Comments on: When it Snows, it Snows Money

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:58:20 +0000

Being in the UK we never used to get enough snow but when I was a kid I would offer to clean windscreens in carparks. Worked a treat and if the weather was bad would soon get new customers. Bring those days back I say…

By: Norine Brundin

Norine Brundin — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:30:34 +0000

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By: SenseiMattKlein

SenseiMattKlein — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:08:32 +0000

Have not lived near the snow since I was 5 years old. Miss ice skating, building igloos, fishing through the ice, tobagganing, even shoveling snow.
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By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:09:08 +0000

@Tax Guy It’s a novelty for you since you are coming from the West Coast. I am glad you enjoy it but give it a few snow storms to change your mind, ha.
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By: Tax Guy

Tax Guy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:59:30 +0000

I came from the west coast and there was never any snow. I have a new love. It’s great to be out with my kids removing the snow … too bad there isn’t any in my area right now.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:22:18 +0000

@Katy Wow, you must have had tons of snow so you are used to shoveling as well. It is such a great feeling to play in the snow and go in for some hot chocolate. Even more fun when you can get some money out of it, ha.

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:07:08 +0000

Growing up in Minnesota…you can only imagine the amount of snow we get each year. There are many memories of shoveling with dad and my brother, then going in for hot chocolate! I think we may have even gotten paid a few times… And really, who doesn’t love to go out and play in the snow every so often!

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:51:35 +0000

@Kevin But I wouldn’t assume the reason for that is because of labor laws. Everyone on my parents block has professional landscapers as well. I also know usually when a whole block signs up, they usually get better rates, plus they can tend the lawn better than just mowing. I just think more people now-a-days have professionals opposed to some kid, I honestly don’t think it has anything to do with labor laws.

By: Kevin@OutOfYourRut

Kevin@OutOfYourRut — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:41:48 +0000

Craig, labor laws & liability may not be an actual problem, but I think they’re perceived to be.

Where I live, many people have professional landscapers, but I’m not aware of any who hire the neighborhood kid to do the work, and there are many kids around here. When I was a kid, we all did that kind of work! Today, people worry more, and we have the media to remind us why we should.
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