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Free Snow Removal Seminar

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January 31, 2022, 11:34 AM
Rightwire
Free Snow Removal Seminar
Free Snow Removal Seminar:

I am hosting a FREE Safe Snow Shoveling/Removal seminar Feb 2nd & 3rd. Booking multiple sessions from 8am to 8pm both days. All classes will be taught by a lifelong Michigander who survived the Blizzard of ’78 in SW Michigan. The seminar be held at my location in my driveway, please dress for conditions. This is a hands-on seminar!!!

Shoveling techniques taught and practiced will include.
• Proper Shovel Grip
• Angled Push (plow)
o Left and right
• Sweep and Toss (circular clear)
o Left and right
• Scoop and Throw

Powered snow removal techniques taught and practiced will include (must bring own machine)
• Proper starting
• Overlapping paths to clear snow
• Proper chute usage
• Safe clog clearing

Snow Clearing techniques will be taught as they relate to
• Driveway clearing
• Sidewalk clearing
• Porch clearing
• Assuring access to fire hydrant

Proper application of salt or ice melt will be provided at no additional charge.

In addition, attendees are welcome to take the snow used for the seminar home with them for practice. Please bring your own bags, wheelbarrow, trailer (with sides) or truck.


Travel and lodging not included.




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January 31, 2022, 11:39 AM
ensigmatic




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January 31, 2022, 11:42 AM
41
Bring your own bottle. Coke and 7 Up will be furnished.


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January 31, 2022, 11:43 AM
Flash-LB
That's part of the reason I live in Arizona.

You don't have to shovel sunshine.
January 31, 2022, 11:52 AM
kidcop
Excellent performance objectives.

Might want to include how to avoid cardiac arrest. Don't want someone to croak while clearing your driveway, then you have a body to dispose of. Make sure they sign the waiver.
January 31, 2022, 11:55 AM
PASig
OK Tom Sawyer! Big Grin


January 31, 2022, 11:56 AM
Rightwire
quote:
Originally posted by kidcop:
Excellent performance objectives.

Might want to include how to avoid cardiac arrest. Don't want someone to croak while clearing your driveway, then you have a body to dispose of. Make sure they sign the waiver.


I might have to hold an additional seminar. How to dig a rectangular hole in winter.




Pronoun: His Royal Highness and benevolent Majesty of all he surveys

343 - Never Forget

Its better to be Pavlov's dog than Schrodinger's cat

There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive.
January 31, 2022, 11:56 AM
sig sailor
Good one, Rightwire. If you need a second location, my driveway is available.


"Do not approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction." John Deacon, Author

I asked myself if I was crazy, and we all said no.
January 31, 2022, 12:51 PM
p08
Shovel snow? I drive 4WD vehicles precisely so I don't have to shovel. Just lock it in and drive over the snow and into the garage.


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Always the pall bearer, never the corpse.
January 31, 2022, 12:57 PM
Graniteguy
What would really be a hoot is if a SF member actually showed up !!
January 31, 2022, 01:00 PM
YooperSigs
And the U.P. remote learning campus will hold class until.... May!


End of Earth: 2 Miles
Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles
January 31, 2022, 01:10 PM
bcereuss
I’d take you up on this, but I don’t see that the class covers shear pin/bolt removal/replacement at -18° F and 35 mph winds with only pliers and a straight slot screwdriver…and employees arriving to park in 7 minutes.

Nor do I see hurricane fence removal from auger with only shovel handle and pliers.

Big Grin
January 31, 2022, 01:19 PM
ch23701
I’m in!!
January 31, 2022, 02:54 PM
Rightwire
quote:
Originally posted by Graniteguy:
What would really be a hoot is if a SF member actually showed up !!


I should add that all SF members get the friends and family discount.




Pronoun: His Royal Highness and benevolent Majesty of all he surveys

343 - Never Forget

Its better to be Pavlov's dog than Schrodinger's cat

There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive.
January 31, 2022, 03:11 PM
TomV
Wait FREE, what's the catch ?
January 31, 2022, 03:20 PM
bossman
For extra credit: Removal of dog chain from snow thrower auger.
January 31, 2022, 03:32 PM
PHPaul
quote:
Originally posted by bcereuss:
I’d take you up on this, but I don’t see that the class covers shear pin/bolt removal/replacement at -18° F and 35 mph winds with only pliers and a straight slot screwdriver…and employees arriving to park in 7 minutes.

Nor do I see hurricane fence removal from auger with only shovel handle and pliers.

Big Grin


Big Grin

I'd also add:

- Proper Apparel while snowblowing or how to avoid freezing yer cheeky bits.

- How to remove snotsickles from your mustache painlessly.

- Proper vocabulary when the wind shifts and blows snow in your...uh...various apertures.




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January 31, 2022, 04:03 PM
Pyker
quote:
Originally posted by bcereuss:
I’d take you up on this, but I don’t see that the class covers shear pin/bolt removal/replacement at -18° F and 35 mph winds with only pliers and a straight slot screwdriver…and employees arriving to park in 7 minutes.

Nor do I see hurricane fence removal from auger with only shovel handle and pliers.

Big Grin


True story.
January 31, 2022, 04:05 PM
parabellum
There's no signup link
January 31, 2022, 04:23 PM
Tirod
We've got up to 14" forecast in SW MO, I will be at the remote learning location here.

How do I apply for class credit?