Steep Driveway and Snow, Crash Happens

[@petermavus4131]

Cut the fire department budget and send your excess water into the Pacific and let dry brush all around your house…SantaAnna winds every year …perfect storm for disasters.History repeating itself.Praying for these people.

[@TreggLiebler]

They also "donated" millions of dollars worth of fire fighting equipment to Ukraine.

[@donbrutcher4501]

Re Forest Gump ... "Stupid is as stupid does."

[@hugostiglitz8465]

That's what happens when you vote blue.

[@davidbailey6350]

History is a warning for the future….

[@jvonderhaar7879]

If every person in your city opened every faucet in every house, how long would you expect the water to run? Forever? Mother nature has a perfect record. She is undefeated in natural disasters. Man can only do his best trying to minimize it. Even if they didn't run out of water or money or whatever, this was a hurricane of fire.

[@davidbarnes5953]

For snow removal try your turbo blower attachment for your tractor. It seems to me a good idea. Make a video showing how good / bad it works.

[@MotoKeto]

My company sells those to Railroads to blow snow out of their switches. It will work great and probably leave the stone in place on the road.

[@robertselkirk674]

I agree; seems much easier (and with a better result) then the scrapper on the tractor. From an old fan in London.

[@pharvalleyaussies6215]

Good idea like to see that too. Joan from Central PA

[@johnsadler8637]

@@davidbarnes5953 I bet that would work perfectly on dry snow. Might or might not work on the heavier snow. Worth checking out.

[@edsecorr7812]

Keep up the great work love your videos thank you

[@larrycrain5650]

You should to get a wood processor attachment for your skid steer. You could pick up the log, cut it, and split it onto your conveyor with out touching it.

[@matthewsims359]

we have about 7" of snow on the ground, its covered with about a 1/2" of ice and the weather guessers are calling for 4 to 8 more inches tomorrow in to saturday. temps are staying pretty steady around 25 during the day and mid teens at night. my outdoor wood furnace is working hard right now. youve mentioned this before and you are RIGHT. there is no heat like wood heat. stay warm yall

[@jimzaino1211]

Good morning Morgan's and all from BUCKS county, pa. What a cold morning. We're finally having a OLD SCHOOL WINTER. It's actually nice to see after these past warm years. Everyone have a day and enjoy.

[@markjohnson5556]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but people in the NC mountains who's houses were high up lost them to flooding not because the water rose up and washed them away, but because all the rain washed away the mountain they were on, either carrying their houses down the mountain or burying them in the landslide from above. I guess the lesson is being high up does not completely protect you from floods. However, being higher than lower has always been my mantra as well. Great video. Love the plowing. And the firestarter. It really is a remarkable product.

[@timhogan2056]

That little ones smile made my day thanks

[@lloydogan2957]

Hi Mike, you are absolutely correct about the term First Responder. I spent nearly 40 years in the fire department in Northern California in the Sacramento area. I responded all over the state on wildfires during my career as a firefighter and later as Command Officer. I have never liked the term First Responder attached to Fire, Law, or EMS. We are not the first responders. The citizens in the immediate area are the first responders. We are the trained professionals whose mission is to take what the first responders have started and expand it into a coordinated, comprehensive and competent mitigation plan and execute it. We are the Fire Department, not some generic term that lumps who know who into a vague category. This is part of what is broken about our society. We have trained the citizenry to believe that initial action is not their responsibility and someone will do it. If more people took initial action, a lot of crisis would be significantly reduced in scale or eliminated completely. Thanks for highlighting that in your video today.

[@Tdale85]

Good Thursday morning Mike and Mellisa! The house I currently live in has a steep hill as well. My first snow storm plowing snow with it, I slid down and wedged up near a tree. Had to call a tow truck in to minimize damage to my truck. I’ve since took out the trees that line my driveway. Thank goodness I haven’t slid down like that since. Have a fantastic weekend!

[@judd_s5643]

9:02 absolutely agree with “your” being the first responders. I live in Southern California, we had a huge fire called the Cedar Fire. Ultimately 280,278 acres were burned and 2820 buildings destroyed. I was under orders to evacuate. I took all my important stuff along with pets to a safe area. I had my jeep in the drive way I started watering rooftop as the raging fire approached I got down off the roof and went to the fence line and fought the fire back. It was absolutely surreal how fast the fire travels. In the aftermath I was talking to a police and mentioned I refused to evacuate, he said he would arrest because in his mind I was committing suicide, which is illegal. From my perspective the governments responsibility is to knock on my door and personally advise me of the situation and that’s it! They’re under zero obligation to come back for me. If I choose to die on that hill it’s my right! Side note: those nice vinyl windows you have, they will melt and fallout exposing the inside of the home. Those small vents under the eves, they will allow embers to enter your attic, you need to block them closed. I keep stuff just to to this.

[@tractordan933]

Mike, get some skid plates for that blade, man you would remove a lot less stone. I like how roomy the cab is on your tractor.

[@Susan-n3o3e]

That was so cute. I guess he’s playing peekaboo. He’s adorable. It sure put a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing that.❤

[@adubbelde1]

We live in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Wildland fires are always a threat. While not strictly adhering to it, we follow the "Firewise" guidlines. Trees are well spaced within 30 feet of the house and limbed up around 12' beyond that we try to minimize ground fuel and trees are limbed up to eliminate ladder fuel. We are fortunate to live less than 3 miles from the the "Tatanka Hotshots". one of 109 20 man woodland fire fighting crews

[@davemarsh6912]

Hi Mike - 1st responders - you are soo right - BE PREPARED and act appropriately. Keep up the excellent life videos - it keeps us entertained in the UK

[@budmatto9205]

Good morning. There was a wildfire several years ago that almost took out Gatlinburg, TN. All told, over 1,400 structures and 14 lives were lost due to the fires. The primary cause was a front coming through with 80 mph winds combined with excessively dry conditions during the fall. It started with some teens playing with fire in the national park and was greatly aggravated when the winds blew sparks from the burning area towards town and then took down power lines and trees (blocking escape routes). The point is that the same thing can happen in the East when properties are not managed properly, cleaning out brush and having plans in place. Another lesson learned in Gatlinburg was understanding the need for coordinated communications and efforts between second responders (to your point). It might be interesting to research any efforts that are in place near your property in WV.

[@leeklemetti1887]

That blanket trick with the Grand Son is precious! Now who's happier Grand Son or Grand Mother? An equal call there. Yes an Old School Winter. From Muskegon, MI.

[@mattpobursky850]

I grew up just north of Muskegon, live in the southern Missouri Ozarks now. Similar but different. I miss that area, it was a great place to grow up.

[@danbelden7354]

I lived in NC for 30 years and then moved back to upstate New York when I retired. So glad I did, no crazy storms other than some occasions when we get a couple feet of snow . I don’t miss the heat or the yearly hurricane remnants

[@suebolasevich123]

Your comment about first responders rings true. My husband was a volunteer in the fire department for 33 yrs. I do believe we have to do what we can to help ourselves before we ask others to help.

[@stevenleeper8495]

I absolutely agree with you about 1st responder. I've been saying that for years. WE, the people, are (or should be) the 1st responders. Happy (late) New Year's wishes to you & your family.

[@kearnsey64]

Mike, we had 3 wood stoves growing up. My father hated to see an oil truck in the driveway, lol. The majority of my youth was cutting and splitting wood, making kindling, and filling wood boxes. With that said, I was the only one of my friends who could ring the bell at the carnival with the big sledge hammer! 🤣

[@FrankFH]

Same here. This little skinny country boy could embarrass the jocks when it came to swinging the hammer!🤣

[@jamesbainton]

7:49 - people were getting upset that the bulldozer was pushing some cars out of the way. In some instances, they demo whole rows of houses to create a fire break. Sad for all involved, but sometimes it is what needs to be done to get that fire under control.

[@lanesummers6516]

I agree that keeping it out of the dirt, plus sharpening them and buying good chainsaw blades helps too

[@dereksellars]

Thanks, Mike for the videos. You are one of my favorites to watch, if not the favorite. Too bad about Ca. I wonder why they weren't pumping water out of the pools? They were all over. I feel bad for them out there, very sad!

[@donbrutcher4501]

Here in Oswego County - 16 deg with -1 windchill, 3" fresh snow this morning on about a 15" base and still coming. All trails open and the convenience store still has donuts. Don't get much better than this.

[@wildbill23c]

Well at least the tree was there to stop him, otherwise he'd still be going. Glad to see the 4WD got him down that hill.

[@PEI_Guy]

I used to say the same thing as you about where I live, not prone to natural disasters. That was until we had two "once in a century" wind storms in three years. Trees down everywhere, extream property damage everywhere , people have been cleaning up a repairing for two years and still not done. There are so many trees down that a careless smoker could start a fire that would destroy the whole province.

[@KenAmmon]

Kids and blankets, so cute!! From North Idaho, 5 years ago when we were looking for new a new house (or property) to move to, we knew for sure we did not want to live on a hill. Growing up here and experiencing the snowy winters we did not want to have to plow snow and deal with ice on a hill. We did look at a lot of property on hills and immediately ruled them out. Our daughter-in=law's parents live about 15 minutes north of us and built their house on a hill for the view. They have to deal with the snow and ice, it's always sketchy when we go up there, no thanks. We did buy 4 acres of flat land, it's very easy to maintain and drive in the snow. We're not in a flood zone, no earthquakes, no tornadoes, no hurricanes, if Yellowstone ever erupts or Mt. Rainier ever erupts we may be in trouble. Talking about the CA wildfires, that's why we have cleared around our property so if a fire ever does hit here we will have a better chance of surviving. I have a sister and brother-in-law that live south of LA in Temecula which is far enough away so they're not impacted by the fire, however they do know people that had to evacuate and some that have lost houses. I can't imagine what that must be like. I'm also wondering how many people will be moving to other states to rebuild their lives.

[@redeyetrucker520]

You are such a good son your Mum is blessed!

[@harrykeel8557]

I watched the news on Southern California yesterday, and they do have bad things going on. Where I live in east central Alabama, we are prone to the occasional hurricane, tornado, and some flooding. When it comes to forest fires, we have a few, not as big as those out West. I will stay in Alabama.

[@toddpacheco4748]

Mike,another excellent piece of video and it looked like Bo was having a grand time with whom ever was with him my guess is that it was Melissa playing hide and seek with him with a blanket 😮😊❤👍

[@davidbailey6350]

Thanks Mike, keeping those logs up higher not only saves the chain on your saw, but Helps out the Back big time….!

[@jimjensen1414]

sitting in 20 degrees, with 6" of snow......oh, them hurricanes.... ha ha ha I'll take FL all day long...... hurricanes give a WEEK or more of warning, they can be dealt with....I've lived in OK / TX 40+ years, then OH for 6 years, then 14 years in NE FL.... I do kind of miss the CHANGE of the long SNOW and ICE of Ohio, but, *not* that much.....no snow shoveling / plowing down here, ever..... great job, Mike and Morgan's !!!!! BO is a HOOT !!!

[@bigjonathen]

Thanks for thinking about us in WNC

[@pamrakes474]

Those are some pretty racks of wood under your shed. Need to take a picture and put it in a picture frame.

[@gregforster5913]

Greg from northern Michigan. Look at the endless hours you spend on your property doing routine maintenance like cleaning up downed trees, burning brush piles, cutting fire wood, and mowing tall grassy areas. Trash buildup like this promotes and fuels forest fires, which is natures way of cleaning up the forest floor. Choosing to live in these natural areas comes with additional responsibilities like this. I think many people in our country would find it very difficult to last more than three days totally on their own without water, food, shelter, and some type of emergency aid. It's time to get back to basics and become better prepared for unplanned situations like this.

[@allanulen3809]

We're in s.w. lower mich. Lake effect is what we get. Bands come in off the lake depending on which way it's blowing. Last night we got about 4 inches of light fluffy snow. Supposed to keep getting snow thru all next week. Temps low to mid 20's. Lows low teens. Typical winter. My old 2001 f150 4x4 says so snow big deal. Lol.

[@joshrogers2082]

Hey i really like y’all’s show learn some things and u know u can’t please everyone but I enjoy your content and your hole family interaction on here may yall have a blessed year and god bless

[@johndenoma6397]

First Responder is more or less a title because of training. I was a first responder and an officer in our local volunteer fire department for a number of years until I just could not physically participate. I am now 76 and retired except for tinkering in my metal fabrication business. Yes I do make log splitters too. Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them every morning.

[@PBandJDIY]

@johndenoma6397 my family have been first responders for over 97 years between my Dad, a Firefighter, my brother RCMP and myself a Correctional Officer in a Federal Maximum Security Prison. People forget about Correctional Officer! We are the police, we are the fire department, we are EMS, we respond to psychological emergencies, we have our own Emergency Response Team. Correctional Officer is one of the most unappreciated professions out there! It is NOT like movies!!! Inmates face little accountability and Officers are under constant scrutiny!

[@arthurhouston3]

Amen live in hurrican world. SE La. We learned long time ago only one coming help is you.

[@tractordan933]

When we owned our home in AZ the home owners insurance was very low compared to what we were used to in OHio . The agent told us the reason for that was their lack of natural disasters.

[@keithburch5506]

I agree with you being the first responder. A family I follow in Utah, Good Simple Living, they built their own home. They went to another state and purchased concrete siding. It looks just like wood, only it's 100% concrete. They also used metal for the roof. So, there is a family being the first responder. They are equipped with a fireproof house. You should see their land and the view they have there, awesome. Oh, and their daughter, 18, Nevah, flew by herself to Texas for a KZbin meet, and was harassed by a child predator, which was more than one man, and they followed her from the airport to her meet, and a different member of the bad guys, tried again to accoust her. I love watching people's real, but that was a few videos that scared and angered me. Wow. Watching you sharpen your chain, reminded me that you are the guy that taught me to look at the wood coming off the log as it is being cut. If the wood is fine, the chain is dull. If the wood is more like chips, it is sharp. Yep, learned that from you. I had a thought as you were guessing the weight of the round as you were piling them up beside the wood shed, wouldn't it be nice to have the weight displayed on your screen inside the excavator? I wonder if that's a real thing? Would be nice to have. No one thought it would flood in the NC mountains either, especially like it did. They city has already put the salt on the roads here in the Hickory area of the NC foothills. I'm shocked that they haven't announced school closer yet. Right now it's 11:00 am, Thursday. I'm lucky when it comes to getting unsubscribed. That's not happened to your channel, but it has a lot on China Uncensored. I love watching you move so much weight around without straining your back or body at all. Even better when it's really cold or hot, and you sit there nice and comfy. Thanks, Mike, another great video of your real. Thanks for sharing. See ya on the next one.❤

[@bmorrison0070]

Right on on the First Responders. They do their best but I have always set my home up as the first responder. Hooked a firehose up to my pool pump. Flip a valve and I have 30000 gallons on hand. From eastern Pa.

[@luisrodriquez6358]

Hello Mike , that a cute short video of grandson Bo here. Like you we feel sorry for the people in Southern California during these wild fires. The local and state government are complacent in addressing to the issues before hand, prohibiting the Cal Fire Department from control burns and the dumping of water into the ocean. Now there’s a shortage of water to fight the fires.

[@582ChevelleSS]

Those California fires are just insane. My heart goes out to all the people that have been impacted and pray that it will all be restored one day.

[@cappy7676]

Same here. Love the cold. Despise the wind.

[@michaelworkman6395]

As a woodworker it makes me cry when you say you burn maple and cherry

[@Meister1551]

I've called the San Fernando Valley my home since 1958. I've seen the Santa Ana Winds blow and fires start because of the winds. The last time I saw something this devastating was in 1962 when most of Bel Air burned to the ground. That area was much smaller in size but the luxury homes that were destroyed was incredible. It took decades for it to come back. I don't think I will every see the Palisades come back during the rest of my life. The power of Mother Nature must never be underestimated. LA county for years has been cutting back on it's resources for wild fires and when those resources are needed most, they weren't there. For the last 40 years Los Angeles County has leased two "Super Scooper" fixed wing aircraft from Canada. For the amount of money spent on leasing those planes, they could have owned a fleet of fixed Aircraft for fire fights like this one.

[@PBandJDIY]

LEAKING SUNROOF. My truck camper does the same thing. The only way that works 99% of the time is keeping all snow off the roof before and until the inside cools down. You get a little condensation while rinning,(heat goes through plastic faster than metal and insulated headliner). If you leave snow on your machine roof, it melts over the plastic sunroof, the water puddles around the seal, water expands when it freezes, it jacks up the plastic and leaks. Once warm again, the gasket material squishes back to where it was and you stand there scratching your head. Just keep the snow off the roof is the only thing that works for me!

[@JimMiller-y9n]

Mike, the older you get it’ll take additional effort getting out there to cut up firewood. I’m 74 and that is why I watch you. 🤣

[@DavidIngalls-n2f]

Good morning Mike and family .H.Q.and Refuge. Another cold 12 deg. and snow in Crawford County,Pa.

[@TheChief3102]

Good morning Morgan’s! Have a day!!

[@jimhagler2242]

We lived in San Diego for 43 years. Had to evacuate our son twice due to fires. Embers blowing horizontal and there’s a red glow 1000 feet behind you. Terrifying. Just found out our neighbor lost their family home on Tuesday. Prayers for all. Jim and Judy in Texas.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

So sorry. Praying for them

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Prayers from SE Texas 💔💯🙏

[@jeffhennings6579]

Another good video bud

[@jackpoage5419]

You should see the driveways around Asheville, NC.

[@TheMr9fingers]

Saw the video with the dozer pushing cars out of the way it was crazy. There was a video from Ashton Kutcher telling people of you leave your car behind leave the keys in it

[@MikePagenkopf]

Have a good day stay warm be safe

[@fricknjeep]

hi there nice show , best to all thanks john

[@Hallnout]

Good morning Morgans and friends

[@badcat4707]

Good morning friend 🙏😸

[@Hallnout]

​@@badcat4707good morning friend 🙏

[@davidmorse8432]

Hi Michael!

[@Hallnout]

@davidmorse8432 good morning sir

[@peteatthefarm4459]

Morning Michael.... have a day... enjoy...

[@DelbertPotts]

It’s funny you mention first responders. I worked in the Norman Public school district in the maintenance department for over 35 years. Our administrators and board members were shocked to hear that word. We are the first responders you may be on your own for days in any event, tornado floods, etc. The point would be have a plan in place for many things that may come your way. God bless the people in California and what they are facing.

[@rogerstepp3240]

You just love a good snow day 😂

[@Outdoorsy368]

Been saying for years about the first responder, second responder thing. You are your own first on the scene. Sometimes that statement has gotten some folks riled up, but oh well. 7 degrees here in Michigan this morning

[@Shippusher]

GOOOOOOOD FREEZING MORNING TO ALL MY FELLOW OWTM’s FANS/FOLLOWERS from Virginia Beach!!!…praying 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻for all The folks in CA suffering from these horrible fires 🔥 Stay safe & warm out there Mike. Have a day HELLOOO HUNTER 😊

[@davidmorse8432]

Good MAWNIN Jack! 🚢

[@Shippusher]

@ howdy David 🍩

[@johnsadler8637]

Good (also freezing) morning to you, Jack, and all our friends in OWTM land. About 20F/-8C here in NCNC this morning. Should get to about freezing for a high, then dive back to 18/-10 tonight. The weather guessers say we’re supposed to get 3-5”/8-10 cm of snow tomorrow night. Yippee.

[@Shippusher]

@ JOHN!!!! Uggggh on that damn frozen white stuff. Stay safe & warm my OTWM’s friend

[@paulclifford9696]

Good morning Mike, been watching your videos for a few years now and I still enjoy them. I do have a couple of questions for you(if you answer) when is the slab going to be laid in the pavilion and the extension to it going to be built, also what’s happening to the kiln. Haven’t seen it since you got it ? Keep up the good work. Paul from NZ.

[@CuriousKL]

I have seen folks attach a piece of plastic pipe to the edge of their blade for gravel driveways. Works well to prevent disturbing the gravel when removing snow.

[@johnsullivan824]

We have had 3 earthquakes within 50 miles of our house in the past month. The good thing is that they have been small ones. That could have been a disaster if they had been big. Here in Louisiana, we don't usually have that problem. Nobody has earthquake insurance here.

[@richardhumble2296]

I see a 1 year you tube star in the making. I think Bo got all his good looks from Tyler, Hannah still has hers.

[@ungersticker]

Hi Mike, Loved your john deere hat on thjs video,you are unbiased and a true patriot!

[@JimBael]

Good morning! -26 yesterday morning in Fraser Flats, CO. Fortunately we live 3-miles away, so only -24. Actually easier to drive on the snow/ice at that temperature because snow/ice is stickier than at 32. Was reading this morning that self-driving cars are having problems with snow/ice and that the tire companies are developing special ($$$$$) tires. One of my biggest concerns is that self-driving car drivers will not develop the skills (intentionally and unintentionally)to take over and drive manually in bad conditions.

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Mike you're so right on the grade of a driveway issue

[@johngersna3263]

Good morning Mike. I'm new to your channel and have commented a couple of times now but I wanted to thank you for helping this old man out. I saw you use a battery leaf blower to clear snow out of your driveway and I said, "Self, you have one of those in the garage ". Well, short story long my wife broke her fibea in her right leg the day after Christmas and I'm having some back trouble right now so I'm using your idea and it's saved me a lot of work. So again, I thank you for the idea. God bless and have a wonderful day. P.S. I hope that those elected officials are held accountable for the destruction and death that their stupidity has caused. 👍👍🙂

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Glad to hear that... it is a game changer for sure

[@Duncangonefishin]

I've got a steep driveway too, as well you need to watch out for those wandering maples, my neighbor backed into one with his pickup, said it jumped out of no where.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Good morning Mike. Still bare ground here in Minnesota all around me, people are starting to drive on the lakes now for fishing. No snow really to amount to anything in the long range forecast. Take care

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Nice Mike, pray the Morgans are well and doing great. Always enjoy the videos. I think your 100% right on first responders. Perhaps when the term "First Responder" is used people are thinking of Police, Fire, Ambulance - more Govt Entities. Us preparers more tend to think of Ourselves as the First Responders, as far as Preparedness, and the first at the scene of the event - never thought of it like that Mike, Kudos that was a good call. Prayers continue for NC, and Ca fires as well. They NEED forest clearing and management Urgently in CA - when the "Santa Anna" winds can reach 90+ MPH it doesn't take long in the cluttered brush on the forest floor to spread WILDLY and it is a tragedy. ❤💯🙏 BTW only thing worse than the dirt is the mud lol :)

[@georgeoconnell8370]

a humbl suggestion . a v revers v boss . plow on 3500 would be great for the cabin . when in transport mode does not move . we have been useing one since 1990 . god bless the morgans .

[@williambeyer5095]

Mike, you need a Log Deck! check out Sawing with Sandy. Looks like the best way to go for cutting logs with chainsaw.

[@steveashworth6707]

Definitely a old school winter!.

[@randyparker3017]

Ya know Mike, with all the attachments you have for your equipment, I'm completely amazed you use a back blade to plow snow ?

[@randyelkins9123]

Good morning from Mannford Oklahoma. Waiting on the snow that heading our way...

[@freeatlast1020]

We have an old saying. "When seconds count help is minutes away."

[@sidqcampbell6892]

I watch every video and when I receive the newsletter it is like an extra bonus

[@dennispoley6005]

100% correct, you are the first responder! Get training! The fires are terrible, but that's what they voted for. Those are the leaders they chose. Pay attention Pennsylvania, this is the path we are on. Your vote matters.

[@andrewanderson2176]

Have you ever thought about using cattle wire fence for your woodshed I know lumber is easy for you as you mill you own

[@peteatthefarm4459]

Good Morning Mike, pretty cold here....enjoy Pete 🇨🇦

[@davidmorse8432]

28° F here this morning going up to 40 by afternoon.

[@johnsadler8637]

@@peteatthefarm4459 Hiya Pete and David!

[@ronhall4199]

I think it's old age. Lot 😅. Just kidding. You're still younger than me. Y'all stay warm and God bless y'all from Emily and Ron.

[@buzzardwhittle4336]

Good Morning. As always, great show.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thank you

[@brandonharris2829]

Good morning from Lone Grove Oklahoma my friend!

[@KennethPowell-kx3jt]

Recovering from back surgery yesterday and just can’t miss OWTM. Hopefully going home this afternoon. Thanks for your video Mike ☕️🦌

[@trainman2860]

Up here in Canada we are not permitted to assist with fighting fires due to insurance reasons. We had fires here in British Columbia a couple years ago and the residents of rural areas that are set up for firefighting were told to leave their properties. Even an out of district firefighter can not assist unless he is asked to.

[@deer4200]

Mike, have you thought about adding 2 edge tamers to your tractor bucket, they bolt on and skid over the gravel or grass without digging in and causing turf damage or picking up much gravel.

[@JustAFlyover]

Over here in NE OH its been getting dark around noon on some extra cloudy days.

[@michaelmullins1290]

I think I'm done with winter visiting. I'd be fine if the snow doesn't happen this weekend. Looks like you need a bigger bucket to pack firewood in. The little wood shed is a good idea at the HQ.

[@lawrencetirrell8414]

Hi Mike. The vehicle crash: Looks expensive!? SARCASM! 😆😆😆😁😁😁😁 Seriously. Doesn't take much for accident in snow. WHISTLE! Bo is so cute. Firewood: During our coldest winters. We would do 12 to 14 cords. We do wood heat during the days. We burn fuel oil at nights. Wind: Yes. It more bearable without the wind blowing. Thanks Mike. Say Hi to Melissa, Melissa's dad, Eva, Hunter, Levi, Kate, Tyler, & Hannah. Have a good Thrusday night of the 9th everyone. 🥰😊😉🥶👍❤️💜⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌫 🌬

[@whitetail229]

I cut my driveway with a 955k about a 13 degree slope when I built my house. Couldn't switch back the road. Did one long curve about 500 feet long. Steep but not to steep, easy enough to plow. Gotta love pa hills!👍

[@Jeff-ec5cp]

I was just telling our 30 year old daughter that you are the first responder every time anything happens to you or you are witnessing an event taking place. Not taking away from emergency services, but they are not here yet. It could take them any where fro 10 to30 minutes to arrive at locations that are rural.

[@harlincolkmire933]

Good morning Mike it's 5 degrees here in Catlettsburg Ky. This morning. And still have 5" of snow. Hope you have a great day.

[@mooremiles2goml65]

That picture reminds me of my neighbors jeep a few years back. We lived on the Ohio river in northern Kentucky and his driveway was like that he didn’t make it to the bottom. Nothing hurt but his wallet. New vehicle required.

[@harveystephens6115]

Stay warm andxdry

[@tennesseesawmillguy1590]

Ugh. Us Morgans have snow on the way in East Tennessee. The store shelves will be empty and minds lost.😂

[@joemcgarry6915]

Mike I have watched your videos for years and usually I watch them all the way. Today's video was excellent, you mentioned how good the oak firewood burned and the heat it gave off. Recently a friend off mine gave me some apple for fire wood, it is without a doubt the best firewood I've had, it burned better that good quality coal and lasted such a long time, the heat it gave off was better than beech, oak or any of the local hardwoods here in Scotland. I'm looking forward to your next address of the state of the union and your thoughts on your new man in the Whitehouse.