Good Morning,
I just visited our meat smoker with a hot cup of Door County Christmas Coffee in my hand. The pork shoulder is done and will be served and some shared with our neighbor. Last night we also received our first measurable snowfall for this winter season. So after I haul in the meat, I will dress up warmly and start moving the snow around clearing our driveway. It was not a major snow storm. But a good practice is to move the first snowfall back far enough to make room for the next ones. Once it is frozen it becomes hard to move. One never knows how much snow will be delivered in a season. I am one of those "just in case guys".
So I suppose a snowfall makes you think and if you can recall some storm memories in your lifetime, you probably were taught a lesson or two. Experiences come and go, but what good is an experience if you don't learn a lesson from it? I am sure we could come up with a 100 page book on lessons learned from storms, outages, flooding, fires. heat waves and sub zero weather. Now if you think there is a lesson you have learned and it is of value, at least pass it on to family members. Tell them about when the light clicked on in your brain.
I learned a long time ago, starting the snow blower ahead of the storm pays huge dividends in saving your back. I am sure my neighbors think I am crazy when I start our snow blower in early September and then once a month until we start using it on a regular basis. In the spring I drain the gas and change the oil. We are then ready for September once more.
So my friends, if God has shown you a lesson, be willing to share it with others. Have a great day!!
Marty
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