Day 165: Hans. I think this machine might be my single most favourite purchase I've made for myself since signing the dotted line for the mortgage on Lovely House. Now, full disclosure: Hans and I had some trouble on our first date. You see, the snow has been falling non-stop here since NYE. In a little more than a week we've accumulated a little more than, oh I'd say a good 2.5 to 3 feet of snow. It's madness and many people I know are nearing their breaking point. A big reason I bit the bullet and bought a snowblower was to ensure that I would be totally independent for my own snow removal and care of my property, and to pull my weight in caring for spaces shared by me and my good neighbours. So you can imagine my dismay after getting about three quarters through the job yesterday and the augers stopped turning. I jostled and jolted him, but the blower would not blow. Happily, the gentleman that I purchased Hans from was indeed a gentleman. I sent him a note right away about what had happened, and he offered to come to my home this morning to see what was wrong. I was SO impressed. When I bought Hans I was terrified of getting a "lemon" because I know *nothing* about engines and this kind of machinery, and I was beyond thrilled that this seller was a good, honest upright person who was happy to come and assist. It turns out that the auger belt was done and needed a replacement, which he did for me. And then, to make an even better day, two beautiful Friends came to help check Hans over a bit more and help me change the oil. I'm so humbled to have such goodness surrounding me, and so Happy that I am finally independent (and won't break my back!!). Today, Hans, and all the people who helped me with him, made me so Happy. #Hans #luckyhotdog #LovelyHouse #365happydays
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