Well that was a hoot and a half.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 02/06/2019 at 19:19 • Filed to: ow ow ow ow

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With the sun overhead and temperatures reaching 33F, I broke up all the packed ice on the sidewalks around my house, using a flat spade shovel like a chisel. A nice older lady with two walkin’ sticks came up and thanked me for making it safe.

Most sidewalks in town are still solid ice except where people have heavily salted before the snow came.

Te hardest part by far was the corner, where I actually cleared enough for someone in a wheelchair to get up and through.

Sure, I can’t stand up straight at all, but I think I did a good-ish thing.

Doggo for your time.

vicali > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/06/2019 at 19:22

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Ice chopper is one of my favourite yard tools..

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/06/2019 at 19:22

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I've been there. I feel for your wrists, elbows, shoulder, and back. 

facw > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/06/2019 at 19:26

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That’s good work, chopping up ice is tough work.

When I lived in upstate NY, my municipality actually had a little plow they ran on the sidewalks, so it was only really necessary to clear the walks to the house (and only then for the benefit of delivery people).

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > facw 02/06/2019 at 19:30

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Here in Everett, there’s an “ordinance” that residents/property owners are responsible for clearing the sidewalks. It’s basically unenforceable, and pretty much bogus when that’s entirely city property, but whatever. I’ll play ball. Plus being out the last two days trying to walk around, I’m sure people will appreciate actual concrete  under their feet, if only briefly.

NKato > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/06/2019 at 19:38

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I’m free this weekend, Zoid. Coincidentally, there will be snow. Want me to come by and help shovel the cocaine? :v

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/06/2019 at 20:01

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My place could use some of that male escort labor.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/06/2019 at 20:04

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Yowza

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/06/2019 at 20:05

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Fresh snow covers the ice so not so slippery!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/06/2019 at 20:07

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He he he

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/06/2019 at 20:08

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looks like a sweet friggin  jump at the end of that path

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/06/2019 at 20:10

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Pass dot org

WilliamsSW > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/06/2019 at 20:14

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Yeah last week I shoveled 4 inches of snow off of an inch of ice at my in laws. They thanked me and I said “ you’re welcome and by the way it’s way more Slippery and dangerous AFTER I shoveled".

Cash Rewards > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/06/2019 at 21:06

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Years ago when our first was born, my wife quickly understood why I cleaned our sidewalks quickly and well. First time she took the kiddo out in the stroller and hit unshoveled sidewalks she got pissed

Steve in Manhattan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 00:13

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65 here a couple days ago - I want just one decent snowstorm.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/07/2019 at 16:17

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That sure was nice of you