The closer I get to 60....

M_Six · 02-14-2016, 03:40 PM

...the more it sucks to shovel snow. Oh, my back.

Adamrt · 02-14-2016, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

...the more it sucks to shovel snow. Oh, my back.

RABAUKE · 02-14-2016, 03:52 PM

I hear ya, I'm 55 this year. Spent this morning putting down mouldings around my new floor, walked the dog and then shoved snow. Damn I hurt everywhere.

SakhirM4 · 02-14-2016, 03:55 PM

I am 68 and spent all morning drinking coffee and watching golf on TV. Watching those guys trudge around Pebble Beach really makes me tired.

Needbmwpartzz · 02-14-2016, 03:56 PM

Not 60 yet but here to listen to what I have to look forward to.

swagon · 02-14-2016, 04:06 PM

As I get older, I find myself listening to 70's/80's music more and more... I still have a long way to 60, though.

inTgr8r · 02-14-2016, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

...the more it sucks to shovel snow. Oh, my back.

RABAUKE · 02-14-2016, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

I am 68 and spent all morning drinking coffee and watching golf on TV. Watching those guys trudge around Pebble Beach really makes me tired.

I feel your pain.

M_Six · 02-14-2016, 06:25 PM

College girls smile at me all the time. I know exactly what they're thinking.

"He looks just like Grandpa."

RedlinePSI · 02-14-2016, 08:40 PM

Winn.Nguyen · 02-14-2016, 08:41 PM

23...shoveling snow still sucks regardless of age. Haha!

Needbmwpartzz · 02-14-2016, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winn.Nguyen

23...shoveling snow still sucks regardless of age. Haha!

I love shovelling snow....but I'm Canadian eh!

RedlinePSI · 02-14-2016, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedlinePSI

OR, if you don't want to take this advice. The key is to do multiple runs. Stop waiting for 14 inches to build up before you go out in the morning. Make 2 or 3 runs while the storm is in progress and it will be easy peasy.

M_Six · 02-14-2016, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedlinePSI

OR, if you don't want to take this advice. The key is to do multiple runs. Stop waiting for 14 inches to build up before you go out in the morning. Make 2 or 3 runs while the storm is in progress and it will be easy peasy.

A snowblower would be a waste of money. This is the first time this year I've had to shovel. And yes, I usually shovel several times during a storm to keep the shoveling light. Today we got 4" officially, but it was deeper in my driveway due to drifting. Still, it wasn't bad. But somehow I strained my back even though I didn't notice it at the time. Just getting old, sadly.

jtodd_fl · 02-15-2016, 04:59 AM

Move to Florida. We have it all. Sun, barely dressed women, no income tax, sales tax is deductible on your federal return, guns, lots of weird crime. It's like living in a rated R circus with guns.

gonzo · 02-15-2016, 05:39 AM

Three words that work wonders.
Epsom salt soak.
Two or three 20 minute soaks a week have done wonders for myself. The magnesium is also a big positive in general for us aging dogs. I also take a magnesium supplement.

Try it. It's only a couple of bucks for a four pound bag.

I've found Kentucky bourbon to help also.

RickFLM4 · 02-15-2016, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Move to Florida. We have it all. Sun, barely dressed women, no income tax, sales tax is deductible on your federal return, guns, lots of weird crime. It's like living in a rated R circus with guns.

Just be sure to get a home with hurricane glass or shutters built in, or make arrangements with someone to put up the regular shutters for you in the event of a storm. Fortunately, I haven't needed to carry those guardrail-like shutters around in about 10 years, but they are every bit as bad to carry around and put up / take down in 90 degree heat as shoveling snow in the cold.

MKSixer · 02-15-2016, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Three words that work wonders.
Epsom salt soak.
Two or three 20 minute soaks a week have done wonders for myself. The magnesium is also a big positive in general for us aging dogs. I also take a magnesium supplement.

Try it. It's only a couple of bucks for a four pound bag.

I've found Kentucky bourbon to help also.

You saved the post with this.

M_Six · 02-15-2016, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Move to Florida. We have it all. Sun, barely dressed women, no income tax, sales tax is deductible on your federal return, guns, lots of weird crime. It's like living in a rated R circus with guns.

And no global warming there. That's a plus.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Three words that work wonders.
Epsom salt soak.
Two or three 20 minute soaks a week have done wonders for myself. The magnesium is also a big positive in general for us aging dogs. I also take a magnesium supplement.

Try it. It's only a couple of bucks for a four pound bag.

I've found Kentucky bourbon to help also.

Aberlour 12 worked wonders last night. Can't get away with that this morning, though.

gonzo · 02-15-2016, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKSixer

You saved the post with this.

Baths...guy...all that.
I don't care. It makes me feel better and I'm sipping bourbon while soaking my beat to hell when younger body. Bulls, motorcycles/ going down with them, lifting, fighting and basically being wild took its toll lol.

Alamat · 02-15-2016, 08:12 AM

I just pay someone to do it. Then I sit around playing video games if not watching movies...or posting in forums.

Sara · 02-15-2016, 08:20 AM

What is "snow"?

02-14-2016, 03:40 PM	#1
M_Six Free Thinker 17030 Rep 7,456 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	The closer I get to 60.... ...the more it sucks to shovel snow. Oh, my back. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
	Appreciate 1 Tweet Quote

02-14-2016, 03:52 PM	#3
RABAUKE Banned 4660 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Porsche 993, 2014 MB GLK Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The Golden Horseshoe, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I hear ya, I'm 55 this year. Spent this morning putting down mouldings around my new floor, walked the dog and then shoved snow. Damn I hurt everywhere.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2016, 03:55 PM	#4
SakhirM4 Major General 10785 Rep 8,852 Posts Drives: '15 SO M4/'20 Z4 M40i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW Z4 M40i [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [8.76]	I am 68 and spent all morning drinking coffee and watching golf on TV. Watching those guys trudge around Pebble Beach really makes me tired. __________________ Tejas Chapter, BMW CCA, mem #23915, President 27 years, www.tejaschapter.org
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2016, 03:56 PM	#5
Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Not 60 yet but here to listen to what I have to look forward to.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2016, 04:06 PM	#6
swagon Major General 13526 Rep 8,166 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	As I get older, I find myself listening to 70's/80's music more and more... I still have a long way to 60, though. __________________
	Appreciate 1 Quote

02-14-2016, 06:25 PM	#9
M_Six Free Thinker 17030 Rep 7,456 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	College girls smile at me all the time. I know exactly what they're thinking. "He looks just like Grandpa." __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
	Appreciate 4 Quote

02-14-2016, 08:40 PM	#10
RedlinePSI Lieutenant 127 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Something else Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2016, 08:41 PM	#11
Winn.Nguyen Private First Class 85 Rep 137 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	23...shoveling snow still sucks regardless of age. Haha!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-15-2016, 04:59 AM	#15
jtodd_fl 2nd Asst to Dept Undersecretary 6704 Rep 1,298 Posts Drives: People crazy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F82 M4 [9.00] 2016 F87 M2 [0.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00]	Move to Florida. We have it all. Sun, barely dressed women, no income tax, sales tax is deductible on your federal return, guns, lots of weird crime. It's like living in a rated R circus with guns.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-15-2016, 05:39 AM	#16
gonzo Lieutenant General 10204 Rep 14,398 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Three words that work wonders. Epsom salt soak. Two or three 20 minute soaks a week have done wonders for myself. The magnesium is also a big positive in general for us aging dogs. I also take a magnesium supplement. Try it. It's only a couple of bucks for a four pound bag. I've found Kentucky bourbon to help also. __________________ Crazy Diamond
	Appreciate 1 Quote

02-15-2016, 08:20 AM	#22
Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	What is "snow"?
	Appreciate 0 Quote