So I tried out my new snowblower today

[Sho'Nuff]

Man, I wish I had pics of this, because it was kind of hilarious.

I got a new snow blower yesterday . . . just in time for the big snow storm that is still raging in new england.

So I fired it up after 5-6 inches fell, hit the throttle and the impeller control, and away I went. Unfortunately, I didn't check the wind or chute direction, so the first thing that happened was the machine threw a huge amount of snow way up in the air into the wind. The snow blew about 10 feet, made an about face with the wind, and completely covered me in about 5 seconds. Not to mention about half of the blown snow ended up in my garage, as I did not shut the door behind me.

My wife and I got a good laugh out of it, but unfortunately no pics. Next time I do something dumb I'll make sure to memorialize it for you all.

Also, for what its worth, this is my first snowblower.

 

[Newbian]

The same thing applies when peeing into the wind.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Originally posted by: Newbian
The same thing applies when peeing into the wind.

Thanks for the tip, but I think I've got that one figured out

 

[dlx22]

if you have rocks in your driveway be careful when pointing the chute towards the house or a car...

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: dlx22
if you have rocks in your driveway be careful when pointing the chute towards the house or a car...

Hey now, no more of that. He promised pics the next time and it has been a slow week.

 

[theblackbox]

i would love to get a snowblower, but i have way too much fun with the plow on my atv. have fun though, with yours

 

[venkman]

rule #1 is you don't talk about snowblower

 

[TheInternet1980]

Shens. Black people don't have snowblowers.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Newbian
The same thing applies when peeing into the wind.

Can't wait for the parody thread "So I tried out my new penis today..."

 

[PingSpike]

It happens again and again for me. I have parts of my driveway that I have to throw it in one direction, whether the wind is favorable or not. Its "refreshing". I think I'm going to get some ski goggles, or maybe one of the those dork tent add-on cabs.

 

[blurredvision]

Haha, sounds like something I'd do.

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

You're doing it wrong.

 

[BRObedoza]

Originally posted by: venkman
rule #1 is you don't talk about snowblower

lol

 

[GenHoth]

Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper
You're doing it right.

For the lulz

 

[PELarson]

or pull the mask off the Lone Ranger and don't mess around with Jim.

 

[Anubis]

this is exactly why i wear ski goggles and full face mask when i use mine

 

[GregGreen]

I hate those people that blow snow ten feet up in the air with their snowblower when I am driving behind them. They should be shot.

 

[Slew Foot]

This is exactly why I live in California

 

[RU482]

Originally posted by: PELarson
or pull the mask off the Lone Ranger and don't mess around with Jim.

arrrggghh..don't mess around with SLIM

 

[darkxshade]

So let me get this straight... you tried a blower today and got covered in "snow"?

 

[finite automaton]

Reminds me of the time I mowed the lawn for the first time ever and I kicked up a rock that cracked a one of the two panes of glass housed in a sliding door