2013 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Hi Bob! Here is a video that we might find useful in the future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43KdDUX4eRw

[Bob Carriere]

....life is cheap out there......

I am waiting for the sequel clip ....... when the driver's foot slips off the clutch

[Grant Bowker]

For snow removal (just don't aim them at the shelters), here are another couple of Russsian trucks, clearly one is military pattern - the other is green.

[hrpearce]

Originally Posted by RHClarke

Hi Bob! Here is a video that we might find useful in the future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43KdDUX4eRw

Is it covered by patent or can anyone use it?

[maple_leaf_eh]

The idea of slipping the clutch pedal and then flailing that arm to a sudden stop doesn't exactly excite me. But, it does show the typical Russian internet creativity.

[RHClarke]

From Bob, Grant and myself, enjoy your Christmas!

[Bob Carriere]

..... Guys down under are bragging / complaining of average 40C temperature and you show them a picture of the farm with just a dusting of snow...

For the record we have 2 feet of snow....... just finished blowing the latest 6 inches...it now -6 C and raining....forecast is for at least 12 hours od freezing rain....... we are just on the edge of the rain snow mix and may be lucky to only get snow or freezing ice sugar snow.

Along the St Laurent, south of us they have already massive power failures after only 3 hours of freezing rain.

To be cautious I follow the wife's advice and fogt an extra 4o gallons of petrol and test fired the electric generator...... now to find all the flashlights and sit tight and wait.

It's a good thing Winter only officially started about 4 hours ago.

Freezing Rain should end on Sunday then the temp. will fall to -18/20 C on Xmas eve.....

The good side we will have one heck if a White Xmas.

Wishing You and your Families All The Best for Xmas .........

.....may you find a CMP under every Xmas tree.

The Hammond Gang !!!

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Guys down under are bragging / complaining of average 40C temperature and you show them a picture of the farm with just a dusting of snow...

Bob, I didn't want anyone to get jealous of our lovely weather. Besides, my camera malfunctioned and I lost all of the pics I took yesterday.

Today we do have some freezing rain in Ottawa - more of a mist than rain, but nothing compared to what the folks south of us got yesterday. It is a good day to stay off the roads and to sit by the fire and watch war movies.

[RHClarke]

I hope that Bob and Grant (and all MLUers) got what they wanted for Christmas. I did; a very happy son! Jesse and I will be visiting the barn over the next few days to inventory what has to be done on Jesse's 54 SMP radio van.

From our household to yours, we extend our wishes for a healthy and happy New Year!