SNOW BLOWING AT THE OLD WOODYARD!

[@InTheWoodyard]

This was a very small snow fall, the real big one came 2 days later like 16" that was bunch or work, 2 times for 3 hours each!

[@Holzplatz]

I worked at a tree nursery. And the gardener told me: there is no need for snow clearing. It will be gone at the end of April anyway. :) Today I am earning money by doing this.

[@philkillen5016]

I remember you saying that you were having a mild winter in one of your videos A little while back. And somebody said you guys were 2 weeks late. That's all folks and everything might be back to normal. I'm 35 miles west of Atlantic city. Man it's really cold here. We got 5 inches on a outside table. It's a temporary winter. The weather geeks say that in around 5 days it'll be 58. But of course it's cloudy with a touch of rain. But right now it's super cold but nice an sunny. Ha ha, which one do I go out side and split wood on. Damm the more I talk the more I want to go outside and get a hot burn barrel fire going . It's close to the splitter. I saw you snowblowing so now it's time to split. Ye ha

[@davidedwards3734]

I miss seeing the old woodyard at times!! I really like the New woodyard!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@RVBob]

I hope you find the right buyer that will treat it with respect. You put so much into that studio. The carefully selected props out back. The massive amount of time you have there. So much more than we can appreciate through your videos (which have been fantastic) I have developed a daily ritual in my retirement that begins with you every day. My wife looks over my shoulder and asks how the kittens are. Can't wait for tomorrow. Take care...Bob

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks so much, tell your wife to hop up in your lap to watch!!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Snow Blows!! 👍🏻👍🏻GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup!

[@Andrew_From_NB]

Awesome vid that day Chris! Thanks for showing us the new boots 🔥💯👍. Total snow so far this year here in central NB is apx 6-8” I’ve only used the snowblower once so far.. it’s a different kind of winter up here too! ❄️💯👍. See you soon! Andrew from NB :)

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks! Nice here too!

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Morning wood chuckers. Chris those look like nice boots but I gotta have steel toes as well. Nice video as always.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Morning! Yup!

[@stevenhornbuckle8007]

Bought a snow blower when we built a detached garage with three times the concrete driveway I dad before. Rarely used in last 9 years, but twice in the last month with deep wet snow. At 72 I still can do it on my own, just a little over an hour and I get it done. Wouldn’t want it any other way.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice ...good work!

[@peewee.3138]

Got about eight inches here in northern NB last night. Just waiting for my mechanic to install the wiring and brackets on my truck for a snowplow. No more shoveling for this guy! GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Our last storm was 16" you will see it soon!

[@annmariekowalski7505]

Nice job Chris. Tuesdays storm was a regular mess with snow and rain. Cleaned up nicely. Last weekend was the worst mess I have ever seen. Rain from the east. Snow from the west. Blizzard conditions. Turned into four inches of concrete topped with eight inches if wet heavy snow. I snowblower the eight inches and then chopped and shoveled the concrete ice chunks. People are still without power since Friday. Electric companies from Upper Michigan, Minnesota, and Indiana are here working to restore power. Temps are hovering around minus twelve with minus thirty-five wind chills. The biggest issue now is broken water mains. Parts of the city have no power and water. Some have no power but water and some have power but no water. We are to get to 20 this weekend. I have lots of ice clean up left to do.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, snow is work but it beats tornadoes and hurricanes.

[@annmariekowalski7505]

@@InTheWoodyard Oh and snakes.

[@turklayher4794]

No firewood deliveries again today!! Not sure I enjoy infomercials and snow blowing !! Enjoy winter.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I delivered all day today. I make a video EVERY day and have for 3 1/2 years now (1300+) and you will see what I do every day for free, I think that is a great price for what you paid.

[@jameswilson9142]

Great video. Wondering when you are going to cover the wood to keep snow and ice off 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

About a month ago but it did not happen, you will see soon that the wood is okay as it is.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

I don’t blame you to do it yourself, I use my Polaris ATV with a 60” plow on it, or my Arctic Cat with a plow or I break out my JD ridding lawn tractor with the blower when the snow is too deep. We missed out on this last storm everyone got, we just got a few flakes. That care and stay warm

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice gear, snow is work!

[@waynetharp]

I was wondering as you worked if this would be the final year of snow removal at the studio...With house and property values up, it will make for a good time to sell!👍 I sure hope the new owners take care of Chuck and all the other critters that call the old woodyard home!🦌🐇🐿🦫🦦🦨🦡🐾🦃🦆🦅🪿🐦‍⬛🐝

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I want to be done with it soooooon!

[@annmariekowalski7505]

Hi Wayne. I got a twenty five cent tour of the studio. To say it is incredible is an understatement. Any venue you could imagine, Chris has built the backdrops. Then go outside and there are su flowers and other flowers. He cuts an s through the sunflowers soo there are different angles of light. Then all of the outdoor props. The creek, benches. the truck, the old fieldstone wall thst they built as a backdrop. That was before the tractor. The wildlife that is in the average. Place is absolutely a hidden gem. Indoors he has a huge area to mat and frame his work. To think that this started with 35 mm film and now digital with everything he had to learn with the change in technology. The craftsmanship and pride in his craft is second to none. The photography world will be loosing one of its greatest assets. I studied photography in college. I sucked at it.

[@waynetharp]

@@annmariekowalski7505 I have not had the full tour and have only seen what he has shared on videos but seeing the work he has put into a what was basically his hobby. It is not hard at all to imagine the time/years he has spent on his real profession and obsession. I am sure selling has been a difficult decision for them both but everyone deserves some retirement years and time spent pursuing other dreams as well. I have a feeling...there will always be a camera within arms reach on whatever path life takes from here...

[@annmariekowalski7505]

@waynetharp HI with everyone running around with cameras on their phones, and social media, there are many Ansel Adams wanna bees. Before if Chris got the itch to go outside, he walked out the side door and he could scratch that itch. There is no doubt that Chris and his wife put their heart, soul, blood, sweat and tears into the business. I agree it is time to enjoy the second trimester of life. Hunting, traveling, fishing, and of course, firewoid. Since I was little, Rain, sleet or snow, I wanted to be outside. Till this day, if I can not go outside, my knickers get in a knot. If I am outside and Mom, aka Bill, comes out and says it is time to come in, I see red. Looking at my magic eight valley, I see all sorts of outdoor activities in the Carlson future.

[@stevepatch1809]

Here in Quincy, MA just outside of Boston we got a couple of inches yesterday then it turned to rain and when I got home from work it was like shoveling wet cement, snowblower was not a option, it sucked.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup, wet cement is no joke!

[@lyndseymarieburke1834]

Good Morning Chris and all the woodyard we got 6” of powder snow 😊🥶❄️☃️ Easy to plow 👍🏼

[@InTheWoodyard]

Powder is real nice stuff to move!

[@lyndseymarieburke1834]

@@InTheWoodyard yes it is 😊❄️🥶☃️ it is 8° out right now and the wind is blowing probably 10 to 15 like Siberia

[@ChrisLascari]

I still shovel my driveway. It's 75 yards long. I need more exercise still but I'm too cheap to pay for a plow service too!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great exercise when we need it most....15 minutes of day light causes a lot of couch time for most!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris ! Sweet foot coverings. Send some snow to Mini-Snowta. Sweet action today. GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Morning! Mini-snowta is far away mythical place where they have an air filled trophy case for their Lombardi Trophies, sounds like a scary place to live!

[@edkerkhoff522]

Happy birthday to Uncle Ben

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes!

[@scoobydoo5447]

I grew up in Spencer, WI (central WI). The school superintendent at that time lived across the street from school. His philosophy was, “If I can make it to school, I see no reason why everyone can’t.” It didn’t matter that there was 3’ of fresh snow and we lived in the country, we had to get ready for school.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup, us too, up hill both ways in 2 miles through waist deep snow and -40 .

[@annmariekowalski7505]

The fifteen below salt is getting laughed at by the packed ice snow concrete. Went to plan B and we had two bags of the cheapest bird food delivered to the house. I sprinkled the ice with bird food just to get traction on the walks and driveway This really might not be snow, but frozen traffic bond.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it turns to ice fast with traffic!

[@cbmitchell]

Lucky you, 1/2 " of ZR here in Oregon

[@InTheWoodyard]

What is ZR??? Freezing rain???

[@geezerindawoods]

Exercise is smarter! Also helps you heal quicker! Well dun!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes! Thank you!

[@codylackey7782]

Question When you get bad weather like snow and extreme temperatures, do you have a whole bunch of people that want wood that day? And if so, how do you normally handle that situation? I know it did cost me more in gas just because of the road conditions. My drive time was more and also it took more of my time. Do you typically charge more or do you not deliver at all on those days or do you just make it happen?

[@InTheWoodyard]

I usually just tell them it will be couple days ...unless it is an emergency like a dead furnace.

[@joeahopelto8032]

In the day, snow days were rare for elementary and high school kids. If the school bus lost traction, the kids would pile in the back for extra weight over the drive wheels. Now I am at the age where my snow removal philosophy is "If I didn't put it on the ground, I ain't gonna move it!" LOL We got the double whammy of 2 snows last week and several days of below 0 degrees temperatures. That's normal for Northern Iowa this time of year. Stay warm and safe.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It will all melt some day!

[@shannonjanes2434]

I followed your lead and bought the cub cadet 2×26 blower and I enjoy it!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, a good blower is a good tool!

[@shannonjanes2434]

@InTheWoodyard I believe the Ventrac 4500z would an awesome addition in the woodyard.

[@larryvankirk7423]

Nice video Chris. You certainly have a lot of shoes/boots. I did that double snow blow job on my sidewalk at the beginning of this last storm. Shoveled about 20" off my deck though. Lots of exercise for an old guy. Finally got the majority of the east/west hwys open around here yesterday. 45-50 mph winds with the storm shut everything down for about 4-5 days. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yyup, snow is work!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 That storm was some real heart attack snow. Take care buddy!!😀😀 Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

That was before the big one, you will see that in 2 days.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

The last time I did snow removal, I was 17 years old and working for Sam's Club in Tacoma, and to top it off, I was in a t-shirt..😉👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Oh wow! Was the t-shirt wet and was there a contest too???

[@nicholasmarion8468]

I managed a gas station, and the snow removal service was $75 per visit. It was the smallest gas station lot to plow in town.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I have a pretty big lot.

[@clintonpangburn3698]

Nicely placed EDIT😂

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks

[@trcass1]

Where's the little electric blower? you send it back or keep it for your wife. we only got about 3.5 inches from the storm here in southern Maryland. was a little chilly this morning at 13 degrees. we haven't seen seen temps like that in 4 or 5 years. expecting to get another 3-5 friday. Stay warm. thanks for sharing.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is at home and I did use it ...battery died at about 3/4 done...still better than shoveling!

[@billobermeyer660]

Just like the good old days back at the old woodyard

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, soon I will be gone forever...if it sells!

[@ericbalza2747]

I didnt understand why they closed schools that day either. It didny get bad until around 4. We ended up getting 14ish from that storm, but most it came after dark. I had knee deep drifts on my driveway. i have a snowblower on a small tractor , so it wasnt too big of a deal.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Or big 16" storm was 2 days later, you will see some of it soon.

[@TheWoodSnob]

Little extra time this morning, I went back and watched episode 22 where you split in below zero. Needed motivation to get off my Pelosi and get to work!

[@joeahopelto8032]

Lol😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha!!! Good for you!

[@roncaron-l1r]

Good morning Chris yep is bad one here to ( ty Ron

[@InTheWoodyard]

The big one came 2 days latter, you will see it here soon.

[@geraldsundberg3610]

I'll order one today from Bangladesh ! He'll have to send them some scrap so's they can make one. They have a strange way of doing business or maybe I heard wrong on the phone, it's hard to understand some of them!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Not sure what that means??

[@carldean6795]

been there, done that, when younger, was fun, lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

keep movin'!

[@carldean6795]

shot lungs, dont let me@@InTheWoodyard

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

How do you get that monster in and out of the pick up ? Or does it stay at the studio?

[@InTheWoodyard]

It goes inside.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

What happened to the snow pusher you had for the tractor?

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is on my tractor right now, you will see it working tomorrow on the channel...I think!

[@cbmitchell]

Yep

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup!

[@JohnSmith-qd8po]

I had problems with the augers on the snowthrower clogging up with that wet sticky snow. Any suggestions ?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, get a bigger 2 stage blower and blow the snow 2-3 times as it falls to have less snow to move...the wet cement like snow is tough to move no matter what!

[@stuartsplace100]

Hay,i graduated about 44 years ago Chris,Ed from Vermont

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice! we are getting old!!!

[@briannelson4493]

Any version of snow be gone that works is worth using

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, kinda like a can of butt don't stink we gave a friend years ago...it was very funny...he needed it!

[@timrydman-mr5hp]

Nice snowblower and nice boots. What kind of snow blower?

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is a Toro 824 1200 series you will see more of it again some time.

[@leonardryan8723]

Iiiii iiiii one ☝️ thing Chris the boots 🥾 are dry . 😊 we 1” off white gold turn over to rain 🌧. As we speak on January 17 -24 we are on bare ground 😊. It’s hard to believe, same as last winter ❄️. I love 💕 this weather before you know it we will be growning orange 🍊 in the 709 . Are orange 🍊 good for polar bear 🐻‍❄️ bait Chris? KEEP ON TRUCKIN rubber on the road 😊.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, white bears love oranges!

[@Mainelywork]

🤘

[@InTheWoodyard]

thanks!

[@dennishayes65]

Get yourself a snowblower for your tractor & clear the parking lot and woodyard faster.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup and I would gain another 20 pounds. And be out $5,000

[@robertblacksmith4355]

I could use a Snow Blower ❄️ today 20-30cm😊 cool boots 👢

[@InTheWoodyard]

Snow blowers are a nice tool!

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

Finally got some snow.......

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, now I want it gone!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Imagine what it would cost today to have someone clear the lot and walkways for you. 😳😳🤔🤔👋👋👍🏻👍🏻

[@InTheWoodyard]

About $150-200 each time at least maybe more

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

@@InTheWoodyard 👍🏻

[@rickthelian2215]

Easier when you had the Tractor there…😊 Will you miss the studio and old woodyard Chris?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes and more fun...NO! 42 years as a professional photographer and 22 there is enough.

[@geraldsundberg3610]

How about a blower for your tractor?

[@BertsCustomCuts]

If you send one he will use it.

[@waynetharp]

​@@BertsCustomCuts or send two different ones so they can be compared!🤠

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@BertsCustomCuts Just make sure it fits the GEHL it will work better.

[@BertsCustomCuts]

@@iffykidmn8170 blowers for loaders are different because they run off auxiliary hydraulics.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I just looked in my pocket and I am about $5,000 short.

[@iffykidmn8170]

Just last night I told a group of guys that I had a bunch of my fat pants (32") I was getting rid of as I had not worn them for several years as I am back to my 30"s, one of the guys in the group had recently lost about 75lbs👍 having had heart issues and was sporting a new wardrobe. I have been doing commercial plowing🤑 since 1997 and snow blow my own driveway when I get home.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, then you know snow!!!

[@bekaerttrio2231]

👍👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!!!

[@Brian-Outdoors]

This must be our first little snowstorm they over calculated on before we got the 2nd real snowstorm in Appleton that dropped 10”. I too do not understand why they shutdown schools in our area. They never did when I was young 30 years ago.

[@BertsCustomCuts]

The younger generations now are softer than when we were younger.

[@joeahopelto8032]

For sure. 😊

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it was the first one!

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup, but now we are getting softer around the waist.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Very nice building. Do you still run a.buisness there?

[@InTheWoodyard]

thanks yes.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

That is awesome.

[@The_Smith]

I hear you Chris, I often wonder how much fatter I'd be if I didn't live as moderately constant active a lifestyle as I do.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, you gotta move!......more!

[@digger413]

Who needs a gym when you have a snow gym 😅 save your money for other stuff

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup! I do not get it...so many people are always looking for a way to do things easier and pay dearly for equipment and then the go to the gym???

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Got enough snow now?😂

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, in two days you will see another 16" here! Icky!

[@haroldanderson2781]

You saved a butt load of money!! Plus or minus you know….

[@InTheWoodyard]

A tinge or maybe a scoatch or a rch or a iddybit or a pinch.

[@jackpinesavageadventures3142]

👍🏻👏❄️🙄

[@InTheWoodyard]

thanks!!!

[@benvasilinda9729]

It’s in the 20’s here in Florida, this shouldn’t be allowed. It would be cool to see snow again one day. We only get flurries once or twice a decade.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Wow 20s sounds great! We have had -20 to -30 wind chill for a week now...you have a heat wave going!

[@kurtloftfield4537]

Good morning all! Chris, they threatened us with snow and we only got 1 or two inches total. We're about 3 and a half hours west of you. Crazy cold now, but supposed to be 40 degrees warmer and raining in a week... weird weather this year! GNI!

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is awesome! No snow is the best!

[@kurtloftfield4537]

@@InTheWoodyard we certainly don't need a repeat of last year! It seemed like it was snowing every other day... Keep up the good work, catch you on the next one-

[@frankstanley7082]

give the boots to poor kenny

[@InTheWoodyard]

Kenny is not poor, everything he has is paid for and he is retired! He is rich in the best way..he does what he wants every day, not many "rich" men can say that.

[@firewoodathome]

Hello

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello my good man!

[@SteveJackson-y8v]

I see you always clear your entire parking lot at your studio. When is the last time you had every one of your parking spaces filled? I guess I just don’t understand why you don’t just clear half the lot and leave the rest.

[@InTheWoodyard]

We do use them sometimes when we photograph dance groups and teams. I actually do not blow about 12 spots on the sides.

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

Good Morning Woodhounds!! Runnin late tday, 3°F and brrrrrr butt cold here in Ashville Ohio this morning... Have a Great Day Folks

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello Greg!

[@frankstanley7082]

just a joke not to afend anyone

[@InTheWoodyard]

ok