In the last entry, I went hiking in the snow - Great fun! While back at home, the icy snow covered driveway was waiting to be shoveled. I much prefer the light, powdery snow which you can easily clear. This snow could not be shoveled.It had turned to ice. It had to be scraped or chiseled away.
Last year, my favorite winter purchase was a pair of Microspikes for the boots. They are
fantastic because they enable you to hike even when the trails or driveway are icy.
This year, it may be this strange looking shovel. When our local friends who have been in the mountains for years saw this shovel, they politely shook their heads and said it was " interesting". I laughed when I first saw it arrive at our house. Way too big...how could anyone use it?
Today, I have to admit, it is a great shovel. I was able to clear most of the driveway by chiseling away the ice without leaning over constantly and killing my back muscles in the process.
My husband, the ever constant DJ in my life, played some highly energetic dance music from the window to keep me going after I had already been shoveling for over an hour. Ulterior motives, I know, but it worked.
My reward? Sitting by this fire and eating scrumptious blueberry/apple pie from Gary's Deli - The best pie in town!
