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Snow Blower

February 13, 2017 3 Comments

Snow Blower

By Simon Hole

Stupid machine. I only bought it because of the doctor. “You can’t be shoveling snow anymore. I’m afraid your heart just isn’t strong enough for that kind of stress.” Well, I wasn’t about to pay some kid with a truck to plow me out every time we got a couple of inches.

Now here I am at the bottom of the driveway, two hundred yards from the garage, and the damn thing quits on me. I wonder if the doctor would think my heart is strong enough to push it that far.  I suppose there’s only one way to find out.

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  1. b. says

    February 13, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Funny, stupid, and revealing. All in one quick read. Good job!

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  2. Bobby Warner says

    February 13, 2017 at 8:45 am

    I like this story that leaves it up to the reader to determine what the outcome might be. Good job, Simon!

    Reply
  3. Travis Barrett Glasgow says

    February 13, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    Very relatable. Loved it.

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