milkman
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This looks like a gotta have. Snowblower
High Tech Snow Blower
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Very interesting.
It has 'auto' mode for the 'inexperienced' operator. I can see it now, as this blower kicks into high gear when headed for the flower pot, or the curb, after busting through a tough snow drift. I'd think 'auto' pilot would be for the knowledgable operators, not the inexperienced. The press release almost reads like a satire or spoof.
It will be interesting to see how this one flies. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
It has 'auto' mode for the 'inexperienced' operator. I can see it now, as this blower kicks into high gear when headed for the flower pot, or the curb, after busting through a tough snow drift. I'd think 'auto' pilot would be for the knowledgable operators, not the inexperienced. The press release almost reads like a satire or spoof.
It will be interesting to see how this one flies. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Farmwithjunk
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I see ONE big problem with that snowblower. If I was to buy one, I'd be at work TRYING TO EARN ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY FOR IT until far after the winter "snow season" ended. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
My answer is a little more "low-tech". It's a piece of sheet metal, about 36" wide, bent into a slight arc, attached to a 60" hickory handle. It's powered by an occasional steak dinner, along with complimentary bottle of Budwieser. It ain't pretty, it sure isn't as interesting, but it has seen many a snowfall come and go.
I despise snow and the accompanying cold weather. For me, buying a snowblower like that would be admitting defeat to my bitter enemy. I'd just as soon take the money and go winter on a beach in Maui. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
My answer is a little more "low-tech". It's a piece of sheet metal, about 36" wide, bent into a slight arc, attached to a 60" hickory handle. It's powered by an occasional steak dinner, along with complimentary bottle of Budwieser. It ain't pretty, it sure isn't as interesting, but it has seen many a snowfall come and go.
I despise snow and the accompanying cold weather. For me, buying a snowblower like that would be admitting defeat to my bitter enemy. I'd just as soon take the money and go winter on a beach in Maui. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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I just reread the article and it says it is the midsize, I'd love to see the full size. Where are all the bells and whistles gonna end, I'd like to have a new Accord, but can't get a base model, gotta have the all the idiot proofing that drives up the cost and weight, and that cuts the mpg so now they're going hybrid to get back the mileage, wonder if they ever watched a dog chase its own tail???? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
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I'm hoping they come out with one that is totally remote control so I can
get all that white stuff cleaned up without leaving the comfort of my in
house easy chair... But I can also agree with FarmWithJunk, that beach
in Maui sounds pretty inviting right now...
Richard..... In Cold & Snowy Michigan...
get all that white stuff cleaned up without leaving the comfort of my in
house easy chair... But I can also agree with FarmWithJunk, that beach
in Maui sounds pretty inviting right now...
Richard..... In Cold & Snowy Michigan...
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Forget the snow blower...I want one of these: HondaJet
Farmwithjunk
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Well, that'd solve one problem.
How'd I get to Maui!
Anything Honda touches, turns to gold. Look out Lear Corp.
(I saw you bio where you talk about "Classic Kentucky". That made me chuckle /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)
From a classic Kentuckian!
How'd I get to Maui!
Anything Honda touches, turns to gold. Look out Lear Corp.
(I saw you bio where you talk about "Classic Kentucky". That made me chuckle /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)
From a classic Kentuckian!
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Thanks for the link, my son is a pilot and here is a copy of the e-mail I sent him. Now with that, I'd want all the bells and whistles and looks like it has them all.
Grab some paper towels and check this baby out!!!
http://world.honda.com/HDTV/HondaJet/200408long/index.html /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Grab some paper towels and check this baby out!!!
http://world.honda.com/HDTV/HondaJet/200408long/index.html /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif