How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Jun 14th 2012 | 1:32 am
#31
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From: Red Deer, Alberta
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
It can be an issue. My experience was that you usually get around four weeks in the winter where it will be absolutely miserable. And I'll include in that, temperatures hovering around -20. And then some.
Still, there's always someone worse off. Calling Alberta...
Still, there's always someone worse off. Calling Alberta...
Jun 14th 2012 | 1:38 am
#32
Every day's a school day
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From: Was Calgary back in Edmonton again !!
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
It really does depend on the winter - this last one not so bad, the one before almost daily sometimes twice, not so much in the way of chinooks around here, we do get the tail end of them though. At least most of the time its light fluffy stuff, we have to clear in 48 hours. Many people don't bother at all so the fines can't be that bad
Jun 14th 2012 | 4:45 am
#33
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From: Red Deer, Alberta
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Edmonton 2010-11 was terrible for snow i was shoveling snow from November to end of April sometimes 2-3 times a day..none of it melted so got progressively more difficult as the piles at the side of my drive and sidewalk got higher and higher so having to heave snow up to 8 feet high..was a daily work out on its own...this winter i only shoveled snow 3/4 times all winter
Jun 14th 2012 | 4:54 am
#34
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From: Was Calgary back in Edmonton again !!
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
In fact i think it was the 2nd mildest winter on record..wasn't cold at all not compared to the year before.
Jun 14th 2012 | 5:05 am
#35
Beep
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From: Here
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
I love Vancouver for this very reason. In the winter, if you want snow, you can get to it whenever you like.
When you don't want to be bothered with snow (barring the 3 days each year we get it at the lower levels), just stay at home
None of this shovelling lark, living like cavemen.
When you don't want to be bothered with snow (barring the 3 days each year we get it at the lower levels), just stay at home
None of this shovelling lark, living like cavemen.
Jun 14th 2012 | 8:42 am
#36
Slightly Canadian
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From: St. John's, Newfoundland
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Snow clearing is the quintessential Canadian experience. Invest in the powered technology - snowblower and/or quad with a blade - or get a man with a truck/backhoe to do it for you. Embrace it as an opportunity to acquire and play with some toys. Or be a big girls blouse and move to Vancouver.
Jun 14th 2012 | 8:59 am
#37
Beep
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From: Here
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Snow clearing is the quintessential Canadian experience. Invest in the powered technology - snowblower and/or quad with a blade - or get a man with a truck/backhoe to do it for you. Embrace it as an opportunity to acquire and play with some toys. Or be a big girls blouse and move to Vancouver.
Jun 14th 2012 | 9:16 am
#38
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From: Europe (to be specified).
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Snow clearing is the quintessential Canadian experience. Invest in the powered technology - snowblower and/or quad with a blade - or get a man with a truck/backhoe to do it for you. Embrace it as an opportunity to acquire and play with some toys. Or be a big girls blouse and move to Vancouver.
It's a pain in the same place, that's what it is.
Jun 14th 2012 | 9:19 am
#39
Bon Vivant
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Nova Scotia
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Snow clearing is the quintessential Canadian experience. Invest in the powered technology - snowblower and/or quad with a blade - or get a man with a truck/backhoe to do it for you. Embrace it as an opportunity to acquire and play with some toys. Or be a big girls blouse and move to Vancouver.
I happily gave up doing this a few years ago. For some strange reason my house sitter loves it !
Jun 14th 2012 | 10:06 am
#40
Slightly Canadian
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From: St. John's, Newfoundland
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Unless you are old. Then spending the winter in Arizona or France might be worthwhile. Old bones, falls on ice, etc etc, one can't be too careful.
Jun 14th 2012 | 10:23 am
#41
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From: Durham Region Extension
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Arizona is right....we are about to pull the trigger on a place in Sedona, but also have an eye on a place in Phoenix
Jun 14th 2012 | 11:13 am
#43
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Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Jun 14th 2012 | 11:14 am
#44
Bon Vivant
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From: Nova Scotia
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
