thrown up in our driveway by the city plow. I had
to lift the thrower and use it as a shovel/thrower combo. Once I made my
first cut, the next was much easier using the half capacity mode again.
My verdict...much better than shoveling and marginally better than the snow
scoop. The big advantage will be when the banks are so high it's difficult
to place the snow. Then the blower should shine for each additional
snowfall.
Complaint...the 100 ft 12ga cord does get in the way at times and the
adjustment for the chute exhaust height is a bit loose. I'll tighten up so
it stays at the setting I choose.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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These full-time Floridians sure know how to skewer us over our weather...

Still, it could be worse. We could be living in the Cleveland, Ohio,
area.

Not me...unless they fumigate to clear the vermin out!

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Soon as we have a snow here, I'm calling you...I expect you to show up
with snowblower...

I'd like to help...but don't think my cord would reach. :-)

On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 16:00:06 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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These full-time Floridians sure know how to skewer us over our weather...

Still, it could be worse. We could be living in the Cleveland, Ohio,
area.

Not me...unless they fumigate to clear the vermin out!


Have you ever been to Cleveland, Don?

John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes

"JohnH" wrote in message
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Have you ever been to Cleveland, Don?
John H

Hi John:
Perhaps Don has never been there, but I have and I thought it was just
wonderful. I especially liked the waterfront. I went there three years ago
with my boat and I had a great time. I have also been at the Halifax
harbour, but many years ago and not with my boat. I liked it there also.
Now, if you guys want to see a really good harbour, come to Bayfield on Lake
Huron. In my opinion it is one of the most scenic on the Great Lakes.

Jim Carter
"The Boat"
Bayfield

On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 16:02:44 -0500, "Jim Carter"
wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
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Have you ever been to Cleveland, Don?
John H

Hi John:
Perhaps Don has never been there, but I have and I thought it was just
wonderful. I especially liked the waterfront. I went there three years ago
with my boat and I had a great time. I have also been at the Halifax
harbour, but many years ago and not with my boat. I liked it there also.
Now, if you guys want to see a really good harbour, come to Bayfield on Lake
Huron. In my opinion it is one of the most scenic on the Great Lakes.

Jim Carter
"The Boat"
Bayfield


Hi Jim.
I doubt if Don has ever been there either. He tends to parrot Mr.
Krause, which is a shame. But I suppose he has to follow someone.
Perhaps he'll get over it.

I would much rather be in Cleveland than northeast Washington DC, the
area that Mr. Krause seems so proud of.

John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes

"JohnH" wrote in message
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Have you ever been to Cleveland, Don?

John H



I just recently stated that I have not been to Cleveland and was basing my
observations on one particular representative from that area.

By the way...have you asked your 'buddy' if he's ever been to my port?

"Jim Carter" wrote in message
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Hi John:
Perhaps Don has never been there, but I have and I thought it was just
wonderful. I especially liked the waterfront. I went there three years
ago
with my boat and I had a great time. I have also been at the Halifax
harbour, but many years ago and not with my boat. I liked it there also.
Now, if you guys want to see a really good harbour, come to Bayfield on
Lake
Huron. In my opinion it is one of the most scenic on the Great Lakes.


Jim...I'll be attending a rendevous for Sandpiper 565 owners in Parry Sound
this July. That must be within a few hundred miles of your location.

"Don White" wrote in message
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Jim...I'll be attending a rendevous for Sandpiper 565 owners in Parry
Sound
this July. That must be within a few hundred miles of your location.

Hi Don: You are one lucky guy! The Parry Sound District, on Georgian Bay,
is in the center of one of the best Cruising Grounds on the Great Lakes.
The 30,000 Islands area is quite spectacular. Crystal clear water.
Fabulous fishing and a very high concentration of wildlife. I have toured
this area extensively, having been a canoe tour guide for many years. My
wife and I cruised here, in our Monticello, since 1989 until she passed away
two years ago. We loved this place. Whether you go North or South from
Parry Sound or just stay in the Sound, you will find incredible boating.
The only area that may be better is the area North of Manitoulin. The world
famous "North Channel". This is paradise!

With my boat, I could go from Bayfield, on lower Lake Huron, to Parry Sound
in one Day of fast boating. My boat cruises at 30 knots. The distance
from Bayfield to Parry Sound is approx. 190 NM

If you need any specific information on Parry Sound, just send an e-mail to
me.

Jim Carter
"The Boat"
Bayfield.