Our new John Deere tractor was delivered a few days ago and I did drive it a little that day to make sure I understood the salesman's instructions but today is really my first time driving the tractor with a purpose.
I knew when I got up this morning and seen the results of our winter storm last night that we got the tractor just in time!! It was -14 this morning, windy and still snowing. We were expecting more snow so I knew it was time to get out and plow what had already fallen.
I was so nervous and excited at the same time. I also had no idea what I was doing. It sounds easy right, get in and plow the snow. But where to put it, how do I do it. After talking to Ray briefly on the phone I set out. The wind was howling outside and it was cold so it was nice to have the cab on the tractor.
After a few swipes of the driveway in front of the house I got some nerve and started down the driveway to the road. After an hour of plowing, I went inside. For my first time I don't think I did too bad. The driveway could probably be wider (Ray would fix this later) and if I had of known beforehand I should have moved the snow a little further out. But I would say it was a success!
And if it keeps snowing like it is, my second plow will be in just a few hours!!!
~Sue
Pictures - Left: The tractor on delivery day.
Right: Taken during my first plow, from the drivers seat
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