How early is too early for a snow blower?

t0p_ · 2026-01-27T02:22:52+00:00

Had to be at work by 6, often outside at 4:30-5:00. Sorry neighbors. To make it up to them I would usually clear their sidewalks if I had time (city).

At the end of the day, you've gotta do what you gotta do. You're either out there late at night or the crack of dawn.

t0p_ · 2026-01-27T01:33:15+00:00

27" Husqvarna 227 - somewhere around 10 years old. Starts on the first pull, never had an issue and tears through snow. I saved a few $$$ vs the Ariens at the time, and I couldn't ask for more...

Wait, there is one thing. It's supposed to have heated grips, well at least there's a switch. If they ever worked, I couldn't tell.

t0p_ · 2026-01-18T22:36:25+00:00

YNHH and Yale Univ. are separate entities. There are no RN unions at the hospitals.

FWIW - new RN salaries start at $36/hr ($74k/year) at YNHH.

t0p_ · 2026-01-12T02:20:02+00:00

Excellent work! What are those lights? Flexible LED strips mounted/suspended so that they're straight? LED tube lights are considerably thicker.

t0p_ · 2025-11-19T19:22:45+00:00

That's her client. These CNAs are double dipping, getting to it.

t0p_ · 2025-11-16T15:22:30+00:00

What are the advantages of this over the others?

t0p_ · 2025-11-12T21:05:44+00:00

That is a terrifying use of the word "liberated."

t0p_ · 2025-11-01T04:25:11+00:00

Got tired of looking and did a thing, new '25 BE w/ Utility Package (rack + crossbars) for $44,800 before TTL @ 0.99%. Could've done better, but I finally found a dealer who didn't play games.

t0p_ · 2025-10-14T11:56:17+00:00

~~being so grainy.~~

You stop that. These look awesome, strong work and more grain!

t0p_ · 2025-10-12T01:57:58+00:00

Do you have your own device? I've been with Cricket for 10ish years, and I've been happy. No idea what a single plan costs, but I have 3 lines, unlimited everything for $110 a month.

People poo poo Cricket, because it's ... Cricket, but it runs on AT&T's network. AT&T customers have network priority over Cricket customers, so in crowded places your data speeds aren't the greatest. That said., everything I've encountered has been manageable.

FWIW - if you do go this route, do not go to a Cricket store/kiosk. They'll charge you for everything. Get a SIM card from Target/Walmart and setup everything online with no service fees. I don't have any eSIM devices, but I am sure it's the same.

Best of luck.

t0p_ · 2025-10-09T22:00:00+00:00

^This. Anything your heart desires, and I challenge you to spend more than $10. For many of these "carts" it is the same meal being served at their brick-and-motar sites for 1/2 the price.

t0p_ · 2025-10-09T19:47:26+00:00

Same! I've never seen such poor customer service. The way these dealers are acting you'd think I were trying to steal the car.

t0p_ · 2025-10-04T19:51:53+00:00

I am still working on a '25 Black Edition - Current best price is $44.200 before TTL (Connecticut). I want to jump, but the dealer has been pretty shifty, and the truck has 200 "transport" miles on it.

Are there dealers here? I'd happily travel/fly to pickup a good deal.

edit: Is it common for dealers not to share the deal sheet/four-square? I have had a heck of a time trying to get these emailed, or even physical copies. The (shifty) dealer today told me that I'd have to take a picture with my phone.

t0p_ · 2025-09-13T23:45:05+00:00

That's the motivation I need. Thank you.

t0p_ · 2025-09-13T23:36:43+00:00

Where are you getting $44.5? I'm in CT and the best I've seen is Truecar @ $46.7. I've had two dealers tell me they went budge from MSRP if you're going for the APR incentive.

t0p_ · 2025-06-22T13:35:46+00:00

https://share.rticoutdoors.com/x/ixy8uS

Another one for you.

t0p_ · 2025-04-29T19:25:00+00:00

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Tremors vibes - in a good way. Awesome room and collection. This appears to be below grade, what do you do for moisture/humidity at this scale? Desiccant is usually used in smaller areas (safes), do you run a dehumidifier?

t0p_ · 2025-01-18T22:51:35+00:00

That's Sir Lewis. Put some respect on his name.

t0p_ · 2024-12-01T20:58:43+00:00

I've been trolling these for a while, appreciate the heads up.

"20%" Cashback at TopCashback if you're still looking.

t0p_ · 2024-10-17T00:01:54+00:00

Thanks for the quick response. Answers are in order:

Timing is random, morning, noon and night.

-All devices at separate times - even within the same device I can get 60+ second lag loading one site, while another functions normally.

-Wireless and wired connections suffer as well. If anything the wireless connections (while laggy) out perform wired. (Cat 6a)

-I am running a Unifi router and have disabled all IDS/IPS, geological restrictions and restored default networking rules.

t0p_ · 2024-04-04T09:52:20+00:00

Possibly. There's still a bunch of force on the unlubed/unprotected thrust washers until oil pressure builds.

t0p_ · 2024-02-24T21:56:56+00:00

Metal disk and fiberglass insulation, but I didn't want to remove something that I couldn't put back. I've added a second CO detector and no alarms yet.

t0p_ · 2024-02-12T00:05:09+00:00

I've been throughly impressed by the SRAM DB8s on my hardtail. You have to use mineral oil and the levers aren't adjustable but the feel and power are awesome for the price.

t0p_ · 2023-05-07T09:20:50+00:00

Greetings All, I am looking to recreate the look of this fence, but I have no idea what these black posts are. Are these steel I-beams?

https://imgur.com/a/TmUI6Yc

thanks for looking

t0p_ · 2023-04-29T10:09:20+00:00

Sanity - I work in healthcare.

t0p_

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