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Yeah I know, but it sure is a nice feeling knowing it'll automatically fire up whenever the power goes out.

Doesn't really show up in the pictures but the freezing rain is just pouring down right now and is gonna make the foot of snow from the last week even heavier.

I just want to be able to justify spending all that money Art

I'm sitting here with a very $$$$ permanent generator and we haven't lost power yet. Darned near wish the power would go out for awhile so I could say it was worth the money to have it installed.

This isn't my machine but mine was identical to this one. 1984 Skidoo SS25 anniversary edition. It was 2 years old when I bought it in '86 and was like a rocket ship back then but is like an antique compared to todays modern toys.

Lotsa freezing rain late yesterday and it looks like we got about 5" of ice pellets overnight and now were back into freezing rain just to add to the fun, but the power is still on. Sposed to be decent tomorrow so I think I'll just wait till then before starting the cleanup.

Sposed to get freezing rain here all day but so far nothing since early morning....hope the luck holds.

Your on a roll now

Sounds like a great deal, I get mine from a private company but it's only $7 for a 60 pound bag so it's not too bad.

That's real tough luck for your Grandaughter Norm, sure hope everything works out OK for her.

I don't watch reality TV and have never seen Duck Dynasty but after just spending 20 minutes reading this post, I don't feel as if I've missed anything. But maybe that's just me.

Snowed here all day yesterday and now the freezing rain is coming down on top of it. Looks like I'm in the center of the freezing rain warning for the next 2 days so it could get interesting. Oh well, they topped up my 1500 litre propane tank yesterday so if the power goes out for an extended period, my generator should be good for a long time. Hope everyone stays safe.

Trying to be a nice guy around here often isn't worth the trouble or the aggravation....sadly.

I don't don't feel bad Dave, just get tired of the crap somedays but all's good. Merry Christmas to you & yours as well my friend !!

I just drove by Chemong an hour ago and saw a couple huts on the west shore below the causeway plus a couple snowmobiles so it must be somewhat safe at least those spots. Couldn't tell if the huts were portables or permanent though.

Battery back-up for a sump may be good for awhile, but if it's an extended power outage and your in an area where the sump runs alot, you could be flooded out when the batteries deplete.

I bought a new boat back in '99 and payed cash in full including taxes. Over the next 4 years I received 3 letters asking for a copy of the bill of sale to prove I payed the tax. First 2 letters I complied with but when I received the 3rd letter I just ignored it and never heard from them again.

That helicopter crew did an outstanding job and it's good to know guys like that are around when and if we need them.

And my boat still has the scars to prove it

It wasn't that many years ago Mike that you called me at Lakair to tell me you just caught your 1st ever 50"er. You've come along ways since then my friend...great year for you !!

My wifes been baking cookies for the last few weeks and has done probably a couple hundred. Trouble is she gives them all away to friends and neighbors and I basically get the leftover crumbs

And I've also commented on how lazy some private sector workers are. I'm done with this.

10 KW permanent stand-by generator wired directly into the house that'll run everything I need, 1500 litre propane tank, propane stove for cooking, propane furnace, air tight wood stove downstairs in the family room with 3 cords of wood to feed it, propane fireplace in the living room and enough vittles to last till springtime. Also a well tuned snowblower with 5 gallons of gas. I'm all set for whatever Mother Natures throws at us.

I spose fishermen never have car accidents cause reading the posts around here everyone seems to be an expert driver.

That would have been my brother...for nearly 30 years. Would have liked to have been there when someone told him he was under worked and over payed.