Real Winter didn't come until March. We thought we could get through the Winter without a snow blower or mounting our snow tires. It seemed reasonable enough at first:

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...and then came the lion:

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Compare this with the steps pic above.

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View from the kitchen.

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Ugh. Must... get... snow blower.
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"Go ahead, put your tongue on it."

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DANGER